F-07/W-07 Certificate of Fitness - Study Material for the Examination for Fire and Non-Fire Emergency Drill Conductor

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Study material for the FDNY Certificate of Fitness examination covering the Fire and Non-Fire Emergency Drill Conductor (F-07) and (Citywide) (W-07). The guide explains application and online payment steps, provides exam-specific information, and outlines emergency preparedness planning, key definitions, and conductor responsibilities. It also addresses staff training and drill best practices, fire drill procedures, recordkeeping, assistance for special-needs and ESL occupants, emergency procedures for alarms and extinguishers, impairment of fire protection systems, safety requirements, and lithium-ion battery safety, with scenario appendices.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages59

Reading Time2 h 29 min

AccessFree to download

EXAM SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR F-07/W-07 CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS

Application Information

Study Material and Test Description

1. Introduction

2. Emergency Preparedness Plan

2.1 Content

3. Definitions

4. Fire and Non-Fire Emergency Drill Conductor Responsibilities

4.1 Fire and Emergency Preparedness (FEP) Staff Training

4.2 Fire and Emergency Preparedness (FEP) Staff Training Content

4.3 Emergency Drill Best Practices

4.4 Fire Drill Procedure

4.5 Participation in Drills

4.6 Frequency of Drills

5. Recordkeeping

6. People who Require Assistance

6.1 Special Needs Occupants

6.2 English as a Second Language (ESL) Occupants

6.3 Reporting a Fire when Hearing Impaired or Unable to Speak

7. Emergency Procedures

7.1 Fire Alarms

7.2 Portable Fire Extinguishers

7.3 Different Types of Portable Fire Extinguishers

7.4 Labeling

7.5 Portable Fire Extinguisher Tags

7.6 Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspections

8. Fire Protection Systems Impairment

8.1 Out of Service Situations and Impairment

9. Safety Requirements

9.1 Medical Emergency

9.2 Bomb or other Explosion Threats

9.3 Chemical Incident or Release

10. Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Appendix A . Fire Emergency Scenario

Appendix B . Medical Emergency Scenario

Appendix C . New York State Education Law

FIRE DEPARTMENT ● CITY OF NEW YORK STUDY MATERIAL FOR THE EXAMINATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS FOR Fire and Non-Fire Emergency Drill Conductor (F-07) Fire and Non-Fire Emergency Drill Conductor (Citywide) (W-07) All applicants are required to apply and pay for an exam online before arriving at the FDNY. It can take about 30 minutes to complete. Simplified instructions for online application and payment can be found here: [http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/fdny-business](http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/fdny-business)cof-individuals-short.pdf Create an Account and Log in to: [http://fires.fdnycloud.org/CitizenAccess](http://fires.fdnycloud.org/CitizenAccess) This book is provided to the public for free by the FDNY Note: Fire and non-fire emergency drill conductors should conduct staff training and drills in buildings and occupancies that do NOT require a fire safety director (F-25/F-58) or Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems (F-80) . In buildings where fire safety directors or Coordinators of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems are required, the fire safety director or Coordinators of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems would be responsible for such duties. © 12/12/2012 New York City Fire Department-All rights reserved Table of Contents EXAM SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR F-07/W-07 CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Application Information ...................................................................................................... 6 Study Material and Test Description............................................................................. 7 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 8 2. Emergency Preparedness Plan .................................................................................. 9 2.1 Content ........................................................................................................................... 10 3. Definitions ....................................................................................................................... 12 4. Fire and Non-Fire Emergency Drill Conductor Responsibilities ............. 15 4.1 Fire and Emergency Preparedness (FEP) Staff Training................................. 15 Table 4.1 FEP STAFF TRAINING.................................................................................... 16 4.2 Fire and Emergency Preparedness (FEP) Staff Training Content................ 17 4.3 Emergency Drill Best Practices............................................................................... 18 4.4 Fire Drill Procedure..................................................................................................... 20 4.5 Participation in Drills ................................................................................................. 22 4.6 Frequency of Drills ...................................................................................................... 24 Table 4.2 EMERGENCY DRILLS .................................................................................... 24 5. Recordkeeping................................................................................................................ 31 6. People who Require Assistance .............................................................................. 32 6.1 Special Needs Occupants.......................................................................................... 32 6.2 English as a Second Language (ESL) Occupants ............................................. 32 6.3 Reporting a Fire when Hearing Impaired or Unable to Speak...................... 32 7. Emergency Procedures .........................................................................................

FAQs

How do applicants apply for the FDNY exam and how long does it take online?

Applicants must apply for the exam online and pay before arriving at FDNY. The online process can take about 30 minutes to complete.

What are the main responsibilities of the Fire and Non-Fire Emergency Drill Conductor?

The guide covers responsibilities including emergency preparedness plan elements, Fire and Emergency Preparedness (FEP) staff training, emergency drill best practices, fire drill procedures, participation expectations, and drill frequency.

What emergency procedures are included in the study material?

It includes fire alarms, portable fire extinguishers (including types), labeling, extinguisher tags, and inspections, plus emergency procedures related to medical, bomb/explosion threats, and chemical incidents.

Sep 30, 2026

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