Yukon Fire Watch Course 2026

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Which Yukon law sets up the fire marshal and the powers to inspect buildings for fire hazards?

   • AThe Motor Vehicles Act
   • BThe School Trespass Act
   • CThe Workers' Safety and Compensation Act
   • DThe Fire Prevention Act
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. The Fire Prevention Act

   Yukon's Fire Prevention Act provides for the fire marshal, deputies, inspectors and local assistants, and for fire hazard inspections and orders.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   In a Yukon municipality that has a fire brigade, who is the fire marshal's "local assistant"?

   • AThe mayor of the municipality
   • BThe owner of the building being inspected
   • CThe chief or acting chief of the fire brigade
   • DThe senior security guard on site
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. The chief or acting chief of the fire brigade

   Section 6 of the Fire Prevention Act makes the chief or acting chief of a municipality's fire brigade a local assistant.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   Under Yukon's Fire Prevention Act, who is the local assistant in a municipality with no fire brigade, unless council names someone else?

   • ANobody
   • BThe municipal clerk
   • CThe nearest school principal
   • DThe local RCMP detachment commander only
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. The municipal clerk

   Section 6 says that where there is no fire brigade, the municipal clerk is the local assistant unless the council appoints another person.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Under Yukon's Fire Prevention Act, who has all the powers of a local assistant while on duty in Yukon?

   • AA member of the RCMP
   • BAny licensed security guard
   • CAny first aider
   • DAny building manager
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. A member of the RCMP

   Section 6(5) gives an RCMP member on duty in Yukon all the powers of a local assistant.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   How does Yukon's Fire Prevention Act bring in a fire code?

   • AYukon has no way to adopt a fire code
   • BEach building owner writes their own code
   • CA fire code can be designated by regulation
   • DThe code is set only by insurance companies
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. A fire code can be designated by regulation

   Section 3.01 and the regulation-making powers in section 23 let a fire code be designated by regulation. The code then applies to plan reviews, inspections and orders.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   The Whitehorse fire department says which code requires a fire safety plan in all buildings?

   • AThe National Plumbing Code of Canada
   • BThe Canadian Electrical Code
   • CThe National Fire Code of Canada
   • DThe Yukon Motor Vehicles Act
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. The National Fire Code of Canada

   Whitehorse Fire and Protective Services says the National Fire Code of Canada, Division B Part 2.8, requires a fire safety plan in all buildings.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   According to the City of Whitehorse, how often should a building owner review the fire safety plan?

   • AOnly after a fire
   • BNever, once it is written
   • CEach year
   • DEvery 10 years
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Each year

   Whitehorse says owners must keep the fire safety plan accurate and complete and review it each year.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   A fire in a Yukon building injures a person. Under section 11 of the Fire Prevention Act, what must the occupant do?

   • ATell only the building's insurance company
   • BNothing, if the fire is out
   • CReport it to the fire marshal immediately
   • DReport it within 30 days to the city
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Report it to the fire marshal immediately

   Section 11 says the occupant of property where a fire caused a death or injury must report it to the fire marshal immediately.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Under section 21 of Yukon's Fire Prevention Act, which of these is prohibited?

   • AAsking an inspector to show identification
   • BKeeping a fire watch log during a patrol
   • CObstructing a fire inspector doing their job
   • DCalling 911 to report a small fire
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Obstructing a fire inspector doing their job

   Section 21 says no person may hinder or obstruct the fire marshal, a deputy fire marshal, a local assistant or an inspector in their duties.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Under section 13 of Yukon's Fire Prevention Act, which finding allows the fire marshal or a local assistant to order changes to a building?

    • AIts owner lives outside Yukon for most of the year
    • BIt lacks safe ways for people to escape a fire
    • CIt has more security cameras than the owner needs
    • DIt was painted a new colour within the last month
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. It lacks safe ways for people to escape a fire

    Section 13 lets the fire marshal or a local assistant inspect and order action, for example where a structure lacks adequate provision for safe evacuation.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Under section 19 of Yukon's Fire Prevention Act, how must the doors of a theatre or hall seating more than 50 people work while the public is inside?

    • AThey must open freely outward
    • BThey must stay closed with a chain
    • CThey must be locked with a key
    • DThey must open inward only
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. They must open freely outward

    Section 19 says outside and main inside doors of public buildings seating more than 50 people must open freely outward while the public is present.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Under Yukon's OHS Regulations section 13.08, when must a fire watcher be assigned?

    • AWhen welding sparks and heat could reach combustibles
    • BOnly when the fire alarm system is working properly
    • COnly for welding work done on the roof of a building
    • DOnly after a fire has already started on the site
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. When welding sparks and heat could reach combustibles

    Section 13.08(12) requires a fire watcher to monitor the work while welding takes place where sparks and heat could affect combustible material.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    Under Yukon's section 13.12, what must happen before welding, cutting or burning starts?

    • AThe fire alarm must be switched off for the day
    • BNothing, as long as the welder is experienced
    • CThe area must be inspected and combustibles removed
    • DThe fire watcher must leave the area until it is done
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The area must be inspected and combustibles removed

    Section 13.12(1) requires a thorough inspection of the area and removal of combustible, flammable or explosive materials, or other equally effective measures.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What does Yukon's section 13.12 require for fire extinguishing equipment at hot work?

    • ABrought only by the fire department when it is called
    • BNeeded only for hot work that is done on weekends
    • CReadily available, with its location marked and known
    • DKept locked in the site office, away from the work
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Readily available, with its location marked and known

    Section 13.12(2) and (3) require suitable equipment in good working order readily available, with its location marked and made known to workers.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Under Yukon's section 13.09(3), what must be done with metal that was recently welded or flame-cut?

    • ACool it quickly with gasoline
    • BCover it with a sheet of cardboard
    • CLeave it in a walkway to cool
    • DMark it "HOT" or guard it
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Mark it "HOT" or guard it

    Section 13.09(3) says recently welded or flame-cut work must be marked HOT or guarded so workers not involved do not touch it.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Under Yukon's section 1.70, what must workers be trained in, based on a hazard assessment?

    • AHow to write fire code orders for building owners
    • BThe use, limits, types and locations of extinguishers
    • CHow to repair and refill sprinkler pipes and heads
    • DHow to reset and reprogram the fire alarm panel
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The use, limits, types and locations of extinguishers

    Section 1.70(3) requires training in the use, limitations, types and locations of fire extinguishers, based on a hazard assessment.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    According to the Whitehorse fire department's checklist, who must maintain, inspect and test a fire alarm system each year?

    • AAny tenant who rents space in the building
    • BThe cleaning contractor for the building
    • CA qualified and certified fire alarm company
    • DThe security guard working the night shift
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A qualified and certified fire alarm company

    The Whitehorse pre-inspection checklist says fire alarm systems must be maintained, inspected and tested annually by a qualified and certified fire alarm company.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    How often does the Whitehorse checklist say staff should look over the fire alarm panel?

    • ANever; only the alarm company may look at it
    • BOnce a year
    • COnly when it beeps
    • DEvery day
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Every day

    The checklist says managers or maintenance staff should visually check the panel daily (NFC 6.3.1.1).

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    How long does the Whitehorse checklist say records of fire code tests must be kept on the premises?

    • A30 days
    • BRecords are not needed
    • CAt least 2 years
    • DUntil the next fire
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. At least 2 years

    The checklist says maintenance records for tests required by the National Fire Code must be kept on the premises for at least two years.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    During a patrol in Whitehorse, you find boxes stacked close to the sprinkler heads. What clearance below the sprinkler deflectors does the checklist require?

    • ANo clearance is needed
    • B450 mm (18 in)
    • C50 mm (2 in)
    • D5 m (16 ft)
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 450 mm (18 in)

    The Whitehorse checklist says storage must be kept at least 450 mm (18 in) below sprinkler deflectors.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What clear space does the Whitehorse checklist require in front of the fire alarm panel?

    • A1 m
    • BNone
    • C5 m
    • D10 cm
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 1 m

    The checklist calls for 1 m of clear space in front of the fire alarm panel and a 1 m clear path to the sprinkler tree.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What does the Whitehorse checklist say about exit doors?

    • AThey may be chained shut at night to stop break-ins
    • BThey open from inside without keys or special knowledge
    • CThey must swing into the room, against the exit path
    • DThey may be blocked by snow during the winter months
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. They open from inside without keys or special knowledge

    The checklist says exit doors must open from the inside without keys or special knowledge, swing in the direction of travel, and be kept clear of storage, snow and ice.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Under Whitehorse's Emergency Services Bylaw, how close to a fire hydrant may a vehicle or other object be placed?

    • ANot within 2 m
    • BRight next to it, if the driver stays in the car
    • CThere is no rule
    • DNot within 50 m
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Not within 2 m

    Section 51 of Emergency Services Bylaw 2024-44 says no vehicle, building or other object may be placed within 2 m of a hydrant.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    On a fire watch in Whitehorse you see flames in a storage room. Which number do you call?

    • A911
    • BThe building's alarm company only
    • CThe fire department's non-emergency line
    • DYour supervisor first, then wait
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 911

    Whitehorse Fire and Protective Services says to dial 911 for fire emergencies. The 668-2462 line is for non-emergency fire matters.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Yukon's Fire Prevention Act and Whitehorse's bylaw do not set one patrol schedule for a fire watch. How do you know how often to patrol?

    • AFollow the fire department, fire safety plan and post orders
    • BAsk a tenant how often the last guard patrolled
    • CPatrol whenever you feel it is needed during the shift
    • DPatrol once per shift, since the law sets that minimum
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Follow the fire department, fire safety plan and post orders

    Patrol frequency comes from the fire department's direction and the site's written instructions. The fire marshal and local assistants can inspect and order fire safety measures under section 13.

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