FIRE MARSHALS EXAM #1 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
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
Lividity usually starts _____ hours after death.
A: 1 to 2
B: 2 to 3
C: 3 to 4
D: 4 to 5 - Answer-Explanation:
A: 1 to 2. TB Arson 4.5
To assess fire conditions upon the arrival of first due units at a taxpayer fire, you
interview members who describe the color of smoke they initially observed seeping out
from around the closed door before entry. Which smoke color is listed as a possible
backdraft indicator in the fire dynamics bulletin?
A: Dirty brown
, B: Yellow brown
C: Orange yellow
D: Grey yellow - Answer-Explanation:
D) Fire dynamics 7.3.3
Grey-Yellow smoke seeping out from around closed and intact doors and windows.
Members shall be required to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency with firearms
__________.
A: As often as directed
B: Daily
C: Semi-annually
D: Annually - Answer-Explanation:
A: as often as directed. Regs 8.5.1
In order to safeguard private property while operating, when FDNY members find
articles of substantial value, the Incident Commander should be notified. In most
situations, these articles will be safeguarded by ________ until properly restored to their
owner or authorized representative.
A: the chief fire marshal
B: the superintendent
C: the building owner
D: members or the Police Department - Answer-Explanation:
D. In unusual circumstances where the Incident Commander deems it necessary, these
articles shall be brought to the Incident Command Post. Such articles when brought to
the ICP, shall be restored to the owner upon proper identification, delivered to the Police
Department if owner is not available, or upon proper identification to an authorized
representative of the owner. In all cases a receipt shall be obtained. When necessary,
Fire Marshals shall be requested to respond in order to voucher large amounts of
currency.
Regs 11.3.9 A
Which of the following restraints may be used by Fire Marshals?
A: Federally mandated steel handcuffs
B: Handcuffs approved by the Bureau of Fire Investigation Firearms and Tactics Unit
C: Synthetic cable ties
AND ANSWERS
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
Lividity usually starts _____ hours after death.
A: 1 to 2
B: 2 to 3
C: 3 to 4
D: 4 to 5 - Answer-Explanation:
A: 1 to 2. TB Arson 4.5
To assess fire conditions upon the arrival of first due units at a taxpayer fire, you
interview members who describe the color of smoke they initially observed seeping out
from around the closed door before entry. Which smoke color is listed as a possible
backdraft indicator in the fire dynamics bulletin?
A: Dirty brown
, B: Yellow brown
C: Orange yellow
D: Grey yellow - Answer-Explanation:
D) Fire dynamics 7.3.3
Grey-Yellow smoke seeping out from around closed and intact doors and windows.
Members shall be required to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency with firearms
__________.
A: As often as directed
B: Daily
C: Semi-annually
D: Annually - Answer-Explanation:
A: as often as directed. Regs 8.5.1
In order to safeguard private property while operating, when FDNY members find
articles of substantial value, the Incident Commander should be notified. In most
situations, these articles will be safeguarded by ________ until properly restored to their
owner or authorized representative.
A: the chief fire marshal
B: the superintendent
C: the building owner
D: members or the Police Department - Answer-Explanation:
D. In unusual circumstances where the Incident Commander deems it necessary, these
articles shall be brought to the Incident Command Post. Such articles when brought to
the ICP, shall be restored to the owner upon proper identification, delivered to the Police
Department if owner is not available, or upon proper identification to an authorized
representative of the owner. In all cases a receipt shall be obtained. When necessary,
Fire Marshals shall be requested to respond in order to voucher large amounts of
currency.
Regs 11.3.9 A
Which of the following restraints may be used by Fire Marshals?
A: Federally mandated steel handcuffs
B: Handcuffs approved by the Bureau of Fire Investigation Firearms and Tactics Unit
C: Synthetic cable ties
