F-80 Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm System in Homeless Shelters (Premise Related) - Study Material for the Examination for Certificate of Fitness

Sep 26, 2026

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Study material for the FDNY Certificate of Fitness examination for the role of F-80 Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm System in Homeless Shelters (Premise Related). The guide outlines exam-specific information and structured study sections covering definitions, fire hazards in homeless shelters, coordinator responsibilities, fire guard duties, emergency preparedness planning and inspections, staff training, drill procedures, assistance needs in shelters, emergency procedures, and detailed coverage of fire alarm systems, including initiating devices, alarms, detectors, notification devices, communications, and central station transmission.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages82

Reading Time3 h 27 min

AccessFree to download

Exam Specific Information for F-80 Certificate of Fitness

1. Introduction

2. Definitions and Terminology

3. Fires in Homeless Shelters

4. Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems Responsibilities

4.1 Fire Guards

5. Emergency Preparedness Plan

5.1 Emergency Preparedness Plan Content

5.2 Periodic Inspection

6. Fire and Emergency Preparedness (FEP) Staff Training

6.1 Staff Training Content

7. Emergency Drills

7.1 Drill Procedure

7.2 Participation in Drills

7.3 Frequency of Drills

8. People in Shelters Who Require Assistance

8.1 Special Needs Occupants

8.2 English as Second Language (ESL) Occupants

9. Emergency Procedures

10. Fire Alarm Systems

10.1 Components of the Fire Alarm System

10.2 Fire Alarm System Power Supplies

10.3 Types of Fire Alarm Initiating Devices

10.4 Manual or pull station alarm-initiating devices:

10.5 Carbon Monoxide Alarms

10.6 Carbon Monoxide Detectors

10.7 Sprinkler Water Flow Detector

10.8 Supervisory Devices

10.9 Sub-System

10.10 Audio and Visual Notification Devices

10.11 Communication System

10.12 Central Station Transmitter

11. Sprinkler Systems

12. Standpipe Systems

13. Test, Inspection and Repair Procedures for Fire Alarm Systems

13.1 Building Fire Protection Features Normally Activated By Fire Alarm Systems

14. Out of Service Situations

14.1 Planned Removal from Service

FIRE DEPARTMENT ● CITY OF NEW YORK STUDY MATERIAL FOR THE EXAMINATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS FOR F-80 Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm System in Homeless Shelters (Premise Related) FDNY is posting this study material for public to use as “a reference guide”All applicants are required to attend the class and bring a certificate of completion from FDNY approved school to take FDNY F-80 certificate of Fitness written exam” Contents Exam Specific Information for F-80 Certificate of Fitness ...........................................................................4 1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 14 2. Definitions and Terminology ................................................................................................................... 17 3. Fires in Homeless Shelters .......................................................................................................................22 4. Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems Responsibilities ...............................................................26 4.1 Fire Guards .........................................................................................................................................27 5. Emergency Preparedness Plan .................................................................................................................28 5.1 Emergency Preparedness Plan Content..............................................................................................29 5.2 Periodic Inspection .............................................................................................................................30 6. Fire and Emergency Preparedness (FEP) Staff Training .........................................................................31 6.1 Staff Training Content .......................................................................................................................31 7. Emergency Drills .....................................................................................................................................33 7.1 Drill Procedure ...................................................................................................................................34 7.2 Participation in Drills .........................................................................................................................36 7.3 Frequency of Drills ............................................................................................................................38 8. People in Shelters Who Require Assistance ............................................................................................39 8.1 Special Needs Occupants ...................................................................................................................39 8.2 English as Second Language (ESL) Occupants .................................................................................39 9. Emergency Procedures .............................................................................................................................40 10. Fire Alarm Systems ................................................................................................................................41 10.1 Components of the Fire Alarm System ............................................................................................41 10.2 Fire Alarm System Power Supplies .................................................................................................43 10.3 Types of Fire Alarm Initiating Devices ...........................................................................................44 10.4 Manual or pull station alarm-initiating devices: ..............................................................................46 10.5 Carbon Monoxi

FAQs

What are the study materials for and who is the exam for?

The document is study material for the FDNY Certificate of Fitness examination for the F-80 Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm System in Homeless Shelters (Premise Related). It is intended for applicants preparing to take the written exam.

What are the major topics covered in the guide?

The guide covers introductions and terminology, fires in homeless shelters, coordinator responsibilities (including fire guards), emergency preparedness plans and periodic inspections, staff training, emergency drills, emergency procedures, and comprehensive fire alarm systems and their components.

What training and participation requirements are mentioned before taking the exam?

All applicants are required to attend the class and bring a certificate of completion from an FDNY approved school to take the FDNY F-80 Certificate of Fitness written exam.

Sep 26, 2026

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