FDNY S13 EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
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1. Which option best describes a the term: Operational - ANSWER ✔ Water
availability
2. An Automatic Standpipe System is - ANSWER ✔ A standpipe system that
is attached to a water supply capable of supplying the system demand at all
times and that requires no action other than opening a hose valve to provide
water at hose connections.
3. Auxiliary water supply - ANSWER ✔ supplementary source of water for a
standpipe and/or sprinkler system.
4. Control Valve - ANSWER ✔ A valve controlling flow to water-based fire
protection systems. Control valves do not include hose valves, inspector's
test valves, drain valves, trim valves for dry pipe, pre-action and deluge
valves, check valves, or relief valves.
5. Branch line - ANSWER ✔ A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane,
connecting not more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
6. ___ is known as a Deficiency - ANSWER ✔ A condition in which the
application of the component is not within its designed limits or
specifications.
7. Discharge Device - ANSWER ✔ A device designed to discharge water or
foam-water solution in a predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern.
,8. What is a Dry Standpipe? - ANSWER ✔ A standpipe system designed to
have piping contain water only when the system is being utilized (No
automatic water supply.)
9. ____ is commonly refereed to as Dunnage - ANSWER ✔ designing a
raised series of beams (usually steel) bearing on posts or bearing walls to
support mechanical equipment (usually on a roof
top).
10.Fire Department Connection - ANSWER ✔ A connection , normally on the
exterior of the building, through which the fire department can pump
supplemental water into the sprinkler system, standpipe, or other system
furnishing water for fire extinguishment to
11.supplement existing water supplies. (Formerly know as Siamese
connection.)
12.Fire Hose - ANSWER ✔ A flexible conduit constructed with one or more
reinforcements (Jackets), with or without a coating or covering but with an
approved nonpermeable lining, or with an inner reinforcement between a
protective cover and an approved nonpermeable lining.
13.Fire Hydrant - ANSWER ✔ A valve connection on a water supply system
having one or more outlets and that is used to supply hose and fire
department pumps with water.
14.Fire Pump - ANSWER ✔ A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and
pressure dedicated to fire protection. A fire pump is a part of a fire standpipe
system's water supply and can be powered by electric, diesel or steam. The
pump intake is either connected to the public underground water supply
piping or a static water source (e.g., tank, reservoir, lake). The pump
provides water flow at higher pressure and volume to the standpipe system
risers and hose standpipes.
15.A Fold is a ___ - ANSWER ✔ A transverse bend (fold) occurring where
the hose is lengthwise double over on itself, as on a pin rack.
,16.Gallons per minute (GPM) - ANSWER ✔ typically used to measure fluid
flow rate (such as water) or pump capacity. Measurement of water flow rate
for a pump or a fire standpipe or sprinkler system.
17.Hose Connection - ANSWER ✔ a combination of equipment provided for
connection of a hose to the standpipe system that includes a hose valve with
a threaded outlet.
18.An Attack Hose is - ANSWER ✔ Hose designed to be used by trained fire
fighters and fire brigade members to combat fires beyond the incipient stage.
19.A Booster Hose is - ANSWER ✔ A non-collapsible hose used under
positive pressure having an elastomeric or thermoplastic tube, a braided or
spiraled reinforcement, and an outer protective cover.
20.A Covered Hose is - ANSWER ✔ A hose with a jacket covered and lined
with a continuous synthetic rubber or plastic. The cover is usually thicker
than a coating.
21.A Fire Hose is - ANSWER ✔ A flexible conduit used to convey water.
22.Hose Valve - ANSWER ✔ The valve to an individual hose connection
23.Occupant Use Hose - ANSWER ✔ Fire hose designed to be used by the
building's occupants to fight incipient fires prior to the arrival of trained fire
fighters or fire brigade members.
24.Unlined Hose - ANSWER ✔ A hose consisting of only a woven jacket that
is usually of linen yarns and is of such quality that the yarn swells when wet,
tending to seal the hose.
25.Operation and Supervision - ANSWER ✔ When fire pumps are activated
by electric automatic controllers it is essential that they are constantly
monitored.
26.Supervisory Devices - ANSWER ✔ Supervisory devices are installed on
the pumps to alert the C of F holder and/or a central station company when
there is an electrical power failure.
, 27.Inspection of Components - ANSWER ✔ It is important to inspect the
water intake hose, foot valve, and the strainer regularly.
28.Obstruction Risks - ANSWER ✔ Mud, gravel, leaves and any other
materials can obstruct a system's piping and cause damage to the pump.
29.Fire Pump Room Usage - ANSWER ✔ The pump room should only be
used for fire protection functions and not for general plant operations.
30.No Storage Policy - ANSWER ✔ No storage is permitted in the fire pump
room.
31.Fire Pump Activation Conditions - ANSWER ✔ The pump is activated
when there is a drop in water pressure or water flow within the fire
protection system.
32.Fire Pump Uselessness - ANSWER ✔ Should the well dry up it would
make the fire pump useless.
33.Fire Protection System - ANSWER ✔ The fire pump should be located as
close as possible to the fire protection system.
34.Standpipe Systems Gauges - ANSWER ✔ On dry, pre-action and deluge
systems shall be inspected weekly to ensure that normal air and water
pressures is maintained.
35.Air Pressure Supervision - ANSWER ✔ Where air pressure supervision is
connected to a constantly attended location shall be inspected monthly.
36.Alarm Devices - ANSWER ✔ Alarm devices shall be inspected quarterly
to verify that they are free of physical damage.
37.Buildings Inspection - ANSWER ✔ Annually, prior to freezing weather,
buildings with wet pipe systems shall be inspected to verify that window,
skylights, doors ventilators, other opening and closures, blind spaces, unused
attics, stair towers, roof houses and low spaces under buildings do not
ACCURATE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED SOLUTIONS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
1. Which option best describes a the term: Operational - ANSWER ✔ Water
availability
2. An Automatic Standpipe System is - ANSWER ✔ A standpipe system that
is attached to a water supply capable of supplying the system demand at all
times and that requires no action other than opening a hose valve to provide
water at hose connections.
3. Auxiliary water supply - ANSWER ✔ supplementary source of water for a
standpipe and/or sprinkler system.
4. Control Valve - ANSWER ✔ A valve controlling flow to water-based fire
protection systems. Control valves do not include hose valves, inspector's
test valves, drain valves, trim valves for dry pipe, pre-action and deluge
valves, check valves, or relief valves.
5. Branch line - ANSWER ✔ A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane,
connecting not more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
6. ___ is known as a Deficiency - ANSWER ✔ A condition in which the
application of the component is not within its designed limits or
specifications.
7. Discharge Device - ANSWER ✔ A device designed to discharge water or
foam-water solution in a predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern.
,8. What is a Dry Standpipe? - ANSWER ✔ A standpipe system designed to
have piping contain water only when the system is being utilized (No
automatic water supply.)
9. ____ is commonly refereed to as Dunnage - ANSWER ✔ designing a
raised series of beams (usually steel) bearing on posts or bearing walls to
support mechanical equipment (usually on a roof
top).
10.Fire Department Connection - ANSWER ✔ A connection , normally on the
exterior of the building, through which the fire department can pump
supplemental water into the sprinkler system, standpipe, or other system
furnishing water for fire extinguishment to
11.supplement existing water supplies. (Formerly know as Siamese
connection.)
12.Fire Hose - ANSWER ✔ A flexible conduit constructed with one or more
reinforcements (Jackets), with or without a coating or covering but with an
approved nonpermeable lining, or with an inner reinforcement between a
protective cover and an approved nonpermeable lining.
13.Fire Hydrant - ANSWER ✔ A valve connection on a water supply system
having one or more outlets and that is used to supply hose and fire
department pumps with water.
14.Fire Pump - ANSWER ✔ A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and
pressure dedicated to fire protection. A fire pump is a part of a fire standpipe
system's water supply and can be powered by electric, diesel or steam. The
pump intake is either connected to the public underground water supply
piping or a static water source (e.g., tank, reservoir, lake). The pump
provides water flow at higher pressure and volume to the standpipe system
risers and hose standpipes.
15.A Fold is a ___ - ANSWER ✔ A transverse bend (fold) occurring where
the hose is lengthwise double over on itself, as on a pin rack.
,16.Gallons per minute (GPM) - ANSWER ✔ typically used to measure fluid
flow rate (such as water) or pump capacity. Measurement of water flow rate
for a pump or a fire standpipe or sprinkler system.
17.Hose Connection - ANSWER ✔ a combination of equipment provided for
connection of a hose to the standpipe system that includes a hose valve with
a threaded outlet.
18.An Attack Hose is - ANSWER ✔ Hose designed to be used by trained fire
fighters and fire brigade members to combat fires beyond the incipient stage.
19.A Booster Hose is - ANSWER ✔ A non-collapsible hose used under
positive pressure having an elastomeric or thermoplastic tube, a braided or
spiraled reinforcement, and an outer protective cover.
20.A Covered Hose is - ANSWER ✔ A hose with a jacket covered and lined
with a continuous synthetic rubber or plastic. The cover is usually thicker
than a coating.
21.A Fire Hose is - ANSWER ✔ A flexible conduit used to convey water.
22.Hose Valve - ANSWER ✔ The valve to an individual hose connection
23.Occupant Use Hose - ANSWER ✔ Fire hose designed to be used by the
building's occupants to fight incipient fires prior to the arrival of trained fire
fighters or fire brigade members.
24.Unlined Hose - ANSWER ✔ A hose consisting of only a woven jacket that
is usually of linen yarns and is of such quality that the yarn swells when wet,
tending to seal the hose.
25.Operation and Supervision - ANSWER ✔ When fire pumps are activated
by electric automatic controllers it is essential that they are constantly
monitored.
26.Supervisory Devices - ANSWER ✔ Supervisory devices are installed on
the pumps to alert the C of F holder and/or a central station company when
there is an electrical power failure.
, 27.Inspection of Components - ANSWER ✔ It is important to inspect the
water intake hose, foot valve, and the strainer regularly.
28.Obstruction Risks - ANSWER ✔ Mud, gravel, leaves and any other
materials can obstruct a system's piping and cause damage to the pump.
29.Fire Pump Room Usage - ANSWER ✔ The pump room should only be
used for fire protection functions and not for general plant operations.
30.No Storage Policy - ANSWER ✔ No storage is permitted in the fire pump
room.
31.Fire Pump Activation Conditions - ANSWER ✔ The pump is activated
when there is a drop in water pressure or water flow within the fire
protection system.
32.Fire Pump Uselessness - ANSWER ✔ Should the well dry up it would
make the fire pump useless.
33.Fire Protection System - ANSWER ✔ The fire pump should be located as
close as possible to the fire protection system.
34.Standpipe Systems Gauges - ANSWER ✔ On dry, pre-action and deluge
systems shall be inspected weekly to ensure that normal air and water
pressures is maintained.
35.Air Pressure Supervision - ANSWER ✔ Where air pressure supervision is
connected to a constantly attended location shall be inspected monthly.
36.Alarm Devices - ANSWER ✔ Alarm devices shall be inspected quarterly
to verify that they are free of physical damage.
37.Buildings Inspection - ANSWER ✔ Annually, prior to freezing weather,
buildings with wet pipe systems shall be inspected to verify that window,
skylights, doors ventilators, other opening and closures, blind spaces, unused
attics, stair towers, roof houses and low spaces under buildings do not
