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What is one reason for establishing a Fire Watch after completing fire suppression activities?
What is one reason for establishing a Fire Watch after completing fire suppression activities?
In what situation is a Fire Watch NOT required to be established?
In what situation is a Fire Watch NOT required to be established?
Who is responsible for informing the property owner to establish a Fire Watch?
Who is responsible for informing the property owner to establish a Fire Watch?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a circumstance requiring a Fire Watch?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a circumstance requiring a Fire Watch?
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What is the role of the fire watch unit after the fire operations are complete?
What is the role of the fire watch unit after the fire operations are complete?
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What action is required if a fire suppression system is found to be less than 100% operational?
What action is required if a fire suppression system is found to be less than 100% operational?
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What should be recorded during a Fire Watch?
What should be recorded during a Fire Watch?
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What does a Fire Watch aim to ensure after a wildland fire operation?
What does a Fire Watch aim to ensure after a wildland fire operation?
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Study Notes
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue - Fire Watch SOG
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Purpose: To outline guidelines for fire watches, both after structure and wildland fires and in non-fire situations with unsafe conditions.
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Authority: The Fire Rescue Administrator and Fire Marshal.
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Scope: Applies to all Fire Rescue personnel.
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Attachments: Customer Fire Watch Requirements (Attachment A) and Customer Fire Watch Log (Attachment B).
Fire Watch Procedures
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Working Fire Situations:
- Structure Fires: If re-kindle is possible, structure is unsafe, or suppression/notification systems are non-functional, but the structure is habitable, the Incident Commander/Investigator informs the owner/representative of the immediate need for a Fire Watch.
- Wildland Fires: If re-kindle is possible after fire operations, the Incident Commander establishes a Fire Watch to locate and extinguish any re-kindles (hot spots). The watch remains active until conditions allow, following radio communications protocols (PPM FR-O-201). Record all activity and conditions according to PPM FR-M-201.
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Non-Fire Situations:
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System Malfunction: If a fire notification or suppression system malfunctions (non-operational), the property owner/representative is required to immediately establish a fire watch. This applies if trouble/alarm signals are absent from the notification panel as well.
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Immediate Threat: The Fire Marshal must be immediately notified if any occupancy poses a safety threat or risk of major structural damage in the county's jurisdiction—the Fire Marshal will then decide on actions, including establishing a Fire Watch.
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Specific Non-Wildland Fire Watch Actions: Provide owner/responsible party with attached documents detailing Fire Watch responsibilities, and immediately notify the Fire Marshal's office via [email protected] after initiating the watch.
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This quiz covers the Standard Operating Guidelines for Fire Watches as outlined by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. It explains procedures for both structure and wildland fire situations, including the responsibilities of personnel involved. Test your knowledge on fire watch requirements and protocols.
