Course Description
F80 – Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters
All homeless shelters require an individual holding a Certificate of Fitness (F-80) for Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters.
This certificate is also required in any building or occupancy that must have a one-way voice communication system, regardless of occupancy classification, that is operated or occupied by more than 15 persons for over 30 days, including emergency shelters.
The Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters is responsible for recordkeeping, ensuring that all systems and devices are inspected, tested on schedule, and repaired as necessary. The F-80 Coordinator is also responsible for training building occupants and staff on evacuation routes and safety measures, which must be implemented in the event of an emergency.
Topics to be covered:
- Emergency Drills
- Initiating Devices
- Supervisory Devices
- Audio & Visual Devices
- Standpipe System
- Sprinkler System
- Bomb Threats
Duration: 2 Weeks
- Two 4.5-hour sessions and a final exam (40 questions, multiple choice)
- Must be completed within one week
- Available online via Zoom or in person at our Manhattan location