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FDNY W-96 Portable Fire Extinguisher Certificate of
Fitness Exam ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR-JUST
RELEASED
FDNY W96 Full Service Shop of Portable Fire Extinguishers Certificate of Fitness Exam — Summarized
Coverage
The FDNY W-96 Certificate of Fitness authorizes qualified individuals to service, inspect, recharge,
maintain, and handle portable fire extinguishers in NYC. The official FDNY study material is based
primarily on FDNY Fire Code, 3 RCNY rules, and NFPA 10 standards.
1. FDNY Certificate of Fitness requirements, application procedures, and renewal rules
2. NYC Fire Code and FDNY regulations governing portable fire extinguishers
3. NFPA 10 standards for portable fire extinguisher servicing and maintenance
4. Types and classifications of fires (Class A, B, C, D, K)
5. Types of portable fire extinguishers and extinguishing agents
6. Extinguisher labeling, markings, color coding, and identification requirements
7. Selection and distribution of extinguishers based on occupancy hazards
8. Portable fire extinguisher placement and travel distance requirements
9. Monthly inspection requirements and documentation procedures
10. Annual maintenance and servicing procedures
11. Internal examination requirements for stored-pressure and cartridge-operated extinguishers
12. Hydrostatic testing intervals, procedures, and cylinder safety rules
13. Recharging procedures for dry chemical, CO₂, water, foam, and wet chemical extinguishers
14. Hose inspection, nozzle inspection, and replacement standards
15. Tamper seals, locking pins, pressure gauges, and condition checks
16. Condemnation criteria and removal-from-service standards
17. Fire extinguisher tags, servicing labels, and maintenance records
18. Handling compressed gas cylinders and pressurized containers safely
19. Shop safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE)
20. Identification of damaged, corroded, leaking, or defective extinguishers
21. Cartridge-operated vs stored-pressure extinguisher servicing differences
22. Wet chemical extinguisher servicing for commercial kitchen systems
23. CO₂ extinguisher servicing precautions and weighing requirements
24. Dry chemical agent contamination prevention and compatibility rules
25. Proper storage and transportation of extinguishers and cylinders
26. Fire behavior basics and extinguishing principles
27. PASS method and operational use of extinguishers
28. OSHA safety awareness related to extinguisher servicing operations
29. Lithium-ion battery fire hazards and extinguisher considerations
30. Recordkeeping, FDNY inspections, violations, and compliance expectations
FDNY W-96 Portable Fire Extinguisher Certificate of Fitness Exam
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Batch 1 — Questions 1–50
1. What is the primary purpose of the FDNY W-96 Certificate of Fitness?
A. To authorize individuals to install sprinkler systems
B. To authorize individuals to service portable fire extinguishers
C. To authorize individuals to inspect elevators
D. To authorize individuals to operate fire pumps
Answer: B
Rationale: The W-96 Certificate of Fitness specifically authorizes qualified persons to inspect, maintain,
recharge, and service portable fire extinguishers according to FDNY regulations and NFPA standards.
2. Which organization publishes NFPA 10 standards for portable fire extinguishers?
A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. National Fire Protection Association
D. FEMA
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Answer: C
Rationale: NFPA 10 is the nationally recognized standard developed by the National Fire Protection
Association for portable fire extinguisher installation, maintenance, and servicing procedures.
3. Which class of fire involves ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, and cloth?
A. Class B
B. Class C
C. Class D
D. Class A
Answer: D
Rationale: Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials commonly found in offices, homes, and
buildings including paper, wood, cloth, trash, and plastics.
4. Which fire extinguisher type is commonly used for energized electrical equipment fires?
A. Water extinguisher
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B. Foam extinguisher
C. Carbon dioxide extinguisher
D. Wet chemical extinguisher
Answer: C
Rationale: Carbon dioxide extinguishers are nonconductive and safe for energized electrical fires
because they leave no residue and reduce oxygen around the fire.
5. What does the PASS method stand for when operating a fire extinguisher?
A. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
B. Push, Alert, Spray, Stop
C. Pull, Activate, Signal, Sweep
D. Push, Aim, Spray, Secure
Answer: A
Rationale: PASS is the standard extinguisher operating method teaching users to Pull the pin, Aim low,
Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.
FDNY W-96 Portable Fire Extinguisher Certificate of
Fitness Exam ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR-JUST
RELEASED
FDNY W96 Full Service Shop of Portable Fire Extinguishers Certificate of Fitness Exam — Summarized
Coverage
The FDNY W-96 Certificate of Fitness authorizes qualified individuals to service, inspect, recharge,
maintain, and handle portable fire extinguishers in NYC. The official FDNY study material is based
primarily on FDNY Fire Code, 3 RCNY rules, and NFPA 10 standards.
1. FDNY Certificate of Fitness requirements, application procedures, and renewal rules
2. NYC Fire Code and FDNY regulations governing portable fire extinguishers
3. NFPA 10 standards for portable fire extinguisher servicing and maintenance
4. Types and classifications of fires (Class A, B, C, D, K)
5. Types of portable fire extinguishers and extinguishing agents
6. Extinguisher labeling, markings, color coding, and identification requirements
7. Selection and distribution of extinguishers based on occupancy hazards
8. Portable fire extinguisher placement and travel distance requirements
9. Monthly inspection requirements and documentation procedures
10. Annual maintenance and servicing procedures
11. Internal examination requirements for stored-pressure and cartridge-operated extinguishers
12. Hydrostatic testing intervals, procedures, and cylinder safety rules
13. Recharging procedures for dry chemical, CO₂, water, foam, and wet chemical extinguishers
14. Hose inspection, nozzle inspection, and replacement standards
15. Tamper seals, locking pins, pressure gauges, and condition checks
16. Condemnation criteria and removal-from-service standards
17. Fire extinguisher tags, servicing labels, and maintenance records
18. Handling compressed gas cylinders and pressurized containers safely
19. Shop safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE)
20. Identification of damaged, corroded, leaking, or defective extinguishers
21. Cartridge-operated vs stored-pressure extinguisher servicing differences
22. Wet chemical extinguisher servicing for commercial kitchen systems
23. CO₂ extinguisher servicing precautions and weighing requirements
24. Dry chemical agent contamination prevention and compatibility rules
25. Proper storage and transportation of extinguishers and cylinders
26. Fire behavior basics and extinguishing principles
27. PASS method and operational use of extinguishers
28. OSHA safety awareness related to extinguisher servicing operations
29. Lithium-ion battery fire hazards and extinguisher considerations
30. Recordkeeping, FDNY inspections, violations, and compliance expectations
FDNY W-96 Portable Fire Extinguisher Certificate of Fitness Exam
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Batch 1 — Questions 1–50
1. What is the primary purpose of the FDNY W-96 Certificate of Fitness?
A. To authorize individuals to install sprinkler systems
B. To authorize individuals to service portable fire extinguishers
C. To authorize individuals to inspect elevators
D. To authorize individuals to operate fire pumps
Answer: B
Rationale: The W-96 Certificate of Fitness specifically authorizes qualified persons to inspect, maintain,
recharge, and service portable fire extinguishers according to FDNY regulations and NFPA standards.
2. Which organization publishes NFPA 10 standards for portable fire extinguishers?
A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. National Fire Protection Association
D. FEMA
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Answer: C
Rationale: NFPA 10 is the nationally recognized standard developed by the National Fire Protection
Association for portable fire extinguisher installation, maintenance, and servicing procedures.
3. Which class of fire involves ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, and cloth?
A. Class B
B. Class C
C. Class D
D. Class A
Answer: D
Rationale: Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials commonly found in offices, homes, and
buildings including paper, wood, cloth, trash, and plastics.
4. Which fire extinguisher type is commonly used for energized electrical equipment fires?
A. Water extinguisher
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B. Foam extinguisher
C. Carbon dioxide extinguisher
D. Wet chemical extinguisher
Answer: C
Rationale: Carbon dioxide extinguishers are nonconductive and safe for energized electrical fires
because they leave no residue and reduce oxygen around the fire.
5. What does the PASS method stand for when operating a fire extinguisher?
A. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
B. Push, Alert, Spray, Stop
C. Pull, Activate, Signal, Sweep
D. Push, Aim, Spray, Secure
Answer: A
Rationale: PASS is the standard extinguisher operating method teaching users to Pull the pin, Aim low,
Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.
