FDNY F-89/T-89 Fire and Life Safety Director Notice of Exam

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FDNY Fire and Life Safety Director (F-89/T-89) notice of examination detailing how candidates must apply and schedule required FDNY computer-based and onsite exams. The document outlines online application/payment requirements, eligibility qualifications, curriculum structure for FLS Director training schools, and exam components for general fire emergency and non-fire emergency preparedness. It also specifies final-exam requirements after each curriculum section, minimum training hour breakdowns, and notes for course recognition and renewal-related issues.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages34

Reading Time1 h 26 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction of the Curriculum

Required hours and topics of instruction

FLS Director Qualifications and Notices of Exams

Qualifications

Exam Specific Information for F-89/T-89

Training courses

Computer based exams

On-Site exam (F-89/T-89)

Other fees

Valid period and expiration issues

Inactive Certificate of Fitness

Renewal procedure

Special renewal procedures for F-89 C of F holder with 3 or more locations

Revised on 10/26/2022 (update NOE, F85 and COC email, FLSD variance renewal issue) FIRE DEPARTMENT ● CITY OF NEW YORK NOTICE OF EXAM FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS EXAMINATION F-89/T-89 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY DIRECTOR • The FDNY FLSD computer exam applications and payments must be completed online. The two FLSD exams (N-85/Z-89) also must be scheduled online before visiting the FDNY Headquarters. (see page 11 to page 15 of this booklet) • FLSD onsite exam must be requested online. (see page 22 of this booklet) ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS BOOKLET YOU WILL FIND THE FOLLOWING: NOTICE OF EXAMINATION (NOE) © 12/2017 Fire Department-City of New York-All rights reserved Table of Contents INTRODUCTION OF THE CURRICULUM .................................................................................................................3 FLS DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND NOTICES OF EXAMS ...............................................................................5 1. Qualifications...............................................................................................................................................5 Qualification Criteria for FLS Director ............................................................................................................6 2. Exam Specific Information for F-89/T-89 ..............................................................................................9 (1) Training courses ................................................................................................................................ 11 (2) Computer based exams ..................................................................................................................... 11 (3) On-Site exam (F-89/T-89) ................................................................................................................. 21 3. Other fees .................................................................................................................................................. 29 4. Valid period and expiration issues ...................................................................................................... 30 5. Inactive Certificate of Fitness ................................................................................................................ 32 6. Renewal procedure ................................................................................................................................. 32 7. Special renewal procedures for F-89 C of F holder with 3 or more locations ............................. 34 INTRODUCTION OF THE CURRICULUM Required hours and topics of instruction. Fire Safety and Life (FLS) Director training courses must be organized and conducted to address general topics, fire safety, and non-fire emergencies not less than 31 hours of training. All approved FLS Director Training schools are accredited to provide a complete full FLS Director course but are required to separate the curriculum into TWO major components: Component 1: General Topics and Fire Emergency course (minimum 20 hours) • Part I: General topics, chapter 1 to chapter 8 of the FLSD curriculum • Part II: Fire safety training, chapter 9 to chapter 12 of the FLSD curriculum Component 2: Non-Fire Emergency course (minimum 11 hours) • Part III: Non-fire emergency safety training, chapter 13 to chapter 17 of the FLSD curriculum • Part V: On-Site exam information, chapter 20 to chapter 22 of the FLSD curriculum and hands-on demonstrations: (1) elevator emergency operations and (2) fire alarm panel operations, announcements, and warden phones/ two-way communication devices (minimum 2 hours) • Part IV: Active Shooter and Medical Emergency Preparedness, chapter 18 and chapter 19 of the FLSD curriculum (Note: o Any 7-hour Non-Fire Emergencies EAP course issued on or after 03/31/2020 will no longer be recognized by the FDNY. o Starting on 4/1/2019, the 4-hou

FAQs

How must candidates submit FDNY FLSD exam applications and payments?

FDNY FLSD computer exam applications and payments must be completed online. The two FLSD exams (N-85/Z-89) must also be scheduled online before visiting FDNY Headquarters.

What are the curriculum components and minimum required training hours for the FLS Director course?

The curriculum is separated into two major components: Component 1 covers General Topics and Fire Emergency for a minimum of 20 hours, and Component 2 covers Non-Fire Emergency for a minimum of 11 hours, totaling at least 31 hours when combined.

What qualifications are required for eligibility for the FLS Director examination?

Eligibility includes being at least 18 years of age, having a reasonable understanding of English, providing evidence of character and past employment satisfactory to the commissioner, and meeting specified work-experience requirements in relevant public safety or fire-safety-related fields.

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