FDNY FIRE LIFE AND SAFETY EXAM|QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|NEW
UPDATE 2026/2027| GUARANTEED SUCCESS|GRADED A+
A supply of at least six spare sprinkler heads must be kept available on the premises near what location?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Main control valve
Wet and dry chemical fire extinguishing systems must be visually inspected at least _________.(Refer to
the Reference material)
CORRECT|ANSWER
monthly
In the event of an activation of fire alarm, the FLS Director must immediately report to_______.
CORRECT|ANSWER
The Fire Command Center
The majority of deaths due to a smoke or fire situation are a result of:
CORRECT|ANSWER
Smoke inhalation and oxygen deficient fire gases
If the fourth floor is "off-line" with the central station due to welding and cutting, and during the course
of the day, an initiating device is activated on the eleventh floor, what action should the Fire Life Safety
Director take?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Immediately notify the Fire Department and request a response.
,If you are looking at a stairway door and notice a number on the door, which of the following is TRUE?
CORRECT|ANSWER
You're on the stair side of a door.
Which comes first when operating a portable fire extinguisher:
CORRECT|ANSWER
Pull the pin
When ordinary combustible materials like wood, cloth, paper, rubber, or even some plastics, are used to
fuel a fire, it would be deemed as a _________ fire.
CORRECT|ANSWER
Class A
As a general practice, during a fire, occupants in non-affected areas may be safest if they __________.
CORRECT|ANSWER
Remain in place at their present location and listen for announcements
The water flow alarms of a standpipe system must be tested ____________. (Refer to the Reference
material)
CORRECT|ANSWER
Quarterly
, What would be described as a continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal egress travel
form any occupied portion of a building, structure or premises to a public way, consisting of the exit
access, the exit, and the exit discharge:
CORRECT|ANSWER
Means of egress
The fire alarm system on the 15th floor is unable to function in compliance with the building code. In
this case, the FLS Director should promptly notify:
CORRECT|ANSWER
The tenants occupying the 15th floor
Portable fueled equipment must be stored outdoors, unless it is stored in an FDNY approved indoor
storage area. If not, which of the following cannot be used indoors?
CORRECT|ANSWER
- Weed trimmers and lawn movers
- Portable generators and power washers
- Snow blowers
What color tag would be placed at the main control valve to indicate that a fire protection system has
been restored back to normal service? The system is fully operational and free of any defects.
CORRECT|ANSWER
Green
Fire Life Safety Directors are required to provide a refresher staff training session in an R-1 occupancy
how often?
CORRECT|ANSWER
1 hour quarterly on each shift
UPDATE 2026/2027| GUARANTEED SUCCESS|GRADED A+
A supply of at least six spare sprinkler heads must be kept available on the premises near what location?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Main control valve
Wet and dry chemical fire extinguishing systems must be visually inspected at least _________.(Refer to
the Reference material)
CORRECT|ANSWER
monthly
In the event of an activation of fire alarm, the FLS Director must immediately report to_______.
CORRECT|ANSWER
The Fire Command Center
The majority of deaths due to a smoke or fire situation are a result of:
CORRECT|ANSWER
Smoke inhalation and oxygen deficient fire gases
If the fourth floor is "off-line" with the central station due to welding and cutting, and during the course
of the day, an initiating device is activated on the eleventh floor, what action should the Fire Life Safety
Director take?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Immediately notify the Fire Department and request a response.
,If you are looking at a stairway door and notice a number on the door, which of the following is TRUE?
CORRECT|ANSWER
You're on the stair side of a door.
Which comes first when operating a portable fire extinguisher:
CORRECT|ANSWER
Pull the pin
When ordinary combustible materials like wood, cloth, paper, rubber, or even some plastics, are used to
fuel a fire, it would be deemed as a _________ fire.
CORRECT|ANSWER
Class A
As a general practice, during a fire, occupants in non-affected areas may be safest if they __________.
CORRECT|ANSWER
Remain in place at their present location and listen for announcements
The water flow alarms of a standpipe system must be tested ____________. (Refer to the Reference
material)
CORRECT|ANSWER
Quarterly
, What would be described as a continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal egress travel
form any occupied portion of a building, structure or premises to a public way, consisting of the exit
access, the exit, and the exit discharge:
CORRECT|ANSWER
Means of egress
The fire alarm system on the 15th floor is unable to function in compliance with the building code. In
this case, the FLS Director should promptly notify:
CORRECT|ANSWER
The tenants occupying the 15th floor
Portable fueled equipment must be stored outdoors, unless it is stored in an FDNY approved indoor
storage area. If not, which of the following cannot be used indoors?
CORRECT|ANSWER
- Weed trimmers and lawn movers
- Portable generators and power washers
- Snow blowers
What color tag would be placed at the main control valve to indicate that a fire protection system has
been restored back to normal service? The system is fully operational and free of any defects.
CORRECT|ANSWER
Green
Fire Life Safety Directors are required to provide a refresher staff training session in an R-1 occupancy
how often?
CORRECT|ANSWER
1 hour quarterly on each shift
