S95 PERSONAL CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 75 QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS COMPREHENSIVE
PACK
⩥ What is the primary purpose of Fire Alarm Systems? Answer: To warn
building occupants and transmit signals indicating a fire condition to the
Fire Department via central station.
⩥ What is a Fire Alarm signal? Answer: The signal initiated by a fire
alarm initiating device such as a manual fire alarm pull station, smoke
detector, water-flow switch, or any device in which their activation
indicates presence of fire.
⩥ What is a Supervisory Signal? Answer: A signal indicating that a
system or device being monitored has been compromised or is in an
abnormal state.
⩥ Is the FDNY dispatched for Supervisory Signals? Answer: No. The
Facility Manager should investigate and correct the supervisory
condition indicated by the FACP.
, ⩥ What is a Trouble Signal? Answer: A signal that indicates a fault with
the fire equipment. It must have an audible signal, distinctive from alarm
signals
⩥ What is the maximum number of minutes that routine handling should
take?-- from receipt of trouble signal by central station until initiation of
the investigation by telephone. Answer: FOUR minutes
⩥ Is the FDNY dispatched for Trouble Signals? Answer: No. Trouble
Signals aren't indicative of a fire condition.
⩥ What is an Acknowledge Switch (ACK) ? Answer: This switch/button
is used to acknowledge alarm, supervisory, or trouble conditions.
⩥ Why is an Alarm Silence Switch helpful after an evacuation - while
the source of alarm is being investigated? Answer: This switch/button
silences audible and visual devices (sirens, bells, gongs) so it's easier for
Emergency Responders to communicate.
⩥ Which switch/button is pushed once an alarm condition is cleared?
Answer: The System Reset Switch
⩥ Smoke Detectors should be cleaned not less than Answer: Once every
six months
EVALUATION 2026 75 QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS COMPREHENSIVE
PACK
⩥ What is the primary purpose of Fire Alarm Systems? Answer: To warn
building occupants and transmit signals indicating a fire condition to the
Fire Department via central station.
⩥ What is a Fire Alarm signal? Answer: The signal initiated by a fire
alarm initiating device such as a manual fire alarm pull station, smoke
detector, water-flow switch, or any device in which their activation
indicates presence of fire.
⩥ What is a Supervisory Signal? Answer: A signal indicating that a
system or device being monitored has been compromised or is in an
abnormal state.
⩥ Is the FDNY dispatched for Supervisory Signals? Answer: No. The
Facility Manager should investigate and correct the supervisory
condition indicated by the FACP.
, ⩥ What is a Trouble Signal? Answer: A signal that indicates a fault with
the fire equipment. It must have an audible signal, distinctive from alarm
signals
⩥ What is the maximum number of minutes that routine handling should
take?-- from receipt of trouble signal by central station until initiation of
the investigation by telephone. Answer: FOUR minutes
⩥ Is the FDNY dispatched for Trouble Signals? Answer: No. Trouble
Signals aren't indicative of a fire condition.
⩥ What is an Acknowledge Switch (ACK) ? Answer: This switch/button
is used to acknowledge alarm, supervisory, or trouble conditions.
⩥ Why is an Alarm Silence Switch helpful after an evacuation - while
the source of alarm is being investigated? Answer: This switch/button
silences audible and visual devices (sirens, bells, gongs) so it's easier for
Emergency Responders to communicate.
⩥ Which switch/button is pushed once an alarm condition is cleared?
Answer: The System Reset Switch
⩥ Smoke Detectors should be cleaned not less than Answer: Once every
six months
