FDNY F-07 Fire and Emergency Drill
Conductor Examination
Complete Practice Exam – 100+ Questions
with ANSWERs and Rationales 2026
SECTION 1: THE ROLE OF THE FIRE AND EMERGENCY DRILL CONDUCTOR
Question 1: What is the primary responsibility of a Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor?
A) Inspecting firefighting equipment
B) Leading and supervising fire and emergency drills
C) Responding to actual fires
D) Maintaining fire alarm systems
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The main role of an F-07 certificate holder is to lead, supervise, and document fire and non-
fire emergency drills to prepare occupants for actual emergencies.
Question 2: What document outlines the specific emergency procedures and evacuation plans for a
building?
,A) Building Code
B) Emergency Preparedness Plan (Fire Safety Plan)
C) Tenant lease agreement
D) Alarm operation manual
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Emergency Preparedness Plan (also called the Fire Safety Plan) contains building-specific
procedures required by the FDNY to protect occupants during fires or non-fire emergencies.
Question 3: Where must a copy of the Emergency Preparedness Plan be kept?
A) In the janitor's closet
B) At the main entrance only
C) At the Fire Command Station or Fire Control Room
D) In the manager's office
ANSWER: C
Rationale: The plan must be readily available at the Fire Command Station for Fire Department
representatives to review during emergencies.
Question 4: How often must fire drills be conducted in office buildings under FDNY regulations?
A) Monthly
,B) Every 6 months (twice per year)
C) Every 3 months
D) Annually
ANSWER: B
Rationale: FDNY requires fire drills in office buildings at least once every six months to maintain
occupant preparedness.
Question 5: During an evacuation drill, what should occupants NOT use?
A) Fire escapes
B) Exits
C) Stairs
D) Elevators
ANSWER: D
Rationale: Elevators can become inoperative or fill with smoke during a fire. Stairs are the only approved
evacuation route.
Question 6: What is the definition of evacuation?
A) Moving to a higher floor
, B) Sheltering in place
C) The emptying of a building of all occupants in response to a fire or emergency
D) Testing the fire alarm system
ANSWER: C
Rationale: Evacuation means completely emptying the building of all occupants due to a fire or
emergency situation.
Question 7: An F-07 certificate holder can work at:
A) Any building in New York City
B) Only the specific location listed on their Certificate of Fitness
C) Any building within their borough of employment
D) Buildings of the same occupancy type citywide
ANSWER: B
Rationale: F-07 holders can work only at the location listed on their Certificate of Fitness. W-07 holders
have citywide certification.
Question 8: The F-07 Certificate of Fitness is issued by which FDNY unit?
A) Office of Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement
B) Bureau of Fire Prevention
Conductor Examination
Complete Practice Exam – 100+ Questions
with ANSWERs and Rationales 2026
SECTION 1: THE ROLE OF THE FIRE AND EMERGENCY DRILL CONDUCTOR
Question 1: What is the primary responsibility of a Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor?
A) Inspecting firefighting equipment
B) Leading and supervising fire and emergency drills
C) Responding to actual fires
D) Maintaining fire alarm systems
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The main role of an F-07 certificate holder is to lead, supervise, and document fire and non-
fire emergency drills to prepare occupants for actual emergencies.
Question 2: What document outlines the specific emergency procedures and evacuation plans for a
building?
,A) Building Code
B) Emergency Preparedness Plan (Fire Safety Plan)
C) Tenant lease agreement
D) Alarm operation manual
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Emergency Preparedness Plan (also called the Fire Safety Plan) contains building-specific
procedures required by the FDNY to protect occupants during fires or non-fire emergencies.
Question 3: Where must a copy of the Emergency Preparedness Plan be kept?
A) In the janitor's closet
B) At the main entrance only
C) At the Fire Command Station or Fire Control Room
D) In the manager's office
ANSWER: C
Rationale: The plan must be readily available at the Fire Command Station for Fire Department
representatives to review during emergencies.
Question 4: How often must fire drills be conducted in office buildings under FDNY regulations?
A) Monthly
,B) Every 6 months (twice per year)
C) Every 3 months
D) Annually
ANSWER: B
Rationale: FDNY requires fire drills in office buildings at least once every six months to maintain
occupant preparedness.
Question 5: During an evacuation drill, what should occupants NOT use?
A) Fire escapes
B) Exits
C) Stairs
D) Elevators
ANSWER: D
Rationale: Elevators can become inoperative or fill with smoke during a fire. Stairs are the only approved
evacuation route.
Question 6: What is the definition of evacuation?
A) Moving to a higher floor
, B) Sheltering in place
C) The emptying of a building of all occupants in response to a fire or emergency
D) Testing the fire alarm system
ANSWER: C
Rationale: Evacuation means completely emptying the building of all occupants due to a fire or
emergency situation.
Question 7: An F-07 certificate holder can work at:
A) Any building in New York City
B) Only the specific location listed on their Certificate of Fitness
C) Any building within their borough of employment
D) Buildings of the same occupancy type citywide
ANSWER: B
Rationale: F-07 holders can work only at the location listed on their Certificate of Fitness. W-07 holders
have citywide certification.
Question 8: The F-07 Certificate of Fitness is issued by which FDNY unit?
A) Office of Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement
B) Bureau of Fire Prevention
