S-95 FDNY TEST STUDY GUIDE EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Beam detectors. Answer: Used to protect large areas. This detector
consists of a light beam that when broken by anyt combustible particle
will trigger the detector
⩥ Elevator lobby smoke detectors. Answer: are smoke detectors that
when activated will
recall elevators automatically to the designated landing.
⩥ Duct smoke detectors. Answer: Smoke detectors that sample the air
moving through the air distribution system ductwork or plenum; upon
detecting smoke, the detector sends a signal to shut down the air
distribution unit, close any associated smoke dampers, or initiate smoke
control system operations.
⩥ HEAT DETECTORS. Answer: A sensor that detects abnormally high
temperatures or rate of temperature rise. Heat detectors have been shown
to be very effective in reducing fire damage
, ⩥ Rate-of-rise heat detectors. Answer: activate alarm when the room
temperature increases at a rapid rate. more sensitive than the fixed
temperature detector. Does not have to be replaced after it has activated
the fire alarm.
⩥ Fixed-temperature heat detectors. Answer: activate the alarm when the
detector
components melt at a preset temperature level. normally require
replacement after they have sounded an alarm. However, intelligent heat
detectors will usually reset themselves.
⩥ CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR. Answer: is in alarm condition
and cannot be reset, this could indicate that carbon monoxide is still in
the premises.
⩥ AUDIO AND VISUAL NOTIFICATION DEVICES. Answer: The
appliances include bells, horns, speakers, strobes, text displays or a
combination of these devices. The audible and/or visual notification alert
the occupants of a fire or other emergency condition requiring action.
⩥ Central Station Transmitter. Answer: A device that receives alarm
signals from protected premises and retransmits those signals to the Fire
Department's Bureau of Fire Communication
⩥ UNMONITORED. Answer: weekly basis
SCRIPT 2026 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Beam detectors. Answer: Used to protect large areas. This detector
consists of a light beam that when broken by anyt combustible particle
will trigger the detector
⩥ Elevator lobby smoke detectors. Answer: are smoke detectors that
when activated will
recall elevators automatically to the designated landing.
⩥ Duct smoke detectors. Answer: Smoke detectors that sample the air
moving through the air distribution system ductwork or plenum; upon
detecting smoke, the detector sends a signal to shut down the air
distribution unit, close any associated smoke dampers, or initiate smoke
control system operations.
⩥ HEAT DETECTORS. Answer: A sensor that detects abnormally high
temperatures or rate of temperature rise. Heat detectors have been shown
to be very effective in reducing fire damage
, ⩥ Rate-of-rise heat detectors. Answer: activate alarm when the room
temperature increases at a rapid rate. more sensitive than the fixed
temperature detector. Does not have to be replaced after it has activated
the fire alarm.
⩥ Fixed-temperature heat detectors. Answer: activate the alarm when the
detector
components melt at a preset temperature level. normally require
replacement after they have sounded an alarm. However, intelligent heat
detectors will usually reset themselves.
⩥ CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR. Answer: is in alarm condition
and cannot be reset, this could indicate that carbon monoxide is still in
the premises.
⩥ AUDIO AND VISUAL NOTIFICATION DEVICES. Answer: The
appliances include bells, horns, speakers, strobes, text displays or a
combination of these devices. The audible and/or visual notification alert
the occupants of a fire or other emergency condition requiring action.
⩥ Central Station Transmitter. Answer: A device that receives alarm
signals from protected premises and retransmits those signals to the Fire
Department's Bureau of Fire Communication
⩥ UNMONITORED. Answer: weekly basis
