FDNY Fire Life Safety Director (F-85/F-89) — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Which of the following should be included in a home fire escape plan?

Candles for emergency lighting
Flammable decorations
Open windows for ventilation
Multiple escape routes (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Multiple escape routes

A home fire escape plan must include multiple escape routes so that occupants can exit safely even if their primary exit is blocked by fire or smoke. Flammable decorations increase fire risk. Open windows for ventilation can actually feed oxygen to a fire. Candles for emergency lighting are a fire hazard, especially during an emergency when they could be knocked over.

Question 2: A photoelectric smoke detector operates by:

Sampling air and measuring its chemical composition for combustion products
Using heat-sensitive bimetallic strips that separate when heated by smoke
Detecting light scattered by smoke particles entering a sensing chamber (Correct answer)
Measuring changes in electrical current caused by ionized smoke particles

Correct answer: Detecting light scattered by smoke particles entering a sensing chamber

Photoelectric detectors use a light beam and sensor; smoke particles scatter the light into the sensor, triggering the alarm — they are particularly effective at detecting slow-smoldering fires.

Question 3: An FLSD is notified of a non-fire emergency, such as a suspicious package found in the lobby. Which of the following actions represents the most appropriate initial response strategy?

Activate the building's fire alarm system to ensure a rapid evacuation.
Immediately direct all building occupants to the primary evacuation assembly area.
Consult the building's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) to determine the correct procedure. (Correct answer)
Attempt to move the suspicious package to an isolated area outside the building.

Correct answer: Consult the building's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) to determine the correct procedure.

The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is a distinct set of procedures for non-fire emergencies. Activating the fire alarm is incorrect as it could lead to inappropriate actions by occupants (e.g., evacuating when sheltering-in-place is required). The FLSD must first consult the EAP to determine the specific threat and the corresponding planned response, which could be sheltering-in-place, in-building relocation, or a partial/full evacuation.

Question 4: A floor warden reports during a drill that several occupants ignored the evacuation alarm and continued working. What corrective action should the FLSD take?

Document the finding and conduct targeted re-training emphasizing alarm response procedures (Correct answer)
Recommend termination of non-compliant employees
Issue written warnings to those occupants
Increase alarm volume on that floor

Correct answer: Document the finding and conduct targeted re-training emphasizing alarm response procedures

Documenting drill deficiencies and providing corrective re-training is the standard FLSD response to occupant non-compliance observed during drills.

Question 5: A Class I standpipe system provides hose connections intended for use by which group?

Both occupants and fire department equally
Security staff with basic training
Fire department personnel (Correct answer)
Building occupants only

Correct answer: Fire department personnel

Class I standpipe systems provide 2.5-inch hose connections designed exclusively for use by trained fire department personnel.

Question 6: An occupant reports a suspicious package in the lobby. The FLSD's first action should be to:

Evacuate only the lobby area and call NYPD (Correct answer)
Pick up and examine the package to assess the threat
Activate the building fire alarm immediately
Seal the lobby and prevent anyone from entering or leaving

Correct answer: Evacuate only the lobby area and call NYPD

The FLSD should evacuate the immediate area around the suspicious package and call NYPD, who has jurisdiction over suspicious package incidents.

Question 7: A fire emergency occurs and the primary stairwell designated for evacuation is blocked by heavy smoke. What should the FLSD instruct floor wardens to do?

Direct occupants to use an alternate egress stairwell and notify the fire department of the blocked stairwell (Correct answer)
Have occupants wait in the smoke-filled stairwell until the fire department clears it
Instruct occupants to return to their offices and shelter in place indefinitely
Allow occupants to use the elevator since the stairwell is unusable

Correct answer: Direct occupants to use an alternate egress stairwell and notify the fire department of the blocked stairwell

Alternate stairwells must be used when the primary route is compromised, and the fire department must be informed immediately of the blocked egress path.

Question 8: Which of the following best describes the FLSD's role during a building hostage situation?

Negotiate directly with the hostage-taker via the PA system
Conduct a full building evacuation using fire alarm procedures
Maintain communication with NYPD and control access to the building (Correct answer)
Take direct action to intervene and protect hostages

Correct answer: Maintain communication with NYPD and control access to the building

The FLSD's role during a hostage situation is to support law enforcement — controlling building access, providing floor plans, and maintaining communication with NYPD command.

Question 9: What is the primary consideration when planning evacuations for individuals with disabilities?

Designating areas of refuge. (Correct answer)
Ensuring all elevators are operational.
Assigning a dedicated staff member to assist. (Correct answer)
Providing visual and auditory evacuation signals. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Designating areas of refuge.

The primary consideration when planning evacuations for individuals with disabilities is to ensure they receive immediate, personalized assistance. Assigning a dedicated staff member ensures direct aid, effective communication, and safe transit, addressing diverse needs that general provisions might not cover. This proactive assignment is crucial for their safety and successful evacuation.

Question 10: Per NFPA 13, what is the minimum required clearance between sprinkler head deflectors and the top of stored materials?

12 inches
6 inches
24 inches
18 inches (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 18 inches

NFPA 13 requires a minimum 18-inch clearance between sprinkler deflectors and the top of storage to allow proper water distribution pattern below the heads.

Question 11: A floor warden reports that half the occupants on their floor don't know who the floor warden is. The FLSD should:

Provide each occupant with the warden's personal phone number
Post warden identification in prominent locations and incorporate warden introduction into new employee orientation (Correct answer)
Remove the floor warden for failing to introduce themselves to all occupants
Assign two floor wardens to that floor until all occupants know who they are

Correct answer: Post warden identification in prominent locations and incorporate warden introduction into new employee orientation

Visibility of floor wardens can be improved by posting identification in common areas and ensuring new employee orientation includes a floor warden introduction — systematic solutions work better than individual effort.

Question 12: A 'pre-action' sprinkler system differs from a standard wet pipe system in that it:

Activates all sprinkler heads in a zone simultaneously when a detector triggers
Requires both a detector activation AND a sprinkler head to open before water flows (Correct answer)
Is used only in parking garages and outdoor areas
Uses dry air instead of water in the pipes

Correct answer: Requires both a detector activation AND a sprinkler head to open before water flows

Pre-action systems have a two-step activation: a fire detection device must activate to open a control valve, AND individual sprinkler heads must also open from heat before water flows to that head.

Question 13: Besides fire emergencies, the Fire Life Safety Director is also responsible for implementing the Emergency Action Plan for which of the following scenarios?

Tenant disputes and noise complaints.
Scheduled elevator maintenance.
Power outages and active shooter incidents. (Correct answer)
Routine water shutoffs for plumbing repairs.

Correct answer: Power outages and active shooter incidents.

The FLSD's role has expanded to include non-fire emergencies, which are covered under the Emergency Action Plan (EAP). These include serious situations that threaten building occupants, such as power outages, natural disasters, explosions, biological threats, and active shooter incidents. The other options are building management or maintenance issues, not EAP events.

Question 14: What is the primary purpose of the fire safety plan that the FLSD is required to maintain?

To serve as a marketing document for prospective tenants
To provide a comprehensive guide for emergency response and evacuation procedures (Correct answer)
To satisfy insurance underwriting requirements only
To document the building's renovation and construction history

Correct answer: To provide a comprehensive guide for emergency response and evacuation procedures

The fire safety plan outlines emergency response procedures, evacuation routes, and staff assignments to guide safe building operations during any fire emergency.

Question 15: For a high-rise building, the designated 'safe floor' during Phase I elevator recall is typically:

The ground floor lobby level (Correct answer)
The first floor above the ground level lobby
The floor immediately below the fire floor
The top floor of the building

Correct answer: The ground floor lobby level

The designated recall floor for Phase I elevator recall is typically the ground floor lobby level, where FDNY can take control of elevators for firefighting operations.

Question 16: A Floor Warden, in communication with the FLSD via a warden phone, reports that an occupant on their floor refuses to evacuate during a fire alarm. What is the appropriate direction for the FLSD to give the Floor Warden?

Physically force the occupant to leave the area.
Activate the sprinkler system manually on that floor.
Remain with the occupant until the Fire Department arrives.
Note the occupant's location and continue with their own evacuation. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Note the occupant's location and continue with their own evacuation.

The primary responsibility of a Floor Warden is their own safety and assisting with an orderly evacuation. They are not expected to use physical force or endanger themselves by remaining behind. The correct procedure is to inform the FLSD of the person's location, so this information can be relayed to the FDNY upon their arrival, and then the warden should proceed with their own evacuation.

Question 17: What does it mean when a high-rise fire alarm activates with a 'temporal-3' audible pattern?

The alarm is in test mode and occupants should disregard it
The alarm is a supervisory signal requiring investigation only
Three short pulses followed by a pause — the standard fire alarm evacuation signal (Correct answer)
A medical emergency has been detected on the floor

Correct answer: Three short pulses followed by a pause — the standard fire alarm evacuation signal

The temporal-3 pattern (three short pulses repeated) is the standard ANSI/NFPA fire alarm evacuation signal — when occupants hear this pattern, they should treat it as a real fire emergency.

Question 18: Which training topic is most important to cover with floor wardens regarding stairwell use during evacuation?

How to prop stairwell doors open for better airflow
Never use elevators, keep right on stairs, do not pass FDNY going up (Correct answer)
How to count floors to navigate in darkness
How to operate stairwell door locks from inside

Correct answer: Never use elevators, keep right on stairs, do not pass FDNY going up

Floor wardens must instruct occupants to never use elevators during fire evacuation, keep right in stairwells to allow FDNY passage, and not impede firefighters ascending to the fire floor.

Question 19: During a fire emergency, a floor warden reports that a mobility-impaired occupant refuses to use the area of refuge and insists on using the elevator. What should the Fire Life Safety Director do?

Direct the occupant to the area of refuge and notify firefighters of their location (Correct answer)
Have the floor warden physically carry the occupant down the stairwell
Delay evacuation for that floor until the situation is resolved
Allow the occupant to use the elevator since it is their personal choice

Correct answer: Direct the occupant to the area of refuge and notify firefighters of their location

Elevators must not be used during fires; the FLSD should direct the occupant to the designated area of refuge and ensure responding firefighters are informed of the location.

Question 20: A sprinkler system inspector's tag shows the last annual inspection was 14 months ago. What should the FLSD do?

Immediately arrange for a qualified inspection contractor to perform the overdue inspection (Correct answer)
Schedule the next inspection for the following year
Drain the system until it is re-inspected
Notify the fire department that the system is out of service

Correct answer: Immediately arrange for a qualified inspection contractor to perform the overdue inspection

NFPA 25 annual inspections must be performed within their required intervals; an overdue inspection requires the FLSD to promptly schedule a qualified contractor to restore compliance.

Question 21: During a training session, a floor warden asks what to do if they discover a fire before the alarm activates. What is the correct guidance?

Close all doors on the floor and wait for the automatic sprinkler system to activate
Alert only the FLSD via radio and wait for instructions before taking any action
Immediately attempt to extinguish the fire using the nearest extinguisher before doing anything else
Activate the nearest manual pull station, call 911, then begin directing occupants to evacuate (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Activate the nearest manual pull station, call 911, then begin directing occupants to evacuate

Upon discovering a fire, the floor warden should immediately activate the manual pull station and call 911, then begin directing occupants to evacuate per the fire safety plan.

Question 22: Which of the following best describes the purpose of a pre-fire plan for a high-rise building?

A schedule for annual fire drills only
A marketing plan for fire safety equipment vendors
A document listing the building owner's insurance coverage details
A document provided to the fire department detailing building layout, hazards, and emergency systems (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A document provided to the fire department detailing building layout, hazards, and emergency systems

A pre-fire plan gives responding firefighters critical information about building layout, occupancy, hazards, and the location of fire protection systems.

Question 23: When must an FLSD notify FDNY about a planned impairment of a fire suppression system scheduled during business hours?

At least 24 hours in advance (Correct answer)
At least 1 week in advance
Immediately when the impairment begins
At least 72 hours in advance

Correct answer: At least 24 hours in advance

FDNY must be notified at least 24 hours in advance of a planned impairment of fire suppression systems that will occur during business hours.

Question 24: In a high-rise building, what is the primary purpose of a stairwell pressurization system?

To draw fresh air into the fire floor to improve visibility for firefighters.
To increase the building's overall structural integrity during a fire.
To rapidly extinguish a fire within the stairwell by deploying a suppression agent.
To create a higher air pressure in the stairwell compared to adjacent floors, preventing smoke from entering. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To create a higher air pressure in the stairwell compared to adjacent floors, preventing smoke from entering.

Stairwell pressurization systems use fans to pump fresh air into the stairwells, creating positive pressure. This higher pressure prevents smoke from the fire floors from migrating into the stairwells, thus keeping the means of egress tenable for evacuating occupants and providing a smoke-free path for firefighters.

Question 25: What type of FDNY Certificate of Fitness is required for a Fire Life Safety Director in New York City?

F-89 (Correct answer)
F-01
F-99
F-60

Correct answer: F-89

The F-89 Certificate of Fitness specifically authorizes an individual to serve as a Fire Life Safety Director under FDNY rules.

Question 26: A hazardous material spill is reported on the street directly outside the building's main entrance. FDNY has not yet arrived. Which action best demonstrates correct FLSD emergency decision-making?

Do nothing until FDNY arrives and issues a formal directive
Initiate shelter-in-place procedures, shut down HVAC air intakes, seal gaps under exterior doors, and await FDNY guidance (Correct answer)
Open all windows on upper floors to ventilate any chemical vapors that may enter the building
Order an immediate full building evacuation through the main entrance to move occupants away from the building

Correct answer: Initiate shelter-in-place procedures, shut down HVAC air intakes, seal gaps under exterior doors, and await FDNY guidance

An outdoor hazmat release calls for shelter-in-place, not evacuation through the contaminated area. Shutting down HVAC prevents outside contaminants from being drawn into the building. The FLSD should act immediately to protect occupants, then coordinate with FDNY when they arrive.

Question 27: A fire is confirmed on the 20th floor of a 40-story building. Which floors should the FLSD prioritize for evacuation first?

Only the fire floor
The entire building simultaneously
All floors above the fire floor only
The fire floor, the floor above, and the floor below (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The fire floor, the floor above, and the floor below

Standard high-rise evacuation protocol prioritizes the fire floor and the floors immediately above and below it due to the greatest immediate danger.

Question 28: A suspected anthrax letter is opened in a tenant's office on the 22nd floor. What is the IMMEDIATE first action?

Evacuate the entire building through the stairwells
Place the letter in a plastic bag and bring it to the Fire Control Room
Isolate the room, minimize movement of exposed persons, and call 911 and NYPD (Correct answer)
Activate the fire suppression system to decontaminate the area

Correct answer: Isolate the room, minimize movement of exposed persons, and call 911 and NYPD

Isolating the affected area and restricting movement of exposed individuals limits potential spread, while 911 and NYPD/HAZMAT must be notified for proper decontamination response.

Question 29: During a medical emergency, a floor warden reports that an occupant with a mobility disability cannot use the stairs. The FLSD should:

Carry the occupant down the stairs personally
Activate Phase II elevator service for the disabled occupant
Direct the occupant to the nearest area of refuge and notify FDNY of their location (Correct answer)
Instruct the occupant to wait in their office until help arrives

Correct answer: Direct the occupant to the nearest area of refuge and notify FDNY of their location

Occupants with mobility disabilities should be directed to areas of refuge, and FDNY must be notified of their exact location for rescue assistance.

Question 30: During a power outage affecting all building systems, which emergency system must remain operational under FDNY rules?

Public Wi-Fi network
Emergency voice/alarm communication system (EVACS) (Correct answer)
Elevator dispatch controls
HVAC ventilation

Correct answer: Emergency voice/alarm communication system (EVACS)

EVACS must remain powered by backup systems at all times to allow the FLSD to communicate with occupants during any emergency.

Question 31: After a significant fire incident in the building, the FLSD should conduct a post-incident analysis to:

Determine fault and assign blame to staff who made mistakes
Satisfy FDNY requirements for incident reports within 24 hours
Identify what worked well and what needs improvement to enhance future emergency response (Correct answer)
Compile a report for the building owner to share with media

Correct answer: Identify what worked well and what needs improvement to enhance future emergency response

Post-incident analysis is a learning exercise to identify strengths, weaknesses, and improvements — not to assign blame. Findings are used to enhance future emergency response capability.

Question 32: According to NYC Fire Code, occupants in a high-rise should use a stairwell other than their normal stairwell when:

They are on odd-numbered floors versus even-numbered floors
They have mobility impairments and need a wider stairwell
The normally used stairwell has smoke, is blocked, or is directed by FDNY (Correct answer)
The building has more than 500 occupants on their floor

Correct answer: The normally used stairwell has smoke, is blocked, or is directed by FDNY

Occupants should use their designated stairwell unless it is compromised by smoke, blocked by hazards, or FDNY redirects them to a specific alternate stairwell.

Question 33: What is the primary purpose of a building's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) as it relates to FLSD duties?

To train new staff on building maintenance procedures
To satisfy insurance requirements
To document past fire incidents for legal protection
To provide a written guide for coordinated emergency response and evacuation procedures (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To provide a written guide for coordinated emergency response and evacuation procedures

The EAP serves as the authoritative written guide ensuring all staff and occupants respond in a coordinated, pre-planned manner during emergencies.

Question 34: An evacuation chair (stair chair) used to assist mobility-impaired occupants should be:

Kept at the lobby security desk for use only when FDNY requests it
Located on each floor near the stairwell entrance and included in staff training (Correct answer)
Deployed only by certified physical therapists during an evacuation
Stored in a locked mechanical room accessible only to building management

Correct answer: Located on each floor near the stairwell entrance and included in staff training

Evacuation chairs must be strategically pre-positioned near stairwells on floors where they are likely to be needed, and floor wardens must be trained in their use before an emergency. Centralizing them in one location or restricting use to specialists negates their value during a fast-moving evacuation.

Question 35: The FLSD coordinates with which NYC agency when planning fire safety training for buildings with hazardous materials storage?

FDNY Bureau of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT division) and Bureau of Fire Prevention (Correct answer)
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
NYC Office of Emergency Management only
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Correct answer: FDNY Bureau of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT division) and Bureau of Fire Prevention

Buildings with hazardous materials must coordinate with FDNY HAZMAT division and Bureau of Fire Prevention for training that addresses the specific hazards and required response procedures.

Question 36: When reviewing a new tenant's move-in plans, the FLSD identifies that they intend to store a significant quantity of flammable liquids. The FLSD should:

Inform the tenant that quantities above certain thresholds require FDNY permits and compliance with hazardous materials storage requirements (Correct answer)
Contact the insurance company before allowing any hazardous materials in the building
Prohibit all flammable liquid storage in office buildings
Allow storage as long as it is in a locked cabinet

Correct answer: Inform the tenant that quantities above certain thresholds require FDNY permits and compliance with hazardous materials storage requirements

Storage of flammable liquids above certain quantities requires FDNY permits and compliance with hazardous materials storage regulations under NYC Fire Code.

Question 37: The fire alarm system activates but the building fire pump fails to start automatically. What is the FLSD's immediate priority?

Continue monitoring and report the pump failure after the emergency
Reset the fire pump controller and wait for it to restart
Instruct maintenance to manually start the pump before calling 911
Notify the fire department and initiate evacuation procedures (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Notify the fire department and initiate evacuation procedures

Life safety takes priority; the FLSD must notify 9-1-1 and begin evacuation while the impaired suppression system is simultaneously reported.

Question 38: Which resource should the FLSD consult to determine the most current NYC fire safety training requirements for floor wardens?

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
FDNY regulations and NYC Fire Code, updated through the FDNY website and Bureau of Fire Prevention bulletins (Correct answer)
The building's original architect's fire safety specifications
The International Fire Code (IFC)

Correct answer: FDNY regulations and NYC Fire Code, updated through the FDNY website and Bureau of Fire Prevention bulletins

FDNY regulations and NYC Fire Code — available through the FDNY website and BFP bulletins — are the authoritative sources for current NYC-specific fire safety training requirements.

Question 39: Which of the following must be documented in the FLS Logbook?

Daily start and end times for all building maintenance staff.
The personal contact information of all building tenants.
A list of all scheduled deliveries to the building for the week.
Records of all fire drills and FLS staff training sessions. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Records of all fire drills and FLS staff training sessions.

The FLS Logbook is a formal record of compliance with fire safety regulations. It must contain entries for all fire drills, staff training, fire incidents, and the identification of on-duty FLS staff. The other options are related to general building management or security, but are not required components of the official FLS Logbook.

Question 40: Heat detectors are preferred over smoke detectors in which type of building area?

Kitchens, cooking areas, and other locations where smoke is normally present (Correct answer)
Computer server rooms and data centers
Occupied offices and workspaces
Stairwells and egress corridors

Correct answer: Kitchens, cooking areas, and other locations where smoke is normally present

Heat detectors are used in kitchens and areas where cooking fumes or steam would cause frequent false alarms with smoke detectors, while still providing fire detection.

Question 41: Which communication method should the FLSD use to relay instructions to floor wardens during a high-rise fire emergency when normal phones are inoperable?

Email or text message
The building's fire command station two-way voice communication system (Correct answer)
Shouting from the stairwell
Personal cell phones only

Correct answer: The building's fire command station two-way voice communication system

High-rise buildings are required to have a two-way voice communication system at the fire command station for use during emergencies.

Question 42: You discover a fire, what is the first thing you must do?

Get out of the building
Call the fire brigade
Telephone home
Raise the alarm (Correct answer)
Try to extinguish the fire.

Correct answer: Raise the alarm

In the event of discovering a fire, the first thing that must be done is to raise the alarm. This is crucial as it alerts other in the vicinity about the fire, allowing them to take necessary actions to ensure their safety. By raising the alarm, people can evacuate the building, call the fire brigade, and initiate emergency protocols to minimize damage and potential harm. Calling the fire brigade or attempting to extinguish the fire should come after raising the alarm, as the priority is to ensure everyone's safety first.

Question 43: The fire command station panel indicates an alarm on the 18th floor. The FLSD attempts to use the warden phone to reach the 18th-floor stairwell and receives no answer. What is the correct next action?

Assume the alarm is a false activation and reset the panel
Dispatch a trained staff member to physically investigate the 18th floor and report back (Correct answer)
Wait 10 minutes for the floor warden to call in before taking further action
Immediately evacuate the entire building from the lobby PA system

Correct answer: Dispatch a trained staff member to physically investigate the 18th floor and report back

Failure to reach a floor via warden phone does not mean the floor is clear — the warden may be absent, incapacitated, or the phone may be malfunctioning. The FLSD must send a trained staff member to physically verify conditions and report back so a proper response decision can be made.

Question 44: Which area of a high-rise building requires priority attention during fire prevention inspections due to concentrated electrical loads?

Tenant break rooms
Building conference rooms
Electrical and mechanical rooms (Correct answer)
Lobby reception areas

Correct answer: Electrical and mechanical rooms

Electrical and mechanical rooms contain dense concentrations of equipment with elevated ignition potential and warrant priority inspection focus.

Question 45: The FLSD's role during a building power outage is to:

Restore power by resetting the main electrical breakers
Ensure emergency lighting activates, account for all occupants, and coordinate with building engineers (Correct answer)
Immediately evacuate the building using the fire alarm system
Contact Con Edison and wait for power restoration before taking any action

Correct answer: Ensure emergency lighting activates, account for all occupants, and coordinate with building engineers

During a power outage, the FLSD ensures emergency lighting systems activate, accounts for occupant safety, and coordinates with engineers — evacuation is not automatically required.

Question 46: What color coding indicates a sprinkler head with a temperature rating of 135–170°F (standard response)?

Blue
Orange or red
Red
Uncolored or black (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Uncolored or black

Standard-response sprinkler heads rated 135–170°F are uncolored (natural brass) or black, per NFPA 13 color-coding requirements.

Question 47: An Area of Rescue Assistance (also called an Area of Refuge) in a high-rise building is designed to:

Serve as a temporary command post for the FLSD during an evacuation
Provide a fire-protected location where mobility-impaired occupants can wait for assisted evacuation (Correct answer)
Allow firefighters to stage equipment before entering a fire floor
Store evacuation chairs and medical equipment for use during emergencies

Correct answer: Provide a fire-protected location where mobility-impaired occupants can wait for assisted evacuation

An Area of Rescue Assistance is a protected space — typically in a stairwell landing or horizontal exit — where occupants who cannot use the stairs independently can wait safely for firefighter or trained staff assistance. Two-way communication to the fire command station is required.

Question 48: A hearing-impaired tenant cannot hear the building's audible fire alarm. The FLSD's emergency plan should include which accommodation?

Pre-designating a trained floor warden to personally notify and assist the tenant during any alarm (Correct answer)
Relying on co-workers to informally pass along alarm information
Installing a separate independent alarm system purchased by the tenant
Expecting the tenant to self-identify to the FLSD only after an emergency begins

Correct answer: Pre-designating a trained floor warden to personally notify and assist the tenant during any alarm

The Fire Safety/Evacuation Plan must pre-identify occupants with disabilities and assign specific trained personnel to assist them. Relying on informal notification or self-identification during an active emergency is not a reliable life-safety plan.

Question 49: After FDNY arrives and assumes command of a fire incident, the FLSD should:

Remain at the fire command station and provide ongoing support to FDNY incident commander (Correct answer)
Release floor wardens from their posts once FDNY is on scene
Conduct an independent investigation of the fire cause
Return to normal building management duties

Correct answer: Remain at the fire command station and provide ongoing support to FDNY incident commander

The FLSD remains at the fire command station to provide continuous support to FDNY — operating building systems, communicating with floor wardens, and providing building information as needed.

Question 50: When you operate a fire extinguisher, you must pull, aim, squeeze and __________.

Jump
Sing
Stand
Sweep (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Sweep

When operating a fire extinguisher, after pulling the pin, aiming at the base of the fire, and squeezing the handle, the next step is to sweep the extinguisher from side to side. This sweeping motion helps to effectively extinguish the fire by covering a wider area and preventing it from reigniting.

Question 51: During a fire emergency, the FLSD identifies that the fire is on the 22nd floor and the building has 40 floors. Which floors should be considered for immediate evacuation beyond the fire floor?

Floors 21, 22, and 23 at minimum (Correct answer)
Floors 1 through 10 only
All floors above the 22nd floor only
The entire building must be evacuated simultaneously

Correct answer: Floors 21, 22, and 23 at minimum

Standard protocol calls for evacuating the fire floor plus the floor immediately above and below as a minimum initial response.

Question 52: An elevator malfunction traps occupants between floors. What is the FLSD's role in this non-fire emergency?

Force open the elevator doors using available tools
Evacuate the building until the elevator is repaired
Manually lower the elevator cab to the nearest floor
Contact the elevator mechanic and keep occupants calm via intercom until help arrives (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Contact the elevator mechanic and keep occupants calm via intercom until help arrives

The FLSD coordinates the response by contacting the elevator mechanic and maintaining communication with trapped occupants to prevent panic.

Question 53: Which NFPA standard governs the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems?

NFPA 1
NFPA 13
NFPA 72
NFPA 25 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: NFPA 25

NFPA 25 is the Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, covering sprinklers, standpipes, and fire pumps.

Question 54: During a building evacuation, an occupant tells a floor warden they smell natural gas near the stairwell. The floor warden relays this to the FLSD. What is the correct response?

Ignore the report since the fire alarm has not activated a gas-related alert
Have maintenance shut off the gas before continuing evacuation
Direct occupants to use that stairwell since gas rises and the lower floors are safe
Notify the fire department, avoid the stairwell if possible, and select an alternate egress route (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Notify the fire department, avoid the stairwell if possible, and select an alternate egress route

A gas odor is a serious hazard; the fire department must be notified and an alternate egress route used to avoid potential ignition sources.

Question 55: The FLSD is required to maintain a Fire Safety Log that documents:

Staff personal certifications and training certificates
Only FDNY inspection results and violations
Financial records for fire safety equipment purchases
All fire drills, system tests, incidents, impairments, and corrective actions (Correct answer)

Correct answer: All fire drills, system tests, incidents, impairments, and corrective actions

The Fire Safety Log must contain comprehensive records of all fire safety activities including drills, system testing, incidents, equipment impairments, and corrective actions taken.

Question 56: What is the significance of the FDNY battalion chief designating a 'staging area' during a high-rise fire response?

It is the location where the FLSD must go during FDNY operations
It is where all building occupants must assemble for accountability
It is the area where injured occupants receive first aid
It is where FDNY positions equipment and personnel for deployment to the fire floor (Correct answer)

Correct answer: It is where FDNY positions equipment and personnel for deployment to the fire floor

The FDNY staging area is where firefighting equipment and personnel are staged for deployment — typically two floors below the fire — separate from occupant assembly areas.

Question 57: In a high-rise building, a fire alarm is activated on the 10th floor. Standard procedure for a phased evacuation typically requires a public address system announcement directing the occupants of which floors to begin evacuation?

Only the 10th floor.
All floors above the 10th floor.
The 10th floor and the floor immediately above and below (9, 10, 11). (Correct answer)
The 10th floor, and the two floors above and two floors below (8, 9, 10, 11, 12).

Correct answer: The 10th floor and the floor immediately above and below (9, 10, 11).

While specific plans can vary, a common phased evacuation strategy in high-rise buildings is to evacuate the fire floor (the floor of alarm) plus the floors immediately above and below it. This approach minimizes the number of people in the stairwells at one time, preventing overcrowding and allowing for a more controlled evacuation. The occupants of other floors are typically instructed to stand by for further instructions.

Question 58: An FLSD receives a summons for failing to maintain required records. The Certificate of Fitness holder who is cited may contest the summons by appearing before which body?

The NYC Department of Buildings Tribunal
The FDNY Administrative Enforcement Unit (AEU)
The Office of the Fire Commissioner
The NYC Environmental Control Board (ECB) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The NYC Environmental Control Board (ECB)

FDNY-issued summonses are adjudicated by the NYC Environmental Control Board (ECB), where the FLSD can appear to contest the violation.

Question 59: A building owner installs a new sprinkler system. Which document must the FLSD ensure is filed with FDNY to update the Certificate of Fitness records?

Form FP-64 notification letter
A variance application to the Fire Commissioner
An updated Emergency Action Plan only
A revised Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A revised Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan

A revised Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan reflecting the new sprinkler system must be filed with FDNY whenever a significant change to fire protection systems occurs.

Question 60: A building's Fire Safety/Evacuation Plan (FS/EP) includes a 'Special Needs Registry.' What is this registry's primary purpose?

To record all past fire drill participation rates by floor
To list contractors who have access to mechanical rooms for maintenance
To track employees who have received CPR/AED certification
To document occupants who may require assistance during evacuation so wardens and FDNY are prepared in advance (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To document occupants who may require assistance during evacuation so wardens and FDNY are prepared in advance

The Special Needs Registry is a pre-emergency planning tool that identifies occupants (permanent or temporary) who may need evacuation assistance — due to mobility, sensory, or cognitive impairments — so that floor wardens can be assigned and FDNY can be immediately informed during an incident.

Question 61: Which communication tool is the FLSD's PRIMARY means of directing floor wardens during a building emergency?

Text message alerts
Personal cell phones
Email notifications
The building's fire warden communication system or intercom (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The building's fire warden communication system or intercom

The building's dedicated fire warden communication system or intercom provides reliable, real-time coordination that doesn't depend on public cellular networks.

Question 62: A fire alarm is activated on the 22nd floor of a 40-story building. Which floors should receive a relocation signal directing occupants to move to a lower floor?

Floors 20 through 22
Floors 21 through 24
Floors 20 through 24 (Correct answer)
Only floor 22

Correct answer: Floors 20 through 24

Relocation typically involves the fire floor and two floors above and below to create a buffer zone, though exact protocols may vary by building plan.

Question 63: When should a floor warden use their floor warden kit's emergency flashlight?

During all fire drills to simulate night-time conditions
During actual emergencies when power failure or smoke reduces visibility in the stairwell (Correct answer)
During monthly equipment checks to verify battery function
Only when specifically directed by the FLSD via intercom

Correct answer: During actual emergencies when power failure or smoke reduces visibility in the stairwell

Flashlights in floor warden kits are for actual emergencies when visibility is reduced by power failure or smoke — they should be checked monthly but used when needed during real emergencies.

Question 64: Mutual aid agreements between adjacent buildings in NYC allow FLSDs to:

Borrow firefighting equipment from neighboring buildings
Coordinate evacuations and provide alternate assembly areas when buildings are simultaneously affected (Correct answer)
Share emergency generator power during utility outages
Share certificate of fitness credentials during emergencies

Correct answer: Coordinate evacuations and provide alternate assembly areas when buildings are simultaneously affected

Mutual aid agreements between neighboring buildings facilitate coordinated emergency response, including alternate assembly areas and shared resources when both buildings face simultaneous emergencies.

Question 65: What is the purpose of a fire department connection (FDC) on a building's sprinkler or standpipe system?

To serve as a manual shutoff point for building staff
To allow FDNY to supplement system pressure and water supply using pumper apparatus (Correct answer)
To connect the building's BAS to FDNY dispatch systems
To provide a test outlet for annual inspections

Correct answer: To allow FDNY to supplement system pressure and water supply using pumper apparatus

The FDC allows FDNY pumper trucks to inject additional water under pressure into the system when municipal supply alone is insufficient.

Question 66: Which of the following must be recorded in the FLSD fire safety log after each fire alarm activation?

Elevator inspection certificates for the day
Time of alarm, cause of activation, and actions taken (Correct answer)
Names of all tenants present in the building at the time
Building temperature and humidity readings at time of alarm

Correct answer: Time of alarm, cause of activation, and actions taken

The fire safety log must document the time, cause, and all response actions for every alarm activation to create an accurate and reviewable incident record.

Question 67: During a fire emergency, what is the first action of the Fire Safety Director should take upon hearing the fire alarm?

Verify the cause of the alarm before initiating evacuation.
Notify building occupants to evacuate.
Assess the fire alarm panel to identify the alarm's location. (Correct answer)
Call the fire department.

Correct answer: Assess the fire alarm panel to identify the alarm's location.

Upon hearing a fire alarm, the Fire Safety Director's (FLSD) first action is to assess the fire alarm control panel. This panel provides crucial information about the alarm's exact location and type, allowing the FLSD to quickly verify the situation. This initial assessment is vital for making informed decisions before initiating further actions like calling the fire department or ordering an evacuation.

Question 68: During a fire, a floor warden discovers that the stairwell door on their floor is locked and cannot be opened. The floor warden should:

Kick the door open to allow occupant passage
Immediately contact the FLSD, direct occupants to the alternate stairwell, and have someone check for a key (Correct answer)
Continue the evacuation through the locked door area
Use an emergency break-glass to override the door lock

Correct answer: Immediately contact the FLSD, direct occupants to the alternate stairwell, and have someone check for a key

A locked stairwell door during fire evacuation is a critical emergency. The floor warden contacts the FLSD immediately, redirects occupants to an alternate stairwell, and attempts to locate a key.

Question 69: When a mobility-impaired occupant is waiting in an Area of Rescue Assistance during a fire evacuation, the FLSD must:

Instruct the occupant to attempt stairwell descent independently using the handrail
Lock the stairwell door to protect the occupant until the all-clear is given
Inform arriving FDNY units of the occupant's exact location and condition (Correct answer)
Evacuate the occupant via elevator to the ground floor immediately

Correct answer: Inform arriving FDNY units of the occupant's exact location and condition

The FLSD's critical duty is to relay the precise location and any relevant medical information about occupants in Areas of Rescue Assistance directly to arriving FDNY units, so firefighters can prioritize and execute assisted evacuation. Elevators are not used for evacuation, and occupants should not be forced into independent stairwell descent.

Question 70: During an active shooter event in a high-rise building, the Fire Life Safety Director should first:

Evacuate all occupants immediately via stairwells
Sound the fire alarm to alert all occupants
Disable all elevators and lock stairwell doors
Notify FDNY and implement shelter-in-place for floors not in danger (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Notify FDNY and implement shelter-in-place for floors not in danger

The FLSD should notify FDNY immediately and implement shelter-in-place for floors away from the threat, coordinating with law enforcement on safe evacuation routes.

Question 71: A new FLS Warden is being trained on their duties. The training provided by the FLSD must cover their specific responsibilities during which of the following events?

Building-wide power failures only.
Medical emergencies only.
Fire emergencies and elevator entrapments only.
Both fire and non-fire emergencies. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Both fire and non-fire emergencies.

FLS staff training must be comprehensive, covering the duties and procedures for both fire emergencies (as detailed in the Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan) and non-fire emergencies (as detailed in the Emergency Action Plan), such as active shooter events or severe weather.

Question 72: Under NYC Fire Code, how often must a Fire Life Safety Director conduct fire drills in a high-rise office building?

Once per quarter
Once per year
Monthly
Twice per year (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Twice per year

NYC Fire Code requires high-rise office buildings to conduct fire drills at least twice per year.

Question 73: The term 'fire watch' means:

FDNY surveillance of buildings with repeated false alarms
The act of monitoring fire alarm signals at the fire command station overnight
Continuous patrol of areas where fire protection systems are impaired to detect and report fires (Correct answer)
Using binoculars to watch for fires from the roof of a high-rise building

Correct answer: Continuous patrol of areas where fire protection systems are impaired to detect and report fires

Fire watch is the continuous patrol of areas where fire protection systems are out of service, performed by trained personnel who can detect and report fires before they spread.

Question 74: During a fire drill, an employee activates a manual pull station as a prank. What is the correct FLSD response?

Contact the prankster and issue a warning before investigating
Immediately announce over the PA that it is a false alarm and reset the system
Treat the activation as a real emergency until confirmed otherwise (Correct answer)
Ignore the activation since a drill is already in progress

Correct answer: Treat the activation as a real emergency until confirmed otherwise

Every alarm activation must be treated as a real emergency until confirmed otherwise, regardless of the circumstances.

Question 75: Phase II elevator operation allows FDNY firefighters to:

Lock all elevators on a specific floor
Automatically return all elevators to the lobby
Manually control individual elevators from inside the car (Correct answer)
Override the elevator intercom system

Correct answer: Manually control individual elevators from inside the car

Phase II gives firefighters direct in-car control of individual elevators, allowing them to manually operate doors and select floors during fire operations.

Question 76: Which should you do if a fire exit is blocked during an evacuation?

Wait for assistance
Attempt to clear the obstruction
Proceed to another exit (Correct answer)
Take a different route

Correct answer: Proceed to another exit

If a fire exit is blocked, you should immediately proceed to the next available exit — this is exactly why buildings have multiple designated escape routes. Waiting for assistance or attempting to clear the obstruction wastes critical escape time. "Take a different route" is essentially the same as the correct answer and is likely a distractor, but the phrasing of "proceed to another exit" is the standard emergency protocol.

Question 77: If a person with a mobility impairment cannot use the stairwell during a building evacuation, where should they be directed to wait?

The building lobby
The nearest elevator lobby
Their original floor location until FDNY arrives
An area of refuge (area of rescue assistance) near a stairwell (Correct answer)

Correct answer: An area of refuge (area of rescue assistance) near a stairwell

Areas of refuge are designated, fire-protected spaces adjacent to stairwells where mobility-impaired occupants wait safely for FDNY assistance.

Question 78: What is the minimum number of Fire Safety Directors required to be on duty in a Class E building over 100 feet in height during normal business hours under NYC rules?

Four
One (Correct answer)
Two
Three

Correct answer: One

NYC Fire Code requires at least one FLSD on duty at all times during normal business hours in qualifying high-rise buildings.

Question 79: Which documentation is the FLSD required to maintain regarding staff fire safety training?

A digital database shared exclusively with the building owner
Only a verbal log reviewed at annual staff meetings
A sign-in sheet kept only for the most recent drill
Written records of all drills, training sessions, and staff certifications available for FDNY inspection (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Written records of all drills, training sessions, and staff certifications available for FDNY inspection

The FLSD must maintain written records of all fire drills and training activities, which must be available for inspection by the FDNY at any time.

Question 80: When is an FLSD required to submit a written report to building management?

Only when specifically requested by management
After every fire alarm activation and emergency incident (Correct answer)
Monthly regardless of whether any incidents occurred
Only after a fire causes visible structural damage

Correct answer: After every fire alarm activation and emergency incident

The FLSD must submit written reports to management after every fire alarm activation and emergency to document the incident and any corrective actions taken.

Question 81: What is the correct FLSD response when the fire alarm activates but a preliminary investigation reveals no visible signs of fire or smoke?

Contact FDNY to cancel the response since no fire was found
Continue treating the alarm as real, maintain emergency procedures, and await FDNY (Correct answer)
Reset the alarm panel and log it as a false alarm
Announce to occupants that it was a false alarm and resume normal operations

Correct answer: Continue treating the alarm as real, maintain emergency procedures, and await FDNY

The FLSD must treat every alarm as a real emergency until FDNY investigates and declares the building safe; only FDNY can authorize resuming normal operations.

Question 82: Which class of fire extinguisher is required for electrical equipment fires?

Class A — for ordinary combustibles
Class B — for flammable liquids and gases
Class D — for combustible metals
Class C — for energized electrical equipment (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Class C — for energized electrical equipment

Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents (CO2, dry chemical, or clean agent) that are safe to use on energized electrical equipment without the risk of electrical shock.

Question 83: The FLSD notices that a delivery company has propped open the building's loading dock door for an extended period during deliveries. The safety concern is:

Uncontrolled building access creating security vulnerability and potential fire door violation (Correct answer)
Excessive heat/cold loss affecting building energy efficiency
Noise pollution affecting nearby tenants
The delivery trucks blocking fire lane access

Correct answer: Uncontrolled building access creating security vulnerability and potential fire door violation

Propped exterior doors create both security vulnerabilities (unauthorized access) and may violate fire door requirements if the loading dock door is fire-rated.

Question 84: During a fire, smoke begins to infiltrate the floor where occupants are sheltering in place. The FLSD should advise these occupants to:

Open windows to vent the smoke out of the space
Use a stairwell immediately regardless of smoke levels there
Move to an interior room, seal smoke entry points, and call 911 to update their location (Correct answer)
Remain calm and wait — smoke will dissipate on its own

Correct answer: Move to an interior room, seal smoke entry points, and call 911 to update their location

When smoke infiltrates a shelter-in-place area, occupants should move deeper into the building interior, seal entry points, and update 911 with their exact location for rescue priority.

Question 85: An occupant trapped on the 35th floor during a fire, unable to use stairwells, should:

Jump from the window onto the fire truck aerial ladder
Use the elevator as a last resort to escape
Attempt to rappel down the exterior of the building
Shelter in a room, seal gaps under the door, signal from the window, and call 911 to report their location (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Shelter in a room, seal gaps under the door, signal from the window, and call 911 to report their location

A trapped occupant should shelter in place — seal smoke gaps under the door, call 911 with their exact floor and room number, and signal from the window to alert rescuers of their location.

Question 86: An inspection reveals that exit signs in a high-rise office building are illuminated only by a connection to the building's normal electrical circuit. What deficiency does this represent?

Exit signs are only required in stairwells, not office floors
Exit signs must be internally illuminated with LED only
Exit signs must have a secondary power source such as battery backup or emergency generator (Correct answer)
Exit signs must be photoluminescent in high-rise buildings

Correct answer: Exit signs must have a secondary power source such as battery backup or emergency generator

Building codes and NFPA 101 require exit signs to be connected to a reliable emergency power source to ensure visibility during a power failure.

Question 87: During a high-rise fire, occupants should be instructed to check a closed door before opening it by:

Using the back of their hand to feel the door and doorknob for heat (Correct answer)
Smelling for smoke at the door gap
Opening the door a crack and checking for smoke
Looking under the door for visible flames

Correct answer: Using the back of their hand to feel the door and doorknob for heat

Before opening any door during a fire, feel it with the back of your hand — if it is hot, the fire may be on the other side. The back of the hand is used because palm burns can impair grip.

Question 88: The concept of 'defend in place' in high-rise fire response means:

Non-fire floors shelter in place rather than evacuating, relying on fire-rated construction for protection (Correct answer)
FDNY defends the building from outside rather than entering
The building's automatic suppression systems defend occupants without requiring evacuation
Occupants are trained to fight fires on their floor before evacuating

Correct answer: Non-fire floors shelter in place rather than evacuating, relying on fire-rated construction for protection

Defend in place means that high-rise buildings are designed with compartmentalization so occupants on non-fire floors are protected by fire-rated construction and can shelter safely while fire is suppressed.

Question 89: A newly hired security guard needs fire safety training. What should be the FIRST step in their onboarding training program?

Have them shadow experienced staff during a live drill immediately
Register them with FDNY as a designated fire brigade member
Provide orientation on the building's Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan before any practical exercises (Correct answer)
Issue them a radio and post them at a stairwell exit

Correct answer: Provide orientation on the building's Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan before any practical exercises

New staff must first receive orientation on the building's Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan so they understand their roles and responsibilities before participating in practical exercises.

Question 90: After FDNY clears an active shooter or security incident and authorizes re-entry, the FLSD should:

Contact the building owner before making any re-entry announcements
Notify all occupants via PA system and document the incident in the fire safety log (Correct answer)
Immediately open all building access points and resume normal operations
Conduct a systematic floor-by-floor sweep before authorizing re-entry

Correct answer: Notify all occupants via PA system and document the incident in the fire safety log

After FDNY authorization, the FLSD should notify occupants via the PA system that re-entry is authorized and document all incident details in the fire safety log as required.

Question 91: The FLSD notices the fire command station phone line to the fire department is not functioning during a drill. What is the correct response?

Replace the phone unit personally without notifying management
Continue the drill and document the malfunction for later repair
Halt the drill, report the deficiency to building management, and ensure alternate communication methods are in place (Correct answer)
Assume the line will work during a real emergency since drills have different conditions

Correct answer: Halt the drill, report the deficiency to building management, and ensure alternate communication methods are in place

A non-functional fire command station communication line is a life-safety deficiency requiring immediate escalation and verification of backup communication methods.

Question 92: An FLSD is managing the response to a minor chemical spill in a tenant space. The material has been identified, and the building's spill response team is handling the cleanup. For the occupants in the rest of the building, which non-fire emergency action is most appropriate in this scenario?

In-building relocation to the floor below.
Full building evacuation.
Partial evacuation of the five closest floors.
Shelter in place. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Shelter in place.

For a minor, contained chemical spill, the primary goal is to isolate the incident and prevent unnecessary disruption or panic. Directing the rest of the building occupants to shelter in place (remain in their current location) is the recommended action, as there is no immediate threat to them. Evacuation or relocation would be an overreaction for a minor, controlled event.

Question 93: When training floor wardens, the FLSD must ensure they understand their responsibility to:

Sweep their assigned floor and direct occupants to the proper stairwell during evacuation (Correct answer)
Communicate directly with FDNY during emergencies
Make building-wide PA announcements during fire alarms
Operate fire suppression equipment on their floor

Correct answer: Sweep their assigned floor and direct occupants to the proper stairwell during evacuation

Floor wardens are responsible for sweeping their assigned floor, directing occupants to correct stairwells, and reporting floor status to the FLSD during evacuation.

Question 94: The FLSD's two-way communication with floor wardens during an emergency is most effectively accomplished using:

Personal cell phones as the primary communication system
Shouting across floors through open stairwell doors
Email or building intranet messaging systems
The building's Class E fire command station intercom system and/or dedicated emergency radios (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The building's Class E fire command station intercom system and/or dedicated emergency radios

The Class E fire command station intercom system and dedicated emergency radios are the most reliable communication methods — they function even when cell networks are overloaded.

Question 95: During a high-rise fire emergency, which floor(s) should be evacuated FIRST according to standard FLSD protocols?

The fire floor and the two floors immediately above it (Correct answer)
All floors simultaneously
The top three floors of the building
Only the fire floor

Correct answer: The fire floor and the two floors immediately above it

Standard high-rise evacuation protocol prioritizes the fire floor and the two floors directly above it due to upward smoke travel.

Question 96: A Fire Life Safety Director witnesses a victim collapse from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. No tourniquet is applicable. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Irrigate the wound with water to reduce infection risk
Apply firm direct pressure with a clean cloth and maintain it continuously (Correct answer)
Apply a tourniquet around the torso
Leave the wound uncovered to monitor bleeding

Correct answer: Apply firm direct pressure with a clean cloth and maintain it continuously

For abdominal wounds where a tourniquet cannot be used, applying and maintaining firm direct pressure is the most effective hemorrhage control method available.

Question 97: An FLSD notices that exit signs on one floor are not illuminated. What must be done?

Replace the signs with non-illuminated posted placards temporarily
Report the deficiency immediately for urgent repair since exit signs are life safety devices (Correct answer)
Note it in the next monthly report and wait for routine maintenance
Notify tenants on that floor via email within 48 hours

Correct answer: Report the deficiency immediately for urgent repair since exit signs are life safety devices

Illuminated exit signs are required life safety devices and any failure must be reported and repaired urgently, not deferred to routine maintenance cycles.

Question 98: Under New York City fire code, how often must a high-rise office building conduct fire evacuation drills?

Only when directed by the fire department
Monthly
Once every five years
Twice per year, with at least one occurring during business hours (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Twice per year, with at least one occurring during business hours

NYC Fire Code requires high-rise office buildings to conduct fire drills at least twice per year, with at least one drill held during normal business hours.

Question 99: A tenant calls the Fire Command Center to report a bomb threat they received via telephone. After instructing the tenant to call 911, what is a critical piece of advice the FLSD should give the person who took the call?

Write down everything they can remember about the call immediately. (Correct answer)
Activate the nearest manual fire alarm pull station to alert others.
Immediately begin a search of their office for the device.
Use their cell phone to call other tenants on the floor to warn them.

Correct answer: Write down everything they can remember about the call immediately.

It is crucial to record all details of a bomb threat call while the memory is fresh. This includes the exact wording, time of the call, and any background noises or voice characteristics. This information is vital for law enforcement. Activating a fire alarm is incorrect as it can cause panic and is not the proper procedure for this type of threat. Using a cell phone is discouraged as radio signals could potentially detonate a device. A search should only be conducted by trained personnel after a decision is made by authorities.

Question 100: After FDNY declares 'all clear' and the building is ready for re-occupancy, the FLSD should:

Immediately allow all occupants back into the building without further checks
Conduct a systematic re-entry, check the building for hazards, and brief occupants before they return (Correct answer)
Reset the fire alarm system and leave the rest to building management
Contact the building owner first and await authorization to re-open

Correct answer: Conduct a systematic re-entry, check the building for hazards, and brief occupants before they return

Re-entry after FDNY all-clear should be systematic — the FLSD checks for hazards (water damage, compromised structure), briefs floor wardens, and ensures safe re-occupancy before opening the building.

FDNY Fire Life Safety Director (F-85/F-89)

This certification is required for individuals responsible for implementing and managing fire safety plans and emergency procedures in high-rise and other designated buildings in New York City, ensuring the safety of occupants during emergencies.

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