Saskatchewan Fire Watch Course 2026

This course is for security guards in Saskatchewan who may be posted on a fire watch while a fire alarm or sprinkler system is out of service, or during hot work. It covers The Fire Safety Act, the fire code in force, who enforces it, local rules from Regina, fire safety plans and what to do if you find fire.

  • Corso
  • Saskatchewan
  • 25 domande
  • Verificato: 12 ottobre 2026

In breve

Questo corso gratuito ha circa 35 minuti di lezioni e un test di 25 domande. Con l’80% o più puoi scaricare un attestato di completamento (privato, non accreditato). Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 12 ottobre 2026.

Inizia dalle lezioniSaskatchewan Fire Watch Course: Lessons: circa 35 minuti di lettura. Ogni domanda del test è trattata nelle lezioni.

Cosa imparerai

  • Name the fire law and fire code that apply in Saskatchewan
  • Explain the roles of the fire commissioner and local assistants
  • Describe when a fire watch is needed and who must be told
  • Patrol and keep an accurate fire watch log
  • Use the building fire safety plan and respond to a fire
  • Avoid the offences listed in The Fire Safety Act

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  1. Domanda 1 di 25

    Which Saskatchewan law covers fire safety, fire prevention and emergency response services?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. The Fire Safety Act

    The Fire Safety Act (S.S. 2015, c. F-15.11) is Saskatchewan's law respecting fire safety, fire prevention and emergency response services.

  2. Domanda 2 di 25

    Which edition of the National Fire Code of Canada do The Fire Safety Regulations adopt in Saskatchewan?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. The 2020 edition, with Saskatchewan amendments

    Section 3 of The Fire Safety Regulations adopts the 2020 National Fire Code of Canada, subject to the amendments in Appendix A.

  3. Domanda 3 di 25

    Under The Fire Safety Act, the minister may appoint an employee of which agency as fire commissioner?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: A. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA)

    The Act lets the minister appoint an SPSA employee as fire commissioner.

  4. Domanda 4 di 25

    In a Saskatchewan municipality that has a fire department, who is the "local assistant" under The Fire Safety Act?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: A. The fire chief or acting fire chief

    Section 2 defines the local assistant, for a municipality with a fire department, as the fire chief or acting fire chief.

  5. Domanda 5 di 25

    What must every local assistant do under section 15 of The Fire Safety Act?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. Administer and enforce the Act in their area

    Section 15(1) says every local assistant administers and enforces the Act within their jurisdiction.

  6. Domanda 6 di 25

    Under The Fire Safety Regulations, which of these can be the "authority having jurisdiction" for the fire code?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. A licensed security guard

    The regulations read "authority having jurisdiction" as the fire commissioner, a provincial inspector or a local assistant, depending on the case.

  7. Domanda 7 di 25

    Under section 42 of The Fire Safety Act, which of these is an offence?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. Tampering with smoke detectors or sprinklers

    Section 42(1)(a) bans tampering with exits, exit signs, emergency lighting, extinguishers, sprinklers, detection devices and fire alarm systems.

  8. Domanda 8 di 25

    What is the highest fine for an individual who commits an offence under The Fire Safety Act?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. $25,000, plus up to $5,000 a day for a continuing offence

    Section 42(3) sets a fine of up to $25,000 for an individual, plus up to $5,000 for each day an offence continues.

  9. Domanda 9 di 25

    A fire inspector arrives during your fire watch. What does The Fire Safety Act say you must not do?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. Obstruct or hinder the inspector

    Section 42(1)(c) makes it an offence to obstruct or hinder a fire inspector or a member of a fire department acting under the Act.

  10. Domanda 10 di 25

    Under The Fire Safety Act, what is it an offence to tell a fire inspector or firefighter?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. A knowingly false or misleading statement

    Section 42(1)(e) makes it an offence to knowingly make a false or misleading statement to a fire inspector or fire department member.

  11. Domanda 11 di 25

    What does section 29(1) of The Fire Safety Act require of every owner of a premises?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. To make sure the premises meets fire safety law

    Section 29(1) makes the owner responsible for having the premises built, altered and maintained under the Act, the regulations, any orders and local bylaws.

  12. Domanda 12 di 25

    Regina Fire & Protective Services' fire safety plan bulletin covers what happens when a fire alarm system is out of service. What does it require?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. Hourly fire watch patrols, started immediately

    Regina's bulletin says that whenever a fire alarm system is out of service, hourly fire watch patrols must start immediately.

  13. Domanda 13 di 25

    According to Regina's fire safety plan bulletin, who must be told when fire protection systems go out of service and when they return?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: A. The occupants and the fire department

    Regina's bulletin says occupants and the fire department must be told when systems go out of service and when they are back.

  14. Domanda 14 di 25

    A monitored fire alarm sounds in a Regina building. What does Regina's bulletin say staff should still do?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. Call 911, even if the alarm is monitored

    Regina's bulletin tells staff to call 911 even if the fire alarm system is monitored.

  15. Domanda 15 di 25

    During a partial shutdown of a fire protection system, what does Regina's bulletin advise?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. Keep the remaining parts working where possible

    Regina's bulletin says that in a partial impairment, the parts still working should stay in service where possible.

  16. Domanda 16 di 25

    Under the fire safety plan rules in Regina's bulletin, where must the fire emergency procedures be posted?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. Prominently, on each floor area

    At least one copy of the fire emergency procedures must be prominently posted on each floor area.

  17. Domanda 17 di 25

    How often must a fire safety plan be reviewed, according to Regina's bulletin?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. At least every 12 months

    Regina's bulletin says the fire safety plan must be reviewed at least every 12 months.

  18. Domanda 18 di 25

    How long must records of fire protection tests and corrective measures be kept, according to Regina's bulletin?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. Two years

    Regina's bulletin says test and corrective-measure records must be kept for two years under the National Fire Code.

  19. Domanda 19 di 25

    Saskatchewan amended the fire code for day-care centres, alternative family care homes and Group B buildings. How often must fire drills be held there?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. At intervals of not more than one month

    The Fire Safety Regulations amend the code so these buildings hold drills at intervals not greater than one month.

  20. Domanda 20 di 25

    After a fire in a Saskatchewan municipality, the local assistant must investigate. When must the investigation start?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. Within three business days

    Section 20 of The Fire Safety Act requires the local assistant to investigate every fire and start within three business days.

  21. Domanda 21 di 25

    How does Regina's fire safety plan bulletin describe hot work?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. Work with open flames, or that makes heat or sparks

    Regina's bulletin defines hot works as activities that involve open flames or the production of heat or sparks, such as welding and cutting.

  22. Domanda 22 di 25

    Which Saskatchewan regulations contain workplace hot work rules in their fire safety part?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020

    The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 include a hot work section (25-12) in the fire safety part.

  23. Domanda 23 di 25

    Before supervisory staff take on fire safety duties, what does Regina's bulletin require?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. Training in the plan's fire emergency procedures

    Regina's bulletin says supervisory staff must be trained in the fire emergency procedures before taking on fire safety responsibility.

  24. Domanda 24 di 25

    You cannot get into a storage room on your fire watch route. What should you do?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: A. Report it right away so you can get access

    An area you cannot check is an area nobody is watching. Report it so the owner can give you access.

  25. Domanda 25 di 25

    When should you write each entry in the fire watch log?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. Right after each round

    Write each entry as soon as the round ends. Fire protection records may be reviewed by the fire department, so they must be accurate.

Cosa sapere prima del test

  • Saskatchewan's Fire Safety Regulations adopt the 2020 National Fire Code of Canada, with Saskatchewan amendments.
  • In a municipality with a fire department, the fire chief is the local assistant who administers and enforces The Fire Safety Act.
  • Tampering with alarms, detectors, sprinklers, extinguishers or exits is an offence; individuals face fines of up to $25,000.
  • Regina's fire safety plan bulletin requires hourly fire watch patrols, started immediately, when a fire alarm system is out of service.
  • Occupants and the fire department must be told when fire protection systems go out of service and when they return.

Domande frequenti

Which fire code applies in Saskatchewan?

The 2020 National Fire Code of Canada, adopted by The Fire Safety Regulations with Saskatchewan amendments.

Who enforces fire safety rules in my Saskatchewan city?

The local assistant under The Fire Safety Act, which is the fire chief where the municipality has a fire department. The fire commissioner at the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency oversees fire safety across the province.

How often do I patrol on a fire watch in Saskatchewan?

It depends on the fire department and your post orders. Regina's fire safety plan bulletin requires hourly patrols when a fire alarm system is out of service.

Should I call 911 if the alarm is monitored?

Yes. Regina's bulletin says to call 911 even if the fire alarm system is monitored.

L’attestato è accreditato o riconosciuto ufficialmente?

No. È un attestato di completamento privato, solo per le tue conoscenze. Non è riconosciuto, accreditato né approvato da alcun governo, ente di rilascio delle licenze, autorità di regolamentazione o istituto di istruzione e non sostituisce alcuna licenza, certificazione o formazione richiesta dalla legge.

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