Fire Marshal 1
Question 1 :
_ when used as the first digit, it indicates the FIRE BUILDING or FIRE AREA.
a.0
b. 1
c. 1A
d. 3 - ANS-A. Comm Ch 10 Add 2 sec 5.1
"0" - when used in any other position "0" refers to a subdivision of the building which is
identified by the number following the "0" or the letters following the "0".
Question 2 :
Fire Marshals shall investigate and inquire into the following matters: The origin, detail
and management of fires in the city, particularly of supposed cases of arson,
incendiarism or fires due to _______
a. criminal carelessness
b. weather related incidents
c. electrical malfunctions
d. accidental causes - ANS-A. Regs Ch 8 sec 8.2.4 A
Question 3 :
Definitions are asked on promotional exams. Which correctly describes the following
statement. A designation given to a fire, in which the Fire Marshal has determined
through physical examination of the fire scene and interview with witnesses that the fire
was intentionally set by someone.
a. Deliberate
b. Suspicious
c. Incendiary
d. Protected - ANS-C. Incendiary Training Bulletins Arson sec 1.2.2
B. Suspicious- A designation given by the IC in command of a fire operation and is one
of the circumstances in which the Fire Marshal is called to the fire scene to investigate
and determine the cause, origin and circumstances of the fire.
Question 4 :
Which of the following definitions, in relation to arson detection, is incorrect?
a. Plants: Material arranged to start and feed the initial fire.
b. Ignition device: Mechanical, chemical, or electrical means used to initiate a fire.
c. Trailers: Material left behind in the wake of fire path.
, d. Protected area: The clean or unburned area left by stock, furniture or contents. -
ANS-C.. Trailers: Material arranged to spread fire from its point of origin to other areas
of an occupancy. TB Arson 1 1.2.4
Question 5 :
Your company returns to the scene of a fire from the previous night tour. While looking
through the fire area you notice an area with heavy smoke stains and on the intact glass
you see large crazing. You would be most correct if you were to think?
a. This fire had a rapid and intense heat build up.
b. This fire had a slow heat build up and this area was remote from the point of origin.
c. This area was close to the fire's point of origin.
d. Water was applied to heated glass causing the crazing. - ANS-B. TB Arson1 6.7.2&
6.7.3 Large crazing= Slow and far. Small Crazing= Close and fast
Question 6 :
The IC has declared a fire scene to be suspicious and since no Fire Marshals are
available to respond he turns and looks to you, the officer of an extra engine company
standing by the command post. He directs you to collect evidence that could be useful
in arson detection. You were incorrect in which step?
a. Skim the surface of pooling water as most common flammable liquids will float on
water.
b. Place the material from the water in a clean glass jar with a tight fitting lid since only a
used metal can was available.
c. Since nothing else was available evidence was placed in new heavy guage plastic
bags used in pairs.
d. Evidence must remain in the hands of someone available to testify and it can never
be left in the company office. - ANS-D. Not unless it is locked or someone else signs
and stays with it. (TB Arson 1 5.4)
Question 7 :
According to the FDNY Arson Training Bulletin, which statement below is correct
regarding lividity?
a. Usually starts three to four hours after death and is completed after six to eight hours
and could indicate that the victim was moved after death and placed at the fire scene.
b. Usually starts one to two hours after death and is completed after three to four hours
and could indicate that the victim was moved after death and placed at the fire scene
c. Usually starts one to two hours after death and is completed after three to four hours
and could indicate that the victim suffered trauma prior to death.
Question 1 :
_ when used as the first digit, it indicates the FIRE BUILDING or FIRE AREA.
a.0
b. 1
c. 1A
d. 3 - ANS-A. Comm Ch 10 Add 2 sec 5.1
"0" - when used in any other position "0" refers to a subdivision of the building which is
identified by the number following the "0" or the letters following the "0".
Question 2 :
Fire Marshals shall investigate and inquire into the following matters: The origin, detail
and management of fires in the city, particularly of supposed cases of arson,
incendiarism or fires due to _______
a. criminal carelessness
b. weather related incidents
c. electrical malfunctions
d. accidental causes - ANS-A. Regs Ch 8 sec 8.2.4 A
Question 3 :
Definitions are asked on promotional exams. Which correctly describes the following
statement. A designation given to a fire, in which the Fire Marshal has determined
through physical examination of the fire scene and interview with witnesses that the fire
was intentionally set by someone.
a. Deliberate
b. Suspicious
c. Incendiary
d. Protected - ANS-C. Incendiary Training Bulletins Arson sec 1.2.2
B. Suspicious- A designation given by the IC in command of a fire operation and is one
of the circumstances in which the Fire Marshal is called to the fire scene to investigate
and determine the cause, origin and circumstances of the fire.
Question 4 :
Which of the following definitions, in relation to arson detection, is incorrect?
a. Plants: Material arranged to start and feed the initial fire.
b. Ignition device: Mechanical, chemical, or electrical means used to initiate a fire.
c. Trailers: Material left behind in the wake of fire path.
, d. Protected area: The clean or unburned area left by stock, furniture or contents. -
ANS-C.. Trailers: Material arranged to spread fire from its point of origin to other areas
of an occupancy. TB Arson 1 1.2.4
Question 5 :
Your company returns to the scene of a fire from the previous night tour. While looking
through the fire area you notice an area with heavy smoke stains and on the intact glass
you see large crazing. You would be most correct if you were to think?
a. This fire had a rapid and intense heat build up.
b. This fire had a slow heat build up and this area was remote from the point of origin.
c. This area was close to the fire's point of origin.
d. Water was applied to heated glass causing the crazing. - ANS-B. TB Arson1 6.7.2&
6.7.3 Large crazing= Slow and far. Small Crazing= Close and fast
Question 6 :
The IC has declared a fire scene to be suspicious and since no Fire Marshals are
available to respond he turns and looks to you, the officer of an extra engine company
standing by the command post. He directs you to collect evidence that could be useful
in arson detection. You were incorrect in which step?
a. Skim the surface of pooling water as most common flammable liquids will float on
water.
b. Place the material from the water in a clean glass jar with a tight fitting lid since only a
used metal can was available.
c. Since nothing else was available evidence was placed in new heavy guage plastic
bags used in pairs.
d. Evidence must remain in the hands of someone available to testify and it can never
be left in the company office. - ANS-D. Not unless it is locked or someone else signs
and stays with it. (TB Arson 1 5.4)
Question 7 :
According to the FDNY Arson Training Bulletin, which statement below is correct
regarding lividity?
a. Usually starts three to four hours after death and is completed after six to eight hours
and could indicate that the victim was moved after death and placed at the fire scene.
b. Usually starts one to two hours after death and is completed after three to four hours
and could indicate that the victim was moved after death and placed at the fire scene
c. Usually starts one to two hours after death and is completed after three to four hours
and could indicate that the victim suffered trauma prior to death.
