FDNY Fire Life & Safety Director
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A Fire Life Safety Director should be familiar with which of the following
EXCEPT?
How to manually programmed the HVAC system via the BMS (Building
Management System).
When a Fire Life Safety Director is conducting fire drills for the occupants, they
should be instructed to always notify ______ first in the event of a fire condition.
911
The fire triangle identifies the three needed components of fires as which of the
following:
- Oxygen
- Fuel
- Heat
A Deputy Fire Warden shall be provided for each tenancy. When the floor area of
a tenancy exceeds a certain amount of square feet of occupied space, a Deputy
Fire Warden shall be assigned for each:
7,500 square feet or part thereof
Which of the following are associated with the means of egress?
,- Exit access
- Exit
- Exit discharge
Fire drills in a new office building must be conducted at least _________ in the
first 2 years following acceptance of a Comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency
Action Plan.
Quarterly
During a fire drill, occupants should be instructed to FIRST notify _____ in the
event of a fire
911
The qualified building service employees who consists of the Fire FLS Brigade
are organized, selected and trained by:
The Fire Life Safety Director
Which type of detector will activate the alarm when the room temperature
increases at a rapid rate (12-15 degrees F per minute)? The alarm will reset itself,
when the room temperature returns back to normal.
Rate-of-rise heat detector
The primary purpose of the ___________ is to process signals received from
initiating devices and to activate appropriate signals and outputs.
Fire alarm control panel
A supply of at least six spare sprinkler heads must be kept available on the
premises near what location?
Main control valve
________ emergency in-car operation allows fire fighters to control the elevator,
and travel to any floor served by the elevator. The operating controls are located
inside the elevator car. Only trained personnel or first responders should use this
feature.
Phase II
What type of fire protection device will automatically recall elevators to the
designated landing?
Elevator lobby smoke detectors
If you are looking at a stairway door and notice a number on the door, which of
the following is TRUE?
You're on the stair side of a door.
After the test of smoke control system has been completed, the FLS Director
must ensure all the required entries are made in the FLS Logbook. The required
entries include all the following information, EXCEPT: (Refer to the Reference
material)
The manufacturer's company address
The transfer of heat through solid surfaces such as metal pipes or duct-work is
called:
Conduction
During a fire drill, the occupants should be advised that if fire alarm systems
activate with no additional information, they should move ___________.
At least 3 floors below their present location
, Which of the following conditions WILL NOT result in an automatic release of the
fail-safe locks in a high rise building?
A manual fire alarm pull station activation
The standpipe system provides water that fire fighters can manually discharge
through hoses onto a fire. Water is fed into a piping system which runs vertically
(up and down) and horizontally (side to side) throughout the building. The piping
running vertically are usually called:
Risers
During a fire drill occupants of the building, other than building service
employees, are:
Not required to leave the floor
What type of fire extinguishing system is used as a fire extinguishing medium for
flammable and combustible liquids? The water supply system is activated by
detection devices located in the same area as the sprinklers or discharge nozzles.
Foam-water sprinkler system
In the event of fire, medical emergency, or non-fire emergency, the FLS Director
must ________________.
Report to the Fire Command Center
Who shall authorize the placement of system(s) out of service that planned to be
shut down?
Impairment Coordinator
The __________ is the most commonly used water supply source for a standpipe
or sprinkler system. A check valve is installed next to the connection to prevent
the back-flow into the public water system.
City main
What would be described as a continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and
horizontal egress travel form any occupied portion of a building, structure or
premises to a public way, consisting of the exit access, the exit, and the exit
discharge:
Means of egress
Post fire smoke purge systems must be under the control of the _________
during a fire emergency.
Fire Department
The inspections, tests, and servicing of the records for all non-water based fire
extinguishing systems (dry/wet chemical, foam, carbon dioxide) must be kept on
the premises for a period of how long?
3 years
All defects and violations for a standpipe and sprinkler system shall be noted in
the record book. These records should be made available to any representative of
the Fire Department, and be kept for _____years.
(3) Three years
A security guard died during a fire that occurred in a 17-story high-rise hotel in
New Orleans, LA in 1987. What actions are recommended in the curriculum that
may have prevented him from losing his life and possibly helped allow him to
carry out his duties?
Complete Exam Study Guide – Questions &
Detailed Answers
⭐ Latest Updated Version 2026 | Exam-Focused | High
Success Rate
Boost your exam preparation with this simple, clear, and effective study guide. It includes
complete exam questions with correct detailed answers, designed to help you quickly
understand key concepts and improve your confidence.
Perfect for fast revision and focused study, this guide helps you practice exam-style questions
and reinforce important topics without wasting time.
✔ Complete questions with accurate answers
✔ Clear explanations for better understanding
✔ Easy-to-follow format for quick revision
✔ Covers commonly tested concepts
📚 Study smarter, feel confident, and get ready to succeed in 2026 exams.
A Fire Life Safety Director should be familiar with which of the following
EXCEPT?
How to manually programmed the HVAC system via the BMS (Building
Management System).
When a Fire Life Safety Director is conducting fire drills for the occupants, they
should be instructed to always notify ______ first in the event of a fire condition.
911
The fire triangle identifies the three needed components of fires as which of the
following:
- Oxygen
- Fuel
- Heat
A Deputy Fire Warden shall be provided for each tenancy. When the floor area of
a tenancy exceeds a certain amount of square feet of occupied space, a Deputy
Fire Warden shall be assigned for each:
7,500 square feet or part thereof
Which of the following are associated with the means of egress?
,- Exit access
- Exit
- Exit discharge
Fire drills in a new office building must be conducted at least _________ in the
first 2 years following acceptance of a Comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency
Action Plan.
Quarterly
During a fire drill, occupants should be instructed to FIRST notify _____ in the
event of a fire
911
The qualified building service employees who consists of the Fire FLS Brigade
are organized, selected and trained by:
The Fire Life Safety Director
Which type of detector will activate the alarm when the room temperature
increases at a rapid rate (12-15 degrees F per minute)? The alarm will reset itself,
when the room temperature returns back to normal.
Rate-of-rise heat detector
The primary purpose of the ___________ is to process signals received from
initiating devices and to activate appropriate signals and outputs.
Fire alarm control panel
A supply of at least six spare sprinkler heads must be kept available on the
premises near what location?
Main control valve
________ emergency in-car operation allows fire fighters to control the elevator,
and travel to any floor served by the elevator. The operating controls are located
inside the elevator car. Only trained personnel or first responders should use this
feature.
Phase II
What type of fire protection device will automatically recall elevators to the
designated landing?
Elevator lobby smoke detectors
If you are looking at a stairway door and notice a number on the door, which of
the following is TRUE?
You're on the stair side of a door.
After the test of smoke control system has been completed, the FLS Director
must ensure all the required entries are made in the FLS Logbook. The required
entries include all the following information, EXCEPT: (Refer to the Reference
material)
The manufacturer's company address
The transfer of heat through solid surfaces such as metal pipes or duct-work is
called:
Conduction
During a fire drill, the occupants should be advised that if fire alarm systems
activate with no additional information, they should move ___________.
At least 3 floors below their present location
, Which of the following conditions WILL NOT result in an automatic release of the
fail-safe locks in a high rise building?
A manual fire alarm pull station activation
The standpipe system provides water that fire fighters can manually discharge
through hoses onto a fire. Water is fed into a piping system which runs vertically
(up and down) and horizontally (side to side) throughout the building. The piping
running vertically are usually called:
Risers
During a fire drill occupants of the building, other than building service
employees, are:
Not required to leave the floor
What type of fire extinguishing system is used as a fire extinguishing medium for
flammable and combustible liquids? The water supply system is activated by
detection devices located in the same area as the sprinklers or discharge nozzles.
Foam-water sprinkler system
In the event of fire, medical emergency, or non-fire emergency, the FLS Director
must ________________.
Report to the Fire Command Center
Who shall authorize the placement of system(s) out of service that planned to be
shut down?
Impairment Coordinator
The __________ is the most commonly used water supply source for a standpipe
or sprinkler system. A check valve is installed next to the connection to prevent
the back-flow into the public water system.
City main
What would be described as a continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and
horizontal egress travel form any occupied portion of a building, structure or
premises to a public way, consisting of the exit access, the exit, and the exit
discharge:
Means of egress
Post fire smoke purge systems must be under the control of the _________
during a fire emergency.
Fire Department
The inspections, tests, and servicing of the records for all non-water based fire
extinguishing systems (dry/wet chemical, foam, carbon dioxide) must be kept on
the premises for a period of how long?
3 years
All defects and violations for a standpipe and sprinkler system shall be noted in
the record book. These records should be made available to any representative of
the Fire Department, and be kept for _____years.
(3) Three years
A security guard died during a fire that occurred in a 17-story high-rise hotel in
New Orleans, LA in 1987. What actions are recommended in the curriculum that
may have prevented him from losing his life and possibly helped allow him to
carry out his duties?
