FDNY Fire Life & Safety Director Test
1with a 100% pass!!
1. A supply of at least six spare sprinkler heads must be kept available on the
premises near what location?: ANSWER Main control valve
2. Wet and dry chemical fire extinguishing systems must be visually inspected
at least .(Refer to the Reference material): ANSWER monthly
3. In the event of an activation of fire alarm, the FLS Director must immediately
report to .: ANSWER The Fire Command Center
4. The majority of deaths due to a smoke or fire situation are a result of::
ANSWER Smoke inhalation and oxygen deficient fire gases
5. 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?:
ANSWER Im- mediately notify the Fire Department and request a response.
6. If you are looking at a stairway door and notice a number on the door, which
of the following is TRUE?: ANSWER You're on the stair side of a door.
7. Which comes first when operating a portable fire extinguisher:: Pull the pin
8. 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.: ANSWER Class A
9. As a general practice, during a fire, occupants in non-affected areas may be
safest if they .: ANSWER Remain in place at their present location
and listen for announcements
10. The water flow alarms of a standpipe system must be tested .
(Refer to the Reference material): ANSWER Quarterly
11. What would be described as a continuous and unobstructed path of ver-
tical 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:: ANSWER Means of egress
12. 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:-
: ANSWER The tenants occupying the 15th floor
13. 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?: - ANSWER Weed trimmers and lawn movers
- Portable generators and power washers
- Snow blowers
14. 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.: ANSWER Green
1with a 100% pass!!
1. A supply of at least six spare sprinkler heads must be kept available on the
premises near what location?: ANSWER Main control valve
2. Wet and dry chemical fire extinguishing systems must be visually inspected
at least .(Refer to the Reference material): ANSWER monthly
3. In the event of an activation of fire alarm, the FLS Director must immediately
report to .: ANSWER The Fire Command Center
4. The majority of deaths due to a smoke or fire situation are a result of::
ANSWER Smoke inhalation and oxygen deficient fire gases
5. 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?:
ANSWER Im- mediately notify the Fire Department and request a response.
6. If you are looking at a stairway door and notice a number on the door, which
of the following is TRUE?: ANSWER You're on the stair side of a door.
7. Which comes first when operating a portable fire extinguisher:: Pull the pin
8. 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.: ANSWER Class A
9. As a general practice, during a fire, occupants in non-affected areas may be
safest if they .: ANSWER Remain in place at their present location
and listen for announcements
10. The water flow alarms of a standpipe system must be tested .
(Refer to the Reference material): ANSWER Quarterly
11. What would be described as a continuous and unobstructed path of ver-
tical 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:: ANSWER Means of egress
12. 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:-
: ANSWER The tenants occupying the 15th floor
13. 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?: - ANSWER Weed trimmers and lawn movers
- Portable generators and power washers
- Snow blowers
14. 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.: ANSWER Green
