F-07 Exam — Questions and Answers

Question 1: A building's public address system, which allows an authorized person at the fire command station to broadcast instructions to occupants on all floors, is an example of what type of system?

A two-way voice communication system
An alarm notification appliance
A one-way voice communication system (Correct answer)
A fire warden telephone system

Correct answer: A one-way voice communication system

A one-way voice communication system allows for the broadcast of messages and instructions from a central point to the building occupants, without providing a means for the occupants to talk back through the same system.

Question 2: You are an F-07 Conductor at an office building. You are informed that a new tenant has installed a key-card access system on a stairwell door that was previously unlocked. What is your most important compliance-related responsibility regarding the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP)?

Notify the building owner or their representative that the EPP must be reviewed and possibly amended due to a change in building conditions. (Correct answer)
Independently approve the new security system as long as it seems safe.
Immediately remove the key-card system to restore free egress.
Wait for the next scheduled annual review of the EPP to address the change.

Correct answer: Notify the building owner or their representative that the EPP must be reviewed and possibly amended due to a change in building conditions.

The EPP must accurately reflect the current conditions of the building, especially regarding means of egress. A change like adding a security lock to a stairwell door is a significant alteration. The F-07 Conductor's duty is to report this to the building owner, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring the EPP is reviewed, amended if necessary, and remains in compliance with the Fire Code.

Question 3: Who should be included in a post-drill debriefing session?

Only the floor wardens who did not perform adequately
All building occupants and outside emergency responders
Fire Safety Director, deputy wardens, and floor wardens (Correct answer)
Only the Fire Safety Director and building owner

Correct answer: Fire Safety Director, deputy wardens, and floor wardens

The debriefing should include the Fire Safety Director along with deputy wardens and floor wardens, as these are the personnel responsible for executing the emergency plan.

Question 4: Which of the following is a key component that MUST be included in the instruction provided during a fire drill conducted by an F-07 certificate holder?

The importance of not using elevators during a fire emergency. (Correct answer)
The home phone numbers of the building's fire safety staff.
The location of the building's main gas shut-off valve.
Detailed instructions on how to operate a portable fire extinguisher.

Correct answer: The importance of not using elevators during a fire emergency.

A critical and universal safety message during any fire drill is that elevators should not be used for evacuation unless specifically authorized by the FDNY for that purpose. Occupants must be instructed to use designated stairwells. While fire extinguisher training is important, the primary focus of a drill is safe evacuation.

Question 5: A new high-rise Group B office building has just received its certificate of occupancy. According to the NYC Fire Code, what is the required frequency for fire and non-fire emergency drills for the first two years of operation?

Quarterly for the first two years. (Correct answer)
Semiannually from the start.
Monthly for the first year, then quarterly.
Monthly for the first six months, then semiannually.

Correct answer: Quarterly for the first two years.

NYC Fire Code section 401.7.6, in a footnote to the main table, specifies an increased drill frequency for new buildings. For the first two years following the acceptance of a comprehensive fire safety and emergency action plan, drills must be conducted quarterly to ensure occupants quickly become familiar with the new building's emergency procedures.

Question 6: While reviewing the EPP logbook, a newly hired F-07 Conductor discovers that the last documented annual review of the Emergency Preparedness Plan occurred 18 months ago. What is the most appropriate and compliant immediate action for the conductor to take?

Formally report the compliance deficiency in writing to the building owner or managing agent. (Correct answer)
Immediately conduct their own review and document it with the current date, making no mention of the missed review.
Backdate an entry in the logbook to show a review was completed 6 months ago to avoid a violation.
Ignore the discrepancy, as they were not employed when the review was missed.

Correct answer: Formally report the compliance deficiency in writing to the building owner or managing agent.

The F-07 Conductor is responsible for identifying and addressing compliance issues. The EPP must be reviewed at least annually. Upon discovering a lapse, the correct procedure is to report the deficiency to the building owner or their representative, who is ultimately responsible for the EPP's maintenance. Falsifying records is illegal and a serious violation, and simply conducting a new review does not address the period of non-compliance.

Question 7: During a non-fire emergency drill simulating a city-wide power outage, which of the following instructions is MOST critical for the F-07 Conductor to provide to building occupants?

How to locate and use the fire alarm pull stations.
The location of the nearest fire extinguishers on their floor.
The designated in-building relocation areas and the importance of using stairwells cautiously with emergency lighting. (Correct answer)
Procedures for using elevators in an emergency.

Correct answer: The designated in-building relocation areas and the importance of using stairwells cautiously with emergency lighting.

In a power outage, elevators will not be functional and the primary concern is safe movement within the building. Emergency lighting is crucial, and occupants must know how to navigate stairwells safely and where to assemble if relocation is necessary. Activating a fire alarm or using extinguishers is irrelevant to a power outage, and instructing people to use elevators is dangerous and incorrect.

Question 8: During an FEP staff training session, an F-07 Conductor is explaining how to assist occupants with disabilities. What is a key principle they should emphasize?

That a list of occupants with disabilities should be posted publicly on each floor.
To wait for first responders to handle all individuals needing assistance.
To encourage occupants needing assistance to participate in drills to better understand their needs. (Correct answer)
That all individuals with disabilities must be carried down the stairs immediately.

Correct answer: To encourage occupants needing assistance to participate in drills to better understand their needs.

FDNY guidance encourages that occupants who identify as needing assistance should be encouraged to participate in drills. This participation helps building staff understand and address their individual needs in advance of an actual emergency, allowing for better planning and assistance.

Question 9: A newly hired FEP staff member in an office building completed their initial training. According to the Fire Code's general requirements, how often must they receive refresher training?

Every six months
Annually (Correct answer)
Only when the Emergency Preparedness Plan is updated
Every three months

Correct answer: Annually

The FDNY study material specifies that for most occupancy types, refresher training for FEP staff is required annually. Some specific occupancy groups may have different frequencies, but the general and most common requirement is annual.

Question 10: How should the post-drill evaluation address floors or areas where wardens were absent during the drill?

Absent warden positions should be removed from the emergency plan
Absence is only noted if the FDNY requests a headcount
Other floor wardens automatically cover absent positions without documentation
Absence should be documented as a deficiency, and a plan to ensure coverage should be developed (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Absence should be documented as a deficiency, and a plan to ensure coverage should be developed

Warden absence is a documented deficiency that leaves a coverage gap, and a corrective plan — such as designating backups or requiring attendance — must be developed to prevent recurrence.

Question 11: What is the significance of a fire extinguisher's PASS technique?

Point, Activate, Spray, Stop — the steps for sprinkler override
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep — the steps to operate an extinguisher (Correct answer)
Pull, Alarm, Signal, Suppress — the drill conductor's steps
Prepare, Alert, Suppress, Secure — the fire response phases

Correct answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep — the steps to operate an extinguisher

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side — the correct steps for operating a portable fire extinguisher.

Question 12: You are an F-07 Conductor at a facility. During a drill for a medical emergency, you instruct staff on the proper notification procedure. What is the most important information to emphasize they should provide when calling 911?

The name of the building's owner.
The number of F-07 conductors on staff.
The time of their last fire drill.
The exact location of the emergency within the building, the nature of the medical issue, and the caller's contact number. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The exact location of the emergency within the building, the nature of the medical issue, and the caller's contact number.

For a medical emergency, the most critical information for first responders is the precise location of the victim to save time, the nature of the problem to dispatch the correct resources, and a call-back number for communication. Other details like building ownership or drill schedules are irrelevant to the immediate response.

Question 13: During a fire drill in a high-rise office building (Group B occupancy), which of the following actions is a primary responsibility of the Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor?

Ensuring that occupants are familiarized with evacuation procedures and the sound of the alarm. (Correct answer)
Directing the search for any missing occupants within the building.
Operating the freight elevator for evacuating personnel.
Resetting the fire alarm control panel immediately after activation.

Correct answer: Ensuring that occupants are familiarized with evacuation procedures and the sound of the alarm.

The core purpose of a fire drill is to educate and prepare building occupants. The F-07 conductor's role is to ensure the drill is an effective training exercise, which includes familiarizing occupants with the building's specific emergency procedures and the audible and visual signals of the fire alarm system.

Question 14: A newly hired F-07 Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor at an office building is preparing for their first drill. What is the most critical first step before conducting any drills or training?

Designing a completely new and more efficient evacuation route.
Introducing themselves to all building occupants.
Memorizing the locations of all fire extinguishers.
Becoming thoroughly familiar with the building's specific Emergency Preparedness Plan. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Becoming thoroughly familiar with the building's specific Emergency Preparedness Plan.

The F-07 conductor's primary responsibility is to implement the existing, approved Emergency Preparedness Plan. Before conducting any drills, they must be fully familiar with the specific procedures, evacuation routes, and staff roles outlined in the plan for that particular premises.

Question 15: In a Group R-1 hotel, who are the primary required participants for the mandatory fire drills?

All guests and all staff members.
Only the building's FEP staff.
All building staff on each shift. (Correct answer)
All hotel guests currently checked in.

Correct answer: All building staff on each shift.

For Group R-1 hotels, fire drills are required to be conducted quarterly for building staff on each shift. While guest participation is encouraged, it is not mandatory. The focus is on ensuring the staff is proficient in their emergency duties.

Question 16: An area in the building where occupants are relocated according to emergency preparedness plan.

Shelter in place
Evacuation
Fire protection system
In-Building Relocation Area (IBRA) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: In-Building Relocation Area (IBRA)

An In-Building Relocation Area (IBRA) is a designated safe zone within a building where occupants can move to during an emergency, rather than fully evacuating outside. This strategy is used when a full evacuation is not necessary or safe, providing a controlled environment for temporary shelter and assessment. It is a key component of many emergency preparedness plans.

Question 17: In case of emergency, our children know:

How to call 911 and how to call us.
Our family disaster plan, which includes someone to call if we're separated, meeting places and a home escape route. (Correct answer)
To trust us to take care of them. We don't want them disturbed by thinking about the bad things that can happen.
That a list of emergency contacts is posted on the refrigerator.

Correct answer: Our family disaster plan, which includes someone to call if we're separated, meeting places and a home escape route.

Effective emergency preparedness for children involves more than just basic knowledge like calling 911. They need to be familiar with the family's specific disaster plan, including designated meeting points, escape routes, and alternative contacts if separated. This comprehensive understanding empowers them to act safely and responsibly in a crisis, reducing fear and confusion.

Question 18: Which of the following best describes the primary role of a designated Fire Warden as part of the Fire and Emergency Preparedness (FEP) Staff during a drill?

To personally attempt to extinguish any fire found.
To direct arriving FDNY units to the fire command station.
To operate the building's one-way voice communication system.
To search their assigned floor to ensure all occupants have evacuated or relocated. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To search their assigned floor to ensure all occupants have evacuated or relocated.

A key responsibility of a Fire Warden is to systematically search their assigned area, such as an office or floor, to ensure that all personnel are aware of the emergency and have proceeded to evacuate or relocate as instructed.

Question 19: How soon after a fire drill should written evaluation reports generally be completed?

At the end of the calendar year with all other annual reports
Only when requested by the FDNY during an inspection
Within six months of the drill date
Within a reasonably short time after the drill, typically within a few days (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Within a reasonably short time after the drill, typically within a few days

Written evaluation reports should be completed within a short period after the drill while observations are accurate, enabling timely corrective actions before the next drill.

Question 20: When should an occupant re-enter a building after a fire drill or actual evacuation?

After 10 minutes have passed without any visible smoke
Only when authorized by the fire department or building management (Correct answer)
When the majority of other occupants begin returning
As soon as the fire alarm stops sounding

Correct answer: Only when authorized by the fire department or building management

Re-entry to a building after evacuation should only occur when officially authorized by the fire department or building management to ensure the building is safe and the emergency is resolved.

F-07 Exam

The FDNY F-07 Certificate of Fitness exam certifies Fire and Emergency Drill Conductors in New York City. It covers conducting fire drills, emergency preparedness plans, drill frequency and occupancy requirements, recordkeeping and compliance, FEP staff training, and non-fire emergency procedures under the NYC Fire Code.

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