FDNY NON-FIRE UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
The non-fire emergency plan shall be re- viewed or modified for an significant changes how
often?
ANSWER
Annually
Question 2.
Regarding active shooter emergency preparedness in the majority of the NYC buildings
occupied by multiple tenants, an FLS Director should:
ANSWER
Assure that the applicable portions of the building's FDNY Plan is shared with all the tenants through
proper training and scheduled drills.
Question 3.
The procedures by which employers of building occupants will account for their employees after
a partial or full evacuation shall be confirmed by:
ANSWER
FLS warden
Question 4.
Where would the list of occupants requesting special assistance required to be kept during
emergency situations?
ANSWER
At the Fire Command Center
Question 5.
If the FLS Director recommends to the building occupants to stay where they are to avoid any
uncertainty outside, what type of non-fire emergency provision is being implemented here?
ANSWER
Shelter in place
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,Question 6.
There is a natural disaster causing minor physical damage to the premises, such as broken
windows, that will NOT cause the building to collapse. What would be the RECOMMENDED
action according to the FDNY for the affected area?
ANSWER
In-building relocation
Question 7.
During a non-fire emergency situation, only designated elevators can be used during the All
other elevators must be:
ANSWER
Recalled to the lobby level with the Citywide Standard Elevator Key (2642)
Question 8.
The ___________ will be responsible for arranging and overseeing periodic Non-Fire Emergency
Drills that are to be conducted separate and apart from existing fire drills.
ANSWER
Fire Life Safety Director
Question 9.
The most recommended way, if possible, to deal with an emotionally disturbed person (EDP)
until the arrival of the NYPD is to:
ANSWER
Isolate and contain
Question 10.
Elevators may be used to implement the non-fire emergency plan under what circumstances?
ANSWER
- When elevator use is directed by the FLS Director or FDNY has assessed the situation and
determined that it would be safe. - When elevators that are to be used for evacuation or in building
evacuation are equipped with a two way voice communication system. - When floors or building
occupants to be evacuated or relocated are predesignated in the non-fire emergency.
Question 11.
The FLSD notification to building occupants in an active shooter scenario should include what
information?
ANSWER
An indication that there is an active shooter incident and, if possible, the location where the shooter
was last seen.
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, Question 12.
If the FLS Director is notified that a civil disturbance or civil unrest is taking place outside of
should be implemented?
ANSWER
Ensure all the occupants are aware of the situation.
Question 13.
Which of the following would be the "first step" in preparing for the evacuation of occupants
with special needs before any emergency?
ANSWER
Develop a list of all building occupants who have requested such assistance.
Question 14.
You have been made aware of a tornado in the vicinity of your building. You are also aware that
the majority of the building's façade is all glass. As the FLS Director, which action would be
appropriate for you to implement for the affected areas?
ANSWER
In-building relocation
Question 15.
A non-fire drill is also known as a(n) ____________ drill.
ANSWER
Emergency Action Plan
Question 16.
Of the following statements, which is TRUE regarding chemical agents?
ANSWER
A small amount of chemical agent release can inflict a large number of casualties AND chemical
agents can come in the form of a solid, liquid or gas.
Question 17.
FLS Director should always consult with ____________ before implementing the non-fire
emergency plan.
ANSWER
FLS Brigade members
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CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
The non-fire emergency plan shall be re- viewed or modified for an significant changes how
often?
ANSWER
Annually
Question 2.
Regarding active shooter emergency preparedness in the majority of the NYC buildings
occupied by multiple tenants, an FLS Director should:
ANSWER
Assure that the applicable portions of the building's FDNY Plan is shared with all the tenants through
proper training and scheduled drills.
Question 3.
The procedures by which employers of building occupants will account for their employees after
a partial or full evacuation shall be confirmed by:
ANSWER
FLS warden
Question 4.
Where would the list of occupants requesting special assistance required to be kept during
emergency situations?
ANSWER
At the Fire Command Center
Question 5.
If the FLS Director recommends to the building occupants to stay where they are to avoid any
uncertainty outside, what type of non-fire emergency provision is being implemented here?
ANSWER
Shelter in place
1
,Question 6.
There is a natural disaster causing minor physical damage to the premises, such as broken
windows, that will NOT cause the building to collapse. What would be the RECOMMENDED
action according to the FDNY for the affected area?
ANSWER
In-building relocation
Question 7.
During a non-fire emergency situation, only designated elevators can be used during the All
other elevators must be:
ANSWER
Recalled to the lobby level with the Citywide Standard Elevator Key (2642)
Question 8.
The ___________ will be responsible for arranging and overseeing periodic Non-Fire Emergency
Drills that are to be conducted separate and apart from existing fire drills.
ANSWER
Fire Life Safety Director
Question 9.
The most recommended way, if possible, to deal with an emotionally disturbed person (EDP)
until the arrival of the NYPD is to:
ANSWER
Isolate and contain
Question 10.
Elevators may be used to implement the non-fire emergency plan under what circumstances?
ANSWER
- When elevator use is directed by the FLS Director or FDNY has assessed the situation and
determined that it would be safe. - When elevators that are to be used for evacuation or in building
evacuation are equipped with a two way voice communication system. - When floors or building
occupants to be evacuated or relocated are predesignated in the non-fire emergency.
Question 11.
The FLSD notification to building occupants in an active shooter scenario should include what
information?
ANSWER
An indication that there is an active shooter incident and, if possible, the location where the shooter
was last seen.
2
, Question 12.
If the FLS Director is notified that a civil disturbance or civil unrest is taking place outside of
should be implemented?
ANSWER
Ensure all the occupants are aware of the situation.
Question 13.
Which of the following would be the "first step" in preparing for the evacuation of occupants
with special needs before any emergency?
ANSWER
Develop a list of all building occupants who have requested such assistance.
Question 14.
You have been made aware of a tornado in the vicinity of your building. You are also aware that
the majority of the building's façade is all glass. As the FLS Director, which action would be
appropriate for you to implement for the affected areas?
ANSWER
In-building relocation
Question 15.
A non-fire drill is also known as a(n) ____________ drill.
ANSWER
Emergency Action Plan
Question 16.
Of the following statements, which is TRUE regarding chemical agents?
ANSWER
A small amount of chemical agent release can inflict a large number of casualties AND chemical
agents can come in the form of a solid, liquid or gas.
Question 17.
FLS Director should always consult with ____________ before implementing the non-fire
emergency plan.
ANSWER
FLS Brigade members
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