FDNY Exam S12 (Supervisory) -
Lieutenant-Candidate Practice Exam 2026-2027
Specifications | 100+ Questions and Verified
Answers
100 questions | 3-hour limit | single-best-answer multiple choice
Passing raw score: ≥ (80 %) – per historical curve
SECTION 1 Leadership, Personnel Management & Ethics (Qs 1-25)
Q1 During weekly mask-confidence drill you notice Firefighter A repeatedly breaks the
face-piece seal when speaking. You have corrected him twice. He now responds, “I’m
talking, what’s the big deal?” Your IMMEDIATE next step is to:
A. Tell the company to circle up and demonstrate the correct procedure so A is not
singled out.
B. Quietly take A aside after the evolution, restate the standard, ask what obstacle
exists, and set a follow-up date.
C. Enter a “Company Journal” entry documenting substandard performance and notify
the BC.
D. Order A to repeat the entire drill alone until perfect while the company watches.
,Correct: B
Rationale: Private, respectful coaching first upholds dignity and identifies root causes
(knowledge, habit, equipment). Public repetition (D) is punitive; documentation (C) is
premature; group demo (A) avoids the individual issue.
Q2 While completing performance evaluations you remember Firefighter B performed
excellently at a 3-alarm job but is routinely late for roll-call. FDNY Rule 104 §5 requires
evaluations to be:
A. Based solely on quantifiable numerical metrics to avoid bias.
B. Signed by the Company Commander only; the officer’s comments are optional.
C. Factual, fair, complete, and free from personal bias, reflecting the entire rating period.
D. Forwarded to BIT if any negative comment is included.
Correct: C
Rationale: Rule 104 §5 mandates evaluations be factual, fair, complete, and unbiased,
covering the entire period. Negative comments do not automatically go to BIT unless
misconduct is alleged.
Q3 While chauffeuring the ladder you hear the chauffeur of the second-due engine
make disparaging remarks about your company’s forcible-entry speed over the air. Your
BEST initial response is to:
A. Answer on the same tac channel defending your company’s performance.
B. Ignore the comment to avoid escalating air-wave conflict.
C. Contact the BC on the command channel and request the comment be addressed.
,D. Confront the chauffeur face-to-face at the conclusion of the incident.
Correct: C
Rationale: Chain-of-command resolution (C) keeps airwaves professional and follows
radio discipline. Public confrontation (D) or retort (A) erodes command structure.
Q4 A firefighter privately tells you he is experiencing panic attacks and is afraid to mask
up. He asks you not to tell anyone. Your PRIMARY responsibility is to:
A. Honor the request and monitor his performance.
B. Immediately remove him from all interior assignments pending medical clearance.
C. Refer him to the Employee Assistance Program and notify the Battalion Chief.
D. Suggest he “tough it out” and offer breathing techniques.
Correct: C
Rationale: Safety and wellness outweigh confidentiality. Officer must ensure member
welfare and operational safety by involving medical/command (C) while offering
support.
Q5 While conducting company training you demonstrate a technique differently than
the current SOP because you believe it is faster. An senior firefighter questions you.
Your BEST action is to:
A. Remind the member that the officer’s judgment prevails on the training floor.
B. Stop the drill, review the SOP together, and conduct the evolution per SOP.
C. Allow a vote on which method to use.
, D. Document the member for insubordination.
Correct: B
Rationale: Officers must follow and enforce SOPs (B). Deviations require official
approval prior, not on the drill ground.
Q6 Which statement BEST describes the FDNY supervisor’s role in preventing
bias-based harassment?
A. Address only conduct that is reported by the target.
B. Ensure equal treatment by ignoring cultural differences.
C. Model inclusive behavior and intervene promptly on inappropriate comments.
D. Wait until the end of tour to document any observations.
Correct: C
Rationale: Proactive modeling and immediate intervention (C) set expectations and
prevent escalation.
Q7 During annual leave scheduling several members want the same July dates.
Department policy gives priority based on seniority in grade. Two members have
identical seniority. Your NEXT step is to:
A. Approve the member who asked first.
B. Use a lottery supervised by the BC.
C. Split the period equitably between both.
D. Ask the Captain to decide.
Lieutenant-Candidate Practice Exam 2026-2027
Specifications | 100+ Questions and Verified
Answers
100 questions | 3-hour limit | single-best-answer multiple choice
Passing raw score: ≥ (80 %) – per historical curve
SECTION 1 Leadership, Personnel Management & Ethics (Qs 1-25)
Q1 During weekly mask-confidence drill you notice Firefighter A repeatedly breaks the
face-piece seal when speaking. You have corrected him twice. He now responds, “I’m
talking, what’s the big deal?” Your IMMEDIATE next step is to:
A. Tell the company to circle up and demonstrate the correct procedure so A is not
singled out.
B. Quietly take A aside after the evolution, restate the standard, ask what obstacle
exists, and set a follow-up date.
C. Enter a “Company Journal” entry documenting substandard performance and notify
the BC.
D. Order A to repeat the entire drill alone until perfect while the company watches.
,Correct: B
Rationale: Private, respectful coaching first upholds dignity and identifies root causes
(knowledge, habit, equipment). Public repetition (D) is punitive; documentation (C) is
premature; group demo (A) avoids the individual issue.
Q2 While completing performance evaluations you remember Firefighter B performed
excellently at a 3-alarm job but is routinely late for roll-call. FDNY Rule 104 §5 requires
evaluations to be:
A. Based solely on quantifiable numerical metrics to avoid bias.
B. Signed by the Company Commander only; the officer’s comments are optional.
C. Factual, fair, complete, and free from personal bias, reflecting the entire rating period.
D. Forwarded to BIT if any negative comment is included.
Correct: C
Rationale: Rule 104 §5 mandates evaluations be factual, fair, complete, and unbiased,
covering the entire period. Negative comments do not automatically go to BIT unless
misconduct is alleged.
Q3 While chauffeuring the ladder you hear the chauffeur of the second-due engine
make disparaging remarks about your company’s forcible-entry speed over the air. Your
BEST initial response is to:
A. Answer on the same tac channel defending your company’s performance.
B. Ignore the comment to avoid escalating air-wave conflict.
C. Contact the BC on the command channel and request the comment be addressed.
,D. Confront the chauffeur face-to-face at the conclusion of the incident.
Correct: C
Rationale: Chain-of-command resolution (C) keeps airwaves professional and follows
radio discipline. Public confrontation (D) or retort (A) erodes command structure.
Q4 A firefighter privately tells you he is experiencing panic attacks and is afraid to mask
up. He asks you not to tell anyone. Your PRIMARY responsibility is to:
A. Honor the request and monitor his performance.
B. Immediately remove him from all interior assignments pending medical clearance.
C. Refer him to the Employee Assistance Program and notify the Battalion Chief.
D. Suggest he “tough it out” and offer breathing techniques.
Correct: C
Rationale: Safety and wellness outweigh confidentiality. Officer must ensure member
welfare and operational safety by involving medical/command (C) while offering
support.
Q5 While conducting company training you demonstrate a technique differently than
the current SOP because you believe it is faster. An senior firefighter questions you.
Your BEST action is to:
A. Remind the member that the officer’s judgment prevails on the training floor.
B. Stop the drill, review the SOP together, and conduct the evolution per SOP.
C. Allow a vote on which method to use.
, D. Document the member for insubordination.
Correct: B
Rationale: Officers must follow and enforce SOPs (B). Deviations require official
approval prior, not on the drill ground.
Q6 Which statement BEST describes the FDNY supervisor’s role in preventing
bias-based harassment?
A. Address only conduct that is reported by the target.
B. Ensure equal treatment by ignoring cultural differences.
C. Model inclusive behavior and intervene promptly on inappropriate comments.
D. Wait until the end of tour to document any observations.
Correct: C
Rationale: Proactive modeling and immediate intervention (C) set expectations and
prevent escalation.
Q7 During annual leave scheduling several members want the same July dates.
Department policy gives priority based on seniority in grade. Two members have
identical seniority. Your NEXT step is to:
A. Approve the member who asked first.
B. Use a lottery supervised by the BC.
C. Split the period equitably between both.
D. Ask the Captain to decide.
