F89 F89 Fire Investigation and Incident Reporting Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When the FDNY arrives at a building after a fire alarm activation, the FLSD should first:
- Begin evacuating all floors immediately
- Meet the FDNY at the lobby and provide status information (Correct answer)
- Call the building owner
- Reset the fire alarm panel
Correct answer: Meet the FDNY at the lobby and provide status information
The FLSD should meet the FDNY at the building lobby and provide a status report including alarm location and any known conditions.
Question 2: What term describes a fire that is deliberately set by a person with intent?
- Accidental fire
- Incendiary fire (Correct answer)
- Natural fire
- Undetermined fire
Correct answer: Incendiary fire
An incendiary fire is one that is intentionally set, which may trigger criminal investigation in addition to fire investigation.
Question 3: If an FLSD suspects arson after a fire incident, what is the correct immediate action?
- Conduct a personal investigation and document findings
- Notify building management and wait for insurance
- Preserve the scene and notify the FDNY immediately (Correct answer)
- Remove damaged materials to prevent further hazard
Correct answer: Preserve the scene and notify the FDNY immediately
When arson is suspected, the FLSD must preserve the scene without disturbing evidence and immediately notify the FDNY.
Question 4: How long must an FLSD retain fire safety logs and incident reports in New York City?
- 1 year
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
- 10 years
Correct answer: 3 years
FDNY regulations require fire safety logs and incident reports to be retained for a minimum of 3 years and made available for inspection.
Question 5: After a sprinkler system discharge that controlled a fire, what is the FLSD's documentation responsibility?
- No documentation is required since the sprinkler handled it
- Document the event in the fire safety log and notify the FDNY (Correct answer)
- Only notify the building's sprinkler contractor
- Wait for the FDNY to file all necessary reports
Correct answer: Document the event in the fire safety log and notify the FDNY
Any sprinkler discharge event must be logged in the fire safety log and the FDNY must be notified as it constitutes a fire incident.
Question 6: Which section of the NYC Fire Code governs the record-keeping requirements for Fire and Life Safety Directors?
- FC Chapter 1
- FC Chapter 4 (Correct answer)
- FC Chapter 9
- FC Chapter 11
Correct answer: FC Chapter 4
NYC Fire Code Chapter 4 contains the fire safety, evacuation, and lockdown plan requirements including record-keeping obligations for FLSDs.
F89 F89 Fire Investigation and Incident Reporting Questions and Answers 2
When the FDNY arrives at a building after a fire alarm activation, the FLSD should first: