FDNY Lieutenant Exam Practice 1 – 2025/2026 | 100+ Verified Q&A | 10-Codes, Fireground Ops, Roof Duties, PPV, Mayday Protocols | NYC Fire Officer

This document is a high-yield exam practice resource for the FDNY Lieutenant Promotional Exam, containing 100+ expertly verified questions and answers, fully aligned with the 2025/2026 testing cycle. Designed for FDNY members preparing to advance to the rank of Lieutenant, this material emphasizes real operational procedures, tactical scenarios, and administrative responsibilities expected on the job. The questions replicate exam-level difficulty and provide immediate recall of key concepts, codes, and tactics as outlined in FDNY operational manuals, bulletins, and training updates. Topics covered include: 10-Codes & Signals: High-rise fires (10-76, 10-77), elevator emergencies (10-31), radio alerts Mayday & Urgent Protocols: IOU My Life, B.L.I.F.E criteria, member accountability Fireground Operations: Second line placement, saw team assignments, trench cuts, TIC usage Ventilation & Rescue: Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV), roof firefighter responsibilities, ladder positioning Tools & Equipment: Handie-Talkie procedures, battery failure protocol, saw deployment Building Types & Fire Strategy: Brownstone tactics, OLT (Old Law Tenement) fires, exposures Safety & Support Functions: Elevator recall, stairwell pressurization, scrub area dimensions, hazard recognition Tactical Communication: Radio signals, coordination between OV and Roof FF, rear reconnaissance actions This practice guide is a crucial asset for: FDNY firefighters preparing for Lieutenant promotion Members studying Company Officer responsibilities Candidates seeking to reinforce policy-based and field-based decision making Fire officers needing structured refreshers on 10-codes, rescue tactics, ventilation principles, and more Written in a straightforward and exam-simulation format, this document reinforces key FDNY-specific protocols and prepares candidates to confidently handle both written tests and real-life command decisions. Keywords: FDNY lieutenant exam, FDNY 10 codes, mayday IOU My Life, urgent transmission BLIFE, positive pressure ventilation, TIC scan, trench cut rules, brownstone tactics, OLT fireground operations, elevator recall, roof firefighter duties, scrub area tower ladder, handie-talkie battery, 10-76 code, fire officer exam prep, FDNY SOP review