Exam 3

Question 1

Question 1:

An experienced Fire Marshal would be most correct to know that the IC should not put the ________ of witnesses on the “face” of fire reports.

A: names or description
B: names or phone numbers
C: names or statements
D: names or addresses

Answer 1

A: names or description

B: names or phone numbers

C:✔names or statements

D: names or addresses

Explanation:
TB Arson 3.21

Question 2

Question 2:

If the fire breaks out shortly after occupant leaves, it ______ indicate the fire was set.

A: will always

B: could

C: will definitely not

D: will not assist to

Answer 2

If the fire breaks out shortly after occupant leaves, it ______ indicate the fire was set.

A: will always

B:✔could

C: will definitely not

D: will not assist to

Explanation:
TB Arson 3.13

Question 3

Question 3:

An investigating Fire Marshal would expect first arriving members to observe whether doors and windows are open or shut, particularly on a ____ day, as well as note if window shades were drawn to block the outside view, particularly during the _____.

A: cold; daytime

B: warm; nightime

C:cold; nightime

D: rainy; nightime

Answer 3

A:✔cold; daytime

B: warm; nightime

C: cold; nightime

D: rainy; nightime

Explanation:
TB Arson 2.2

Question 4

Question 4:
What kind of cracking of glass indicates remoteness from the point of origin and/or a relatively slow heat build up?

A: Small crazing

B: Large crazing

C: Checkering

D: Half-moon effects

Answer 4

A: Small crazing

B:✔Large crazing

C: Checkering

D: Half-moon effects

Explanation:
TB Arson 6.7.3

Question 5

Question 5:

It is important for fire officials to record information received from occupants and witnesses to assist in a fire investigation. All of the following are appropriate actions to take except in which choice?

A: Get names and addresses, if possible.

B: Listen to what the occupants and witnesses are saying about the fire.

C: Let the person talk freely. They will usually talk to fire personnel at the scene.

D: Interrogate all occupants.

Answer 5

Question 5:

It is important for fire officials to record information received from occupants and witnesses to assist in a fire investigation. All of the following are appropriate actions to take except in which choice?
A: Get names and addresses, if possible.

B: Listen to what the occupants and witnesses are saying about the fire.

C: Let the person talk freely. They will usually talk to fire personnel at the scene.

D:✔Interrogate all occupants.

Explanation:

D) Don’t interrogate! Let the person talk freely. They will usually talk to fire personnel at the scene.
TB Arson 3.20

Question 6

Question 6:

Which “color” of a victim would indicate that the victim was alive at the time of the fire?

A: pink or red skin at the lower portions of a supine victim

B: cyanotic

C: pink to cherry red

D: pale yellow

Answer 6

A: pink or red skin at the lower portions of a supine victim

B: cyanotic

C:✔pink to cherry red

D: pale yellow

Explanation:

CO may cause victim to appear life-like (pink to cherry red color of lips, eyelids, or skin). This would indicate the victim was alive at the time of the fire. Lividity is caused by the settling of blood to the lowest horizontal areas of the body; may show as pink or red skin. (Do not confuse with CO cherry red color.)
TB Arson 4.5

Question 7

Question 7:

According to “Training Bulletins: Arson,” unusual locations of fires can be found in all choices except?

A: Closets

B: Under steps / porches

C: In attics

D: Over the stovetop

Answer 7

Question 7:

According to “Training Bulletins: Arson,” unusual locations of fires can be found in all choices except?

A: Closets

B: Under steps / porches

C: In attics

D:✔Over the stovetop

Explanation:
D) In desk drawers
Acronym: CADS (Closets, Attics, Desk Drawers, Steps/Porches)
TB Arson 3.10

Question 8

Question 8:

An important element in the investigation of a fire is the preservation and packaging of evidence as contamination can become a problem. Which of the following would be the preferred packaging contain for evidence collection?

A: A plastic bag

B: A new paint can

C: A clean glass jar with a tightly fitting lid

D: A plastic container

Answer 8

A: A plastic bag

B:✔A new paint can

C: A clean glass jar with a tightly fitting lid

D: A plastic container

Explanation:
Training Bulletin Arson Sec 5.3
A. A plastic bag can be used in an emergency
C. A clean glass jar with a tightly fitting lid is used if a new paint can is not available
D. Try to avoid the use of plastic containers

Question 9

Question 9:

Glass objects can be used as indicators to help locate the point of origin as glass objects may be affected by smoke, heat and flame. From the choices below choose an incorrect statement regarding using glass as an indicator.

A: Heavy smoke stains, remote from the point of origin, usually indicate a slow fire build up.

B: Light smoke stains usually indicate a rapid build up of the fire, little fire damage and are found close to the point of origin.

C: Large checkering indicates remoteness from the point of origin and/or a relatively slow heat build up.

D: Hydro-carbons or products thereof may be an exception to using smoke stains to indicate severity of conditions

Answer 9

A: Heavy smoke stains, remote from the point of origin, usually indicate a slow fire build up.

B: Light smoke stains usually indicate a rapid build up of the fire, little fire damage and are found close to the point of origin.

C:✔Large checkering indicates remoteness from the point of origin and/or a relatively slow heat build up.

D: Hydro-carbons or products thereof may be an exception to using smoke stains to indicate severity of conditions

Explanation:
Training Bulletin Arson Sec 6.7.3
Checkering of glass (half moon effects or marks) usually results from water being applied to heated glass. This indicates the window was still in place when the firefighters operated at the fire.

Question 10

Question 10:

All of the following choices are correct regarding crime scene operations except in which choice?

A: Refrain from covering any corpse until arrival of the coroner.

B: Members should take a single path of travel entering and leaving a crime scene and use the same path when possible.

C: Do not wash hands in sinks or use toilet facilities.

D: Do not adjust radio or television, or use a telephone in a crime scene area.

Answer 10

A:✔Refrain from covering any corpse until arrival of the coroner.

B: Members should take a single path of travel entering and leaving a crime scene and use the same path when possible.

C: Do not wash hands in sinks or use toilet facilities.

D: Do not adjust radio or television, or use a telephone in a crime scene area.

Explanation:
A) Refrain from covering any corpse except in public view.
AUC 317 5.7, 5.9, 5.10, 5.12

Question 11

Question 11:

In circumstances where members of the Fire Department discover drugs or weapons during legitimate emergency searches they would be acting outside of the permitted limited scope of warrantless search and seizure in fire situations, if they seized the evidence. Therefore members of the force should refer such knowledge of illegal substances to ________, who can determine the necessity for a warrant, or act within some other exception to the warrantless search.

A: The police

B: The Supervising Fire Marshal

C: The Incident Commander

D: The IG

Answer 11

A:✔The police

B: The Supervising Fire Marshal

C: The Incident Commander

D: The IG

Explanation:
In circumstances where members of the Fire Department discover drugs or weapons during legitimate emergency searches they would be acting outside of the permitted limited scope of warrantless search and seizure in fire situations, if they seized the evidence. Therefore members of the force should refer such knowledge of illegal substances to the police, who can determine the necessity for a warrant, or act within some other exception to the warrantless search.
AUC 317 Add 1

Question 12

Question 12:

A Fire Marshal should know that the Department’s Substance Policy requires every officer (whether on-duty or while in any Department premises, property or vehicle(s)) who reasonably suspects or knows that that FDNY members are engaging in on-duty alcohol use shall take all of the following actions except in which choice?

A: Prohibit on and off-duty members present at the time of discovery of any violation of this policy from leaving premises without permission of the investigating officer.

B: Immediately relieve the on-duty member(s) from emergency response duty and immediately have the affected unit placed out of service.

C: Notify the administrative Battalion Chief or, if appropriate, the next superior officer.

D: Notify the Inspector General.

Answer 12

A: Prohibit on and off-duty members present at the time of discovery of any violation of this policy from leaving premises without permission of the investigating officer.

B: Immediately relieve the on-duty member(s) from emergency response duty and immediately have the affected unit placed out of service.

C: Notify the administrative Battalion Chief or, if appropriate, the next superior officer.

D:✔Notify the Inspector General.

Explanation:
D) Notify the Bureau of Investigations and Trials (“BITs”)
AUC 202 5.5

Question 13

Question 13:

A fire broke out in a PD at 11AM and the occupant was not at home at the time of the fire. Fire marshal Smith responded and asked the IC which code was transmitted. Marshal Smith corrected the IC and transmitted the following code

A: 10-41 code 1

B: 10-41 code 2

C: 10-41 code 3

D: 10-41 code 4

Answer 13

A: 10-41 code 1

B:✔10-41 code 2

C: 10-41 code 3

D: 10-41 code 4

Explanation:
Comm Ch 8 Pg 12
A structure (commercial, residential, public), normally occupied which is unoccupied at the time of the fire

Question 14

Question 14:

There are many types of collisions we are involved in. Fire marshal’s are well aware the most damaging of the collisions are __________
A: the squeeze through collisions

B: the reverse gear collisions

C: the backing into quarters collisions

D: the intersection collisions

Answer 14

A: the squeeze through collisions

B: the reverse gear collisions

C: the backing into quarters collisions

D:✔the intersection collisions

Explanation:
SB 2 ch 6 sec 3.1

Question 15

Question 15:

The FDNY Smoking Policy applies to all employees of the Fire Department. Which choice below contains incorrect information regarding this policy?

A: Smoking is prohibited in all Fire Department facilities at any time, without exception.

B: Smoking is prohibited in FDNY vehicles and ambulances at any time.

C: Smoking is prohibited within 30 feet of any oxygen cylinders. This includes FDNY vehicle and/or ambulance equipped with oxygen.

D: In compliance with the Smoke-Free Air Act, the Department has designated the OSHA Unit to receive and respond to smoking-related complaints.

Answer 15

A: Smoking is prohibited in all Fire Department facilities at any time, without exception.

B: Smoking is prohibited in FDNY vehicles and ambulances at any time.

C:✔Smoking is prohibited within 30 feet of any oxygen cylinders. This includes FDNY vehicle and/or ambulance equipped with oxygen.

D: In compliance with the Smoke-Free Air Act, the Department has designated the OSHA Unit to receive and respond to smoking-related complaints.

Explanation:
C) 20 feet
PAID 9 ch 13 sec 3 and 4

Question 16

Question 16:

When the recommended penalty for Command Discipline is loss of pay, the member may request an interview with the _______ before making the election between command discipline and judicial proceedings.

A: Chief of Operations

B: Battalion Chief

C: Borough Commander

D: Deputy Chief

Answer 16

A: Chief of Operations

B: Battalion Chief

C:✔Borough Commander

D: Deputy Chief

Explanation:
PAID 8 ch 10 sec 2.3.1 D 2

Question 17

Question 17:

The supervising fire marshal orders you to investigate a Queens fire where the IC transmitted a 10-21. You would be correct to know this is what kind of incident?

A: Brush fire

B: Outside rubbish fire

C: Incinerator fire

D: Abandoned Derelict Vehicle fire

Answer 17

A:✔Brush fire

B: Outside rubbish fire

C: Incinerator fire

D: Abandoned Derelict Vehicle fire

Explanation:
Comm 8.5

Question 18

Question 18:

You have been ordered to investigate a case of numerous malicious false alarms at a 12 story office building where an employee continuously activates manual pull stations throughout the building. In this situation, you know units have been correctly transmitting which signal?

A: 10-35 no code

B: 10-35 code 3

C: 10-35 code 4

D: 10-92

Answer 18

A: 10-35 no code

B: 10-35 code 3

C: 10-35 code 4

D:✔10-92

Explanation:
A 10-92 is the ONLY code that indicates a false alarm was transmitted with malicious intent.
Comm 8.5

Question 19

Question 19:

While responding to a suspicious fire in an occupied detached shed in the backyard of a private dwelling, you know that the IC would be correct to transmit which signal?

A: 10-41 code 1

B: 10-41 code 2

C: 10-41 code 3

D: 10-41 code 4

Answer 19

A:✔10-41 code 1

B: 10-41 code 2

C: 10-41 code 3

D: 10-41 code 4

Explanation:
D) A code 4 would be appropriate ONLY if the shed was unoccupied at the time of the fire. Since it was occupied a code 1 is the correct answer.
Comm 8.5

Question 20

Question 20:

Which code would be most appropriate to transmit if you needed to call NYPD to assist in the apprehension of a suspected arsonist?

A: 10-47

B: 10-48

C: 10-87

D: 10-13

Answer 20

A:✔10-47

B: 10-48

C: 10-87

D: 10-13

Explanation:
A) Police assistance is needed for crowd or traffic control, security, apprehension, etc. The dispatcher shall be advised of the specific reason for the request.
B) Firefighters are being harmed and Police assistance is needed immediately.
C) Hi-Ex Foam Operation.
D) That signal is transmitted by the NYPD signal, not FDNY
Comm 8.5

Question 21

Question 21:

When ordered to investigate extension into a row frame two buildings to the left of the original fire building, you would be correct to know that you are going into exposure?

A: 2

B: 2A

C: 2B

D: 4B

Answer 21

A: 2

B:✔2A

C: 2B

D: 4B

Explanation:
Comm 10 Add 2 6.1

Question 22

Question 22:

What are materials arranged to spread fire from its point of origin to other areas of an occupancy (cotton waste, rags, paper, fluids, excelsior, waste film and others?

A: Trailer

B: Plant

C: Accelerant

D: Ignition device

Answer 22

A:✔Trailer

B: Plant

C: Accelerant

D: Ignition device

Explanation:
TB Arson 1.2.4

Question 23

Question 23:

You would be correct to transmit which code when a Fire Marshal requires “emergency” police assistance?

A: 10-47

B: 10-48

C: 10-99

D: 10-85

Answer 23

A: 10-47

B: 10-48

C: 10-99

D:✔10-85

Explanation:
Don’t forget to specify the reason
Comm 8.5

Question 24

Question 24:

All of the following are possible indicators of the use of flammable accelerants except in which choice?

A: Charring of the floor or low burn marks on the wall or under the door or on the lower part of the door.

B: Char in broken patterns or “puddle-like” circle burns on the floor.

C: Low burning and deep charring.

D: Small body of fire with little contents.

Answer 24

A: Charring of the floor or low burn marks on the wall or under the door or on the lower part of the door.

B: Char in broken patterns or “puddle-like” circle burns on the floor.

C: Low burning and deep charring.

D:✔Small body of fire with little contents.

Explanation:
D) Heavy body of fire with little contents.
TB Arson 3.7

Question 25

Question 25:

Fires occurring on holidays or weekends can be indicative of an arson fire as it provides an excuse for the owner to be out of town during the fire. Note ____ of any newspapers found at the fire.
A: Headlines

B: Dates

C: Pages

D: Origin of Print

Answer 25

A: Headlines

B:✔Dates

C: Pages

D: Origin of Print

Explanation:
TB Arson 3.16

Question 26

Question 26:

During your investigation of a suspicious vehicle fire, a civilian passing by falls and breaks her leg. You would be correct to transmit which code?
A: 10-41

B: 10-44

C: 10-47

D: 10-48

Answer 26

A: 10-41

B:✔10-44

C: 10-47

D: 10-48

Explanation:
10-44: A request for an ambulance response from the EMS Command. Specify the reason and type (when possible).
Comm 8.5

Question 27

Question 27:

Fire Marshal Jones was correct in his assertion that if a fire occurs in a vehicle, other than an ADV or one for which a 10-41 code 3 has been transmitted, the Incident Commander shall attempt to notify the owner. If this is not possible, the Dispatcher shall be requested to inform the Police Communications Bureau of all of the following except?

A: Make

B: Model

C: Vehicle registration

D: Location

Answer 27

A: Make

B: Model

C:✔Vehicle registration

D: Location

Explanation:
C) License number
Acronym: MMLL
Regs 11.3.9 D

Question 28

Question 28:

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 Chief Fire Marshal and/or Chief of Department.

B: the Chief Fire Marshal and/or Chief of Operations.

C: the assigned Fire Marshal and/or Chief of Department.

D: the assigned Fire Marshal and/or Chief of Operations.

Answer 28

A: the Chief Fire Marshal and/or Chief of Department.

B:✘the Chief Fire Marshal and/or Chief of Operations.

C: the assigned Fire Marshal and/or Chief of Department.

D:✔the assigned Fire Marshal and/or Chief of Operations.

Explanation:
Regs 11.5.5

Question 29

Question 29:

A noteworthy incident is defined as a fire, emergency or administrative operation that is likely to generate significant media or political interest, and thus necessitate an immediate, accurate and up-to-date information flow to the Department hierarchy. 10-45’s can be an example of a noteworthy incident. Which number of victims qualifies as a noteworthy incident?
A: Two or more 10-45 Code 1

B: Two or more 10-45 Code 2

C: Five or more 10-45 Code 3

D: Six or more 10-45 Code 3 or 4.

Answer 29

A:✔Two or more 10-45 Code 1

B: Two or more 10-45 Code 2

C: Five or more 10-45 Code 3

D: Six or more 10-45 Code 3 or 4.

Explanation:
Regs 11.5.9 A
Two (2) or more 10-45 Code 1, Three (3) or more 10-45 Code 2 or Eight (8) or more 10-45 Code 3 or 4.

Question 30

Question 30:

Members operating at the scene of a fire should realize there are ___ liabilities involved in discarding potential evidence (out windows, etc.) during the course of operations or overhauling.

A: many

B: no

C: definite

D: always

Answer 30

A:many

B:✔no

C: definite

D: always

Explanation:
However, as professionals, members should strive to assist marshals in their investigation by relaying details to facilitate reconstruction of the scene and the proper placement of potential evidence.
AUC 317 7.6