Exam 2 2023 Flashcards
Question 1:
Fire Marshals shall investigate and inquire into the origin, detail and management of fires in the city, particularly in all of the following cases except in which choice?
A: supposed cases of arson
B: supposed cases of incendiarism
C: fires due to criminal carelessness
D: fires resulting from utility emergencies
A: supposed cases of arson
B: supposed cases of incendiarism
C: fires due to criminal carelessness
D:✔fires resulting from utility emergencies
Explanation:
Regs 8.2.4 A
Question 2:
Fire Marshals shall, upon arrival at fires or emergencies, report their arrival to the Incident Commander, conduct their investigation and inform the __________ of results.
A: Command Chief on duty
B: Chief of Operations
C: Incident Commander
D: local police precinct
A: Command Chief on duty
B: Chief of Operations
C:✔Incident Commander
D: local police precinct
Explanation:
Regs 8.2.4
Question 3:
Which statement below regarding Fire Marshal responsibilities is incorrect?
A: Fire Marshals shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations.
B: Fire Marshals shall be required to carry firearms while off duty.
C: Fire Marshals shall, while on duty, wear a serviceable, strong hand-side belt holster for the duty or service firearm, and they shall demonstrate familiarization with the operation of such holster.
D: Fire Marshal shall, while on duty, be equipped with serviceable handcuffs and key.
A: Fire Marshals shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations.
B:✔Fire Marshals shall be required to carry firearms while off duty.
C: Fire Marshals shall, while on duty, wear a serviceable, strong hand-side belt holster for the duty or service firearm, and they shall demonstrate familiarization with the operation of such holster.
D: Fire Marshal shall, while on duty, be equipped with serviceable handcuffs and key.
Explanation:
B) Fire Marshals shall not be required to carry firearms while off duty
Regs 8.2.5, 8.3.4, 8.4.1, 8.4.2
Question 4:
All members of the Bureau of Fire Investigation shall maintain responsible and appropriate conduct relative to possession, control and constructive possession of firearms. Any member who becomes aware of inappropriate or unprofessional conduct by another member of the Bureau of Fire Investigation shall immediately notify the ________.
A: Chief Fire Marshal
B: Fire Commissioner
C: Inspector General
D: NYPD
A:✔Chief Fire Marshal
B: Fire Commissioner
C: Inspector General
D: NYPD
Explanation:
*Or in his/her absence the Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Regs 8.3.1
Question 5:
A Fire Marshal should be cognizant of the fact that the ________ is responsible of causing the arrest of any person apprehended for the transmission of a false alarm.
A: first arriving chief’s aide
B: ladder officer
C: engine officer
D: officer in command
A: first arriving chief’s aide
B: ladder officer
C: engine officer
D:✔officer in command
Explanation:
Regs 11.2.4
Question 6:
During an arson investigation you find a drawer full of expensive jewelry. Knowing these are considered articles of value, you were correct to take which action as per FDNY Regulations?
A: Turn the jewelry over to an authorized representative of the owner. In this case a receipt is not required
B: Turn the jewelry over to your immediate supervisory officer
C: Turn the jewelry over to the police, in full view of the owner
D: Bring the jewelry back to your office and secure it until the owner arrives with proper identification
A: Turn the jewelry over to an authorized representative of the owner. In this case a receipt is not required
B:✔Turn the jewelry over to your immediate supervisory officer
C: Turn the jewelry over to the police, in full view of the owner
D: Bring the jewelry back to your office and secure it until the owner arrives with proper identification
Explanation:
Such articles shall be turned over to your immediate supervisory Officer, who in turn shall deliver them to the Officer in Command. Such articles 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.
Regs 11.3.15 A
Question 7:
You have arrived at a suspicious taxpayer fire recently placed under control when a civilian approaches you just prior to your investigation. You know that at a fire operation, when allegations of lost, missing, or possibly stolen private property are received, who must immediately direct a thorough search of the premises from which the property is missing?
A: The Assigned Fire Marshal
B: The Chief Fire Marshal
C: The Inspector General
D: The Incident Commander
A: The Assigned Fire Marshal
B: The Chief Fire Marshal
C: The Inspector General
D:✔The Incident Commander
Explanation:
Regs 11.3.16
Question 8:
The FDNY sometimes receives allegations of lost, missing, or possibly stolen private property at an incident. In which choice below, as a Fire Marshal, would you expect to be called to the scene?
A: It is alleged that the property was taken by a Fire Department employee.
B: The fire has been designated as a 10-41 code 4.
C: It is alleged the property was taken by a neighbor.
D: It is alleged theft involved cables connecting the local ERS Box.
A: It is alleged that the property was taken by a Fire Department employee.
B:✔The fire has been designated as a 10-41 code 4.
C: It is alleged the property was taken by a neighbor.
D: It is alleged theft involved cables connecting the local ERS Box.
Explanation:
A) If it is alleged that the property was taken by a Fire Department employee, notify the Inspector General’s office.
B) If the fire has been designated as a 10-41 (all codes), notify the Fire Marshal and Inspector General’s office.
C) If the complainant does not fall within items A or B above, advise the complainant to notify the Police Department.
D) Theft of ERS box, cable, or any other communications equipment from the field should be reported immediately to the Police Department, Bureau of Fire Communications, and a report with full particulars forwarded by the Officer first discovering loss to the Chief of Operations. If a Department employee is suspected notify the Inspector General immediately.
Regs 11.3.10A,B,C and 11.3.12
Question 9:
Information relative to fire or emergency operations may be given to accredited news reporters at the scene by the officer in command or any member designated by the Fire Commissioner. In all other situations, e.g., when not at the scene of operations, request for interviews of Fire Department members by news agencies shall be referred to the?
A: Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Public Information
B: Fire Commissioner directly
C: Incident Commander
D: Borough Commander
A:✔Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Public Information
B: Fire Commissioner directly
C: Incident Commander
D: Borough Commander
Explanation:
Regs 11.3.17 A
Question 10:
Fire Marshals shall, to the extent that other responsibilities permit, check authenticity of all badges and fire line cards displayed by persons within fire lines. Only badges or fire line cards authorized by the _______ shall be honored.
A: Office of Emergency Management
B: Fire Commissioner
C: Red Cross
D: Chief of Department
A: Office of Emergency Management
B:✔Fire Commissioner
C: Red Cross
D: Chief of Department
Explanation:
Regs 11.5.4 E
Question 11:
Fire Marshals shall, to the extent that other responsibilities permit, check authenticity of all badges and fire line cards displayed by persons within fire lines. Names and addresses of persons displaying unauthorized badges or fire line cards shall be ascertained, and a description of badges or cards noted. This information shall be forwarded to the _________.
A: Fire Commissioner
B: Police Commissioner
C: Incident Commander
D: Chief of Personnel
A:✔Fire Commissioner
B: Police Commissioner
C: Incident Commander
D: Chief of Personnel
Explanation:
*Police shall be requested to remove unauthorized persons.
Regs 11.5.4 E
Question 12:
All choices below are incorrect regarding Fire Marshal responsibilities at established fire lines except in which choice? (Looking for the correct answer)
A: Members of Auxiliary Fire Corps shall be permitted to enter any area of fire lines.
B: Members of all organizations, shall not be permitted inside the fire lines except when such members receive authorization from the Incident Commander.
C: Members of “Buff” organizations shall not be permitted inside fire lines except when such members properly display fire line cards authorized by the Fire Commissioner. Such members shall not wear fire helmets or other specialized fire clothing giving implication that they are Fire Department members.
D: Members of “Buff” organizations shall not, without express approval of the Chief of Dept. be permitted in areas where they would be endangered by falling glass or debris; or injured by falls due to ice conditions.
A: Members of Auxiliary Fire Corps shall be permitted to enter any area of fire lines.
B:✔Members of all organizations, shall not be permitted inside the fire lines except when such members receive authorization from the Incident Commander.
C: Members of “Buff” organizations shall not be permitted inside fire lines except when such members properly display fire line cards authorized by the Fire Commissioner. Such members shall not wear fire helmets or other specialized fire clothing giving implication that they are Fire Department members.
D: Members of “Buff” organizations shall not, without express approval of the Chief of Dept. be permitted in areas where they would be endangered by falling glass or debris; or injured by falls due to ice conditions.
Explanation:
Regs 11.5.4
A. Members of Auxiliary Fire Corps shall not be permitted to enter any area of fire lines where there is a danger of falling glass, debris or other materials.
Members of all organizations, shall not be permitted inside the fire lines except when such members receive authorization from the Incident Commander. Such members shall not wear fire helmets or other specialized fire clothing giving implication that they are Fire Department members. They shall not be permitted in areas where they would be endangered by falling glass or debris; or injured by falls due to ice conditions. This provision does not apply to necessary resources required for mitigation of the incident (DEP, Gas companies, Electric companies, etc.).
Question 13:
At fatal fire and arson investigations, security of the incident scene is of the utmost importance. Evidence must be documented, collected and preserved. Depending on the incident, the investigation may extend over a period of time. In these situations, a fire line must be established. Relatives, neighbors, spectators, the media and members of the Department shall not cross established fire lines unless authorized by?
A: the Incident Commander and/or Chief of Operations.
B: the assigned Fire Marshal and/or Incident Commander.
C: the assigned Fire Marshal and/or Police Commissioner
D: the assigned Fire Marshal and/or Chief of Operations.
A: the Incident Commander and/or Chief of Operations.
B: the assigned Fire Marshal and/or Incident Commander.
C: the assigned Fire Marshal and/or Police Commissioner
D:✔the assigned Fire Marshal and/or Chief of Operations.
Explanation:
Regs 11.5.5
Question 14:
No member shall make, possess, or present a facsimile of any official badge or identification card. Facsimile of badges may only be possessed by members with the approval of the ________ when the badge is part of permanent plaque or trophy.
A: Office of Public Information
B: Chief Fire Marshal
C: Fire Commissioner
D: Deputy Chief
A: Office of Public Information
B: Chief Fire Marshal
C:✔Fire Commissioner
D: Deputy Chief
Explanation:
Regs 25.2.9
Question 15:
In which case below is Medical Officer notification not required?
A: Minor Injury
B: Major Injury
C: Biological Exposure with no symptoms
D: Non-biological Exposure with no symptoms
A: Minor Injury
B: Major Injury
C: Biological Exposure with no symptoms
D:✔Non-biological Exposure with no symptoms
Explanation:
SB 1 2.1-2.2.1