Fire Guard Training for FDNY Certificate of Fitness (COF) Exams

Overview of NYC Fire Guard Training

As you are taking your security guard training, you can at the same time train for your fire guard certification. Fire guard primary duty to prevent fires or to notify the Fire Department by calling 911.  The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) administers and enforces building fire code policies to promote fire safety and prevention.  Certified by the FDNY, licensed fire guards play an important role in enforcing building fire code policies and promoting public safety.   Different types of buildings and settings where fire guards are deployed require different types of knowledge, so the FDNY has developed different certifications.

An individual who wants to become a licensed fire guard in any of these areas must first past a test administered by the FDNY.  Each license has its own exam.  Star Security Training provides a 3- hour test prep course to help individuals prepare and pass 6 tests that pertain most to the responsibilities of security guards.


Test Location, License Fees, Renewals

All exams are given at the FDNY’s Public Certification Unit located on the first floor at  9 Metro Tech Center in Brooklyn .  A $25 new application fee is required for each certification.  Renewals need to be made every 3 years ($5 fee).  Generally, applications are reviewed and processed within 1-2 days.

3 Hour Test Prep Classes for COF Tests Provided by Star Security Training

F 01 Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment

Owners of buildings whose fire protection systems are out of service are required to have a licensed F 01 watch person on duty until the system is back up.

 

F 02 Fire Guard for Shelters

F 02 is required for fire guards in buildings operated as homeless or emergency shelters.

F 03 Indoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel

Covers individuals responsible for maintaining fire safety in stadiums, arenas.

 

F 04. Temporary Indoor/Outdoor Place of Assembly

Fire guard protection for temporary meeting locations.

 

F 60. Fire Guard for Torch Operations and Construction Sites

Fire guards at construction sites where torch applied operations take place.

 

S 60. Watch person at Construction Sites

Required fire guard certification for watch guards at construction sites.

We are Workforce1 approved Security guard training School

United Security Training Center, is approved to accept Wordforce1 training vouchers.  Workforce1 is an NYC government sponsored job training program.  Approved candidates receive vouchers are good for free 8 Hour Pre-Assignment, 16 Hour on the Job Training fire guard training and NYS security guard license.

OSHA 30 Hour Construction Training Course 

This course follows the 29 CFR standards established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Most construction workers and security guard personnel working at construction sites are required to take this course.  It provides instruction on preventing hazardous situations from occurring in the construction site and provides guidance on knowing what to do when accidents happen.

Topics

  • Overview of OSHA’s purpose to promote construction safety
  • Electrocution hazards and how to prevent them
  • Safeguards to prevent falling accidents
  • Workplace protective equipment
  • Health hazards and personal health
  • Safeguards to prevent getting accidentally hit by objects
  • Material handling
  • Caught-in machinery hazards
  • First aid response
  • Gain solid understanding of  known factors that contribute to injury and death at construction sites 

Those who successfully complete the training receive the official OSHA course completion cards to prove that they are in knowledgeable and in compliance with OSHA regulations.

For more details please call the school at 718-742-1400

F 01 Fireguard License Test Prep Class

Don’t waste time and money. Pass the F 01 the first time. Our 3-our class helps prepare you.

  • $50 registration fee includes all test prep study guides
  • Walk-ins welcome

Course Description
The F 01 Fireguard Certificate of Fitness license is required by individuals, employed by building owners, who are responsible for watches in buildings with temporary malfunctioning fire detection and fire suppression systems.   Certification is issued by the FDNY after passing an exam (70% or higher), consisting of 20 multiple choice questions.

Our 3-hour test prep course prepares you by going over parts of the NYC Fire Code that are covered on the test.  These sections (401.3, 408, and 901,906) of the Code define specific duties of fire guards performing duties when mandated fire protection systems are out of service.

F 01 Topics include:

  • Required fire emergency preparedness plans
  • Fire drill requirements
  • Building fire protection systems
  • Portable fire extinguishers

 F 01 Practice Tests
After going over the material covered on the test, we then go through practice tests issued by the FDNY.  These help you prepare for the types of questions that are on the test so you will be better able to answer all 20 questions within the 30-minute time limit.

​​When You’re Ready to Take the Exam:  Location, License Fees, Renewals
All exams are given at the FDNY’s Public Certification Unit located on the first floor at  9 Metro Tech Center in Brooklyn .  A $25 new application fee is required for each certification.  Renewals need to be made every 3 years ($5 fee).  Generally, applications are reviewed and processed within 1-2 days.

F 02 Fireguard License Test Prep Class

Course currently not offered.

Course Description
The F 02 Fireguard Certificate of Fitness license is required by individuals, employed by building owners, who are responsible for watches in buildings with temporary malfunctioning fire detection and fire suppression systems.   Certification is issued by the FDNY after passing an exam (70% or higher), consisting of 20 multiple choice questions.

Our 3-hour test prep course prepares you by going over parts of the NYC Fire Code that are covered on the test.  These sections (401.3, 408, and 901,906) of the Code define specific duties of fire guards performing duties when mandated fire protection systems are out of service.

F 02 Topics include:

  • Required fire emergency preparedness plans
  • Fire drill requirements
  • Building fire protection systems
  • Portable fire extinguishers

 F 02 Practice Tests
After going over the material covered on the test, we then go through practice tests issued by the FDNY.  These help you prepare for the types of questions that are on the test so you will be better able to answer all 20 questions within the 30-minute time limit.

​​When You’re Ready to Take the Exam:  Location, License Fees, Renewals
All exams are given at the FDNY’s Public Certification Unit located on the first floor at  9 Metro Tech Center in Brooklyn .  A $25 new application fee is required for each certification.  Renewals need to be made every 3 years ($5 fee).  Generally, applications are reviewed and processed within 1-2 days.

F 03 Fireguard Test Prep Class

Course Description

F03 Fireguard Certificate of Fitness license is required by individuals who have fire safety responsibilities at permanent and temporary places of public assembly (examples include stadiums, theaters, outdoor arenas).    Certification is issued by the FDNY after passing an exam (70% or higher), consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. 

Our 3-hour test prep course prepares you by going over parts of the NYC Fire Code that are covered on the test.  These sections (401.3, 408, and 901,906) of the Code define specific duties of fire guards performing duties when mandated fire protection systems are out of service.

F 03 Topics include:

  • Required fire emergency preparedness plans
  • Fire drill requirements
  • Building fire protection systems
  • Portable fire extinguishers

 F 03 Practice Tests
After going over the material covered on the test, we then go through practice tests issued by the FDNY.  These help you prepare for the types of questions that are on the test so you will be better able to answer all 20 questions within the 30-minute time limit.

​​When You’re Ready to Take the Exam:  Location, License Fees, Renewals
All exams are given at the FDNY’s Public Certification Unit located on the first floor at  9 Metro Tech Center in Brooklyn .  A $25 new application fee is required for each certification.  Renewals need to be made every 3 years ($5 fee).  Generally, applications are reviewed and processed within 1-2 days.

F 04 Fireguard License Test Prep Class.  

Course Description
F04 Fireguard Certificate of Fitness license is required by individuals who have fire safety responsibilities at temporary places of public assembly (for example, train, bus stations).   It covers similar information in F03 except theatre considerations.  Certification is issued by the FDNY after passing an exam (70% or higher), consisting of 20 multiple choice questions.

Our 3-hour test prep course prepares you by going over parts of the NYC Fire Code that are covered on the test.  These sections (401.3, 408, and 901,906) of the Code define specific duties of fire guards performing duties when mandated fire protection systems are out of service.

F 04 Topics include:

  • Required fire emergency preparedness plans
  • Fire prevention & fire safety systems
  • Building fire protection systems
  • Portable fire extinguishers

 F 04 Practice Tests

After going over the material covered on the test, we then go through practice tests issued by the FDNY.  These help you prepare for the types of questions that are on the test so you will be better able to answer all 20 questions within the 30-minute time limit.

​​When You’re Ready to Take the Exam:  Location, License Fees, Renewals
All exams are given at the FDNY’s Public Certification Unit located on the first floor at  9 Metro Tech Center in Brooklyn .  A $25 new application fee is required for each certification.  Renewals need to be made every 3 years ($5 fee).  Generally, applications are reviewed and processed within 1-2 days.

S60 Fireguard Test Prep Class

Course Description

S60 Fireguard Certificate of Fitness license is required by watch guards who have fire safety responsibilities at construction sites.  Certification is issued by the FDNY after passing an exam (70% or higher), consisting of 20 multiple choice questions.

Our 3-hour test prep course prepares you by going over parts of the NYC Fire Code that are covered on the test.  These sections (401.3, 408, and 901,906) of the Code define specific duties of watch guards at construction sites.

F60 Topics include:

Construction site emergency preparedness and planning

Standpipe locations

Evacuation procedures

Portable fire extinguishers

 S60 Practice Tests
After going over the material covered on the test, we then go through practice tests issued by the FDNY.  These help you prepare for the types of questions that are on the test so you will be better able to answer all 20 questions within the 30-minute time limit.

​​When You’re Ready to Take the Exam:  Location, License Fees, Renewals
All exams are given at the FDNY’s Public Certification Unit located on the first floor at  9 Metro Tech Center in Brooklyn .  A $25 new application fee is required for each certification.  Renewals need to be made every 3 years ($5 fee).  Generally, applications are reviewed and processed within 1-2 days