A-49 FDNY FINAL SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
FIRE SAFETY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PACKAGE
◉ Fused meaning.
Answer: Sprinkler heads opened
◉ Standpipe system definition.
Answer: Piping installed in a building or structure that serves to
transfer water from a water supply to hose connections at one or
more locations in a building/structure used for firefighting purposes
◉ Dry standpipe systems.
Answer: Have a series of pipes which bring water to various points
in a building. The pipes are dry and empty when not used.
◉ sprinkler system.
Answer: A fire extinguishing system, other than a mist fire
extinguishing system, that utilizes water as the extinguishing agent.
◉ auxiliary radio communication systems (ARCS).
, Answer: ARC system is a wireless two-way building communication
system for FDNY use only .
◉ Initiating device.
Answer: originates transmission of a change-of-state condition, such
as in a smoke detector, manual fire alarm box, or supervisory switch.
◉ Nuisance Alarm.
Answer: Any alarm caused by mechanical failure, malfunction,
improper installation, or lack of proper maintenance, or any alarm
activated by a cause that cannot be determined.
◉ Fire extinguisher system.
Answer: An approved system of devices and equipment, which
detects a fire and discharges an approved fire extinguishing agent
onto or in the area of a fire.
◉ Out of service system.
Answer: A fire protection system that is not fully functional; or
whose operation is impaired or is otherwise not in good working
order.
◉ If an alarm goes off what should you do (3 options).
Answer: Acknowledge, silence, or reset
FIRE SAFETY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PACKAGE
◉ Fused meaning.
Answer: Sprinkler heads opened
◉ Standpipe system definition.
Answer: Piping installed in a building or structure that serves to
transfer water from a water supply to hose connections at one or
more locations in a building/structure used for firefighting purposes
◉ Dry standpipe systems.
Answer: Have a series of pipes which bring water to various points
in a building. The pipes are dry and empty when not used.
◉ sprinkler system.
Answer: A fire extinguishing system, other than a mist fire
extinguishing system, that utilizes water as the extinguishing agent.
◉ auxiliary radio communication systems (ARCS).
, Answer: ARC system is a wireless two-way building communication
system for FDNY use only .
◉ Initiating device.
Answer: originates transmission of a change-of-state condition, such
as in a smoke detector, manual fire alarm box, or supervisory switch.
◉ Nuisance Alarm.
Answer: Any alarm caused by mechanical failure, malfunction,
improper installation, or lack of proper maintenance, or any alarm
activated by a cause that cannot be determined.
◉ Fire extinguisher system.
Answer: An approved system of devices and equipment, which
detects a fire and discharges an approved fire extinguishing agent
onto or in the area of a fire.
◉ Out of service system.
Answer: A fire protection system that is not fully functional; or
whose operation is impaired or is otherwise not in good working
order.
◉ If an alarm goes off what should you do (3 options).
Answer: Acknowledge, silence, or reset
