NYC FDNY FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY
DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION 2026/2027
WITH 180 QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS | NYC
FDNY PRACTICE EXAM
What is the significance of the 'Non-Fire Emergency safety training' in the
curriculum? - ANSWER-It prepares candidates for emergencies that do not involve
fire.
What is the role of accredited FLS Director Training schools? - ANSWER-To
provide complete FLS Director courses and separate the curriculum into required
components.
What is required for the maintenance and inspection of sprinkler/standpipe
systems? - ANSWER-A Certificate of Fitness (C of F) such as S-12/S-13/S-14.
What is the C of F required for inspecting fire alarm systems? - ANSWER-S-97/S-
98, S-95.
What is the C of F needed for smoke detector maintenance? - ANSWER-F-78/S-
78.
What qualifications are needed for building fire protection system maintenance? -
ANSWER-C of F (Q-01/Q-99) or other qualified DOB licenses.
,What experience is acceptable for a Building/Residence/Property Manager? -
ANSWER-Supervision of building custodians or development of Fire Safety Plans.
What is required for a Building Evacuation Supervisor? - ANSWER-Experience in
manning the fire command center or implementing fire safety plans.
What documentation is required for a Building Evacuation Supervisor? -
ANSWER-Notarized statements from FLSD attesting to training in evacuation
procedures.
What experience qualifies someone as a Floor Warden or Brigade member? -
ANSWER-Membership in the Fire Brigade or Emergency Response Team.
What is required for a Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm System in Homeless
Shelters? - ANSWER-Experience operating the fire alarm control panel and
conducting drills with C of F (F-80).
What qualifications are needed for a Construction Site Fire Safety Manager? -
ANSWER-Experience conducting inspections of fire safety measures with C of F
(S-56).
What is the consequence of only being a Fire Guard or security guard? -
ANSWER-It generally does not qualify you for Fire and Life Safety Director
candidate status.
What is the first step in the certification process for F-89/T-89? - ANSWER-
Complete required training courses.
What exams must candidates pass for F-89/T-89 certification? - ANSWER-FDNY
FLSD computer-based exams and an on-site exam.
What is the time frame for new applicants to pass the FDNY fire component CBT?
- ANSWER-Within 9 months from the issuance date of the latest school diploma.
What is the validity period for the Graduation Diploma after passing the final
exams? - ANSWER-Valid for 9 months to take the FDNY Fire component
computer-based exam.
, What are the two major components of the 31-hour FLS Director training course? -
ANSWER-General Topic and Fire Emergency course (20 hours) and Non-Fire
Emergencies EAP course and ASMEP course (11 hours).
What happens if a candidate fails the final examination on the second attempt? -
ANSWER-They must re-attend the course in its entirety.
What is the passing score required for the final exams in the FLS Director training?
- ANSWER-A score of 70% or higher.
What must candidates do within 9 months of passing the fire component exam? -
ANSWER-Pass the non-fire component CBT.
What is the role of the Fire Safety Plan in building management? - ANSWER-It
outlines procedures for fire safety and emergency actions.
What is the significance of the Comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency Action
Plan? - ANSWER-It includes detailed procedures for fire safety and evacuation in
buildings.
What is the role of the Fire Brigade in building safety? - ANSWER-To respond to
fire emergencies and assist in evacuation procedures.
What is the minimum training hours required for Fire Safety and Life Director
courses? - ANSWER-Not less than 31 hours of training.
What are the two major components of the FLS Director curriculum? - ANSWER-
Component 1: General Topics and Fire Emergency course; Component 2: Non-
Fire Emergency course.
What is the minimum hour requirement for the General Topics and Fire
Emergency course? - ANSWER-Minimum 20 hours.
What is the minimum hour requirement for the Non-Fire Emergency course? -
ANSWER-Minimum 11 hours.
What must be completed online for the FDNY FLSD computer exam? -
ANSWER-Applications and payments.
DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION 2026/2027
WITH 180 QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS | NYC
FDNY PRACTICE EXAM
What is the significance of the 'Non-Fire Emergency safety training' in the
curriculum? - ANSWER-It prepares candidates for emergencies that do not involve
fire.
What is the role of accredited FLS Director Training schools? - ANSWER-To
provide complete FLS Director courses and separate the curriculum into required
components.
What is required for the maintenance and inspection of sprinkler/standpipe
systems? - ANSWER-A Certificate of Fitness (C of F) such as S-12/S-13/S-14.
What is the C of F required for inspecting fire alarm systems? - ANSWER-S-97/S-
98, S-95.
What is the C of F needed for smoke detector maintenance? - ANSWER-F-78/S-
78.
What qualifications are needed for building fire protection system maintenance? -
ANSWER-C of F (Q-01/Q-99) or other qualified DOB licenses.
,What experience is acceptable for a Building/Residence/Property Manager? -
ANSWER-Supervision of building custodians or development of Fire Safety Plans.
What is required for a Building Evacuation Supervisor? - ANSWER-Experience in
manning the fire command center or implementing fire safety plans.
What documentation is required for a Building Evacuation Supervisor? -
ANSWER-Notarized statements from FLSD attesting to training in evacuation
procedures.
What experience qualifies someone as a Floor Warden or Brigade member? -
ANSWER-Membership in the Fire Brigade or Emergency Response Team.
What is required for a Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm System in Homeless
Shelters? - ANSWER-Experience operating the fire alarm control panel and
conducting drills with C of F (F-80).
What qualifications are needed for a Construction Site Fire Safety Manager? -
ANSWER-Experience conducting inspections of fire safety measures with C of F
(S-56).
What is the consequence of only being a Fire Guard or security guard? -
ANSWER-It generally does not qualify you for Fire and Life Safety Director
candidate status.
What is the first step in the certification process for F-89/T-89? - ANSWER-
Complete required training courses.
What exams must candidates pass for F-89/T-89 certification? - ANSWER-FDNY
FLSD computer-based exams and an on-site exam.
What is the time frame for new applicants to pass the FDNY fire component CBT?
- ANSWER-Within 9 months from the issuance date of the latest school diploma.
What is the validity period for the Graduation Diploma after passing the final
exams? - ANSWER-Valid for 9 months to take the FDNY Fire component
computer-based exam.
, What are the two major components of the 31-hour FLS Director training course? -
ANSWER-General Topic and Fire Emergency course (20 hours) and Non-Fire
Emergencies EAP course and ASMEP course (11 hours).
What happens if a candidate fails the final examination on the second attempt? -
ANSWER-They must re-attend the course in its entirety.
What is the passing score required for the final exams in the FLS Director training?
- ANSWER-A score of 70% or higher.
What must candidates do within 9 months of passing the fire component exam? -
ANSWER-Pass the non-fire component CBT.
What is the role of the Fire Safety Plan in building management? - ANSWER-It
outlines procedures for fire safety and emergency actions.
What is the significance of the Comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency Action
Plan? - ANSWER-It includes detailed procedures for fire safety and evacuation in
buildings.
What is the role of the Fire Brigade in building safety? - ANSWER-To respond to
fire emergencies and assist in evacuation procedures.
What is the minimum training hours required for Fire Safety and Life Director
courses? - ANSWER-Not less than 31 hours of training.
What are the two major components of the FLS Director curriculum? - ANSWER-
Component 1: General Topics and Fire Emergency course; Component 2: Non-
Fire Emergency course.
What is the minimum hour requirement for the General Topics and Fire
Emergency course? - ANSWER-Minimum 20 hours.
What is the minimum hour requirement for the Non-Fire Emergency course? -
ANSWER-Minimum 11 hours.
What must be completed online for the FDNY FLSD computer exam? -
ANSWER-Applications and payments.
