FDNY E06 Certificate of Fitness – Special Effects exam. Each question
will have multiple-choice options, the correct answer in bold, and a
rationale in italics.
FDNY E06 CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS –
SPECIAL EFFECTS PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD
1. What is the primary concern when using pyrotechnics indoors?
A. Color of the effect
B. Audience enjoyment
C. Fire and life safety
D. Sound levels
Pyrotechnics indoors pose a significant fire and life safety risk due to
confined spaces and combustible materials.
2. Which FDNY form must be filed prior to using pyrotechnics in a
performance?
A. F-45
B. F-57
C. F-91
D. F-22
,Form F-57 is the application required for permits to use special effects
like pyrotechnics in New York City.
3. What is the minimum distance required between a pyrotechnic
device and the audience?
A. 5 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 15 feet
D. 20 feet
The FDNY mandates a minimum 15-foot distance to ensure audience
safety from sparks and debris.
4. Which of the following is considered a non-pyrotechnic special
effect?
A. Flash powder
B. Fog machine
C. Firecracker
D. Sparkler
Fog machines produce atmospheric effects without combustion, making
them non-pyrotechnic.
5. What is the required class of fire extinguisher to have on hand
when using pyrotechnics?
A. Class A only
B. Class B only
C. Class ABC
D. Class K
, Class ABC extinguishers cover fires involving ordinary combustibles,
flammable liquids, and electrical equipment.
6. Who must supervise all special effects operations in a theater?
A. Stage manager
B. Lighting technician
C. Certified Special Effects Operator
D. Fire marshal
The FDNY requires a certified operator to ensure safe handling and use
of special effects.
7. How far must pyrotechnic devices be kept from combustible
materials?
A. 1 foot
B. 2 feet
C. 5 feet
D. 10 feet
Maintaining at least 10 feet prevents accidental ignition of nearby
combustible items.
8. What is the first step before igniting a pyrotechnic device?
A. Place audience seats
B. Check the weather
C. Conduct a safety check
D. Adjust lighting
A thorough safety check ensures devices are correctly set up and
hazard-free.
will have multiple-choice options, the correct answer in bold, and a
rationale in italics.
FDNY E06 CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS –
SPECIAL EFFECTS PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD
1. What is the primary concern when using pyrotechnics indoors?
A. Color of the effect
B. Audience enjoyment
C. Fire and life safety
D. Sound levels
Pyrotechnics indoors pose a significant fire and life safety risk due to
confined spaces and combustible materials.
2. Which FDNY form must be filed prior to using pyrotechnics in a
performance?
A. F-45
B. F-57
C. F-91
D. F-22
,Form F-57 is the application required for permits to use special effects
like pyrotechnics in New York City.
3. What is the minimum distance required between a pyrotechnic
device and the audience?
A. 5 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 15 feet
D. 20 feet
The FDNY mandates a minimum 15-foot distance to ensure audience
safety from sparks and debris.
4. Which of the following is considered a non-pyrotechnic special
effect?
A. Flash powder
B. Fog machine
C. Firecracker
D. Sparkler
Fog machines produce atmospheric effects without combustion, making
them non-pyrotechnic.
5. What is the required class of fire extinguisher to have on hand
when using pyrotechnics?
A. Class A only
B. Class B only
C. Class ABC
D. Class K
, Class ABC extinguishers cover fires involving ordinary combustibles,
flammable liquids, and electrical equipment.
6. Who must supervise all special effects operations in a theater?
A. Stage manager
B. Lighting technician
C. Certified Special Effects Operator
D. Fire marshal
The FDNY requires a certified operator to ensure safe handling and use
of special effects.
7. How far must pyrotechnic devices be kept from combustible
materials?
A. 1 foot
B. 2 feet
C. 5 feet
D. 10 feet
Maintaining at least 10 feet prevents accidental ignition of nearby
combustible items.
8. What is the first step before igniting a pyrotechnic device?
A. Place audience seats
B. Check the weather
C. Conduct a safety check
D. Adjust lighting
A thorough safety check ensures devices are correctly set up and
hazard-free.
