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FLS Director Quiz: 100 Practice Questions with Answers
Based on the verified search results from FLS Director exam preparation materials, I've
compiled 100 practice questions covering Fire and Non-Fire emergency procedures, building
systems, and FLS staff responsibilities.
Note: The search results contain only a limited number of verified FLS-specific questions
(approximately 40–50 distinct questions across multiple sources). I've included all verified
questions and supplemented with related content from the available materials to reach 100
questions.
Section 1: FLS Staff Roles & Responsibilities (Questions 1–20)
1. Who is responsible to report to the Fire Command Station in the absence of a FLSD or a
Deputy FLSD in an office building after normal business hours?
A. Floor warden
B. Chief Engineer
C. Building Evacuation Supervisor
D. Fire Brigade member
Answer: C
2. All of the following are members of the Fire and Life Safety Staff EXCEPT:
A. Critical operations staff
B. Deputy Fire and Life Safety Director
C. Deputy Floor Warden
D. Owner's representative
Answer: D
3. Who must provide initial training to all FLS staff listed in the FDNY plan?
A. The Building Owner
B. The Deputy FLS Director
C. The Fire Department
D. The Building Manager
Answer: B
4. The Fire Department recommends that the FLS staff participate in training designed to
familiarize them with their duties. The initial training in both fire and non-fire training for
FLS brigade members should be:
A. Two hours
B. Three hours
C. One hour
D. Thirty minutes
Answer: B
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5. Upon implementation of the FDNY plan or during the drills, the FLS Director must
identify themselves to building occupants by:
A. Standing at the fire command station
B. Donning a vest, armband, or other form of identification indicating their role
C. Responding to the location of the reported emergency
D. Meeting the fire department outside
Answer: B
6. In the event of a fire, a medical emergency, or other non-fire emergency in the building,
the FLS Director must:
A. Always report to the fire command station
B. Implement actions warranted by the circumstances in accordance with the FDNY Plan
C. Notify arriving emergency response personnel of the nature of the emergency
D. All of the above
Answer: D
7. Select the correct statement regarding Building Evacuation Supervisor (BES):
A. BES is authorized to perform FLS Director's duties when the FLS Director is out for lunch
B. BES is required to possess a Certificate of Fitness
C. BES is allowed to perform FLS Director's duties in office buildings outside regular business
hours
D. BES is responsible to train FLS staff
Answer: C
8. Which of the following is INCORRECT concerning the duties of the fire and life safety
director?
A. The FLS Director must be fully familiar with the provisions of the FDNY plan
B. The FLS Director must supervise and train the Deputy FLS Director and other FLS staff
C. The FLS Director must immediately report to 911 any (fire and non-fire) emergency and
any determination to implement the FDNY plan
D. The FLS Director must be responsible for a daily check of the availability of FLS wardens
and Deputy FLS wardens
Answer: C
9. How many unwarranted/unnecessary alarms are allowed to be transmitted in any
three-month period before the issuance of a fire department summons?
A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
D. 2
Answer: A
, 3
10. In a 45-story office building, how many FLS wardens are required in the building?
A. 1
B. 20
C. 44
D. 45
Answer: D
11. In an open area office space of 22,500 ft², how many deputy FLS wardens are required?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 3
D. 1
Answer: B
12. Fire and life safety searchers are currently only required in the comprehensive fire
safety and emergency action plan for office buildings. Which statement is INCORRECT
about the searchers?
A. At least one male and one female FLS searcher are required on each floor
B. FLS Searchers must be on duty on each floor during regular business hours
C. In the absence of the deputy FLS warden the searchers must perform the duties of the
deputy FLS warden
D. The FLS searchers must assist the warden by searching all areas to be relocated or
evacuated
Answer: A
13. The FLS Director must ensure that the building's fire protection systems and other
equipment are inspected, tested, and maintained periodically by qualified personnel.
Which of the following is NOT a good practice?
A. Inspect all exit stairways and hallways to determine their condition and availability for use
B. Ensure that self-closing doors are chocked open at all times when not in use
C. The entire premises should be checked daily for ignition sources and build-up of
combustible rubbish
D. Ensure that fire extinguishers and fire alarm stations are clearly visible and easily
accessible
Answer: B
14. 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.
A. Fire Life Safety Director
B. Building Owner
C. Floor Warden
D. Fire Brigade members
Answer: A
FLS Director Quiz: 100 Practice Questions with Answers
Based on the verified search results from FLS Director exam preparation materials, I've
compiled 100 practice questions covering Fire and Non-Fire emergency procedures, building
systems, and FLS staff responsibilities.
Note: The search results contain only a limited number of verified FLS-specific questions
(approximately 40–50 distinct questions across multiple sources). I've included all verified
questions and supplemented with related content from the available materials to reach 100
questions.
Section 1: FLS Staff Roles & Responsibilities (Questions 1–20)
1. Who is responsible to report to the Fire Command Station in the absence of a FLSD or a
Deputy FLSD in an office building after normal business hours?
A. Floor warden
B. Chief Engineer
C. Building Evacuation Supervisor
D. Fire Brigade member
Answer: C
2. All of the following are members of the Fire and Life Safety Staff EXCEPT:
A. Critical operations staff
B. Deputy Fire and Life Safety Director
C. Deputy Floor Warden
D. Owner's representative
Answer: D
3. Who must provide initial training to all FLS staff listed in the FDNY plan?
A. The Building Owner
B. The Deputy FLS Director
C. The Fire Department
D. The Building Manager
Answer: B
4. The Fire Department recommends that the FLS staff participate in training designed to
familiarize them with their duties. The initial training in both fire and non-fire training for
FLS brigade members should be:
A. Two hours
B. Three hours
C. One hour
D. Thirty minutes
Answer: B
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5. Upon implementation of the FDNY plan or during the drills, the FLS Director must
identify themselves to building occupants by:
A. Standing at the fire command station
B. Donning a vest, armband, or other form of identification indicating their role
C. Responding to the location of the reported emergency
D. Meeting the fire department outside
Answer: B
6. In the event of a fire, a medical emergency, or other non-fire emergency in the building,
the FLS Director must:
A. Always report to the fire command station
B. Implement actions warranted by the circumstances in accordance with the FDNY Plan
C. Notify arriving emergency response personnel of the nature of the emergency
D. All of the above
Answer: D
7. Select the correct statement regarding Building Evacuation Supervisor (BES):
A. BES is authorized to perform FLS Director's duties when the FLS Director is out for lunch
B. BES is required to possess a Certificate of Fitness
C. BES is allowed to perform FLS Director's duties in office buildings outside regular business
hours
D. BES is responsible to train FLS staff
Answer: C
8. Which of the following is INCORRECT concerning the duties of the fire and life safety
director?
A. The FLS Director must be fully familiar with the provisions of the FDNY plan
B. The FLS Director must supervise and train the Deputy FLS Director and other FLS staff
C. The FLS Director must immediately report to 911 any (fire and non-fire) emergency and
any determination to implement the FDNY plan
D. The FLS Director must be responsible for a daily check of the availability of FLS wardens
and Deputy FLS wardens
Answer: C
9. How many unwarranted/unnecessary alarms are allowed to be transmitted in any
three-month period before the issuance of a fire department summons?
A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
D. 2
Answer: A
, 3
10. In a 45-story office building, how many FLS wardens are required in the building?
A. 1
B. 20
C. 44
D. 45
Answer: D
11. In an open area office space of 22,500 ft², how many deputy FLS wardens are required?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 3
D. 1
Answer: B
12. Fire and life safety searchers are currently only required in the comprehensive fire
safety and emergency action plan for office buildings. Which statement is INCORRECT
about the searchers?
A. At least one male and one female FLS searcher are required on each floor
B. FLS Searchers must be on duty on each floor during regular business hours
C. In the absence of the deputy FLS warden the searchers must perform the duties of the
deputy FLS warden
D. The FLS searchers must assist the warden by searching all areas to be relocated or
evacuated
Answer: A
13. The FLS Director must ensure that the building's fire protection systems and other
equipment are inspected, tested, and maintained periodically by qualified personnel.
Which of the following is NOT a good practice?
A. Inspect all exit stairways and hallways to determine their condition and availability for use
B. Ensure that self-closing doors are chocked open at all times when not in use
C. The entire premises should be checked daily for ignition sources and build-up of
combustible rubbish
D. Ensure that fire extinguishers and fire alarm stations are clearly visible and easily
accessible
Answer: B
14. 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.
A. Fire Life Safety Director
B. Building Owner
C. Floor Warden
D. Fire Brigade members
Answer: A
