Fire-watch responsibilities

Learn the duties of a shelter fireguard

Who this course is for

Shelter staff, security personnel and anyone learning the fireguard responsibilities for homeless shelters.

What is included

20 English lectures, 135 clear slides, complete source readings, English captions and optional practice. Study at your own pace and return to your saved progress.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

Know the role

Understand qualifications, shelter duties, site orientation and patrol records.

Recognize hazards

Identify common ignition sources and conditions that threaten occupants.

Respond to emergencies

Report fires and medical or non-fire emergencies and assist responders.

Know the systems

Recognize detectors, pull stations, alarms, sprinklers and standpipes.

Inspect extinguishers

Identify fire classes, labels, tags, operation and inspection duties.

Apply special precautions

Review tent shelters, battery charging and lithium-ion emergency precautions.

Every booklet section

20 lessons, from shelter duties to battery safety

The lectures and detailed readings cover all 47 PDF pages of the July 2026 booklet, including its images, definitions, examples, conditions and exceptions.

01. Course information

Applications, examination, payment and renewal information.

02. Shelter fire-guard qualification

Qualifications, staffing roles and Certificate of Fitness scopes.

03. Definitions

Key terms and their complete definitions.

04. Lessons from shelter fires

Dated shelter-fire case studies and lessons.

05. Responsibilities and orientation

Site orientation and shelter responsibilities.

06. Patrols, staffing and impairments

Patrol coverage, staffing and impairments.

07. Impairment response and patrol records

Impairment response, records and patrol examples.

08. Fire causes and common hazards

Common causes, ignition sources and fire hazards.

09. Medical emergencies

Reporting a medical emergency and helping responders.

10. Other emergencies and reporting

Other emergencies, evacuation and emergency reporting.

11. Automatic alarm initiating devices

Smoke, heat and other automatic initiating devices.

12. Manual pull stations

Single-action and double-action pull stations.

13. Carbon monoxide and water flow

CO alarms, detectors and water-flow devices.

14. Notification, communication and sprinklers

Notification, communication and sprinkler systems.

15. Sprinkler care and standpipe fundamentals

Sprinkler care and standpipe fundamentals.

16. System maintenance and extinguisher basics

System maintenance and extinguisher basics.

17. Extinguisher operation and fire classes

Extinguisher operation, agents and fire classes.

18. Labels, tags and inspections

Labels, service tags and inspection duties.

19. Tent shelters

Tent-shelter fireguard responsibilities.

20. Lithium-ion battery safety

Battery charging, storage, warning signs and emergency response.

Practice and review

Build confidence with optional practice

120 questions · 20 per attempt

Each practice attempt draws 20 randomized multiple-choice questions from a pool covering all 20 sections. Answer choices are randomized too.

Ungraded · Unlimited attempts

Practice has no time limit and does not affect course completion. Review the correct answers and explanations, then try another set whenever you want.

The 70% practice target is a self-study guide only. Already enrolled? Open Practice & Study in your student account.

FDNY examination

Exam fee and appointment included

Your $125 package includes this training course, the FDNY exam fee and appointment scheduling. Tribune coordinates your appointment; contact the academy for your appointment details.

FDNY determines eligibility, administers the examination and issues the F-02 Certificate of Fitness. Completing the Tribune course or practice alone does not issue that certificate.

The July 2026 booklet describes the FDNY examination as 25 multiple-choice questions, 38 minutes and a minimum passing score of 70%.

Read the official F-02 booklet and check FDNY for current requirements before your examination.

Frequently asked questions

Course questions

How long is the course?

The course has 20 short, self-paced lectures. Pause and replay as needed; detailed readings and optional practice provide additional study time.

How do I study?

Watch in English with captions, pause and replay as needed, then use the complete booklet readings for review.

Are the practice exams graded?

No. Each attempt contains 20 randomized questions. Attempts are unlimited and practice results do not affect completion.

What does the $125 fee cover?

The Tribune training course, learning materials, FDNY exam fee and appointment scheduling.

How do I enroll?

Select Start Course & Register. The secure TMS checkout opens on this page. After payment is confirmed, use Student Login to access your lessons.

What if I need help?

Contact Tribune at 718-790-2664 or info@tribunest.com for course support, appointment details or accessibility assistance. For an actual emergency, call 911.

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Ready to begin your shelter fireguard training?

Learn shelter duties, recognize hazards and practice emergency-response decisions.

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Questions? Call 718-790-2664.

F-02 Fireguard Training for Shelters