F-80 practice test: one mixed round across all 12 zones

Checkpoint 01Zone E · Alarm panel

Burnt food sets off a smoke detector. Staff sort it out just as the central station dispatches the FDNY. What must go in the fire safety log book?

1. AOnly the time the central station was notified of the false alarm
2. BA notation that the alarm was canceled before the FDNY arrived
3. CA request for an impairment coordinator to take the affected zone offline
4. DA record of the on-site investigation and the cause it identified

Checkpoint 02Zone B · Key terms

In a homeless shelter, who makes up the Fire and Emergency Preparedness (FEP) staff?

1. AThe shelter director, case managers and security
2. BThe coordinator and the central station operators
3. CThe building owner, the coordinator and the maintenance staff
4. DThe coordinator, the deputy coordinator and fire guards

Checkpoint 03Zone H · Out of service

AC power returns after a long outage. A fire watch was started because the backup batteries ran down. What must happen before the fire watch ends?

1. ATerminate the fire watch as soon as utility power returns
2. BVerify stable operation before terminating alternate safety measures
3. CReset the panel continuously until the primary power status indicator illuminates
4. DNotify the central station to ignore all signals for the next 24 hours

Checkpoint 04Zone D · Drills

After a required fire drill, the coordinator notices that several FEP staff members failed to check the restrooms before evacuating. What is the most appropriate follow-up action?

1. AWait until the next annual fire department inspection to request updated guidelines
2. BChange the routes so restrooms no longer need checking
3. CRetrain the staff on weaknesses and document the corrective improvements
4. DRecord the drill times in the log book without documenting the specific staff errors

Checkpoint 05Zone K · Shelter hazards

A resident asks where and when to charge a phone. Which advice follows the lithium-ion battery safety rules?

1. ACharge it on your bed so you hear it while you sleep
2. BLeave it charging overnight so it is full by morning
3. CCharge it by day, away from your bed or couch
4. DCharge it under your pillow so no one takes it

Checkpoint 06Zone C · Preparedness plan

During a full evacuation, a resident’s motorized wheelchair gets stuck and blocks a key exit stairwell. To keep people safe, what is the BEST action for the coordinator?

1. AHalt the evacuation process temporarily until maintenance staff can safely disassemble and remove the wheelchair
2. BInstruct staff to forcefully carry the wheelchair and the resident down the remaining stairs regardless of risk
3. CAbandon the device to clear the stairwell, document the action, and notify arriving medical responders
4. DRedirect remaining evacuees to another exit and leave the resident in the chair

Checkpoint 07Zone A · Coordinator role

A fire guard on patrol finds a fire safety violation and reports it. Who must ultimately ensure that the violation is corrected?

1. AThe fire guard who found it
2. BThe building maintenance staff
3. CThe FDNY on its next inspection
4. DThe F-80 coordinator

Checkpoint 08Zone L · Emergency shelters

Drapes and curtains hang in a shelter’s public lounge. What does the Study Material require for certain decorations like these?

1. AThey must be inherently flame resistant or treated with a flame retardant
2. BThey must be taken down whenever the fire alarm system is out of service
3. CThey must be made only of cotton, wool or another natural fiber
4. DThey must be taken down and replaced with new material every year

Checkpoint 09Zone G · Sprinklers, standpipes

During an emergency, an unqualified maintenance worker sees poor standpipe water flow and goes to adjust the outside Siamese connection valves by hand. What should the coordinator do?

1. AStop the worker from adjusting the siamese connection valves
2. BProvide the worker with the appropriate adjustment wrenches
3. CLog the worker’s name and adjustment time in the fire safety book
4. DAssist the worker by communicating pressure changes via radio

Checkpoint 10Zone I · Extinguishers

You find an extinguisher in the main corridor with a cracked hose and a gauge reading well below the green range. What must be done with it?

1. ARemove it from service, apply an out-of-service tag, and arrange for certified vendor maintenance
2. BMove the defective unit to a storage room and note it for the next visit
3. CManually repressurize the cylinder using the building’s commercial air compressor and thoroughly document the adjustment
4. DRemove the cracked discharge hose and immediately replace it with an intact hose from a completely different class of extinguisher

Checkpoint 11Zone J · Procedures and logs

A fire guard on patrol discovers and removes a pile of combustible trash blocking an exit stairwell. What is the REQUIRED log book entry for this specific incident?

1. ALog the resident responsible for the trash and give them a written warning
2. BFile a maintenance request and leave the log book entry blank
3. CNote only the time of the patrol without detailing the removed hazard
4. DDocument the condition observed and the corrective actions taken

Checkpoint 12Zone F · Alarm devices

The shelter’s panel works, but the central station says its own receiving equipment has crashed, so no signals get through. What is the REQUIRED action?

1. ADispatch shelter staff to the central station facility to physically monitor the incoming data streams until the receiving equipment is repaired.
2. BEvacuate the shelter at once because the local panel cannot sound an alarm.
3. CDocument the incident as a minor external fault and wait for the central station to resolve their internal hardware crash without further action.
4. DAssess the total monitoring loss to decide if impairment procedures and a fire watch are required.

Checkpoint 13Zone A · Coordinator role

Which fire alarm systems in the shelter must the coordinator know the location of and be able to personally operate?

1. AAll fire alarm systems in the shelter
2. BOnly the main fire alarm control panel
3. COnly the systems on floors they patrol
4. DOnly systems no contractor services

Checkpoint 14Zone I · Extinguishers

How does a Class K extinguisher put out a burning cooking-oil fire?

1. AIt forms a soapy foam layer on the oil
2. BIt cools the oil with a stream of water
3. CIt pushes oxygen away with carbon dioxide
4. DIt soaks up the oil like an absorbent

Checkpoint 15Zone H · Out of service

A standpipe leak looked like a quick fix, so staff patrols were short-term. Now the contractor says the repair will take about 48 hours. What should happen now?

1. AAttempt unauthorized temporary piping patches without documenting
2. BSuspend all physical watch patrols during the ongoing repairs
3. CQuietly rely on the first staff without updating anyone
4. DPromptly notify the FDNY of the new, extended repair timeline

Checkpoint 16Zone F · Alarm devices

While on a routine patrol during a shelter renovation, the coordinator notices that contractors have painted over a smoke detector. What is the BEST next step?

1. ARelocate the painted detector to an unrenovated hallway
2. BCarefully scrape the dried paint off the detector’s housing
3. CDocument the cosmetic damage in the fire safety log book
4. DTreat it as an impairment and notify the fire alarm vendor

Checkpoint 17Zone K · Shelter hazards

What do the lithium-ion battery safety rules say about putting a used battery in a trash or recycling bin?

1. AIt is illegal in either bin
2. BIt is allowed once the battery is fully drained
3. CIt is allowed in the recycling bin, not the trash
4. DIt is allowed if the battery ends are taped

Checkpoint 18Zone D · Drills

During a shelter-in-place drill, several occupants required unexpected help navigating the hallways due to physical limitations. How should the coordinator address this specific observation in the drill records?

1. ADocument the exact mobility assistance issues encountered and assign follow-up actions
2. BOmit these observations from the log book to protect the medical privacy of residents
3. CRecord only the total time of the drill without mentioning the specific mobility delays
4. DInstruct the mobility-impaired residents to completely avoid participating in future drills

Checkpoint 19Zone E · Alarm panel

The panel shows ‘AC POWER LOSS’ during a long outage. The batteries are rated for 24 hours but failed a load test last week. What is the BEST action?

1. AAsk the central station to boost the battery voltage remotely to reach 24 hours.
2. BWait until the 24-hour manufacturer standby period has elapsed before organizing and implementing alternative fire safety measures.
3. CReset the fire alarm control panel every hour to extend the battery life beyond the original 24-hour manufacturer specification.
4. DImplement a fire watch immediately rather than relying on the manufacturer’s 24-hour run-time rating.

Checkpoint 20Zone J · Procedures and logs

During a fire evacuation, a resident suffers a cardiac event at the primary assembly point exactly where FDNY is staging their equipment. What is the MOST appropriate action?

1. ADelay calling EMS completely until the fire department has fully extinguished the fire and cleared the building.
2. BRequest that FDNY firefighters halt their initial fire attack to provide immediate medical assistance to the patient.
3. CRelocate the assembly point and designate a staff member to guide EMS to the patient.
4. DMove the patient back inside the shelter lobby, away from the staging area.

Checkpoint 21Zone B · Key terms

In the F-80 Study Material, who counts as “building occupants” in a homeless shelter?

1. AOnly the clients who live and sleep in the shelter
2. BOnly the employees and staff on the current shift
3. CAll persons in the shelter, including visitors
4. DClients and staff, but never short-term visitors

Checkpoint 22Zone D · Drills

After a fire drill reveals that designated FEP staff members failed to clear their assigned areas, what must the coordinator document in the log book regarding the evaluation outcome?

1. AA generalized statement indicating that all FEP staff members need to review the fire safety manual eventually
2. BA recommendation to dismiss the staff members who failed the drill
3. CAssigned corrective actions with clear deadlines and the names of responsible persons
4. DAn updated occupancy count reflecting only the individuals who successfully evacuated during the timed drill

Checkpoint 23Zone C · Preparedness plan

Which is a critical error staff can make when evacuating shelter residents who have different physical abilities?

1. AAssuming everyone will self-evacuate, so no staff are assigned to those who need help
2. BUsing the plan’s list of residents identified in advance as needing help to evacuate
3. CAssigning a backup staff member in case a resident’s assigned helper is unavailable
4. DHaving FEP staff escort residents who need help while others use the designated stairwell

Checkpoint 24Zone H · Out of service

A main fire protection system will be out of service for a long time. Which set of temporary safety measures MUST the impairment coordinator put in place?

1. AEvacuate the entire facility immediately, secure and lock all main exterior entrances, and simply wait for certified maintenance crews
2. BSend an electronic notice to management and silence the notification appliances in that zone
3. CImplement a fire watch, restrict hazardous activities, post warning signage, and ensure rapid emergency access
4. DDistribute supplemental portable fire extinguishers to all shelter staff and residents while conducting an unscheduled building-wide evacuation drill

Checkpoint 25Zone J · Procedures and logs

When the FDNY arrives at a shelter fire, which information should the coordinator give first?

1. AFacility floor plans, occupant status, sprinkler test logs, and protective measures.
2. BThe complete system history, affected locations, maintenance records, and all active alarms.
3. CAffected locations, occupant status, known hazards, and the protective measures in place.
4. DAffected locations, complete incident timeline, known hazards, and evacuation routes.

Checkpoint 26Zone E · Alarm panel

Severe weather causes a partial power loss that disables the shelter’s fire alarm control panel. What is the initial required response?

1. APut on-site measures such as a fire watch in place, record the outage, and report it upward.
2. BSilence the panel trouble signals and delay the notification sequence until the storm passes.
3. CWait for utility power to return before logging any impairments in the fire safety log book.
4. DAssume the backup generators will automatically notify the FDNY of the system impairment.

Checkpoint 27Zone F · Alarm devices

In an older shelter, a manual pull station has a white stripe across it. Under the pre-2008 rule, what does that stripe mean?

1. AThe station sounds a local alarm only, in that part of the building
2. BThe station can be reset with a key at the station itself
3. CThe station sends a signal to the central station company
4. DThe station is out of service and waiting for repair

Checkpoint 28Zone D · Drills

During a scheduled planned fire drill, an unannounced real alarm is triggered by a separate incident. How must the coordinator document this complex event in the fire safety log book?

1. ACombine the objective drill evaluation results and the emergency response actions into one general summary
2. BDocument the emergency response only and automatically reschedule the planned drill for the following day
3. COmit the drill data entirely since the real emergency takes priority
4. DRecord the planned drill results separately from the emergency response actions

Checkpoint 29Zone C · Preparedness plan

An alarm system failure means some residents must be moved to a safe area of the building. Which group should the coordinator move first?

1. AVulnerable residents who depend on life-sustaining medical devices and need help.
2. BDedicated security personnel responsible for securing all main lobby access points.
3. COffice staff currently running the central emergency operations center.
4. DResidents who can walk, on the ground floor near the main exterior exits.

Checkpoint 30Zone J · Procedures and logs

During an emergency, firefighters are working on the property and evacuees are scattering across it. What is the MOST appropriate action?

1. AInstruct staff members to corral the evacuees back into the main lobby until the exterior operations are completed
2. BMove the evacuees onto the adjacent roadway to clear the parking areas
3. CDirect everyone to a single, pre-established assembly point away from operations and secure the perimeter
4. DAllow residents to disperse freely into the surrounding neighborhood to ensure they are far from the hazard zone

Checkpoint 31Zone H · Out of service

During a fire watch patrol, a fire guard sees a small electrical spark from a wall outlet. What must the guard do right away?

1. ADocument the observation in the fire safety log book and wait for the next scheduled patrol.
2. BTry to put out the spark with a nearby Class A water extinguisher.
3. CReport the incident straight to 911 and then notify building management.
4. DContact the facility maintenance supervisor first to request a rapid internal assessment.

Checkpoint 32Zone C · Preparedness plan

The shelter’s emergency preparedness plan relies only on sirens and one-way voice announcements. What is missing for residents who are deaf or hard of hearing?

1. AThe requirement to relocate all sensory-impaired individuals to the building’s ground floor
2. BThe installation of dedicated two-way communication telephones in every resident sleeping area
3. CThe integration of automated public address announcements in multiple foreign languages
4. DAssigning trained staff to give these residents visual or tactile emergency notifications

Checkpoint 33Zone J · Procedures and logs

During a fire, a resident with limited mobility is left behind. A staff member wants to go back in before the FDNY arrives. What must the coordinator do?

1. AWait for three minutes to assess smoke conditions before authorizing the staff member to go back inside.
2. BAccompany the staff member into the hazardous area to ensure their safety during the rescue attempt.
3. CAllow the staff member to re-enter only if they are equipped with a portable fire extinguisher.
4. DPrevent unauthorized re-entry and immediately inform arriving FDNY units about the trapped resident.

Checkpoint 34Zone H · Out of service

During a long holiday weekend, the main fire alarm panel goes offline. Which decision by the facility manager is a serious life-safety violation?

1. ADistributing portable two-way radios to all certified fire watch patrol personnel
2. BNotifying the central station and the local FDNY battalion of the system outage
3. CAssigning uncertified staff to the fire watch without proper notification tools
4. DHiring an approved outside vendor to run the required continuous patrols

Checkpoint 35Zone D · Drills

When reviewing how staff took part in a fire drill, which log book entry properly records the REQUIRED review of staff performance?

1. AA generalized statement confirming that all required personnel were physically on site
2. BA basic sign-in sheet that lacks any qualitative evaluation of the emergency procedures
3. CA simple alphabetical attendance roster of all employees present during the shift
4. DDetailed observations on whether staff performed their assigned roles effectively

Checkpoint 36Zone C · Preparedness plan

A fire alarm sounds, but the staff buddy for a resident with limited mobility on the fifth floor is on break. What should the coordinator do?

1. AInstruct the resident via intercom to use the nearest stairwell.
2. BSilence the alarm to find the assigned staff buddy.
3. CLeave the resident in their room until FDNY rescue teams arrive.
4. DDispatch alternate staff to help the resident and document it.

Checkpoint 37Zone H · Out of service

A scheduled fire drill coincides with an active impairment fire watch on the third floor. How should the coordinator manage these overlapping responsibilities?

1. AConduct the drill as scheduled while maintaining the continuous fire watch.
2. BPostpone the drill until the impairment is resolved.
3. CReplace the continuous fire watch with periodic checks during the course of the drill.
4. DSuspend the fire watch temporarily so the assigned staff can participate in the drill.

Checkpoint 38Zone J · Procedures and logs

During a partial evacuation for a fire alarm, a resident suffers a severe medical crisis and collapses in the hallway. How should the coordinator prioritize actions in this scenario?

1. AHave evacuating residents help the patient first
2. BHalt the entire evacuation process until emergency medical services arrive to treat the patient
3. CMaintain the egress flow while safely segregating the patient and calling 911
4. DCarry the patient down the primary evacuation stairs immediately, regardless of the egress flow

Checkpoint 39Zone H · Out of service

An essential fire detection zone in a homeless shelter must be disabled for 12 hours for emergency repairs. Which full set of immediate actions MUST the F-80 coordinator perform?

1. AEvacuate the affected detection zone immediately, thoroughly notify building management, and record the relocation of residents in the Fire Safety Plan log book.
2. BTell the central station to ignore signals and have maintenance check the area now and then.
3. CNotify FDNY and management, implement a continuous fire watch, and log the system, start time, reason, and estimated duration.
4. DRequest a waiver from the borough dispatcher, post out-of-service signs on all doors, and log the exact estimated time of system restoration.

Checkpoint 40Zone J · Procedures and logs

While the fire alarm is sounding, a highly agitated resident physically blocks the main exit stairwell. What is the MOST appropriate action for the coordinator to take?

1. AOrder a full building lockdown and immediately disable all magnetic door locks in the shelter
2. BDirect residents to alternate exit routes and coordinate with the responding police and FDNY
3. CInstruct shelter staff to physically remove the agitated resident from the main stairwell
4. DWait silently at the fire alarm control panel until the resident voluntarily leaves the area

Checkpoint 41Zone J · Procedures and logs

At the assembly area, the headcount shows two residents missing, but the staff member assigned to that floor reported it clear. What should the coordinator do immediately?

1. AInstruct the assigned FEP staff member to immediately re-enter the building and conduct a secondary room search.
2. BPause the headcount and focus on silencing the alarm panel in the lobby.
3. CRemain at the assembly area and report the missing residents to the arriving FDNY unit.
4. DWait for all other floors to report in before addressing the missing residents at the assembly area.

Checkpoint 42Zone H · Out of service

A smoke detector on a residential floor fails and is placed out of service. Which set of log book entries is required?

1. ADocument the time of discovery, request a vendor quote, and record the replacement hardware.
2. BDetail the specific location, establish a new alarm code, and finalize the maintenance schedule.
3. CLog the first fault, record the temporary measures used, and follow it until it is restored.
4. DRecord the system failure, note the inspector’s identity, and file the final repair invoice.

Checkpoint 43Zone J · Procedures and logs

When giving an initial status briefing to arriving firefighters, which approach is a dangerous mistake?

1. ADelivering a concise report regarding the active fire protection systems.
2. BReporting existing impairments and temporary measures.
3. CProviding excessive detail instead of the prioritized facts.
4. DIdentifying the specific floors affected by smoke and fire conditions.

Checkpoint 44Zone C · Preparedness plan

Where must a copy of the shelter’s emergency preparedness plan be kept?

1. AOn the premises, ready for the FDNY at once on request
2. BAt the owner’s main office, sent to the FDNY when asked
3. CWith the alarm company that services the fire panel
4. DAt the local firehouse once the plan is accepted

Checkpoint 45Zone D · Drills

Which item must the Fire Safety Plan log book entry for a fire drill include?

1. AThe full name of each resident who took part
2. BThe weather and the outside temperature at drill time
3. CThe number of occupants who took part in the drill
4. DThe model number of every pull station used

Checkpoint 46Zone G · Sprinklers, standpipes

Who must do the annual and five-year testing and maintenance of a shelter’s sprinkler system?

1. AThe F-80 coordinator during one of the monthly fire drills
2. BA master fire suppression piping contractor with an S-12
3. CA fire alarm technician holding an S-97 or S-98 C of F
4. DThe central station company’s service technician