FDNY Fire LiFe & SaFetY
Director teSt 1-3 – QueStioNS,
aNSwerS & StuDY GuiDe upDateD
2026/2027 Direct paSS !!!
NYC FDNY Fire and Life Safety Director Certification Guide
What is the minimum training hours required for Fire Safety and Life Director
courses?
Not less than 31 hours of training.
What are the two major components of the FLS Director curriculum?
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?
Minimum 20 hours.
What is the minimum hour requirement for the Non-Fire Emergency course?
Minimum 11 hours.
What must be completed online for the FDNY FLSD computer exam?
Applications and payments.
What is required before visiting the FDNY Headquarters for FLSD exams?
The two FLSD exams must be scheduled online.
, What is the purpose of the final exam in the FLS Director training?
To assess knowledge upon completion of each section of the course.
What is the age requirement to apply for the FLS Director position?
At least 18 years of age.
What type of understanding must applicants have for the FLS Director exam?
A reasonable understanding of the English language.
How many years of full-time work experience is required for FLS Director
applicants?
At least three (3) years.
What is one acceptable field of experience for FLS Director applicants?
Firefighting or other public safety emergency response employment.
What is prohibited for applicants after taking the FLS Director exams?
Being employed by any FDNY-approved FLS Director School for at least four (4)
years.
What is the required documentation for acceptable experience as a Firefighter?
A letter from the Personnel Director including service dates and any relevant
certificate or license.
What is the significance of the 'Active Shooter and Medical Emergency
Preparedness' training?
It is part of the Non-Fire Emergency course curriculum.
What must candidates who failed the FDNY Fire Component CBT twice take?
20-hour 'FLS Director: General Topics and Fire Emergency' course.
What must candidates who failed the FDNY Non-Fire Component CBT twice
take?
11-hour 'FLS Director: Non-Fire Emergencies EAP + ASMEP' course.
Director teSt 1-3 – QueStioNS,
aNSwerS & StuDY GuiDe upDateD
2026/2027 Direct paSS !!!
NYC FDNY Fire and Life Safety Director Certification Guide
What is the minimum training hours required for Fire Safety and Life Director
courses?
Not less than 31 hours of training.
What are the two major components of the FLS Director curriculum?
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?
Minimum 20 hours.
What is the minimum hour requirement for the Non-Fire Emergency course?
Minimum 11 hours.
What must be completed online for the FDNY FLSD computer exam?
Applications and payments.
What is required before visiting the FDNY Headquarters for FLSD exams?
The two FLSD exams must be scheduled online.
, What is the purpose of the final exam in the FLS Director training?
To assess knowledge upon completion of each section of the course.
What is the age requirement to apply for the FLS Director position?
At least 18 years of age.
What type of understanding must applicants have for the FLS Director exam?
A reasonable understanding of the English language.
How many years of full-time work experience is required for FLS Director
applicants?
At least three (3) years.
What is one acceptable field of experience for FLS Director applicants?
Firefighting or other public safety emergency response employment.
What is prohibited for applicants after taking the FLS Director exams?
Being employed by any FDNY-approved FLS Director School for at least four (4)
years.
What is the required documentation for acceptable experience as a Firefighter?
A letter from the Personnel Director including service dates and any relevant
certificate or license.
What is the significance of the 'Active Shooter and Medical Emergency
Preparedness' training?
It is part of the Non-Fire Emergency course curriculum.
What must candidates who failed the FDNY Fire Component CBT twice take?
20-hour 'FLS Director: General Topics and Fire Emergency' course.
What must candidates who failed the FDNY Non-Fire Component CBT twice
take?
11-hour 'FLS Director: Non-Fire Emergencies EAP + ASMEP' course.
