FIRE MARSHALS EXAM #1 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is the definition of material arranged to start and feed the initial fire (candles,
matches, electrical, mechanical, chemicals and others)?
A: Ignition Device
B: Accelerants
C: Plants
D: Protected Area - Answer-Explanation:
C: Plants.
TB Arson 1.2.5
The supervising fire marshal orders you to investigate a Brooklyn fire where a 10-23
was transmitted. You would be correct to know this is what kind of incident?
A: Compactor fire
B: Outside rubbish fire
C: Car fire (with plates)
D: Abandoned Derelict Vehicle - Answer-Explanation:
D: abandoned derelict vehicle
Comm 8.5
The Conflicts of Interest Board is the City agency responsible for interpreting,
administering and enforcing the Conflicts of Interest Law. If you have a question about
any provision of the Conflicts of Interest Law or about whether an activity that you are
engaging in or wish to engage in is subject to the law's restrictions, you may contact the
Conflicts of Interest Board by telephone. You may also contact the ________.
A: OSHA Coordinator
B: Bureau of Legal Affairs
C: Privacy Officer
D: Inspector General - Answer-Explanation:
B: Bureau of Legal Affairs
PAID 8 ch 15 sec 6
Most fires originate ____________ in taxpayers, where utilities, storage, and services
are located. This is the area from which the fire usually extends to the cockloft.
, A: in the rear of the first floor
B: in the front of the first floor
C: in the rear of the cellar
D: in the front of the cellar - Answer-Explanation:
A: in the rear of the first floor
FFP Taxpayers 5.3.4 C
Which of the following is not considered a minor injury according to Safety Bulletin 7?
A: First degree burns
B: Sprains or strains, with minor discoloration
C: Lacerations, not requiring sutures
D: Mild conjunctivitis - Answer-Explanation:
B) Sprains or strains, with NO swelling or discoloration
SB 1 sec 3.1.2
One of a Fire Marshal's responsibilities is to make an examination of the interior of a
structure. Which choice below contains inaccurate information?
A: "V" Pattern burns always point toward the point of origin
B: Absence of "V" Pattern of burning could mean an accelerant was used
C: Burning and charring along the lower length of a wall or under a door could mean an
accelerant was used
D: Rapid intense heat from accelerant may cause perpendicular burns on walls -
Answer-Explanation:
A) "V" Pattern burns USUALLY point toward the point of origin
TB Arson 6.5.3, 6.5.4
When a fatality occurs at an arson fire, who determines the cause and manner of
death?
A: The Incident Commander
B: The Fire Marshal and the Medical Examiner
C: EMS and the Medical Examiner
D: The Fire Marshal and EMS - Answer-Explanation:
B: The fire marshal and the medical examiner. TB Arson 4.3.1
AND ANSWERS
What is the definition of material arranged to start and feed the initial fire (candles,
matches, electrical, mechanical, chemicals and others)?
A: Ignition Device
B: Accelerants
C: Plants
D: Protected Area - Answer-Explanation:
C: Plants.
TB Arson 1.2.5
The supervising fire marshal orders you to investigate a Brooklyn fire where a 10-23
was transmitted. You would be correct to know this is what kind of incident?
A: Compactor fire
B: Outside rubbish fire
C: Car fire (with plates)
D: Abandoned Derelict Vehicle - Answer-Explanation:
D: abandoned derelict vehicle
Comm 8.5
The Conflicts of Interest Board is the City agency responsible for interpreting,
administering and enforcing the Conflicts of Interest Law. If you have a question about
any provision of the Conflicts of Interest Law or about whether an activity that you are
engaging in or wish to engage in is subject to the law's restrictions, you may contact the
Conflicts of Interest Board by telephone. You may also contact the ________.
A: OSHA Coordinator
B: Bureau of Legal Affairs
C: Privacy Officer
D: Inspector General - Answer-Explanation:
B: Bureau of Legal Affairs
PAID 8 ch 15 sec 6
Most fires originate ____________ in taxpayers, where utilities, storage, and services
are located. This is the area from which the fire usually extends to the cockloft.
, A: in the rear of the first floor
B: in the front of the first floor
C: in the rear of the cellar
D: in the front of the cellar - Answer-Explanation:
A: in the rear of the first floor
FFP Taxpayers 5.3.4 C
Which of the following is not considered a minor injury according to Safety Bulletin 7?
A: First degree burns
B: Sprains or strains, with minor discoloration
C: Lacerations, not requiring sutures
D: Mild conjunctivitis - Answer-Explanation:
B) Sprains or strains, with NO swelling or discoloration
SB 1 sec 3.1.2
One of a Fire Marshal's responsibilities is to make an examination of the interior of a
structure. Which choice below contains inaccurate information?
A: "V" Pattern burns always point toward the point of origin
B: Absence of "V" Pattern of burning could mean an accelerant was used
C: Burning and charring along the lower length of a wall or under a door could mean an
accelerant was used
D: Rapid intense heat from accelerant may cause perpendicular burns on walls -
Answer-Explanation:
A) "V" Pattern burns USUALLY point toward the point of origin
TB Arson 6.5.3, 6.5.4
When a fatality occurs at an arson fire, who determines the cause and manner of
death?
A: The Incident Commander
B: The Fire Marshal and the Medical Examiner
C: EMS and the Medical Examiner
D: The Fire Marshal and EMS - Answer-Explanation:
B: The fire marshal and the medical examiner. TB Arson 4.3.1
