FDNY COF G71 80 2026 PRACTICE TEST
SHEET FULL SOLUTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS
PREPARATION SET
◉ How long does it take to complete the online application for the F-
01 exam?
Answer: About 30 minutes
◉ What is the passing score required for the F-01 Certificate of
Fitness exam?
Answer: At least 70%
◉ How many multiple-choice questions are on the F-01 exam?
Answer: 20 questions
◉ What is the time limit for completing the F-01 exam?
Answer: 30 minutes
◉ Where is the F-01 exam administered?
Answer: FDNY Headquarters, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY
,◉ What should applicants do before arriving at the FDNY for the
exam?
Answer: Apply and pay for the exam online
◉ What is the requirement for fee waivers for the F-01 exam?
Answer: Only government employees using the COF for work-related
responsibilities are eligible.
◉ What is the consequence of not passing the F-01 exam?
Answer: You will not receive the Certificate of Fitness.
◉ What does the study material for the F-01 exam include?
Answer: Information from the New York City Fire Code.
◉ What is the primary responsibility of a fire guard for impairment?
Answer: To perform fire watch when fire protection systems are out
of service.
◉ What sections of the 2022 Fire Code should F-01 Certificate
holders be familiar with?
Answer: Sections 401.3, 408, 901, and 906.
,◉ What is the convenience fee for credit card payments for the F-01
exam?
Answer: 2%
◉ What is the significance of the 2022 Fire Code for F-01 Certificate
holders?
Answer: They must be familiar with applicable sections, even if not
covered in the study material.
◉ What is the format of the F-01 exam?
Answer: Multiple-choice questions on a touch screen computer
monitor.
◉ What is the purpose of the study material provided for the F-01
exam?
Answer: To help prepare for the examination for the Certificate of
Fitness for fire guard for impairment.
◉ What should applicants do if they have questions regarding the F-
01 exam?
Answer: Call 311 for the FDNY Customer Service Center.
◉ What is the requirement for the alternative issuance procedure
(AIP) for the F-01 exam?
, Answer: No AIP available; must pass the computer exam.
◉ What is the role of the Fire Guard Patrols?
Answer: To monitor and ensure safety in areas where fire protection
systems are impaired.
◉ What is included in the Fire Watch/Fire Guard Daily Record?
Answer: Documentation of fire watch activities and inspections.
◉ What should be done in case of a fire department notification for
impairment?
Answer: Follow emergency notification and procedures outlined in
the study material.
◉ What types of fire extinguishers are covered in the study
material?
Answer: Typical fire extinguishers and their inspections.
◉ What is the importance of understanding the NFPA 25 Chapter
14?
Answer: It regulates the duties of fire guards during fire watch.
◉ What is the significance of the manual or pull station devices?
SHEET FULL SOLUTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS
PREPARATION SET
◉ How long does it take to complete the online application for the F-
01 exam?
Answer: About 30 minutes
◉ What is the passing score required for the F-01 Certificate of
Fitness exam?
Answer: At least 70%
◉ How many multiple-choice questions are on the F-01 exam?
Answer: 20 questions
◉ What is the time limit for completing the F-01 exam?
Answer: 30 minutes
◉ Where is the F-01 exam administered?
Answer: FDNY Headquarters, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY
,◉ What should applicants do before arriving at the FDNY for the
exam?
Answer: Apply and pay for the exam online
◉ What is the requirement for fee waivers for the F-01 exam?
Answer: Only government employees using the COF for work-related
responsibilities are eligible.
◉ What is the consequence of not passing the F-01 exam?
Answer: You will not receive the Certificate of Fitness.
◉ What does the study material for the F-01 exam include?
Answer: Information from the New York City Fire Code.
◉ What is the primary responsibility of a fire guard for impairment?
Answer: To perform fire watch when fire protection systems are out
of service.
◉ What sections of the 2022 Fire Code should F-01 Certificate
holders be familiar with?
Answer: Sections 401.3, 408, 901, and 906.
,◉ What is the convenience fee for credit card payments for the F-01
exam?
Answer: 2%
◉ What is the significance of the 2022 Fire Code for F-01 Certificate
holders?
Answer: They must be familiar with applicable sections, even if not
covered in the study material.
◉ What is the format of the F-01 exam?
Answer: Multiple-choice questions on a touch screen computer
monitor.
◉ What is the purpose of the study material provided for the F-01
exam?
Answer: To help prepare for the examination for the Certificate of
Fitness for fire guard for impairment.
◉ What should applicants do if they have questions regarding the F-
01 exam?
Answer: Call 311 for the FDNY Customer Service Center.
◉ What is the requirement for the alternative issuance procedure
(AIP) for the F-01 exam?
, Answer: No AIP available; must pass the computer exam.
◉ What is the role of the Fire Guard Patrols?
Answer: To monitor and ensure safety in areas where fire protection
systems are impaired.
◉ What is included in the Fire Watch/Fire Guard Daily Record?
Answer: Documentation of fire watch activities and inspections.
◉ What should be done in case of a fire department notification for
impairment?
Answer: Follow emergency notification and procedures outlined in
the study material.
◉ What types of fire extinguishers are covered in the study
material?
Answer: Typical fire extinguishers and their inspections.
◉ What is the importance of understanding the NFPA 25 Chapter
14?
Answer: It regulates the duties of fire guards during fire watch.
◉ What is the significance of the manual or pull station devices?
