FFP - STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE
OPERATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026 EDITION
During collapse operations, control the situation by: (3) - ANS • Extinguishing any fire
• Conduct searches
• Locate and mitigate all Hazards
• Install appropriate protective measures (e.g. shoring)
• Remove trapped victims
• Triage, treat and transport victims
Which one is incorrect? Dispatch Information and Scene Size-Up will determine the following:
(4.2)
A: Apparatus placement/street management.
B: First arriving units should position themselves as close to collapse as possible.
C: Designate an initial staging area for other responders.
D: Identify a location for the ICP. - ANS B is incorrect
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,Considering collapse incidents usually require specialized units, first arriving units must take
positions that allow the necessary units and equipment to arrive and operate effectively.
A structural collapse is one of the most dangerous operations firefighters will encounter. Which
answer is not considered a cause of structural collapse: (1.4)
A. collision impact
B. water main breaks
C. clean wood at beams ends
D. cutting or removal of load bearing elements - ANS C. clean wood at beams end (Indicator
not a cause), indicates roof or floor pulling away from walls
*Fire/destruction of wood, heating of cast iron or unprotected steel
*Water main breaks
*Natural causes: earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, heavy snow
*Explosions: explosives, fuels, backdrafts
*Collision impact
*Vibrations, impact loads
*Overload on floors and/or roofs, expansion of water absorbent stock
*Structural fatigue, old age
*Faulty construction, improper alterations, nearby excavations
*Cutting or removal of load bearing elements
Once all threats to public safety have been negated, the scene stabilized, and all rescue and
removal of victims involved at a collapse incident have been accomplished by the FDNY, the
scene should come under the jurisdiction of: (2.3)
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,A. Buildings department
B. Police department
C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D. Department of Design and Construction (DDC) - ANS A. Buildings department
The scene becomes the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings, and/or the New York State
Department of Labor (for buildings under construction/demolition.) The IC will determine when
an area is safe to permit personnel of other agencies, who will be coordinated through the
Office of Emergency Management (OEM), into an area to begin the process of restoration and
recovery. It is essential that the scene not be indiscriminately damaged or disturbed after rescue
operations are completed, other than to make the area safe.
Both the Fire and Police Departments will dispatch resources to the scene. Who will perform
rescue activities? (2.1)
A. Police
B. Fire
C. First arriving
D. Both A and B - ANS C. First arriving
The first arriving resources capable of performing rescue activities will initiate life safety
operations. Life safety operations in progress will not be disrupted or suspended because of the
arrival or transition of Command.
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, As first arriving unit, what should you notify the dispatcher of? (4.3)
Hint: A N N T L - ANS *Address
*Nature of the incident
*Need for additional FDNY units or other agency resources
*Transmit a signal 10-60 (Major Emergency Response) and when conditions warrant an
additional alarm
*Location of the ICP for the response of Fire, EMS and PD supervisors
If not on the initial ticket what should be special called to a major collapse? (4.3 note) -
ANS Tower Ladder
At least one tower ladder shall be special called to every major collapse if none was assigned on
the initial alarm.
Steps must be taken immediately to prevent further casualties.
First arriving units shall examine the collapse site for dangers and take the necessary actions to
prevent further injuries including:
Which one is incorrect? (4.4)
A: Stretch hoselines to protect entire collapse area. Ensure a
2½" hoseline is stretched for tower ladder use.
B: Control utilities by shutting down the main building service entrance controls, and ensure the
dispatcher has requested the response of the utility company's emergency crews.
C: Remove lightly buried victims and deliver them to the Medical Group. CFR-D Engine
Companies can assist EMS.
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OPERATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026 EDITION
During collapse operations, control the situation by: (3) - ANS • Extinguishing any fire
• Conduct searches
• Locate and mitigate all Hazards
• Install appropriate protective measures (e.g. shoring)
• Remove trapped victims
• Triage, treat and transport victims
Which one is incorrect? Dispatch Information and Scene Size-Up will determine the following:
(4.2)
A: Apparatus placement/street management.
B: First arriving units should position themselves as close to collapse as possible.
C: Designate an initial staging area for other responders.
D: Identify a location for the ICP. - ANS B is incorrect
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,Considering collapse incidents usually require specialized units, first arriving units must take
positions that allow the necessary units and equipment to arrive and operate effectively.
A structural collapse is one of the most dangerous operations firefighters will encounter. Which
answer is not considered a cause of structural collapse: (1.4)
A. collision impact
B. water main breaks
C. clean wood at beams ends
D. cutting or removal of load bearing elements - ANS C. clean wood at beams end (Indicator
not a cause), indicates roof or floor pulling away from walls
*Fire/destruction of wood, heating of cast iron or unprotected steel
*Water main breaks
*Natural causes: earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, heavy snow
*Explosions: explosives, fuels, backdrafts
*Collision impact
*Vibrations, impact loads
*Overload on floors and/or roofs, expansion of water absorbent stock
*Structural fatigue, old age
*Faulty construction, improper alterations, nearby excavations
*Cutting or removal of load bearing elements
Once all threats to public safety have been negated, the scene stabilized, and all rescue and
removal of victims involved at a collapse incident have been accomplished by the FDNY, the
scene should come under the jurisdiction of: (2.3)
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,A. Buildings department
B. Police department
C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D. Department of Design and Construction (DDC) - ANS A. Buildings department
The scene becomes the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings, and/or the New York State
Department of Labor (for buildings under construction/demolition.) The IC will determine when
an area is safe to permit personnel of other agencies, who will be coordinated through the
Office of Emergency Management (OEM), into an area to begin the process of restoration and
recovery. It is essential that the scene not be indiscriminately damaged or disturbed after rescue
operations are completed, other than to make the area safe.
Both the Fire and Police Departments will dispatch resources to the scene. Who will perform
rescue activities? (2.1)
A. Police
B. Fire
C. First arriving
D. Both A and B - ANS C. First arriving
The first arriving resources capable of performing rescue activities will initiate life safety
operations. Life safety operations in progress will not be disrupted or suspended because of the
arrival or transition of Command.
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, As first arriving unit, what should you notify the dispatcher of? (4.3)
Hint: A N N T L - ANS *Address
*Nature of the incident
*Need for additional FDNY units or other agency resources
*Transmit a signal 10-60 (Major Emergency Response) and when conditions warrant an
additional alarm
*Location of the ICP for the response of Fire, EMS and PD supervisors
If not on the initial ticket what should be special called to a major collapse? (4.3 note) -
ANS Tower Ladder
At least one tower ladder shall be special called to every major collapse if none was assigned on
the initial alarm.
Steps must be taken immediately to prevent further casualties.
First arriving units shall examine the collapse site for dangers and take the necessary actions to
prevent further injuries including:
Which one is incorrect? (4.4)
A: Stretch hoselines to protect entire collapse area. Ensure a
2½" hoseline is stretched for tower ladder use.
B: Control utilities by shutting down the main building service entrance controls, and ensure the
dispatcher has requested the response of the utility company's emergency crews.
C: Remove lightly buried victims and deliver them to the Medical Group. CFR-D Engine
Companies can assist EMS.
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