NYC FDNY Fire and Life Safety Director
Certification Guide Questions And
Answers
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 purpose of the FDNY's certification process? - ANSWER -To ensure
individuals are qualified to manage fire safety in buildings.
What is required for a candidate to schedule the FLSD On-Site exam? - ANSWER
-Completion of required courses and meeting qualification criteria.
What is the significance of the notarized statements from FLSD? - ANSWER -
They attest to training in building evacuation procedures.
What is the requirement for the second course in the FLS Director training? -
ANSWER -It should be completed within 3 months from the date of the first
course diploma.
What must candidates pass within nine months after the fire component exam? -
ANSWER -The Non-Fire emergency Component exam administered by the
FDNY.
What is required before scheduling an appointment for the N-85/Z-89 Certificate
of Fitness Exam? - ANSWER -Application and payment must be completed
online, and candidates must have an FDNY COF application ID.
What is the application fee for each computer-based exam? - ANSWER -$25.00
What happens if an applicant fails the computer-based examination? - ANSWER -
They must pay $25.00 for each subsequent exam.
What is the passing score required for the FLSD exams? - ANSWER -At least
70%.
How many multiple-choice questions are on the FLSD: Fire Component exam? -
ANSWER -120 questions.
Certification Guide Questions And
Answers
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 purpose of the FDNY's certification process? - ANSWER -To ensure
individuals are qualified to manage fire safety in buildings.
What is required for a candidate to schedule the FLSD On-Site exam? - ANSWER
-Completion of required courses and meeting qualification criteria.
What is the significance of the notarized statements from FLSD? - ANSWER -
They attest to training in building evacuation procedures.
What is the requirement for the second course in the FLS Director training? -
ANSWER -It should be completed within 3 months from the date of the first
course diploma.
What must candidates pass within nine months after the fire component exam? -
ANSWER -The Non-Fire emergency Component exam administered by the
FDNY.
What is required before scheduling an appointment for the N-85/Z-89 Certificate
of Fitness Exam? - ANSWER -Application and payment must be completed
online, and candidates must have an FDNY COF application ID.
What is the application fee for each computer-based exam? - ANSWER -$25.00
What happens if an applicant fails the computer-based examination? - ANSWER -
They must pay $25.00 for each subsequent exam.
What is the passing score required for the FLSD exams? - ANSWER -At least
70%.
How many multiple-choice questions are on the FLSD: Fire Component exam? -
ANSWER -120 questions.
