Consolidated Examination - Fire Guard for Torch Operations (F-60) - Study Material

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Study material for the FDNY Consolidated Examination F-60 for Fire Guard for Torch Operations, provided free to the public. Covers eligibility and requirements for the written exam, required identification and recommendation letter rules, application materials, exam administration details (25 multiple-choice questions, 38 minutes, 70% passing), and key safety study topics. Includes structured guidance on hot work and fire watch duties, emergency notification, fire protection systems, and fire extinguisher operation, types, inspections, and related definitions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages36

Reading Time1 h 31 min

AccessFree to download

NOTICE OF EXAMINATION

REQUIREMENTS FOR WRITTEN EXAM

EXAM INFORMATION

Exam format and passing score

FIRE DEPARTMENT ● CITY OF NEW YORK # STUDY MATERIAL FOR THE CONSOLIDATED EXAMINATION F-60 FORFIRE GUARD FOR TORCH OPERATIONS This book is provided to the public for free by the FDNY. *Note:The F-60 Certificate of Fitness is NOT qualified to serve as awatchperson at construction site.Applicants who applies to be awatchperson should take S-60 Certificate of Fitness test.See the S-60 COFstudy material for further information. *Note:The F-60 Certificate of Fitness is NOT qualified to serve as a fireguard for impairment at construction sites.Applicants who applies to be afire guard for impairment should take F-01 Certificate of Fitness test.Seethe F-01 COF study material for further information. ◎ 05/2011 New York City Fire Department -All rights reserved ⑧ TABLE OF CONTENT NOTICE OF EXAMINATION……………………………………………………………………………………2 STUDY MATERIAL AND TEST DECRIPTION……………………………………………………7 Certificate of Fitness………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 DEFINITIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………15 PART 1.HOT WORK OPERATION AND FIRE WATCH………………………………16 1.1 Responsible Person and Pre-Hot Work Check………………………………………………17 1.2 Fire Safety Requirements ………………………………………………………………………………………………19 1.2.1. Gas Torch Operation Precautions……………………………………………………………………………19 1.2.2. Protection of Combustibles…………………………………………………………………………………………………19 1.2.3. Signage …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………21 1.3 Fire Watch Requirements…………………………………………………………………………………………21 1.3.1. Fire watch…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………21 1.3.2. Fire guard………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 1.3.3. Fire guard for construction sites and torch-applied roofing system…………2 1.3.4. Time and Recordkeeping requirement……………………………………………………………………24 Example: Fire Guard Daily Log Book for Hot Work…………………………………………………………………………………25 1.4 Gas Welding and Cutting Precautions ……………………………………………………………26 PART 2.EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION, FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS………………………………………………………………………………27 2.1 Notification……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………27 2.2 Fire Protection System…………………………………………………………………………………………27 2.2.1 Fire hoses…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………27 2.2.2 Sprinkler protection…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………27 2.2.3 Fire detection system………………………………………………………………………………………………………28 2.3 Fire Extinguishers…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………28 2.3.1 Operation Instructions for a Fire Extinguisher…………………………………………………29 2.3.2 Fire Extinguishers Types………………………………………………………………………………………………30 2.3.3 Typical Fire Extinguishers……………………………………………………………………………………………31 2.3.4 Fire Extinguisher Inspections……………………………………………………………………………………………32 2.3.5 Portable Fire Extinguisher (PFE) Tags(NEW)…………………………………………………………3 This book is provided to the public for free by the FDNY. A NOTICE OF EXAMINATION Title:Consolidated Examination:Fire Guard for Torch Operations(F-60) Date of Exam:Written exams are conducted Monday through Friday(except legal holidays)8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. ## REQUIREMENTS FOR WRITTEN EXAM Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must have a reasonableunderstanding of the English language.Applicants must apply the exam in personand bring the following materials and required fee: 1.Applicant must provide two forms of identifications;at least one form ofidentification must be government issued photo identification,such as aState-issued Drivers'License or Non Driver's License or a passport. 2.Applicants must present a letter of recommendation from his/her employer.The letter must be on official letterhead,and must state the applicant's fullname,experience and the address where the applicant will work.If theapplicants are self-employed or the principal of the company,they mustsubmit a notarized letter attesting to their qualifications.For more info: ·Sample of recommendation letter:

FAQs

What are the written exam basic requirements for applicants?

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a reasonable understanding of English. They must apply in person and bring the required identification and other listed materials and fee.

What materials and documents are required to apply for the F-60 exam?

Applicants must provide two forms of identification (with at least one government-issued photo ID) and a letter of recommendation from the employer on official letterhead. Self-employed applicants must submit a notarized letter, and applicants must present a completed certificate of fitness application (A-20 form).

How is the F-60 written exam administered and what passing score is needed?

The exam has 25 multiple-choice questions on a touch-screen computer monitor and is time-limited to 38 minutes. A passing score of at least 70% is required to secure a Certificate of Fitness.

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