FDNY Fireguard Prep Course

F01 F02 F03 F04

F01 & F02 – Citywide Fireguard Certifications

In any occupancy where a required fire protection system is out of service, a firewatch must be maintained by one or more persons holding a Certificate of Fitness as an F-01 Citywide Fireguard for Impairment.

A Certificate of Fitness is also required for all Fire Guards in shelters where a sprinkler system is not installed or when a fire protection system is temporarily out of service, classified as F-02 Fireguard for Shelters (Citywide).

This training course prepares applicants to successfully complete the FDNY Computer-Based Exam at FDNY Headquarters (9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY). The exam generally consists of 20 multiple-choice questions, with 30 minutes to complete, and requires a minimum passing score of 70%.


Topics to be covered:

  • Portable Fire Extinguishers
  • Emergency Response
  • Impairments
  • Out-of-Service Conditions
  • Initiating Devices

Duration: One-Day Course

  • 4-hour online session via Zoom