WATCHPERSON AT CONSTRUCTION SITES (S-60) - Study Material and Test Description

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FDNY study materials for the Watchperson at Construction Sites (S-60) written exam provide public-facing guidance for applicants. It explains how to apply and pay online before arriving at FDNY, the account login steps, and key eligibility and document requirements for the exam day. The content also sets out certification-of-fitness rules effective from 03/01/2016, including validity tied to maintaining an active New York State security license, and outlines core study areas such as emergency notification, fire safety precautions, site security, logbooks, fire extinguishers, and lithium-ion battery safety.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages32

Reading Time1 h 21 min

AccessFree to download

NOTICE OF EXAMINATION

Requirements for Written Exam

STUDY MATERIAL AND TEST DESCRIPTION

Introduction

Certificate of Fitness

Definitions

Emergency Notification

General Knowledge and Precautions

Fire safety

Smoking prohibition

FDNY Connections

Standpipe system and alarm system

First Responder Box

Hazardous materials

Waste disposal

Portable fueled heating devices

Elevator in readiness

Site security and general housekeeping

Secure the openings

Lighting

Logbook

Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers types

Typical fire extinguishers

Fire extinguisher inspections

Portable Fire Extinguisher (PFE) Tags (NEW)

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

FIRE DEPARTMENT ● CITY OF NEW YORK STUDY MATERIAL FOR WATCHPERSON AT CONSTRUCTION SITES (Citywide) (S-60) This book is provided to the public for free by the FDNY. 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](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) Note 1: Starting from 03/01/2016, all watchperson at construction site will be required to possess the S-60 Certificate of Fitness card. Note2: S-60 Certificate of Fitness is only valid provided the C of F holder maintains a current New York State security license. The S-60 Certificate of Fitness holder must keep the Certificates of Fitness and the NYS security license upon his or her person, or otherwise readily available for inspection by any representative of the Department, at all times while performing the duty of a watchperson . © 12/2015 New York City Fire Department-All rights reserved ® TABLE OF CONTENT NOTICE OF EXAMINATION ...................................................................................... 1 STUDY MATERIAL AND TEST DECRIPTION..................................................... 6 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 8 Certificate of Fitness......................................................................................................... 8 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................... 10 1. Emergency Notification ................................................................................. 11 2. General Knowledge and Precautions ...................................................... 12 2.1. Fire safety ............................................................................................................... 12 2.1.1. Smoking prohibition ................................................................................................... 12 2.1.2. FDNY Connections ...................................................................................................... 13 2.1.3. Standpipe system and alarm system ................................................................... 14 2.1.4. First Responder Box................................................................................................... 15 2.1.5. Hazardous materials ................................................................................................. 15 2.1.6. Waste disposal ............................................................................................................ 19 2.1.7. Portable fueled heating devices.............................................................................. 20 2.1.8. Elevator in readiness ................................................................................................. 20 2.2. Site security and general housekeeping.................................................... 20 2.2.1. Secure the openings ................................................................................................... 20 2.2.2. Lighting .......................................................................................................................... 21 2.3. Logbook .................................................................................................................... 21 3. Fire Extinguishers ........................................................................................... 23 3.1 Fire extinguishers types .............................................................................

FAQs

How do applicants apply and pay for the S-60 exam with FDNY?

Applicants must apply and pay for the exam online before arriving at FDNY. Online instructions and payment guidance are provided, and applicants must create an account and log in through the FDNY cloud portal.

What are the age and language requirements for the written exam?

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a reasonable understanding of the English language.

What are the requirements for the S-60 Certificate of Fitness validity?

Starting from 03/01/2016, watchpersons at construction sites must possess the S-60 Certificate of Fitness card. The certificate is only valid as long as the holder maintains a current New York State security license, and the holder must keep both available for inspection while performing duties.

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