FDNY EXAM|QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|NEW UPDATE 2026/2027|
GUARANTEED SUCCESS|GRADED A+
What is the circle of danger when operating a chainsaw and who is allowed within this circle?
CORRECT|ANSWER
10 ft radius, and only the saw operator and control person shall be in this area during cutting.
Officer is to monitor conditions and relay orders received from the officer in charge.
If possible, officer is positioned as to permit visual contact with the control person.
When starting and operating the chainsaw, where should your body be in relation to the chain line?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Always keep body to the left of the chain line.
If a portable generator is used to power an exhaust fan, what is the ideal length of the electrical cord?
CORRECT|ANSWER
50 feet or less - electrical cords of longer length reduce the efficiency of the fan and may result in
damage to the equipment being used.
Distance is not a problem when powering small tools and lights.
How often and for who long should portable generators be tested?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Weekly, for 15 minutes. During this time, operate all lights for 5 minutes to test for proper working
order of lights and generator under load. If lamps do not light while testing or using, check bulbs for
tight connection.
,If after checking the bulb connection the light fails to operate, replace with a new bulb. If the light still
fails to operate, send the entire light assembly to Technical Services for repair.
What is the length of the PSS? What is the load capacity of the hook?
CORRECT|ANSWER
The length of the kernmantle rope of the PSS is 50 ft.
The load capacity of the hook is 5000 lbs at the tip, 10,000 lbs at the saddle.
What are the colors that are normally associated with backdrafts?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Dirty Brown, Yellow Brown, Gray Yellow, and Dense Black Smoke.
*2009 LT Question*
Taxpayers 4.4.1.B.3
What are the size measurements of the Vacant Building markings and where are they placed?
CORRECT|ANSWER
18"x18" with 2" wide lines. Markings should be placed alongside Front Entrance in line with area
immediately over the front entrance. Can also be made at other likely means of access. Should NOT be
made on sealed doors or windows.
In regards to the Vacant Building DOB Referral Report, Open and Unguarded vs. Structural Integrity
Issues - what priority are each?
,CORRECT|ANSWER
Open and Unguarded - Normal Priority
Structural Integrity Issues - High Priority
A DOB Referral Report designated as High Priority shall be considered when the severity of conditions is
not extremely hazardous or immediate in nature and access issues are not present.
A DOB Referral Report designated as Normal priority shall be used for the referral of nonserious
conditions that require a follow-up evaluation by the Department of Buildings
What is the difference between diesel fires and gasoline fires?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Diesel Fires begin slowly but progress rapidly as vapor production intensifies. Gasoline Fires ignite
rapidly but is consumed more quickly. Diesel fires will ignite more of the combustible materials in the
fire area.
If a member can not get in touch with their officer at a fire, who should they contact and in what order?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Company Chauffer, the IC, and finally any HT-equipped member.
The handie-talkie will hold the IDs of the last how many transmissions?
CORRECT|ANSWER
The last 15 transmissions. This list is not live when you are viewing it.
How many seconds will the HT display an Emergency Alert message received?
CORRECT|ANSWER
, 8 seconds.
How far away from explosives or potential explosives should our HTs and cell phones not be used? What
about Apparatus, Marine, and Post Radios?
CORRECT|ANSWER
150 feet for HTs and Cell Phones, 300 feet for Apparatus, Marine, and Post Radios.
In an under-river tube, evacuation of passengers should take place in which direction relative to an
operating fan?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Evacuation should take place away from any fan operating in the exhaust mode - this will draw fresh air
into the faces of evacuating passengers and remove smoke from the area to which they are evacuating.
What is the minimum approach distance to catenary wires in Penn Station?
CORRECT|ANSWER
10 Feet, using a fog nozzle on a fog pattern.
What is the distance between Blue Lights in the NYC Subway System and the AirTrain? What is the
distance between standpipes/gate valves in the NYC Subway?
CORRECT|ANSWER
600 feet in the NYC Subway System, 800 feet in the AirTrain system.
In the NYC Subway, gate valves/standpipes are located every 200 feet.
GUARANTEED SUCCESS|GRADED A+
What is the circle of danger when operating a chainsaw and who is allowed within this circle?
CORRECT|ANSWER
10 ft radius, and only the saw operator and control person shall be in this area during cutting.
Officer is to monitor conditions and relay orders received from the officer in charge.
If possible, officer is positioned as to permit visual contact with the control person.
When starting and operating the chainsaw, where should your body be in relation to the chain line?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Always keep body to the left of the chain line.
If a portable generator is used to power an exhaust fan, what is the ideal length of the electrical cord?
CORRECT|ANSWER
50 feet or less - electrical cords of longer length reduce the efficiency of the fan and may result in
damage to the equipment being used.
Distance is not a problem when powering small tools and lights.
How often and for who long should portable generators be tested?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Weekly, for 15 minutes. During this time, operate all lights for 5 minutes to test for proper working
order of lights and generator under load. If lamps do not light while testing or using, check bulbs for
tight connection.
,If after checking the bulb connection the light fails to operate, replace with a new bulb. If the light still
fails to operate, send the entire light assembly to Technical Services for repair.
What is the length of the PSS? What is the load capacity of the hook?
CORRECT|ANSWER
The length of the kernmantle rope of the PSS is 50 ft.
The load capacity of the hook is 5000 lbs at the tip, 10,000 lbs at the saddle.
What are the colors that are normally associated with backdrafts?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Dirty Brown, Yellow Brown, Gray Yellow, and Dense Black Smoke.
*2009 LT Question*
Taxpayers 4.4.1.B.3
What are the size measurements of the Vacant Building markings and where are they placed?
CORRECT|ANSWER
18"x18" with 2" wide lines. Markings should be placed alongside Front Entrance in line with area
immediately over the front entrance. Can also be made at other likely means of access. Should NOT be
made on sealed doors or windows.
In regards to the Vacant Building DOB Referral Report, Open and Unguarded vs. Structural Integrity
Issues - what priority are each?
,CORRECT|ANSWER
Open and Unguarded - Normal Priority
Structural Integrity Issues - High Priority
A DOB Referral Report designated as High Priority shall be considered when the severity of conditions is
not extremely hazardous or immediate in nature and access issues are not present.
A DOB Referral Report designated as Normal priority shall be used for the referral of nonserious
conditions that require a follow-up evaluation by the Department of Buildings
What is the difference between diesel fires and gasoline fires?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Diesel Fires begin slowly but progress rapidly as vapor production intensifies. Gasoline Fires ignite
rapidly but is consumed more quickly. Diesel fires will ignite more of the combustible materials in the
fire area.
If a member can not get in touch with their officer at a fire, who should they contact and in what order?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Company Chauffer, the IC, and finally any HT-equipped member.
The handie-talkie will hold the IDs of the last how many transmissions?
CORRECT|ANSWER
The last 15 transmissions. This list is not live when you are viewing it.
How many seconds will the HT display an Emergency Alert message received?
CORRECT|ANSWER
, 8 seconds.
How far away from explosives or potential explosives should our HTs and cell phones not be used? What
about Apparatus, Marine, and Post Radios?
CORRECT|ANSWER
150 feet for HTs and Cell Phones, 300 feet for Apparatus, Marine, and Post Radios.
In an under-river tube, evacuation of passengers should take place in which direction relative to an
operating fan?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Evacuation should take place away from any fan operating in the exhaust mode - this will draw fresh air
into the faces of evacuating passengers and remove smoke from the area to which they are evacuating.
What is the minimum approach distance to catenary wires in Penn Station?
CORRECT|ANSWER
10 Feet, using a fog nozzle on a fog pattern.
What is the distance between Blue Lights in the NYC Subway System and the AirTrain? What is the
distance between standpipes/gate valves in the NYC Subway?
CORRECT|ANSWER
600 feet in the NYC Subway System, 800 feet in the AirTrain system.
In the NYC Subway, gate valves/standpipes are located every 200 feet.
