Checked 24 October 2026. Fees, hours, the appointment list and booklet formats are as the FDNY pages and study booklets stated them on 23 and 24 Oct 2026. The FDNY asks candidates to check for the latest booklet before the exam, and says some Notices of Exam are being updated for online applications.
The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) issues Certificates of Fitness (COF) for what its Certificates of Fitness page calls "various types of dangerous occupations". The same page ends with a list of the certificates it offers, "listed in alphabetical order", from A21 (Supervision of Distillery Operations) to W97 (Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging). That list has 125 entries (our count). One of them, the E-series line, stands for six codes, E-01 to E-06, so there are 130 codes in all. This guide gives the whole list with every name exactly as the FDNY prints it, and adds what the FDNY's own pages and study booklets say about appointments, where a certificate is valid, changes and renewals, and the codes with near-identical names. The general application steps, fees and rules of the exam room are set out in FDNY Certificate of Fitness: exam format, fee and how to apply; a certificate's own page and booklet can add requirements. ProSyllabus is an independent study site, not part of the FDNY (Fire Department of the City of New York) or the City of New York. Every rule here is quoted or summarised from the FDNY pages and study booklets listed at the foot of the page.
FDNY Certificates of Fitness page and General Notice of Exam (revised 07/2023), read 23 Oct 2026 and unchanged on 24 Oct 2026. The entry count is ours.
How the FDNY list is organised
The FDNY list page generally prints codes without a hyphen (F60, S12), except for its E-01 to E-06 line. Its study booklets write F-60 and S-12. They are the same code, and this guide uses the hyphenated form. The list is alphabetical by code, so the first letter is a filing order. The FDNY does not say the letters are categories, but reading the names shows patterns (our summary, not an FDNY classification): F entries are mainly fire guards, places of assembly, drills and fire safety directors; G entries are mainly gases; S entries are mainly sprinkler, standpipe, fire alarm and extinguishing-system roles plus construction-site roles; E entries are mainly explosives and special effects; C entries are mainly chemicals and hazardous materials; P entries are mainly petroleum, fuel oil and cooking exhaust.
The page tells readers to "See list of Certificates of Fitness below for Study Materials and exam specific information", and the General Notice of Exam tells applicants to click each certificate on the list to find its special requirements. Three booklets cover more than one code: F-03 with F-04, F-07 with W-07, and S-12 with S-15 and T-15. The FDNY also warns that its Notices of Exam, study guides and Small Business Services instructions "are currently being updated and may not contain instructions for online applications, renewals and payments".
Our count of the entries on the FDNY list read 23 Oct 2026. The E-01 to E-06 line is counted once.
The full list, series by series
Names are copied as the FDNY prints them, including its own spelling and capitals. The right-hand column carries selected notes from the FDNY pages and booklets read for this guide; a dash means we have no note, not that the certificate has no booklet or special rule.
A and B series
| Code | Certificate (name as the FDNY lists it) | Selected notes from the FDNY pages and booklets read for this guide |
|---|---|---|
| A-21 | Supervision of Distillery Operations | — |
| A-35 | To Operate and Maintain Air Compressors | — |
| A-49 | Supervision of Aerosols | — |
| B-03 | Testing of In-Building Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems | — |
| B-28 | Supervision of Stationary Energy Storage Systems | — |
| B-29 | Supervision of Battery Systems and Other Related Equipment | — |
C series: chemicals and hazardous materials
| Code | Certificate (name as the FDNY lists it) | Selected notes from the FDNY pages and booklets read for this guide |
|---|---|---|
| C-01 | Supervision of Liquefied Natural Gas Plant | — |
| C-02 | Fire Truck Operator at LNG Plant | — |
| C-14 | Supervising Non-production Chemical Laboratories | — |
| C-15 | Flame Retardant Treatment | — |
| C-20 | Supervision of Storage, Handling and Use of Cellulose Nitrate Film | — |
| C-30 | Supervision of Flammable/Combined Finishing Operations | — |
| C-36 | Supervision of Storage and Handling of Hazardous Materials in Retail | — |
| C-42 | Storage and Handling of Corrosives and Oxidizers | — |
| C-91 | Supervision of Storage, Handling and Use of Hazardous Materials | — |
| C-92 | Supervision of Flammable/Combustible Liquids | — |
| C-93 | Supervision of Dry Cleaning Facilities | — |
| C-94 | Supervise of Storage, Handling and Use of Chemicals in Funeral Homes | — |
| C-97 | Supervision of Storage and Handling of Combustible and/or Toxic Fumigants and Pesticides | — |
| C-99 | Supervision and Maintenance of a CNG Facility | — |
D and E series: schools, explosives and special effects
| Code | Certificate (name as the FDNY lists it) | Selected notes from the FDNY pages and booklets read for this guide |
|---|---|---|
| D-10 | Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor For NYC K-12 Schools | — |
| D-14 | Supervise the Handling and Use of Chemicals in NYC K-12 School Labs | — |
| D-15 | Supervise The Storage and Handling of Chemicals in the NYC K-12 School Labs | — |
| D-20 | Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor For NYC K-12 Nonpublic Schools (Premise Related) | — |
| E-01 to E-06 | Certificate of Fitness for Special Effects (E-series) (one line on the FDNY list covering six codes) | — |
| E-10 | Blaster (All Purpose) | — |
| E-11 | Blaster (Shaft and Tunnel) | — |
| E-12 | Demolition of Building Using Explosives | — |
| E-13 | Underwater Blasting | — |
| E-14 | Powder Carrier | — |
| E-15 | Magazine Keeper | — |
| E-16 | Explosives Handler | — |
| E-17 | Explosives Loader | — |
| E-20 | Pyrotechnic Fireworks | — |
| E-21 | Use Ammunition Activated Tools | — |
| E-25 | Explosives Safety Control | — |
| E-28 | Fire Producer | — |
| E-29 | Fire Performer | — |
F series: fire guards, places of assembly, drills and fire safety directors
| Code | Certificate (name as the FDNY lists it) | Selected notes from the FDNY pages and booklets read for this guide |
|---|---|---|
| F-01 | Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment | Citywide certificate. Booklet: 20 questions, 30 minutes. FDNY page: the fire watch when a required fire protection system is out of service. |
| F-02 | Fire Guard for Shelters (Citywide) | FDNY page: required by all fire guards in buildings occupied, or operated to be occupied, as homeless or emergency shelters. |
| F-03 | Indoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel | Booklet shared with F-04: 25 questions, 38 minutes. |
| F-04 | Temporary Indoor/Outdoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel | Booklet shared with F-03: 20 questions, 30 minutes. |
| F-07 | Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor | Booklet shared with W-07: 40 questions, 61 minutes. |
| F-40 | Operators of Central Station Signaling Systems | — |
| F-53 | Emergency One-Way Voice Announcement Personnel | — |
| F-60 | Fire Guard for Torch Operations | Booklet: 25 questions, 38 minutes. FDNY page: the fire watch for torch operations at construction sites, on rooftops and where a citywide torch permit holder works. |
| F-61 | Supervision of Hookah Establishments | — |
| F-78 | Cleaning and Testing of Smoke Detectors | — |
| F-80 | Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters | Needs an appointment (FDNY page). |
| F-89 | Fire Life and Safety Director | Needs an appointment (FDNY page). The F-01 booklet links F-89 to Group B (office building) occupancies. |
| F-92 | Fire Guard for Boatyards/Marinas and to Supervise Boatyards/Marinas | FDNY page: required by all fire guards in boatyards and marinas where no sprinkler system is installed or a fire protection system is temporarily out of service. Valid only for the person and the location applied for. The page also mentions an alternative issuance procedure for applicants who qualify for an exemption. |
G series: gases
| Code | Certificate (name as the FDNY lists it) | Selected notes from the FDNY pages and booklets read for this guide |
|---|---|---|
| G-22 | Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas or Compressed Natural Gas | — |
| G-23 | Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas or Compressed Natural Gas at Outdoor Events & Mobil Cooking | — |
| G-24 | Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas or Compressed Natural Gas in Emergency Indoor Repair | — |
| G-29 | Safe Use, Handling, Storage and Compression of Flammable Gases With Pressure Above 6 Per Square Inch | — |
| G-34 | Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas or Compressed Natural Gas in Hot–Air Balloon | — |
| G-36 | Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas or Compressed Natural Gas in Manhole Operations | — |
| G-40 | Use Liquefied Petroleum Gas or Compressed Natural Gas for Tar Kettles | — |
| G-41 | Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas or Compressed Natural Gas For Torch-Applied Roof Systems | The F-60 booklet says a G-60, G-41 or G-42 is required for a torch-applied roof system. |
| G-42 | Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas or Compressed Natural Gas For All Roofing Operations | The F-60 booklet says a G-60, G-41 or G-42 is required for a torch-applied roof system. |
| G-44 | Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas or Compressed Natural Gas | — |
| G-46 | Storage, Handling, Use and Refilling of Non-Flammable Gas Cylinders | — |
| G-60 | Torch Use of Flammable Gas | Booklet: 35 questions, 53 minutes. The F-60 booklet says a G-60 is required for torch operations using oxygen and a flammable gas. |
| G-61 | Torch Use in Manufacture of Jewelry | — |
| G-71 | Supervision of Piped Non-Flammable Medical Gases | — |
| G-79 | Supervision of Storage, Handling & Use of Commercial Cryogenic | — |
| G-82 | Handling and Dispensing of Carbon Dioxide Dispensors | — |
| G-91 | Supervision of Natural Gas Co-Generation Systems | — |
| G-92 | High-Pressure Natural Gas Fired Microturbine Systems | — |
| G-93 | Supervision of Portable Outdoor Natural Gas Heaters in Sidewalk Cafes | — |
| G-98 | Handling, Use and Storage of Flammable Compressed Gases | — |
| G-99 | Use of Anhydrous Ammonia for Heat Treating (Dissociators) and Duplicating Machines | — |
L, P, Q and R series
| Code | Certificate (name as the FDNY lists it) | Selected notes from the FDNY pages and booklets read for this guide |
|---|---|---|
| L-19 | Supervision of Sanitary Landfill Methane Recovery Facilities | — |
| P-02 | Generic Precision Test | — |
| P-13 | Supervision of a Bulk Oil Storage Plant | — |
| P-15 | Motor Fuel-Dispensing Service Station | — |
| P-23 | Operation of Petroleum Pipeline | — |
| P-53 | Supervision of De-Fueling Motor Vehicle Fuel Tanks | — |
| P-54 | Crane Aerial Fueling Operations At A Construction Site | — |
| P-64 | Commercial Cooking Exhaust Systems and Precipitator Clean Technician | — |
| P-98 | Fuel-Oil Piping and Storage System | — |
| P-99 | Low Pressure Oil Burner Operator | — |
| Q-01 | Certificate of Qualification for Refrigerating System Operating Engineer | Needs an appointment (FDNY page). |
| R-58 | Remedial Fire and Life Safety Director Fire Component Examination | — |
| R-59 | Remedial Fire and Life Safety Director Non-Fire Component Examination | — |
S series: sprinklers, standpipes, fire alarm, extinguishing systems and construction sites
| Code | Certificate (name as the FDNY lists it) | Selected notes from the FDNY pages and booklets read for this guide |
|---|---|---|
| S-11 | Supervision of Residential Sprinkler System | — |
| S-12 | Supervision of Sprinkler Systems (Citywide) | Booklet shared with S-15 and T-15: 75 questions, about 135 minutes. |
| S-13 | Supervision of Standpipe System (Citywide) | — |
| S-14 | Supervision of Multi-Zone Standpipe System | — |
| S-15 | Supervision of Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems (Citywide) | Booklet: 100 questions, about 175 minutes. A valid S-12 can be upgraded to an S-15 by taking the T-15 exam (25 questions, about 38 minutes). |
| S-16 | Gaseous Fire Extinguishing Systems Inspection, Testing And Servicing Technician (Citywide) | — |
| S-17 | Commercial Cooking Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishing Systems Inspection, Testing and Servicing Technician (Citywide) | — |
| S-18 | Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishing Systems Inspection, Testing And Servicing Technician (Citywide) | — |
| S-42 | Supervision of Automotive Salvage Facilities | — |
| S-56 | Construction Site Fire Safety Manager (Citywide) | Needs an appointment (FDNY page and the 2023 General Notice). |
| S-60 | Watchperson at Construction Site (Citywide) | FDNY page: required for a watchperson at a construction site with a footprint between 5,000 and 40,000 square feet. The same page says applicants who need to take the exam must make an appointment, which the main FDNY page does not list. The F-60 booklet says an F-60 does not qualify you to be a watchperson. |
| S-61 | Gaseous Fire Extinguishing Systems Inspection, Testing and Servicing Principal (Citywide) | — |
| S-71 | Commercial Cooking Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishing Systems Inspection, Testing and Servicing Principal (Citywide) | — |
| S-78 | Cleaning & Testing of Smoke Detectors Citywide | — |
| S-81 | Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishing Systems Inspection, Testing and Servicing Principal (Citywide) | — |
| S-86 | Certificate of Fitness for Professional Certification of Fire Alarm System Design | — |
| S-87 | Certificate of Fitness for Professional Certification of the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems | — |
| S-88 | Certificate of Fitness for E-Mail Document Submission Representative (Citywide) | — |
| S-89 | Certification of Corrected Fire Alarm System Defects (Citywide) | — |
| S-91 | Supervise the Temporary Storage and Dispensing of Flammable or Combustible Liquids at Film and TV Production Sites (Citywide) | — |
| S-92 | Supervision of Portable Fueled Space Heaters at Construction Sites (Citywide) | — |
| S-93 | Supervise the Temporary Storage and Dispensing of Flammable or Combustible Liquids at Construction Sites (Citywide) | — |
| S-94 | Handling and Dispensing Flammable or Combustible Liquids (Citywide) | — |
| S-95 | Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems | — |
| S-96 | Sales of Portable Fire Extinguishers (Citywide) | — |
| S-97 | Fire Alarm Systems Inspection, Testing and Service Principal (Citywide) | — |
| S-98 | Fire Alarm Systems Inspection, Testing and Service Technician (Citywide) | Needs an appointment (FDNY page and the 2023 General Notice). |
| S-99 | Verification of Corrected Fire Alarm System Defects (Citywide) | — |
T and W series
| Code | Certificate (name as the FDNY lists it) | Selected notes from the FDNY pages and booklets read for this guide |
|---|---|---|
| T-89 | Temporary Fire Life and Safety Director | The F-01 booklet links T-89 to Group R-1 (hotel) occupancies. |
| W-07 | Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor (Citywide) | Booklet shared with F-07: 40 questions, 61 minutes. |
| W-16 | Installation, Alteration, Testing and Repair of Liquid Motor Fuel Storage Tank and Dispensing Systems | — |
| W-27 | Supervision of Stationary Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in Group R-3 Occupancies (Citywide) | — |
| W-28 | Supervision of Mobile Battery Systems (Citywide) | — |
| W-42 | Supervision of Handling and Use of Corrosives and Oxidizers | — |
| W-49 | Supervision Of Storage, Handling and Use of Aerosol at Construction Site only | — |
| W-64 | Commercial Cooking Exhaust System Cleaning Technician | — |
| W-79 | Delivering, Installing, Repairing Cryogenic Containers or Systems | — |
| W-94 | Install, Test and Repair Flammable & Commercial Liquid Tankers | — |
| W-96 | Full Service Shop of Portable Fire Extinguishers | The F-60 booklet says portable fire extinguishers get their annual check from a W-96 holder from an FDNY-approved company. |
| W-97 | Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging | — |
Which certificates need an appointment
The FDNY page says "Most COF exams are walk-in exams" and that five certificates "require an appointment before taking the exam at FDNY Headquarters". You need a COF application ID before you can book, and groups of ten or more applicants should contact the FDNY COF unit to arrange a group appointment. The older General Notice of Exam (revised 07/2023) names a different set of codes. The two do not match, and the notice is the older document, so follow the page and check it before you go.
| Source | Certificates it says need an appointment | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FDNY Certificates of Fitness page | F80, F89, Q01, S56, S98 | You must have a COF application ID before scheduling the appointment. |
| General Notice of Exam, revised 07/2023 | N-85, N-89/T-89/Z-89 (Fire and Life Safety Directors), Z-51 (Refrigeration Engineer), S-56 (Construction Site Safety Manager), S-98 (Fire Alarm Technicians) | Says these applicants must apply, pay and schedule the exam online first, with no walk-ins, and will be turned away without proof of the completed application and payment. |
| FDNY S-60 page | S-60 | The page says applicants who need to take the exam must make an appointment and apply in person. The main FDNY page does not list S60 among its five. |
| Our comparison | S-56 and S-98 are on both. F80, F89 and Q01 are on the page only. The current list has no N-series or Z-series entry, so N-85, N-89, Z-89 and Z-51 cannot be matched to it. | The same notice also says "All exams can be taken by appointment" and "All other COFs can apply in person". |
Where a certificate is valid: citywide, one person, one location
Several names on the list end in "(Citywide)", and the FDNY pages say different things about where a certificate can be used. Read the page or booklet for your own code before you rely on one certificate across several jobs.
| Certificate | What the FDNY says about where it is valid | Source |
|---|---|---|
| F-01 Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment | The booklet calls it a citywide certificate: the holder "may perform their duties for different buildings and occupancies". | F-01 study material |
| F-60 Fire Guard for Torch Operations | NYC Business: only valid for the person it is given to and can be used anywhere in New York City. | NYC Business F-60 page |
| S-60 Watchperson at Construction Site (Citywide) | Valid only for the specific person to whom it is issued and can be used anywhere within New York City. | FDNY S-60 page |
| F-92 Fire Guard for Boatyards/Marinas | Valid only for the person who applied for it and at the location it was applied for. | FDNY F-92 page |
If you already hold a certificate and need it at another work site, the FDNY page says "With proper required documents, COF holders can apply the same Certificate of Fitness for additional work locations without taking the exam." That is an application for an additional card, not a new exam.
Look-alike codes: pairs and groups with near-identical names
Check the code against the work you will do: some codes share a study booklet or exam, and look-alike names can have different exams, booklets and permitted duties. These are the groups whose names are closest. The names are as listed by the FDNY, and the "difference" column only restates what the names say.
| Codes | Names as listed | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| F-01, F-02, F-60, F-92, S-60 | Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment; Fire Guard for Shelters (Citywide); Fire Guard for Torch Operations; Fire Guard for Boatyards/Marinas; Watchperson at Construction Site (Citywide) | Four fire guard certificates and one watchperson certificate: impairment, shelters, torch operations, boatyards and marinas, and construction-site watch. |
| F-03, F-04 | Indoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel; Temporary Indoor/Outdoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel | Indoor places of assembly versus temporary indoor or outdoor places of assembly. |
| F-07, W-07, D-10, D-20 | Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor; Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor (Citywide); Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor For NYC K-12 Schools; ... For NYC K-12 Nonpublic Schools (Premise Related) | The same role name. W-07 adds "(Citywide)"; D-10 and D-20 are for NYC K-12 schools and NYC K-12 nonpublic schools (premise related). |
| F-89, T-89, R-58, R-59 | Fire Life and Safety Director; Temporary Fire Life and Safety Director; Remedial Fire and Life Safety Director Fire Component Examination; ... Non-Fire Component Examination | Director and temporary director entries, plus remedial examinations split into fire and non-fire components. |
| S-11, S-12, S-13, S-14, S-15 | Supervision of Residential Sprinkler System; Supervision of Sprinkler Systems (Citywide); Supervision of Standpipe System (Citywide); Supervision of Multi-Zone Standpipe System; Supervision of Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems (Citywide) | Residential sprinklers, general sprinklers, standpipes, multi-zone standpipes and foam-water systems each have their own code. |
| S-16 and S-61; S-17 and S-71; S-18 and S-81; S-98 and S-97 | Inspection, Testing and Servicing Technician (Citywide) and ... Principal (Citywide) for gaseous (S-16, S-61), commercial cooking wet chemical (S-17, S-71) and dry chemical (S-18, S-81) systems; Fire Alarm Systems Inspection, Testing and Service Technician (S-98) and ... Principal (S-97) | Each system type has a Technician code and a Principal code. The two are different certificates. |
| S-95, S-97, S-98, S-99, S-89, S-86, S-87 | Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems; ... Inspection, Testing and Service Principal; ... Technician; Verification of Corrected Fire Alarm System Defects; Certification of Corrected Fire Alarm System Defects; Professional Certification of Fire Alarm System Design; ... of the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems | Supervision, inspection and service, verification or certification of corrected defects, design and installation are separate fire alarm certificates. |
| G-41, G-42, G-60, G-61 | Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas or Compressed Natural Gas For Torch-Applied Roof Systems; ... For All Roofing Operations; Torch Use of Flammable Gas; Torch Use in Manufacture of Jewelry | Roof torches, all roofing operations, general flammable-gas torch use and jewelry-making are different certificates. |
| S-96 and W-96 | Sales of Portable Fire Extinguishers (Citywide); Full Service Shop of Portable Fire Extinguishers | Selling extinguishers and running a full service shop. |
| F-78 and S-78 | Cleaning and Testing of Smoke Detectors; Cleaning & Testing of Smoke Detectors Citywide | The same job name; the S-78 name adds "Citywide". |
| A-49 and W-49 | Supervision of Aerosols; Supervision Of Storage, Handling and Use of Aerosol at Construction Site only | General aerosol supervision versus construction sites only. |
| C-42 and W-42 | Storage and Handling of Corrosives and Oxidizers; Supervision of Handling and Use of Corrosives and Oxidizers | Storage and handling versus supervision of handling and use. |
| B-28, W-27, W-28 | Supervision of Stationary Energy Storage Systems; ... (ESS) in Group R-3 Occupancies (Citywide); Supervision of Mobile Battery Systems (Citywide) | Stationary systems, stationary systems in Group R-3 occupancies, and mobile battery systems. |
| P-64 and W-64 | Commercial Cooking Exhaust Systems and Precipitator Clean Technician; Commercial Cooking Exhaust System Cleaning Technician | Two separate cooking-exhaust technician certificates. |
Changes, extra locations and renewal routes
The pillar guide sets out the standard renewal rules. These are the extra points the FDNY's list page and General Notice add, and where the FDNY's own documents disagree.
| Item | What the FDNY says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Changes and replacements | The General Notice lists a $5 fee for changing a mailing or email address or other contact information, requesting a replacement certificate, and changing a work location (a new employer letter must be uploaded for a work location change). | General Notice of Exam |
| Online or by post | The FDNY page says a lost card must be replaced online and that changes such as company name, work location, mailing address and activating certificates must be done online. The NYC Business pages for F-60 and S-12 still describe submitting mailing-address changes, work-location changes and replacement-card requests in person or by mail with a $5 check or money order. Follow the FDNY page. | FDNY page; NYC Business F-60 and S-12 pages |
| Additional work locations | With the required documents, a holder can apply for the same certificate for additional work locations without taking the exam. | FDNY page |
| Simplified renewal | Certificates can be renewed without creating an NYC.ID through simplified renewal. Fee-exempt certificates, and certificates that need changes, cannot use it. | FDNY page |
| Comprehensive renewal | Renewal with an NYC.ID. This route includes fee-exempt certificates (the page says "All COFs must be renewed online by logging in with a NYC ID, including Fee Exempt COFs", even though it also offers the simplified route above). The FDNY strongly encourages holders to log in to view all their certificates and expiry dates, change a mailing address and upload supporting documents. The S-12/S-15 booklet says fee-exempt applicants cannot renew online, and the NYC Business F-60 and S-12 pages say you cannot request a fee exemption if you renew online. These conflict with the central page, so confirm the route with the FDNY. | FDNY page; S-12/S-15 booklet; NYC Business pages |
| A different renewal route | The General Notice says certain certificates (R01, R02, W16, W27 and others), and renewals that also update a work address, use a different procedure. The FDNY page has a quick renewal guide for W16, W27, expeditors and fee-exempt applicants. | General Notice; FDNY page |
| Fee and deadlines | $15 for most 3-year certificates; a $25 penalty for renewals made 90 days (up to one year) after expiry, although one passage of the General Notice says 91 days to 1 year, so the sources differ on the first penalty day; over a year late means a new exam. | General Notice of Exam |
Getting one, in five lines
- Find your code in the list above and read its free study booklet on the FDNY Certificates of Fitness page.
- Create an NYC.ID, then complete the application and pay the $25 fee online (unless a fee waiver applies) before you go to FDNY Headquarters.
- Bring a government-issued photo ID to 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn. Walk-in hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, except legal holidays, unless your certificate needs an appointment.
- Pass the touch-screen exam with at least 70%. If you meet all the requirements, the certificate is issued the same day.
- Renew before it expires. Most certificates last three years.
Summary of the FDNY Certificates of Fitness page and General Notice of Exam. The steps, documents and rules in full are in FDNY Certificate of Fitness: exam format, fee and how to apply. The FDNY's own documents differ on how to apply: the central page and the January 2026 booklets require online application and payment before arrival, while the F-92 and S-60 pages say to apply in person, the General Notice says other certificates can apply in person, and the S-12/S-15 booklet contains both instructions. Follow the central FDNY page and confirm the process for your code.
For the fire guard certificates see how to get a fire guard certificate in NYC; for the two exams with a full guide of their own see the F-60 exam guide and the S-12 exam guide.
Practice exams in the FDNY format
- FDNY F-60 practice exam: Fire Guard for Torch Operations. 2 full exams of 25 questions, 38 minutes each, three questions free.
- FDNY G-60 practice exam: Torch Use of Flammable Gas. 2 full exams of 35 questions, 53 minutes each, three questions free.
- FDNY S-12 practice exam: Citywide Sprinkler Systems. 1 full exam of 75 questions, 135 minutes, three questions free.
- FDNY F-03 practice exam: Indoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel. 2 full exams of 25 questions, 38 minutes each, three questions free.
- FDNY F-04 practice exam: Temporary Place of Assembly Safety Personnel. 2 full exams of 20 questions, 30 minutes each, three questions free.
Independent practice by ProSyllabus: original questions written from each certificate's FDNY study booklet, four options each, timed like the real exam, with the reason behind every answer. Not FDNY questions.
Frequently asked questions
How many Certificates of Fitness does the FDNY offer?
The FDNY list has 125 entries (our count), from A21 to W97. One entry, the E-series line, covers six codes, E-01 to E-06, so there are 130 codes.
Which Certificate of Fitness do I need for my job?
Match your task to the names in the list above. If two names look close, the look-alike table shows how they differ. The FDNY booklets give the FDNY Business Support Team for questions: call 311 and ask for the FDNY Customer Service Center, or email FDNY.BusinessSupport@fdny.nyc.gov.
Does every certificate need its own exam?
Not every one. The F-01, F-03/F-04, F-07/W-07, F-60 and G-60 booklets say no alternative issuance procedure is available, but the F-03/F-04 booklet also says someone who passes the F-03 may pay an additional $25 to get the F-04 without taking the F-04 exam. The F-92 page mentions an alternative issuance procedure for applicants who qualify for an exemption.
Which certificates need an appointment?
The FDNY page lists F80, F89, Q01, S56 and S98, and the S-60 page separately says exam applicants must make an appointment; the sources differ, so confirm for your code. Most other exams are walk-in, Monday to Friday except legal holidays, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, after you have applied and paid online.
Is the code written F60 or F-60?
Both. The FDNY list page generally prints codes without a hyphen, except for its E-01 to E-06 line; the study booklets use the hyphen. They name the same certificate.
Can one certificate be used for several employers or sites?
It depends on the certificate. The F-01 booklet, the NYC Business F-60 page and the S-60 page describe use anywhere in the city for the holder, while the F-92 page says its certificate is valid only for the person and the location applied for. A holder can apply for the same certificate at additional work locations without taking the exam again.
Do I need an NYC.ID to renew?
Not for a simplified renewal, which the FDNY page describes as renewing without creating an NYC.ID. Fee-exempt certificates and certificates that need changes cannot use the simplified route.
Sources
- official — FDNY: Certificates of Fitness (walk-in exams, hours, ID, payment, online application, appointments, accommodations, renewals, list of certificates)
- official — FDNY: General Notice of Exam (NOE) for Certificate of Fitness Examinations, revised 07/2023
- official — FDNY: Study material for the F-01 Fire Guard for Impairment (Citywide) exam, revised January 2026 (contact/payment info)
- official — FDNY: Certificate of Fitness F-01 Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment page
- official — FDNY: Certificate of Fitness F-02 Fire Guard for Shelters (Citywide) page
- official — FDNY: Study material for the F-60 Fire Guard for Torch Operations exam, revised January 2026 (contact/payment info)
- official — FDNY: Certificate of Fitness F-60 Fire Guard for Torch Operations page
- official — NYC Business: Certificate of Fitness F-60 (application fee, renewal fee and period)
- official — FDNY: Study material for the G-60 Torch Use of Flammable Gas exam, revised January 2026 (contact/payment info)
- official — FDNY: Consolidated study material for the F-03 and F-04 place of assembly safety personnel exams, revised January 2026 (contact/payment info)
- official — FDNY: Study material for the F-07 / W-07 Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor exam, revised January 2026 (contact/payment info)
- official — FDNY: Study material for the S-12 / S-15 / T-15 sprinkler system exams, revised March 2024 (apply/pay)
- official — FDNY: Certificate of Fitness S-60 Watchperson at Construction Sites page
- official — FDNY: Certificate of Fitness F-92 Supervise and Fire Guard Boatyards and Marinas page
official = a document published by the conducting body. reported = a news or coaching site we could not check against an original. Where sources disagree this page says so rather than picking one.
