Updated 2026/2027 FdNY Fire
LiFe & SaFetY director teSt 1-3
– QUeStioNS, aNSwerS & StUdY
GUide.
Fire and Life Safety Director: NYC FDNY Non-Fire Emergency
Procedures
What course must FS/EAP Director candidates complete to obtain the
Fire and Life Safety Director Certificate of Fitness?
The 4-hour Active Shooter and Medical Emergency Preparedness course
from an FDNY approved school.
What must candidates show before starting the On-Site exam?
The ORIGINAL Active Shooter and Medical Emergency Preparedness
graduation diploma/letter issued from the FDNY approved school.
What was the previous name of the F-89 Certificate of Fitness?
,The F-59 FS/EAP Director Certificate of Fitness.
Where should the study guide be kept at all times?
At the Fire Command Center.
What are the main topic areas covered in the Fire and Life Safety
Director On-Site Examination?
Building Knowledge, Fire Command Center & Elevator Demonstration,
Non-Fire Emergency Scenarios, Knowledge of Training Requirement.
What is included in Part I of the Fire and Life Safety Director On-Site
Examination?
Building Knowledge.
What is the focus of Part II of the Fire and Life Safety Director On-Site
Examination?
Fire Command Center & Elevator Demonstration.
What does Part III of the Fire and Life Safety Director On-Site
Examination cover?
Non-Fire Emergency Scenarios.
What type of training is required for EAP/FLS staff?
General training for EAP/FLS staff and Active shooter training for
building occupants.
,What emergency action should be taken for a biological incident
released outside the building?
Follow the specific EAP actions for biological incidents as outlined in the
guide.
What should be done if a chemical agent is released inside the
building?
Implement the emergency actions for chemical incidents as specified in
the guide.
What actions should be taken for a carbon monoxide/natural gas leak
found inside the building?
Follow the emergency actions for carbon monoxide/natural gas leaks as
detailed in the guide.
What is the appropriate response to an explosion that occurs inside
the building?
Execute the emergency actions for an explosion as outlined in the
guide.
What should be done if a suspicious package is reported inside the
building?
Follow the emergency actions for suspicious packages as detailed in the
guide.
What emergency actions are recommended for civil disturbances
outside the building?
, Implement the emergency actions for civil disturbances as specified in
the guide.
What should be done in case of building utilities failure?
Follow the emergency actions for building utilities failure as outlined in
the guide.
What actions should be taken for minor physical damage to the
building?
Assess the damage and follow the appropriate emergency actions for
minor physical damage.
What is the response for major structural failure in the building?
Execute emergency actions for buildings with severe structural failure as
specified in the guide.
What should be done if a natural disaster causes flooding in the
building?
Implement the emergency actions for flooding caused by natural
disasters as outlined in the guide.
What are the emergency actions for active shooter events?
Follow the emergency actions for active shooter events as detailed in
the guide.
What is the importance of checking for the latest revised booklet?
LiFe & SaFetY director teSt 1-3
– QUeStioNS, aNSwerS & StUdY
GUide.
Fire and Life Safety Director: NYC FDNY Non-Fire Emergency
Procedures
What course must FS/EAP Director candidates complete to obtain the
Fire and Life Safety Director Certificate of Fitness?
The 4-hour Active Shooter and Medical Emergency Preparedness course
from an FDNY approved school.
What must candidates show before starting the On-Site exam?
The ORIGINAL Active Shooter and Medical Emergency Preparedness
graduation diploma/letter issued from the FDNY approved school.
What was the previous name of the F-89 Certificate of Fitness?
,The F-59 FS/EAP Director Certificate of Fitness.
Where should the study guide be kept at all times?
At the Fire Command Center.
What are the main topic areas covered in the Fire and Life Safety
Director On-Site Examination?
Building Knowledge, Fire Command Center & Elevator Demonstration,
Non-Fire Emergency Scenarios, Knowledge of Training Requirement.
What is included in Part I of the Fire and Life Safety Director On-Site
Examination?
Building Knowledge.
What is the focus of Part II of the Fire and Life Safety Director On-Site
Examination?
Fire Command Center & Elevator Demonstration.
What does Part III of the Fire and Life Safety Director On-Site
Examination cover?
Non-Fire Emergency Scenarios.
What type of training is required for EAP/FLS staff?
General training for EAP/FLS staff and Active shooter training for
building occupants.
,What emergency action should be taken for a biological incident
released outside the building?
Follow the specific EAP actions for biological incidents as outlined in the
guide.
What should be done if a chemical agent is released inside the
building?
Implement the emergency actions for chemical incidents as specified in
the guide.
What actions should be taken for a carbon monoxide/natural gas leak
found inside the building?
Follow the emergency actions for carbon monoxide/natural gas leaks as
detailed in the guide.
What is the appropriate response to an explosion that occurs inside
the building?
Execute the emergency actions for an explosion as outlined in the
guide.
What should be done if a suspicious package is reported inside the
building?
Follow the emergency actions for suspicious packages as detailed in the
guide.
What emergency actions are recommended for civil disturbances
outside the building?
, Implement the emergency actions for civil disturbances as specified in
the guide.
What should be done in case of building utilities failure?
Follow the emergency actions for building utilities failure as outlined in
the guide.
What actions should be taken for minor physical damage to the
building?
Assess the damage and follow the appropriate emergency actions for
minor physical damage.
What is the response for major structural failure in the building?
Execute emergency actions for buildings with severe structural failure as
specified in the guide.
What should be done if a natural disaster causes flooding in the
building?
Implement the emergency actions for flooding caused by natural
disasters as outlined in the guide.
What are the emergency actions for active shooter events?
Follow the emergency actions for active shooter events as detailed in
the guide.
What is the importance of checking for the latest revised booklet?
