Portable Fire Extinguisher Sales (Citywide) - S-96 - Study Material For The Examination For Certificate of Fitness

Sep 25, 2026

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Study materials for the FDNY certificate of fitness examination covering Portable Fire Extinguisher Sales (Citywide) S-96 and Portable Fire Extinguisher Servicing (Citywide) W-96. The booklet explains how to submit the online exam application and payment before arriving, outlines general and exam-specific application requirements, and distinguishes authorization rules between S-96 and W-96. It includes exam structure, passing score, testing format, exam site details, renewal guidance, and notes about fee payment and fee waivers.

LanguageEnglish

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Pages51

Reading Time2 h 9 min

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Examination for Certificate of Fitness (S-96/W-96)

Online application and payment

Requirements for certificate of fitness application

Requirements for alternative issuance procedure (AIP)

Exam information

Exam site

Renewal requirements

Questions

FIRE DEPARTMENT ● CITY OF NEW YORK STUDY MATERIAL FOR THE EXAMINATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS FOR PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SALES (CITYWIDE) S-96 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICING (CITYWIDE) W-96 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-cof](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: W-96 COF is authorized to service AND sell portable fire extinguishers; S-96 COF is only authorized to sell portable fire extinguishers. ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS BOOKLET YOU WILL FIND THE FOLLOWING: 1. NOTICE OF EXAMINATION (NOE) © 6/01/2009 New York City Fire Department-All rights reserved ® EXAM SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR S-96/W-96 CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS Save time and submit application online! 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-cof](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) REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS APPLICATION General requirements: Review the General Notice of Exam: [http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/general-notice-of-exam-cof.pdf](http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/general-notice-of-exam-cof.pdf) [Special requirements for the: S-96/W-96 Certificate of Fitness:](Special requirements for the: S-96/W-96 Certificate of Fitness:) (1) S-96 applicants must be employed by a FDNY approved portable fire extinguishers sales company. Portable fire extinguisher sales company is authorized to sell PFEs only. • Portable fire extinguisher sales company list (S-96): [http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/approved-companies-sales-portable-fire-extinguishers.pdf](http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/approved-companies-sales-portable-fire-extinguishers.pdf) (2) W-96 applicants must be employed by a FDNY approved portable fire extinguisher servicing company. Portable fire extinguisher servicing company is authorized to service AND sell PFEs. • Portable fire extinguisher servicing company list (W-96): [http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/approved-companies-full-service-portable-fire-extinguisher.pdf](http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/approved-companies-full-service-portable-fire-extinguisher.pdf) (3) S-96 C of F holder can pay $25 to obtain W-96 C of F with a proper company recommendation letter and vice versa. Application fee (Cash is NO LONGER ACCEPTED): Pay the $25 application fee online or in person by one of the following methods: • Credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa) • Debit card (MasterCard or Visa) • In person: Personal or company check or money order (made payable to the New York City Fire Department) A convenience fee of 2% will be applied to all credit card payments. For fee waivers submit: (Only government employees who will use their COF for their work- related responsibilities are eligible for fee waivers.) • A letter requesting fee waiver on the Agency’s official letterhead stating applicant full name, exam type and address of premises; AND • Copy of identification card issued by the agency REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTERNATIVE ISSU

FAQs

How do applicants apply and pay for the FDNY exam?

Applicants must apply and pay for the exam online before arriving at the FDNY. The booklet provides simplified instructions and the account login link, and notes that a convenience fee applies to credit card payments.

What is the difference between S-96 and W-96 authorization?

W-96 COF holders are authorized to service AND sell portable fire extinguishers, while S-96 COF holders are only authorized to sell portable fire extinguishers.

What are the exam format, time limit, and passing score?

The test has 40 multiple-choice questions on a touch-screen computer monitor and is time-limited to 60 minutes. A passing score of at least 70% is required to secure a Certificate of Fitness.

Sep 25, 2026

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