S-95 FDNY TEST STUDY GUIDE WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Activated alarm entries - ANSWER-(1) date and time activated
(2) location and detector type
(3) probable cause
(4) Department unit and officer
(5) name and C of F number of the C of F holder who made the entry
Alarm log book entries - ANSWER-The alarm log book shall be divided into 4 separate
sections as set forthbelow. Each section shall have a sufficient number of pages to
allow for entries for at least one year
Alarm Silence Switch or Button - ANSWER-Is used to silence the building audible and
visual
devices after evacuation is complete while the source of alarm is being investigated.
Never reset the fire alarm system until the condition is verified by the FDNY personnel.
all Portable Fire Extinguishers must be checked by a W-96 Certificate of Fitness holder
from FDNY approved company - ANSWER-annually
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.
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
bound book - ANSWER-Log books shall be retained for a period of three (3) years from
the date of the last entry.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR - ANSWER-is in alarm condition and cannot be
reset, this could indicate that carbon monoxide is still in the premises.
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
Class A fires - ANSWER-Usually involve wood, paper, cloth, or cardboard and typically
happen in dry-storage areas, dining areas, garbage areas, and restrooms.
Class B fires - ANSWER-Usually involve flammable liquids and grease and typically
start in kitchens and maintenance areas.
, Class C - ANSWER-electrical fires
Class D - ANSWER-metals, such as magnesium,
titanium, zirconium, sodium, liquid, and potassium
Class K fires - ANSWER-Fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking
media (vegetable or animal oils and fats).
Combination detector - ANSWER-Alarm-initiating device capable of detecting an
abnormal condition by more than one means. The most common combination detector
is the fixed-temperature/rate-of-rise heat detector.
Daily entry for the log book four sections - ANSWER-1) Certificate Fitness holder's
name
(2) Certificate of Fitness number(
3) time started(
4) time relieved
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.
Elevator lobby smoke detectors - ANSWER-are smoke detectors that when activated
will
recall elevators automatically to the designated landing.
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) - ANSWER-Monitors inputs and controls output
through various types of circuits.The Panel activates the building audible and visual
device connected to the fire alarm (horn/strobes)
Fire Alarm Signal - ANSWER-Manual fire alarm pull station, smoke detector, water flow
switch in the
presence of a fire or fire signature.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM OFF-LINE - ANSWER-It is mandatory to take the system "off-
line" by notifying the FDNY approved central station company monitoring the fire alarm
beforehand to prevent the unnecessary dispatching of the Fire Department
fire extinguisher - ANSWER-(1) the fire extinguisher is fully charged;
(2) it is in its designated place;
(3) it has not been actuated or tampered with;
(4) there is no obvious or physical damage or condition to prevent its operation.
Fixed-temperature heat detectors - ANSWER-activate the alarm when the detector
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Activated alarm entries - ANSWER-(1) date and time activated
(2) location and detector type
(3) probable cause
(4) Department unit and officer
(5) name and C of F number of the C of F holder who made the entry
Alarm log book entries - ANSWER-The alarm log book shall be divided into 4 separate
sections as set forthbelow. Each section shall have a sufficient number of pages to
allow for entries for at least one year
Alarm Silence Switch or Button - ANSWER-Is used to silence the building audible and
visual
devices after evacuation is complete while the source of alarm is being investigated.
Never reset the fire alarm system until the condition is verified by the FDNY personnel.
all Portable Fire Extinguishers must be checked by a W-96 Certificate of Fitness holder
from FDNY approved company - ANSWER-annually
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.
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
bound book - ANSWER-Log books shall be retained for a period of three (3) years from
the date of the last entry.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR - ANSWER-is in alarm condition and cannot be
reset, this could indicate that carbon monoxide is still in the premises.
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
Class A fires - ANSWER-Usually involve wood, paper, cloth, or cardboard and typically
happen in dry-storage areas, dining areas, garbage areas, and restrooms.
Class B fires - ANSWER-Usually involve flammable liquids and grease and typically
start in kitchens and maintenance areas.
, Class C - ANSWER-electrical fires
Class D - ANSWER-metals, such as magnesium,
titanium, zirconium, sodium, liquid, and potassium
Class K fires - ANSWER-Fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking
media (vegetable or animal oils and fats).
Combination detector - ANSWER-Alarm-initiating device capable of detecting an
abnormal condition by more than one means. The most common combination detector
is the fixed-temperature/rate-of-rise heat detector.
Daily entry for the log book four sections - ANSWER-1) Certificate Fitness holder's
name
(2) Certificate of Fitness number(
3) time started(
4) time relieved
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.
Elevator lobby smoke detectors - ANSWER-are smoke detectors that when activated
will
recall elevators automatically to the designated landing.
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) - ANSWER-Monitors inputs and controls output
through various types of circuits.The Panel activates the building audible and visual
device connected to the fire alarm (horn/strobes)
Fire Alarm Signal - ANSWER-Manual fire alarm pull station, smoke detector, water flow
switch in the
presence of a fire or fire signature.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM OFF-LINE - ANSWER-It is mandatory to take the system "off-
line" by notifying the FDNY approved central station company monitoring the fire alarm
beforehand to prevent the unnecessary dispatching of the Fire Department
fire extinguisher - ANSWER-(1) the fire extinguisher is fully charged;
(2) it is in its designated place;
(3) it has not been actuated or tampered with;
(4) there is no obvious or physical damage or condition to prevent its operation.
Fixed-temperature heat detectors - ANSWER-activate the alarm when the detector
