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It can take about 30 minutes to complete.  \nSimplified instructions for online application and payment can be found here:  \n[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  \nCreate an Account and Log in to:  \n[http://fires.fdnycloud.org/CitizenAccess](http://fires.fdnycloud.org/CitizenAccess)  \nNote:  \nThis R-58 exam is only subject to candidates who  \n(1) currently hold one or more Certificate(s) of Fitness for Fire Safety Director (F-89/T-89/F- 85) AND  \n(2) who failed two or more important responses for the Fire Component (FSD) of the On-Site Exam for certification at an additional work location.  \nYou have to take the R-58 exam if you receive the Notice of Failure requiring you to take this exam. However, you are NOT subject to the R-58 exam if you surrender all your F-89/T-89/F-85 cards tobe inactive.  \n© 05/17/18 New York City Fire Department-All rights reserved.  \nRelease 1.0 – This guide will be updated periodically. Please check the FDNY website to see if there is a newer version before your test date.  \nNOTICE OF EXAMINATION  \nTITLE: REMEDIAL FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY DIRECTOR  \n_FIRE COMPONENT (R-58)  \nAll applicants are required to apply and pay for an exam online before arriving atthe FDNY. It can take about 30 minutes to complete.  \nSimplified instructions for online application and payment can be found here:  \n[http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/fdny-business-cof](http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/fdny-business-cof)  \nindividuals-short.pdf  \nCreate an Account and Log in to:  \n[http://fires.fdnycloud.org/CitizenAccess](http://fires.fdnycloud.org/CitizenAccess)  \nREQUIREMENTS FOR WRITTEN EXAM  \nApplicants who need to take the exam must apply in person and bring the following documents:  \n1. Identification . Applicant must provide two forms of identifications; at least one form of identification must be government issued photo identification, such as a State-issued Drivers’ License or Non Driver’s License or a passport.  \n2. Letter of Recommendation . Applicants must present a letter of recommendation from his/her employer. The letter must be on official letterhead, and must state the applicant’s full name, experience and the address where the applicant will work. If the applicants are self-employed or the principal of the company, they must submit a notarized letter attesting to their qualifications. For more info:  \n• Sample of recommendation letter:  \n[http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/cof-samplerec-letter.pdf](http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/cof-samplerec-letter.pdf)  \n• Sample of self-employed letter:  \n[http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/cof-sample-selfrec-letter.pdf](http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/cof-sample-selfrec-letter.pdf)  \n3. A-20 . Applicants must present a completed application for certificate of fitness (A- 20 Form) .  \n[http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/cof-application-form.pdf](http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/cof-application-form.pdf)  \n4. Without Required Documentation . Applicants not currently employed may take the exam without the required documentation. If the applicants pass the exam, FDNY will issue a temporary letter with picture for the job seeking purpose. The Cof F card will not be issued unless the applicants are employed and provide all of the required documentation. (Exception: If COF has a school requirement, applicant will not be allowed to take COF exam until school is completed.)  \n5. 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