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Question 1: All question areas come from the previous for Fire Marshal Notice of Examination (NOE) click here. FIRE MARSHAL NOE 2022 You will have 6 exams in this prep course. Here is your first question... 1. ______ evidence that a firefighter usually discovers, in a broad sense, can be defined as something material, visible and tangible. A: Direct B: Physical C: Circumstantial D: Material Explanation: B: Physical. TB Arson 3 Question 2: What would be the most appropriate item used to collect and store evidence in an emergency? A: A clean, previously used paint can B: A dusty jar with a temporary lid C: A new, clean plastic container D: A new, heavy gauge plastic bag (used in pairs) Explanation: D. A) This container should be a one (1) gallon metal can such as a NEW paint can. (Never use a can that was previously used.) C) Try to avoid the use of plastic containers. Vapors may escape through plastic and evidence may be contaminated by the deterioration of the plastic container. D) A plastic bag can be used in an emergency. It should be new, of heavy gauge and used in pairs. TB Arson 5.3. Question 3: A 10-45 code 2 may be identified by which color tag? A: Black

B: Orange C: Red D: Yellow Explanation: C. Black is a code 1 Orange/Yellow are both 10-45 code 3's Comm 8. Question 4: When a member is behaving in an unusual or other than normal manner, proper notification shall be made and the appropriate guidelines followed. Notification will be in the form of a request to? A: Chief of Personnel B: Chief Medical Officer C: Fire Commissioner D: Chief of Operations Explanation: B. Request a complete medical examination PAID 8 ch 14 add 1 sec 1 Question 5: Fire may spread vertically in Taxpayers via all of the following except? A: concealed spaces between furred plaster and brick walls. B: open stairs or trap-doors. C: Via ducts-air conditioning, heating, vent ducts. D: shafts- light and ventilation shafts from interior bathrooms and offices. Explanation: C) Horizontal spread FFP Taxpayer 4. Question 6: At a commercial fire, the Fire Marshal will perform all of the following upon his/her arrival except? A: Report to the officer in command of the fire and obtain his evaluation and reasons for declaring the fire of suspicious origin B: Remove physical evidence for lab analysis when necessary

C: Call for the Photo Unit in all cases D: Make a physical examination Explanation: C) Call for the Photo Unit, if he/she deems it necessary TB Arson 8. Question 7: Fires in vapors of _____ fuel oil develop slowly at the start, but progress rapidly as vapor production intensifies. A: Gasoline B: Diesel C: Methanol D: Natural Gas Explanation: B: Diesel. FFP Vacants 4. Question 8: One of a Fire Marshal's responsibilities is to make an examination of the interior of a structure. Which choice below contains inaccurate information? A: "V" Pattern burns always point toward the point of origin B: Absence of "V" Pattern of burning could mean an accelerant was used C: Burning and charring along the lower length of a wall or under a door could mean an accelerant was used D: Rapid intense heat from accelerant may cause perpendicular burns on walls Explanation: A) "V" Pattern burns USUALLY point toward the point of origin TB Arson 6.5.3, 6.5. Question 9: When a fatality occurs at an arson fire, who determines the cause and manner of death? A: The Incident Commander B: The Fire Marshal and the Medical Examiner C: EMS and the Medical Examiner D: The Fire Marshal and EMS Explanation: B: The fire marshal and the medical examiner. TB Arson 4.3.

Question 10: Lividity usually starts _____ hours after death. A: 1 to 2 B: 2 to 3 C: 3 to 4 D: 4 to 5 Explanation: A: 1 to 2. TB Arson 4. Question 11: To assess fire conditions upon the arrival of first due units at a taxpayer fire, you interview members who describe the color of smoke they initially observed seeping out from around the closed door before entry. Which smoke color is listed as a possible backdraft indicator in the fire dynamics bulletin? A: Dirty brown B: Yellow brown C: Orange yellow D: Grey yellow Explanation: D) Fire dynamics 7.3. Grey-Yellow smoke seeping out from around closed and intact doors and windows. Question 12: Members shall be required to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency with firearms __________. A: As often as directed B: Daily C: Semi-annually D: Annually Explanation: A: as often as directed. Regs 8.5. Question 13:

In order to safeguard private property while operating, when FDNY members find articles of substantial value, the Incident Commander should be notified. In most situations, these articles will be safeguarded by ________ until properly restored to their owner or authorized representative. A: the chief fire marshal B: the superintendent C: the building owner D: members or the Police Department Explanation: D. In unusual circumstances where the Incident Commander deems it necessary, these articles shall be brought to the Incident Command Post. Such articles when brought to the ICP, shall be restored to the owner upon proper identification, delivered to the Police Department if owner is not available, or upon proper identification to an authorized representative of the owner. In all cases a receipt shall be obtained. When necessary, Fire Marshals shall be requested to respond in order to voucher large amounts of currency. Regs 11.3.9 A Question 14: Which of the following restraints may be used by Fire Marshals? A: Federally mandated steel handcuffs B: Handcuffs approved by the Bureau of Fire Investigation Firearms and Tactics Unit C: Synthetic cable ties D: Heavy duty plastic handcuffs Explanation: B: Handcuffs approved by the Bureau of Fire Investigation Fireaems and Tactics Unit. Members while on duty shall be equipped with serviceable handcuffs and key. Thumb cuffs, synthetic cable ties, and handcuffs not approved by the Bureau of Fire Investigation Firearms and Tactics Unit, shall not be used in lieu of this equipment requirement without authorization. Regs 8.4. Question 15: A deceased victim found with soot in or around the nose and mouth indicates? A: breathing ceased before the fire started B: breathing continued during the fire C: the victim was dead before the fire ignited

D: the victim died from spasm of the epiglottis Explanation: B: breathing continued during the fire. TB Arson 4. Question 16: What is the definition of material arranged to start and feed the initial fire (candles, matches, electrical, mechanical, chemicals and others)? A: Ignition Device B: Accelerants C: Plants D: Protected Area Explanation: C: Plants. TB Arson 1.2. Question 17: The supervising fire marshal orders you to investigate a Brooklyn fire where a 10- was transmitted. You would be correct to know this is what kind of incident? A: Compactor fire B: Outside rubbish fire C: Car fire (with plates) D: Abandoned Derelict Vehicle Explanation: D: abandoned derelict vehicle Comm 8. Question 18: The Conflicts of Interest Board is the City agency responsible for interpreting, administering and enforcing the Conflicts of Interest Law. If you have a question about any provision of the Conflicts of Interest Law or about whether an activity that you are engaging in or wish to engage in is subject to the law's restrictions, you may contact the Conflicts of Interest Board by telephone. You may also contact the ________. A: OSHA Coordinator B: Bureau of Legal Affairs C: Privacy Officer D: Inspector General

Explanation: B: Bureau of Legal Affairs PAID 8 ch 15 sec 6 Question 19: Most fires originate ____________ in taxpayers, where utilities, storage, and services are located. This is the area from which the fire usually extends to the cockloft. A: in the rear of the first floor B: in the front of the first floor C: in the rear of the cellar D: in the front of the cellar Explanation: A: in the rear of the first floor FFP Taxpayers 5.3.4 C Question 20: Which of the following is not considered a minor injury according to Safety Bulletin 7? A: First degree burns B: Sprains or strains, with minor discoloration C: Lacerations, not requiring sutures D: Mild conjunctivitis Explanation: B) Sprains or strains, with NO swelling or discoloration SB 1 sec 3.1. Question 21: According to Regulations chapter 25, members shall not carry, possess, store or use any firearm while on Department duty or on Department property. All of the following are exempt from this policy except in which choice? A: Chief Fire Marshal B: Deputy Chief Fire Marshal C: Fire Marshal or Supervising Fire Marshal D: A Department member trained as a Peace Officer Explanation: D. Regs 25.1. Members shall not carry, possess, store or use any firearm while on Department duty or on Department property. Members holding the rank of Chief Fire Marshal,

Deputy Chief Fire Marshal, Supervising Fire Marshal and Fire Marshal, are exempt from this regulation. Question 22: A member who has been arrested, or who is under investigation for a criminal offense, may not be questioned except at the direction of? A: The Inspector General B: BITS C: A Fire Marshal D: A Battalion Chief Explanation: A. The inspector general. Regs 26.2. Question 23: Which of the following statements regarding fire travel and point of origin is not in accord with FDNY procedures? A: Depth of char may indicate the amount of time burned. B: Larger blister type charring may indicate longer burning and hot fires. C: Deepest char may be found at the point of origin. D: Wood structural members may burn at approximately one inch every 45 minutes. Explanation: B. Training Bulletin Arson 6. Smaller blister type charring may indicate longer burning and hot fires. Question 24: Fire Marshals shall investigate and inquire into the following matters: The origin, detail and management of fires in the city, particularly of supposed cases of arson, incendiarism or fires due to _______. A: criminal carelessness B: weather related incidents C: electrical malfunctions D: accidental causes Explanation: A: criminal carelessness Regs Ch 8 sec 8.2.4 A

Question 25: The fire marshal exam is comprised of many different areas as seen in the NOE from question 1. One of those areas is reading comprehension. You may find these next 4 questions rather easy, but our goal at LtQuestions is to prepare you for test day. This is why we add these questions. Please read the following article (Click here) and answer the following 4 questions on it... Based on the article, which of the following statements is TRUE? A: A volunteer works a lot of the time for a price. B: Portugal is the only country with volunteer firefighters. C: There are a lot of wildfires in Portugal because the land is dry. D: The fire department has a new American fire truck C. Read the article on the website then do the questions Question 26: What is one reason why people volunteer to be firefighters? A: People have been doing it for a long time. B: Portugal asked people to be firefighters. C: It became too hot outside. D: People were tired of their jobs. A. Question 27: What is the article MOSTLY about? A: how to become a volunteer firefighter B: how people in Portugal treat firefighters C: why volunteer firefighters are important D: where firefighters are usually sent in Portugal C. Question 28: What is the focus of paragraph 2 in the section "People Like To Help"? A: how firefighters are trained B: what the fire departments need C: what people think about firefighters

D: why people are afraid of fires B. Question 29: When responding to calls for assistance from crime victims, we must balance the need to assist the public with the equally compelling need to protect our members. The best way to accomplish both these ends is to adopt a "common sense" approach. All choices below reflect an accurate assessment of FDNY policy regarding these situations except in which choice? A: If a civilian is being threatened with bodily harm or is being assaulted, firefighters may intervene, consistent with their personal safety, to assist to the victim. The Police Department must be notified immediately. B: If a past crime has been reported or observed, (e.g. a thief has stolen a woman's pocketbook and is running down the street) firefighters shall provide first aid/assistance to the victim and notify Police Department. C: If a crime in progress involving an armed perpetrator is reported or observed, firefighters and fire marshals must exercise utmost restraint and should not intervene. The Police Department must be notified immediately. D: Firehouses, firefighters and fire apparatus are logical havens for victims of robberies or assaults. Explanation: C) This policy applies to all members of the Uniformed Force EXCEPT those members of the Bureau of Fire Investigation who are sworn Police Officers. These members shall respond to observed or reported criminal acts in accordance with established practice and procedures for Police Officers. AUC 317 Add 2 Question 30: Every Fire Marshal should know how to communicate over the Department Radio with the "mixer off." Which choice below contains incorrect information regarding this important communication method? A: "Mixer off" messages can only be transmitted by mobile units. B: Since information transmitted from the scene of an incident may be critical to all concerned, the Radio Dispatcher shall not switch the "Mixer off", unless specifically requested to do so by the unit transmitting the message. C: If in the dispatcher's experience, he or she believes the mixer should be off for confidentiality purposes, the dispatcher will automatically turn the mixer off in all cases. D: The Radio Dispatcher shall switch the "Mixer off" if the names and/or units of injured members are being received, and/or information associated with the transmission of a 10-41 is being received.

Explanation: C) If in the dispatcher's experience, he or she believes the mixer should be off for confidentiality purposes, the unit transmitting the message shall be asked if the mixer should be switched off. Comm 8.2.