Exam 1

Question 1

Question 1:

______ evidence that a firefighter usually discovers, in a broad sense, can be defined as something material, visible and tangible.

A: Direct
B: Physical
C: Circumstantial
D: Material

Answer 1

A: Direct
B: ✔Physical
C: Circumstantial
D: Material

Explanation:
TB Arson 3

Question 2

Question 2:

What would be the most appropriate item used to collect and store evidence in an emergency?

A: A clean, previously used paint can
B: A dusty jar with a temporary lid
C: A new, clean plastic container
D: A new, heavy gauge plastic bag (used in pairs)

Answer 2

A: A clean, previously used paint can

B: A dusty jar with a temporary lid

C: A new, clean plastic container

D:✔A new, heavy gauge plastic bag (used in pairs)

Explanation:
A) This container should be a one (1) gallon metal can such as a NEW paint can. (Never use a can that was previously used.)
C) Try to avoid the use of plastic containers. Vapors may escape through plastic and evidence may be contaminated by the deterioration of the plastic container.
D) A plastic bag can be used in an emergency. It should be new, of heavy gauge and used in pairs.
TB Arson 5.3.3

Question 3

Question 3:

A 10-45 code 2 may be identified by which color tag?

A: Black
B: Orange
C: Red
D: Yellow

Answer 3

A: Black

B: Orange

C:✔Red

D: Yellow

Explanation:
Black is a code 1
Orange/Yellow are both 10-45 code 3’s
Comm 8.5

Question 4

Question 4:

When a member is behaving in an unusual or other than normal manner, proper notification shall be made and the appropriate guidelines followed. Notification will be in the form of a request to?

A: Chief of Personnel
B: Chief Medical Officer
C: Fire Commissioner
D: Chief of Operations

Answer 4

A:Chief of Personnel

B:✔Chief Medical Officer

C: Fire Commissioner

D: Chief of Operations

Explanation:
Request a complete medical examination
PAID 8 ch 14 add 1 sec 1

Question 5

Question 5:

Fire may spread vertically in Taxpayers via all of the following except?

A: concealed spaces between furred plaster and brick walls.

B: open stairs or trap-doors.

C: Via ducts-air conditioning, heating, vent ducts.

D: shafts- light and ventilation shafts from interior bathrooms and offices.

Answer 5

A: concealed spaces between furred plaster and brick walls.

B: open stairs or trap-doors.

C:✔Via ducts-air conditioning, heating, vent ducts.

D: shafts- light and ventilation shafts from interior bathrooms and offices.

Explanation:
C) Horizontal spread
FFP Taxpayer 4.6

Question 6

Question 6:

At a commercial fire, the Fire Marshal will perform all of the following upon his/her arrival except?

A: Report to the officer in command of the fire and obtain his evaluation and reasons for declaring the fire of suspicious origin

B: Remove physical evidence for lab analysis when necessary

C: Call for the Photo Unit in all cases

D: Make a physical examination

Answer 6

A: Report to the officer in command of the fire and obtain his evaluation and reasons for declaring the fire of suspicious origin

B: Remove physical evidence for lab analysis when necessary

C:✔Call for the Photo Unit in all cases

D: Make a physical examination

Explanation:
C) Call for the Photo Unit, if he/she deems it necessary
TB Arson 8.6

Question 7

Question 7:

Fires in vapors of _____ fuel oil develop slowly at the start, but progress rapidly as vapor production intensifies.

A: Gasoline
B: Diesel
C: Methanol
D: Natural Gas

Answer 7

A: Gasoline

B:✔Diesel

C: Methanol

D: Natural Gas

Explanation:
FFP Vacants 4.3

Question 8

Question 8:

One of a Fire Marshal’s responsibilities is to make an examination of the interior of a structure. Which choice below contains inaccurate information?

A: “V” Pattern burns always point toward the point of origin

B: Absence of “V” Pattern of burning could mean an accelerant was used

C: Burning and charring along the lower length of a wall or under a door could mean an accelerant was used

D: Rapid intense heat from accelerant may cause perpendicular burns on walls

Answer 8

A:✔”V” Pattern burns always point toward the point of origin

B: Absence of “V” Pattern of burning could mean an accelerant was used

C: Burning and charring along the lower length of a wall or under a door could mean an accelerant was used

D: Rapid intense heat from accelerant may cause perpendicular burns on walls

Explanation:
A) “V” Pattern burns USUALLY point toward the point of origin
TB Arson 6.5.3, 6.5.4

Question 9

Question 9:

When a fatality occurs at an arson fire, who determines the cause and manner of death?

A: The Incident Commander

B: The Fire Marshal and the Medical Examiner

C: EMS and the Medical Examiner

D: The Fire Marshal and EMS

Answer 9

A: The Incident Commander

B:✔The Fire Marshal and the Medical Examiner

C: EMS and the Medical Examiner

D: The Fire Marshal and EMS

Explanation:
TB Arson 4.3.1

Question 10

Question 10:

Lividity usually starts _____ hours after death.

A: 1 to 2
B: 2 to 3
C: 3 to 4
D: 4 to 5

Answer 10

A:✔1 to 2

B:2 to 3

C: 3 to 4

D: 4 to 5

Explanation:
TB Arson 4.5

Question 11

Question 11:
To assess fire conditions upon the arrival of first due units at a taxpayer fire, you interview members who describe the color of smoke they initially observed seeping out from around the closed door before entry. Which smoke color is listed as a possible backdraft indicator in the fire dynamics bulletin?

A: Dirty brown
B: Yellow brown
C: Orange yellow
D: Grey yellow

Answer 11

A: Dirty brown

B: Yellow brown

C: Orange yellow

D:✔Grey yellow

Explanation:

D) Fire dynamics 7.3.3
Grey-Yellow smoke seeping out from around closed and intact doors and windows.

Question 12

Question 12:

Members shall be required to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency with firearms __________.

A: As often as directed
B: Daily
C: Semi-annually
D: Annually

Answer 12

A:✔As often as directed

B: Daily

C: Semi-annually

D: Annually

Explanation:
Regs 8.5.1

Question 13

Question 13:

In order to safeguard private property while operating, when FDNY members find articles of substantial value, the Incident Commander should be notified. In most situations, these articles will be safeguarded by ________ until properly restored to their owner or authorized representative.

A: the chief fire marshal
B: the superintendent
C: the building owner
D: members or the Police Department

Answer 13

A: the chief fire marshal

B: the superintendent

C: the building owner

D:✔members or the Police Department

Explanation:
D. In unusual circumstances where the Incident Commander deems it necessary, these articles shall be brought to the Incident Command Post. Such articles when brought to the ICP, shall be restored to the owner upon proper identification, delivered to the Police Department if owner is not available, or upon proper identification to an authorized representative of the owner. In all cases a receipt shall be obtained. When necessary, Fire Marshals shall be requested to respond in order to voucher large amounts of currency.
Regs 11.3.9 A

Question 14

Question 14:

Which of the following restraints may be used by Fire Marshals?

A: Federally mandated steel handcuffs
B: Handcuffs approved by the Bureau of Fire Investigation Firearms and Tactics Unit
C: Synthetic cable ties
D: Heavy duty plastic handcuffs

Answer 14

A: Federally mandated steel handcuffs

B:✔Handcuffs approved by the Bureau of Fire Investigation Firearms and Tactics Unit

C: Synthetic cable ties

D: Heavy duty plastic handcuffs

Explanation:
Members while on duty shall be equipped with serviceable handcuffs and key. Thumb cuffs, synthetic cable ties, and handcuffs not approved by the Bureau of Fire Investigation Firearms and Tactics Unit, shall not be used in lieu of this equipment requirement without authorization.
Regs 8.4.2

Question 15

Question 15:

A deceased victim found with soot in or around the nose and mouth indicates?

A: breathing ceased before the fire started

B: breathing continued during the fire

C: the victim was dead before the fire ignited

D: the victim died from spasm of the epiglottis

Answer 15

A: breathing ceased before the fire started

B:✔breathing continued during the fire

C: the victim was dead before the fire ignited

D:the victim died from spasm of the epiglottis

Explanation:
TB Arson 4.4

Question 16

Question 16:

What is the definition of material arranged to start and feed the initial fire (candles, matches, electrical, mechanical, chemicals and others)?

A: Ignition Device
B: Accelerants
C: Plants
D: Protected Area

Answer 16

A: Ignition Device

B: Accelerants

C:✔Plants

D: Protected Area

Explanation:
TB Arson 1.2.5

Question 17

Question 17:

The supervising fire marshal orders you to investigate a Brooklyn fire where a 10-23 was transmitted. You would be correct to know this is what kind of incident?

A: Compactor fire
B: Outside rubbish fire
C: Car fire (with plates)
D: Abandoned Derelict Vehicle

Answer 17

A: Compactor fire

B: Outside rubbish fire

C: Car fire (with plates)

D:✔Abandoned Derelict Vehicle

Explanation:
Comm 8.5

Question 18

Question 18:

The Conflicts of Interest Board is the City agency responsible for interpreting, administering and enforcing the Conflicts of Interest Law. If you have a question about any provision of the Conflicts of Interest Law or about whether an activity that you are engaging in or wish to engage in is subject to the law’s restrictions, you may contact the Conflicts of Interest Board by telephone. You may also contact the ________.

A: OSHA Coordinator
B: Bureau of Legal Affairs
C: Privacy Officer
D: Inspector General

Answer 18

A: OSHA Coordinator

B:✔Bureau of Legal Affairs

C: Privacy Officer

D: Inspector General

Explanation:
PAID 8 ch 15 sec 6

Question 19

Question 19:

Most fires originate ____________ in taxpayers, where utilities, storage, and services are located. This is the area from which the fire usually extends to the cockloft.

A: in the rear of the first floor
B: in the front of the first floor
C: in the rear of the cellar
D: in the front of the cellar

Answer 19

A:✔ in the rear of the first floor

B: in the front of the first floor

C: in the rear of the cellar

D: in the front of the cellar

Explanation:
FFP Taxpayers 5.3.4 C

Question 20

Question 20:

Which of the following is not considered a minor injury according to Safety Bulletin 7?

A: First degree burns
B: Sprains or strains, with minor discoloration
C: Lacerations, not requiring sutures
D: Mild conjunctivitis

Answer 20

A: First degree burns

B:✔Sprains or strains, with minor discoloration

C: Lacerations, not requiring sutures

D: Mild conjunctivitis

Explanation:
B) Sprains or strains, with NO swelling or discoloration
SB 1 sec 3.1.2

Question 21

Question 21:

According to Regulations chapter 25, members shall not carry, possess, store or use any firearm while on Department duty or on Department property. All of the following are exempt from this policy except in which choice?

A: Chief Fire Marshal
B: Deputy Chief Fire Marshal
C: Fire Marshal or Supervising Fire Marshal
D: A Department member trained as a Peace Officer

Answer 21

A: Chief Fire Marshal

B: Deputy Chief Fire Marshal

C: Fire Marshal or Supervising Fire Marshal

D:✔A Department member trained as a Peace Officer

Explanation:
Regs 25.1.14
Members shall not carry, possess, store or use any firearm while on Department duty or on Department property. Members holding the rank of Chief Fire Marshal, Deputy Chief Fire Marshal, Supervising Fire Marshal and Fire Marshal, are exempt from this regulation.

Question 22

Question 22:

A member who has been arrested, or who is under investigation for a criminal offense, may not be questioned except at the direction of?

A: The Inspector General
B: BITS
C: A Fire Marshal
D: A Battalion Chief

Answer 22

A:✔The Inspector General

B: BITS

C: A Fire Marshal

D: A Battalion Chief

Explanation:
Regs 26.2.2

Question 23

Question 23:
Which of the following statements regarding fire travel and point of origin is not in accord with FDNY procedures?

A: Depth of char may indicate the amount of time burned.

B: Larger blister type charring may indicate longer burning and hot fires.

C: Deepest char may be found at the point of origin.

D: Wood structural members may burn at approximately one inch every 45 minutes.

Answer 23

A: Depth of char may indicate the amount of time burned.

B:✔Larger blister type charring may indicate longer burning and hot fires.

C: Deepest char may be found at the point of origin.

D: Wood structural members may burn at approximately one inch every 45 minutes.

Explanation:
Training Bulletin Arson 6.8
Smaller blister type charring may indicate longer burning and hot fires.

Question 24

Question 24:
Fire Marshals shall investigate and inquire into the following matters: The origin, detail and management of fires in the city, particularly of supposed cases of arson, incendiarism or fires due to _______.

A: criminal carelessness
B: weather related incidents
C: electrical malfunctions
D: accidental causes

Answer 24

A:✔criminal carelessness

B: weather related incidents

C: electrical malfunctions

D: accidental causes

Explanation:
Regs Ch 8 sec 8.2.4 A

Question 25

Question 25:

The fire marshal exam is comprised of many different areas as seen in the NOE from question 1. One of those areas is reading comprehension. You may find these next 4 questions rather easy, but our goal at LtQuestions is to prepare you for test day. This is why we add these questions. Please read the following article (Click here) and answer the following 4 questions on it… Based on the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Portugal is a country in Europe. This summer, there was a very big fire there. Two thousand firefighters battled the fire. It took one week. These firefighters risked their lives. They did not get any money.
Most firefighters in Portugal are volunteers. A volunteer is someone who works for no money. They give their time and effort for free.
There are many fires in Portugal in the summer. These fires can be very dangerous. Firefighters are sent far away to stop them.
Hugo Simoes is a firefighter. He lives in Lisbon. That is the capital city of Portugal. Mr. Simoes helped fight the very big fire this summer.
Most Firefighters Do Not Get Paid
Many countries have volunteer firefighters. But volunteers in Portugal must help with the country’s biggest emergencies. They are the first ones there. It is a very important job. It is very dangerous, too.
“Here in Portugal it has been like this for a long
time,” Mr. Simoes says. “We like what we do.”
The big fire this summer happened far from Lisbon. Still, Mr. Simoes went. He went with other firefighters. They all wanted to help.
“Some walked out of work,” Simoes says. Across the country, many volunteer firefighters did the same. Wildfires Grow Fast
The weather was hot. There were strong winds. The fire grew quickly. The conditions were very dangerous.

“At times it can get a bit hairy,” Mr. Simoes said. “But our training kicks in.”
There have been a lot of wildfires this year in Portugal. The country has not had enough rain. The land is very dry. This makes it easier for fires to spread.
Last week, Mr. Simoes and others were sent to another big fire. They stopped the fire from spreading. It only took two days.
People Like To Help
People in Portugal love their firefighters. They appreciate the work volunteers do. They call the firefighters “heroes without capes.” People give them food and water. They donate money for supplies. They want to support the firefighters who protect them.
Mr. Simoes says the fire station in Lisbon has plenty of workers. There are about 80 volunteers. There are other things they need, though. The station always needs money for supplies. Fire suits are expensive. Helmets are, too. The station only buys used trucks. A new fire truck would cost too much.
The volunteer firefighters have a wish. One day, they want to have a big American fire truck.

A: A volunteer works a lot of the time for a price.

B: Portugal is the only country with volunteer firefighters.

C: There are a lot of wildfires in Portugal because the land is dry.

D: The fire department has a new American fire truck

Answer 25

A: A volunteer works a lot of the time for a price.

B: Portugal is the only country with volunteer firefighters.

C:✔There are a lot of wildfires in Portugal because the land is dry.

D: The fire department has a new American fire truck

Question 26

Question 26:

What is one reason why people volunteer to be firefighters?

A: People have been doing it for a long time.

B: Portugal asked people to be firefighters.

C: It became too hot outside.

D: People were tired of their jobs.

Answer 26

A:✔People have been doing it for a long time.

B: Portugal asked people to be firefighters.

C: It became too hot outside.

D: People were tired of their jobs.

Question 27

Question 27:

What is the article MOSTLY about?

A: how to become a volunteer firefighter

B: how people in Portugal treat firefighters

C: why volunteer firefighters are important

D: where firefighters are usually sent in Portugal

Answer 27

A: how to become a volunteer firefighter

B: how people in Portugal treat firefighters

C:✔why volunteer firefighters are important

D: where firefighters are usually sent in Portugal

Explanation:

Question 28

Question 28:
What is the focus of paragraph 2 in the section “People Like To Help”?

A: how firefighters are trained
B: what the fire departments need
C: what people think about firefighters
D: why people are afraid of fires

Answer 28

A: how firefighters are trained

B:✔what the fire departments need

C: what people think about firefighters

D: why people are afraid of fires

Question 29

Question 29:

When responding to calls for assistance from crime victims, we must balance the need to assist the public with the equally compelling need to protect our members. The best way to accomplish both these ends is to adopt a “common sense” approach. All choices below reflect an accurate assessment of FDNY policy regarding these situations except in which choice?

A: If a civilian is being threatened with bodily harm or is being assaulted, firefighters may intervene, consistent with their personal safety, to assist to the victim. The Police Department must be notified immediately.

B: If a past crime has been reported or observed, (e.g. a thief has stolen a woman’s pocketbook and is running down the street) firefighters shall provide first aid/assistance to the victim and notify Police Department.

C: If a crime in progress involving an armed perpetrator is reported or observed, firefighters and fire marshals must exercise utmost restraint and should not intervene. The Police Department must be notified immediately.

D: Firehouses, firefighters and fire apparatus are logical havens for victims of robberies or assaults.

Answer 29

A: If a civilian is being threatened with bodily harm or is being assaulted, firefighters may intervene, consistent with their personal safety, to assist to the victim. The Police Department must be notified immediately.

B: If a past crime has been reported or observed, (e.g. a thief has stolen a woman’s pocketbook and is running down the street) firefighters shall provide first aid/assistance to the victim and notify Police Department.

C:✔If a crime in progress involving an armed perpetrator is reported or observed, firefighters and fire marshals must exercise utmost restraint and should not intervene. The Police Department must be notified immediately.

D: Firehouses, firefighters and fire apparatus are logical havens for victims of robberies or assaults.

Explanation:

C) This policy applies to all members of the Uniformed Force EXCEPT those members of the Bureau of Fire Investigation who are sworn Police Officers. These members shall respond to observed or reported criminal acts in accordance with established practice and procedures for Police Officers.
AUC 317 Add 2

Question 30

Question 30:

Every Fire Marshal should know how to communicate over the Department Radio with the “mixer off.” Which choice below contains incorrect information regarding this important communication method?

A: “Mixer off” messages can only be transmitted by mobile units.

B: Since information transmitted from the scene of an incident may be critical to all concerned, the Radio Dispatcher shall not switch the “Mixer off”, unless specifically requested to do so by the unit transmitting the message.

C: If in the dispatcher’s experience, he or she believes the mixer should be off for confidentiality purposes, the dispatcher will automatically turn the mixer off in all cases.

D: The Radio Dispatcher shall switch the “Mixer off” if the names and/or units of injured members are being received, and/or information associated with the transmission of a 10-41 is being received.

Answer 30

A: “Mixer off” messages can only be transmitted by mobile units.

B: Since information transmitted from the scene of an incident may be critical to all concerned, the Radio Dispatcher shall not switch the “Mixer off”, unless specifically requested to do so by the unit transmitting the message.

C:✔If in the dispatcher’s experience, he or she believes the mixer should be off for confidentiality purposes, the dispatcher will automatically turn the mixer off in all cases.

D: The Radio Dispatcher shall switch the “Mixer off” if the names and/or units of injured members are being received, and/or information associated with the transmission of a 10-41 is being received.

Explanation:
C) If in the dispatcher’s experience, he or she believes the mixer should be off for confidentiality purposes, the unit transmitting the message shall be asked if the mixer should be switched off.
Comm 8.2.9