S-95 FDNY ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ How long does it take to complete the online application for the S-95
exam? Answer: About 30 minutes
◉ What is the application fee for the S-95 Certificate of Fitness?
Answer: $25
◉ What forms of payment are accepted for the S-95 application fee?
Answer: Credit card, debit card, personal or company check, or money
order
◉ Who is exempt from obtaining a separate S-95 Certificate of Fitness?
Answer: Individuals who have obtained the F-89/T-89/F-80/F-53
Certificate of Fitness
◉ What is required for applicants who possess the F-89/T-89/F-80/F-53
Certificate of Fitness to obtain the S-95 Certification? Answer: An
employer recommendation letter and payment of $25
◉ What is the convenience fee applied to credit card payments for the S-
95 application? Answer: 2%
,◉ What document is included in the S-95 study material? Answer:
Notice of Examination (NOE)
◉ What is the first section of the S-95 study material? Answer:
Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems
◉ What is the purpose of the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)?
Answer: To manage and control the fire alarm system
◉ What are the three types of signals initiated by the FACP? Answer:
Alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals
◉ What should be done in case of an alarm? Answer: Use the
acknowledge switch, silence switch, and system reset switch as
appropriate
◉ What is the primary power source for fire alarm systems? Answer:
The main electrical supply
◉ What is a secondary power source for fire alarm systems? Answer:
Backup batteries or generators
◉ What type of devices are smoke detectors considered? Answer:
Initiating devices
,◉ What is the function of combination sensing technology smoke
detectors? Answer: To detect multiple types of fire indicators, such as
smoke and heat
◉ What is the role of manually actuated alarm-initiating devices?
Answer: To allow individuals to manually trigger the fire alarm system
◉ What is the purpose of audio and visual notification devices in fire
alarm systems? Answer: To alert occupants of a fire emergency
◉ What is the function of a remote on-site annunciator panel? Answer:
To provide information about the status of the fire alarm system at a
remote location
◉ What should be included in the alarm log book? Answer: Records of
all alarms, tests, and maintenance performed on the fire alarm system
◉ What is the importance of tests, inspections, and repair procedures for
fire alarm systems? Answer: To ensure the system is functioning
properly and to maintain safety
◉ What is the purpose of portable fire extinguishers? Answer: To
provide a means of extinguishing small fires
, ◉ What should be done during portable fire extinguisher inspections?
Answer: Check for accessibility, pressure gauge status, and physical
condition
◉ What safety considerations are associated with lithium-ion batteries?
Answer: Risk of fire or explosion if damaged or improperly handled
◉ What is included in the appendix of the S-95 study material? Answer:
Sample of the 'Letter of Approval'
◉ What is the application fee for the Certificate of Fitness? Answer: $25
◉ What payment methods are accepted for the application fee? Answer:
Credit card, debit card, personal or company check, or money order.
◉ What is the convenience fee for credit card payments? Answer: 2%
◉ Who is eligible for a fee waiver? Answer: Only government
employees using their COF for work-related responsibilities.
◉ What must be submitted to request a fee waiver? Answer: A letter on
official letterhead and a copy of the identification card issued by the
agency.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ How long does it take to complete the online application for the S-95
exam? Answer: About 30 minutes
◉ What is the application fee for the S-95 Certificate of Fitness?
Answer: $25
◉ What forms of payment are accepted for the S-95 application fee?
Answer: Credit card, debit card, personal or company check, or money
order
◉ Who is exempt from obtaining a separate S-95 Certificate of Fitness?
Answer: Individuals who have obtained the F-89/T-89/F-80/F-53
Certificate of Fitness
◉ What is required for applicants who possess the F-89/T-89/F-80/F-53
Certificate of Fitness to obtain the S-95 Certification? Answer: An
employer recommendation letter and payment of $25
◉ What is the convenience fee applied to credit card payments for the S-
95 application? Answer: 2%
,◉ What document is included in the S-95 study material? Answer:
Notice of Examination (NOE)
◉ What is the first section of the S-95 study material? Answer:
Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems
◉ What is the purpose of the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)?
Answer: To manage and control the fire alarm system
◉ What are the three types of signals initiated by the FACP? Answer:
Alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals
◉ What should be done in case of an alarm? Answer: Use the
acknowledge switch, silence switch, and system reset switch as
appropriate
◉ What is the primary power source for fire alarm systems? Answer:
The main electrical supply
◉ What is a secondary power source for fire alarm systems? Answer:
Backup batteries or generators
◉ What type of devices are smoke detectors considered? Answer:
Initiating devices
,◉ What is the function of combination sensing technology smoke
detectors? Answer: To detect multiple types of fire indicators, such as
smoke and heat
◉ What is the role of manually actuated alarm-initiating devices?
Answer: To allow individuals to manually trigger the fire alarm system
◉ What is the purpose of audio and visual notification devices in fire
alarm systems? Answer: To alert occupants of a fire emergency
◉ What is the function of a remote on-site annunciator panel? Answer:
To provide information about the status of the fire alarm system at a
remote location
◉ What should be included in the alarm log book? Answer: Records of
all alarms, tests, and maintenance performed on the fire alarm system
◉ What is the importance of tests, inspections, and repair procedures for
fire alarm systems? Answer: To ensure the system is functioning
properly and to maintain safety
◉ What is the purpose of portable fire extinguishers? Answer: To
provide a means of extinguishing small fires
, ◉ What should be done during portable fire extinguisher inspections?
Answer: Check for accessibility, pressure gauge status, and physical
condition
◉ What safety considerations are associated with lithium-ion batteries?
Answer: Risk of fire or explosion if damaged or improperly handled
◉ What is included in the appendix of the S-95 study material? Answer:
Sample of the 'Letter of Approval'
◉ What is the application fee for the Certificate of Fitness? Answer: $25
◉ What payment methods are accepted for the application fee? Answer:
Credit card, debit card, personal or company check, or money order.
◉ What is the convenience fee for credit card payments? Answer: 2%
◉ Who is eligible for a fee waiver? Answer: Only government
employees using their COF for work-related responsibilities.
◉ What must be submitted to request a fee waiver? Answer: A letter on
official letterhead and a copy of the identification card issued by the
agency.
