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Certificate of Fitness for Fire Life and Safety Director (F89/T89)

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Before you submit your application

This Certificate of Fitness can only be obtained by passing both a written and an onsite exam. All applicants should review the Notice of Exam.
F-89 Notice of Exam (PDF)
To take the written exam, applicants must apply in person and bring the following documents:
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To take the onsite exam, applicants must have:
- Passed the written computer exam and obtained a Certificate of Completion from FDNY.
- A scheduled onsite appointment.

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Steps to apply in person:

1.

Applicants are required to schedule an appointment to take this exam.
Online Appointment Scheduler
2.

Applicants must arrive at the Public Certification Unit ready to submit their application form and supporting documents, pay the application fee and take the exam.
NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
Public Certification Unit
9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
3.

Submit your completed application form and supporting documents.
4.

Pay the $25 application fee by one of the following methods:
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5.

Take the exam.

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