F89 F89 Fire Investigation and Incident Reporting Questions and Answers

Question 1

After a fire incident in a high-rise building, when must the Fire and Life Safety Director submit a written incident report to the FDNY?

Accepted Answer

Within 24 hours

Answer

The FLSD must submit a written incident report to the FDNY within 24 hours of any fire or fire-related incident.

Question 2

Which of the following information is NOT required in a post-incident fire report submitted by the FLSD?

Accepted Answer

Names of all building occupants present

Answer

A post-incident report does not require a complete list of all building occupants; it focuses on the incident details, notifications, and response actions.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of preserving the fire scene after an incident is controlled?

Accepted Answer

To facilitate fire investigation and determine origin and cause

Answer

Preserving the fire scene is essential so investigators can determine the origin, cause, and circumstances of the fire.

Question 4

Who has the authority to determine the cause of a fire in a New York City high-rise building?

Accepted Answer

The FDNY fire marshal

Answer

The FDNY fire marshal is the authorized official responsible for determining the cause and origin of fires in New York City.

Question 5

After a false alarm activation of the fire alarm system, what should the FLSD document?

Accepted Answer

The cause, time, location, and corrective actions taken

Answer

False alarms must be documented with cause, time, location, and corrective actions to identify patterns and prevent recurrence.

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test

F89 F89 Fire Investigation and Incident Reporting Questions and Answers