Exam 2 2023

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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

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

Answer 2

A: Command Chief on duty

B: Chief of Operations

C:✔Incident Commander

D: local police precinct

Explanation:
Regs 8.2.4

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

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

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

Answer 4

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

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

Answer 5

A: first arriving chief’s aide

B: ladder officer

C: engine officer

D:✔officer in command

Explanation:
Regs 11.2.4

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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

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

Answer 7

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

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.

Answer 8

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

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

Answer 9

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

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

Answer 10

A: Office of Emergency Management

B:✔Fire Commissioner

C: Red Cross

D: Chief of Department

Explanation:
Regs 11.5.4 E

Question 11

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

Answer 11

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

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.

Answer 12

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

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.

Answer 13

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

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

Answer 14

A: Office of Public Information

B: Chief Fire Marshal

C:✔Fire Commissioner

D: Deputy Chief

Explanation:
Regs 25.2.9

Question 15

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

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Question 16:

Careful analysis of collisions involving fire apparatus has revealed common causes of apparatus collisions. Which is not common cause?

A: Excessive speed.

B: Failure to stop at controlled intersections.

C: Normal reliance on emergency lights and sirens.

D: Unsafe backing of apparatus.

Answer 16

A: Excessive speed.

B: Failure to stop at controlled intersections.

C:✔Normal reliance on emergency lights and sirens.

D: Unsafe backing of apparatus.

Explanation:
SB 2 Ch 6 sec 2.2.1-2.2.4
Over reliance on emergency lights and sirens.

Question 17

Question 17:

Every BFI member selected for drug testing shall be tested on the date and at the time designated by the FDNY, pursuant to established procedures. No Fire Marshal’s request to be excused or rescheduled (including emergency leaves), shall be granted without the approval of the?

A: Supervising Fire Marshal

B: Chief of Operations

C: Director of BITS

D: Chief Fire Marshal

Answer 17

A: Supervising Fire Marshal

B: Chief of Operations

C: Director of BITS

D:✔Chief Fire Marshal

Explanation:
No BFI member’s request to be excused or rescheduled (including emergency leaves), shall be granted without the approval of the Chief Fire Marshal, except for the Chief Fire Marshal.
AUC 202 Add 1 4.7.1

Question 18

Question 18:

As a Fire Marshal, you are expected to uphold the standards and reputation of the FDNY. As such, it is important for you to know that the level of alcohol that elicits a positive test result for Department members is ____ blood alcohol concentration (“BAC”).

A: .05

B: .08

C: .1

D: .2

Answer 18

A:✔.05

B: .08

C: .1

D: .2

Explanation:
BAC is the amount of alcohol in your blood as determined by a urine, blood or saliva test
AUC 202 3.3

Question 19

Question 19:

It is important for Fire Marshals to understand the importance of crime scene preservation. Which choice below contains incorrect information regarding FDNY operations at potential crime scenes?

A: Firefighting operations and patient care should never be compromised in order to protect the crime scene

B: Members who sustain cuts or lacerations at these operations should be removed so as not to add their blood to this scene

C: Exclude everyone that does not have an official function to perform, excluding residents and relatives, from the crime scene

D: Take a single path of travel entering and leaving crime scene and have all required personnel use the same path when possible

Answer 19

A: Firefighting operations and patient care should never be compromised in order to protect the crime scene

B: Members who sustain cuts or lacerations at these operations should be removed so as not to add their blood to this scene

C:✔Exclude everyone that does not have an official function to perform, excluding residents and relatives, from the crime scene

D: Take a single path of travel entering and leaving crime scene and have all required personnel use the same path when possible

Explanation:
C) Exclude everyone that does not have an official function to perform, including the residents, relatives and members of the department.
AUC 317 5.2, 5.4, 5.5, 5.7

Question 20

Question 20:

Which choice below contains incorrect information regarding the “chain of evidence” at fire scenes?

A: First arriving units should avoid moving the evidence. If moved during operations, members should make note of the location where it was first discovered and notify the fire marshals of these facts upon their arrival.

B: The number of persons who handle the evidence should be kept to a minimum.

C: All persons having custody of evidence will become part of this chain and may likely be required to testify as to their actions.

D: Latent fingerprints are extremely versatile and handling evidence with such fingerprints permits a less cautious approach.

Answer 20

A: First arriving units should avoid moving the evidence. If moved during operations, members should make note of the location where it was first discovered and notify the fire marshals of these facts upon their arrival.

B: The number of persons who handle the evidence should be kept to a minimum.

C: All persons having custody of evidence will become part of this chain and may likely be required to testify as to their actions.

D:✔Latent fingerprints are extremely versatile and handling evidence with such fingerprints permits a less cautious approach.

Explanation:
D) Latent fingerprints are so fragile in nature that a slight act of carelessness in handling can destroy their value.
AUC 317 9.1

Question 21

Question 21:
Formal judicial proceedings, rather than command discipline, are appropriate in all cases below except one. Indicate the choice where command discipline is appropriate.
A: Improper uniform or fire clothing equipment.

B: Circumstances involving morals or moral turpitude.

C: Loss or misuse of firearm by member of the Bureau of Fire Investigation.

D: Absence without leave for two tours.

Answer 21

A:✔Improper uniform or fire clothing equipment.

B: Circumstances involving morals or moral turpitude.

C: Loss or misuse of firearm by member of the Bureau of Fire Investigation.

D: Absence without leave for two tours.

Explanation:
PAID 8 Ch 10 2.2.1, 5.1.6-5.1.8

Question 22

Question 22:

Public servants may not accept anything valued at ___ or more from anyone that they know or should know is doing business or seeking to do business with the City.

A: $20

B: $50

C: $100

D: $1000

Explanation:
PAID 8 Ch 15 Add 2 sec 3

Answer 22

A: $20

B:✔$50

C: $100

D: $1000

Explanation:
PAID 8 Ch 15 Add 2 sec 3

Question 23

Question 23:

In which type taxpayer are concrete floors prevalent on the ground level with no basements or cellars in the building?

A: Those built from the turn of the century until the 1920’s.

B: Those built since the 1960’s.

C: Those built from the 1920’s into the 1960’s.

D: Those built with mezzanines.

Answer 23

A: Those built from the turn of the century until the 1920’s.

B:✔Those built since the 1960’s.

C: Those built from the 1920’s into the 1960’s.

D: Those built with mezzanines.

Explanation:
Taxpayers 2.3, 3.9.4

Question 24

Question 24:

Members while on duty shall be equipped with serviceable handcuffs and key. Which of the following is also an approved device?

A: Thumb cuffs

B: A, C, D and E are all incorrect.

C: Synthetic cable ties

D: Only A and C

E: Handcuffs not approved by the Bureau of Fire Investigation, but are 100% steel

Answer 24

A: Thumb cuffs

B:✔A, C, D and E are all incorrect.

C: Synthetic cable ties

D: Only A and C

E: Handcuffs not approved by the Bureau of Fire Investigation, but are 100% steel

Explanation:
Regs ch 8 sec 8.4.2
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.

Question 25

Question 25:

Diesel fuel may be used as an accelerant in vacants. These fires begin slowly but progress rapidly as vapor production intensifies. For this reason, arsonists may spread diesel fuel on all floors of the building in order to produce a fire of greater magnitude. A small initial fire may spread rapidly throughout a vacant building and trap members who are unable to safely exit the building. When encountering diesel fires, high heat will be present for a ______ duration than similar fires involving ______ (which ignites rapidly and is consumed more quickly). While both types of accelerants will produce intense conditions, diesel fires will ignite more of the combustible materials in the fire area and increase the severity of the fire.

A: longer, gasoline

B: longer, heating oil

C: shorter, gasoline

D: shorter, heating oil

Answer 25

A:✔longer, gasoline

B: longer, heating oil

C: shorter, gasoline

D: shorter, heating oil

Explanation:
FFP Vacant 1.5.2 C

Question 26

Question 26:

A fire in an unoccupied NYC train requiring a fire marshal investigation would require which code?

A: 10-28 code 1

B: 10-41 code 3

C: 10-28 code 3

D: 10-41 code 1

Answer 26

A: 10-28 code 1

B:✔10-41 code 3

C: 10-28 code 3

D: 10-41 code 1

Explanation:
Comm 8.5

Question 27

Question 27:

A fire in an unoccupied building under construction requiring a fire marshal investigation would be indicated by which code?

A: 10-41 code 1

B: 10-41 code 2

C: 10-41 code 3

D: 10-41 code 4

Answer 27

A: 10-41 code 1

B: 10-41 code 2

C: 10-41 code 3

D:✔10-41 code 4

Explanation:
Remember, a building under construction is not INTENDED for dwelling yet, so it would be a code 4 instead of a code 2 (this also includes Vacants, detached garages, sheds, etc)
Comm 8.5

Question 28

Question 28:

Paint thinner would be considered a(n)?
A: Trailer

B: Plant

C: Accelerant

D: Ignition Device

Answer 28

A: Trailer

B: Plant

C:✔Accelerant

D: Ignition Device

Explanation:
TB Arson 1.2.4-1.2.7

Question 29

Question 29:

______ usually indicates a rapid build-up of the fire, little fire damage and are found close to the point of origin.

A: Heavy smoke stains

B: Light smoke stains

C: Large crazing

D: Checkering of glass

Answer 29

A: Heavy smoke stains

B:✔Light smoke stains

C: Large crazing

D: Checkering of glass

Explanation:
TB Arson 6.7.2

Question 30

Question 30:

A relatively slow heat build-up can be indicated by?

A: Small crazing of glass

B: Checkering of glass

C: Half-moon effects of glass

D: Large crazing of glass

Answer 30

A: Small crazing of glass

B: Checkering of glass

C: Half-moon effects of glass

D:✔Large crazing of glass

Explanation:
TB Arson 6.7.3