An example of instructions is shown below:

Class A fires are caused by ordinary combustible materials (such as wood,

paper, and cloth). To extinguish a Class A fire, extinguishers should utilize
either the heat-absorbing eects of water or the coating eects of certain dry
chemicals.
Class B fires are caused by flammable or combustible liquids and gases such
as oil, gasoline, etc. To extinguish a Class B fire, the blanketing-smothering
eect of oxygen- excluding media such as CO2, dry chemical or foam is most
eective.
Class C fires involve electrical equipment. These fires must be fought with fire
extinguishers that do not conduct electricity. Foam and water type
extinguishers must not be used to extinguish electrical fires. After shutting o
the electrical equipment, extinguishers for Class A or B fires may be used.
Class D fires are caused by ignitable metals, such as magnesium, titanium,
and metallic sodium, or metals that are combustible under certain conditions,
such as calcium, zinc, and aluminum. Water should not be used to extinguish
Class D fires.
A multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher may be used to extinguish
more than 2 classes of fire.
THE FIREGUARD MUST KNOW THE TELEPHONE NUBERS - THE LOCAL
FIRE COMPANY AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BOROAUGH
COMMUNICATION OFFICE

Interior fire alarm boxes are located at the exits of the floor

IN LARGER BLDGS THE FIRE PULL STATION ARE LOCATED-SPACED

AND THE DISTANCED BE STATION NOT EXCEEDED 200 FEET AND
MOUNTED ON THE WALL 3.5 TO 5 FEET ABOVE FLOOR LEVEL

The two types of fire alarm boxes are

A. Single action and double action

In a fire emegency, all of the following building occupants would be

immediately seriously threatened by the spread of fire EXCEPT
those B.
On the floor below the fire
On the floor below the fire

TO SHUTOFF A ACTIVE ALARM YOU SPECIAL KEY LOCATED NEAR THE

MUST USE A CONTROL PANEL

An exit aisle AT LEAST ____3_ feet wide is required at all

locations.

The fireguard must wait at the exterior alarm box used in an

emergency in order to - Direct firefighters to the scene of the fire

Fire extinguishers must be inspected months

Double action "Pull Stations require -Two step operation

Fireguards on office building duty must patrol the entire building

AT LEAST Once every hour

Fire Guards are equipped with Walkie talkie and or bullhorns

WHAT ARE THE FOUR CLASSES OF FIRE- CLASS A= COMBUSTBLE

MATERIALS EXAMPLE WOOD . CLASS B= FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
EXAMPLE GREASE, CLASS C= ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT EXAMPLE DRY
CHEMICAL, CLASS D = IGNITEABLE METALS MAGNESIUM

A replacement supply of extra sprinkler heads must be kept on premises of 6

extra sprinkler heads and wrench

Firequards must visually examine the fire extinguishers: daily

Both the sprinkler and standpipe systems must be inspected; monthly

Flammable materials must be stored: In an outdoor enclosure

A Fireguard is required in a location with public assmebly of more than

75 people
75 people

Walkie talkies must be inspected before each patrol

During performances a Fireguard must be positioned In The Main

Audience

If open flame is used during a performance a Fireguard must be

positioned -In The Wings

Fire alarm pull stations are usually positioned at Natural Exits

Serious defects must be reported to Fire DEPT

All components of the alarm system must be tested SemiAnnually

Any leaks or breaks in the piping, tanks, valves, etc. of a sprinkler system must be
reported to the local fire department company immediately

Fire extinguishers must be inspected months

A special permit is required for performances with Open Flames

Persons conducting a fire watch shall:

continuously patrol the area aected by the out-of-service fire protection
system to which such person has been assigned, keeping constant watch for
fires;

Interior fire alarm boxes are located at the Exits from the floor

Areas that must NOT be obstructed include all of following

EXCEPT Windows

Several types of safety signs may be posted in locations throughout

Several types of safety signs may be posted in locations throughout
the building. Safety signs likely to be found describe all of the
following EXCEPT The type of building construction and fire prevention
protection

Locks, bolts and chains may be installed on exits when A building is

unoccupied

Class A fires should be extinguished with- Water

Symbols painted on fire extinguishers indicate the Type of fire that the
extinguisher may be used on

In a standpipe system, water is sprayed onto a fire through A hose and

nozzle

A fire extinguisher's charge can be checked by ____ the extinguisher

Checking the gauge on

When it comes to using a fire- extinguisher just remember P.A.S.S. P.A.S.S. stands
for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep.

The orientation may come from the fire safety director (FSD) /fire safety
coordinator, building owner, impairment coordinator or other on-site
personnel.

Single action stations: Single action stations need only 1 step to sound
the alarm. The cover on these alarm stations serves as a lever. This kind
of alarm station is often found indoors, e.g., in oce buildings. When the
cover is pulled down, it sends the alarm signal.
Double action stations: Double action stations require 2 steps in order to
activate the alarm. The user must: Break a glass, open a door or lift a cover,
Then gain access to a switch or lever which must then be operated to initiate
an alarm.

To activate this type of alarm station the cover must be lifted before the lever
To activate this type of alarm station the cover must be lifted before the lever
is pulled. This kind of double action station is often found indoors. Another
kind of double action break glass station requires someone to break a small
glass with a small metal mallet.

During his patrol, the fireguard must ____ inspect all fire
protection devices Visually

Fire extinguishers are GENERALLY inspected by A representative of

the company that holds the maintenance contract for the fire extinguishers

Fire alarm boxes must be tested Daily

When a part of the sprinkler or standpipe system is shut down for
repairs, the fireguard must Notify the fire department
Most sprinkler and standpipe systems must be inspected Yearly
General safeguards against fire hazards include all of the
following EXCEPT No smoking in public buildings