Lowe’s and The Home Depot Commit to Closing Skilled Labor Gap
2018-04-02
According to the most recent data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the construction industry reported over 100k job openings in January 2018. Additionally, there were over 350k new workers entering jobs in the construction industry, highlighting the need to fill many vacant job slots. Lowe’s and The Home Depot are recommitting their […]
World’s Largest Voluntary Demolition at 270 Park Avenue
2018-03-30
How do you demolish a 52-story office tower in the heart of Midtown? That’s the question JPMorgan Chase hopes to answer as they make way for a new 70-story building at 270 Park Avenue. While there are no detailed plans for the demolition and subsequent build, the project will be the world’s largest voluntary demolition […]
I’ve completed the three required training components for the FLSD C of F; what’s next?
2018-03-22
Within 9 months of completing all 31-hours of required training for the FLSD C of F, candidates must pass the first FDNY administered, computer-based test, the Fire Component. For additional information, refer to the “Ready to Apply Section” of the FDNY overview of the FLSD C of F process.
What happens after I pass both the Fire and Non-Fire Emergency Computer-Based Exams?
Applicants who pass the computer-based exams will receive a passing letter immediately after completing each exam. The FDNY will now review your professional qualifications and if you meet the requirements, they will issue the Certificate of Completion. You must schedule an On-Site Exam appointment no more than 1 year from the issuance date of the […]
What happens if I do not pass the FDNY Computer-Based Exam?
Candidates who fail the computer-based exam will receive a printed score report immediately after completing the exam. Applicants will be allowed to take each computer-based exam two twice. Thereafter, to retake either exam, applicants must schedule a new appointment online and pay the applicable fee. If an applicant fails the computer exam a second time, […]
How do I obtain my T-89/F-89 Certificate of Fitness?
Applicants who pass the FDNY’s On-Site Exam will receive their Certificate of Fitness directly from the FDNY via mail.
What happens if I fail the On-Site Exam?
Applicants who fail the FDNY’s On-Site Exam will receive a failure notice via mail. Applicants are allowed to take the on-site exam up to two times per the FDNY; to retake the exam, authorized personnel must schedule an appointment as outlined here. If an applicant fails the on-site exam a second time, they must retake both […]
How long is the T-89/F-89 Certificate of Fitness valid for?
This certificate must be renewed every three years. The NYC Fire Department (FDNY) will send a Renewal Notice 90 days before the expiration date. This letter includes the certificate number, the expiration date, and the amount of the renewal fee. For more information, please click here.
What do I do if I’m a Fire Safety Director and/or Fire Life & Safety Director at multiple locations (more than two)?
Certificate of Fitness holders seeking to be certified in additional buildings must submit the Fire Safety Director (F-85) and Fire Life and Safety Director (T-89/F-89) Variance Form. You will be required to list your current work hours at each location and state the physical building address where you plan on taking the On-Site Exam for […]
How do I transition from the F-85 Certificate of Fitness to the T-89/F-89?
All Fire Safety Directors who have not taken the Non-Fire Emergency/EAP Course must do so by September 3, 2018, or by the time of the renewal date of their current F-85 Certificate of Fitness (C of F), whichever occurs first. For additional information on how to transition to the FLSD F-89 C of F, click […]
Clases reprogramadas 21 marzo 2018
2018-03-20
Últimas noticias: Todas las clases de 8 AM programadas para el 3/22 comenzarán una hora más tarde (9 AM). Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo pronosticadas, cancelaremos las clases nocturnas este miércoles, 21 de marzo de 2018. Las siguientes clases afectadas se han reprogramado de la siguiente manera: El día 3 del entrenamiento de andamio […]
Rescheduled Classes: March 21, 2018
Update 2: All 8 AM classes will be starting one hour later (9 AM) on Thursday, 3/22 as a result of today’s storm. Update: Our 10-Hour OSHA Training at our Bayonne, NJ location starting tomorrow, 3/22 at 9 AM has been rescheduled to start on 3/23 at 9 AM. Due to the anticipated snow forecasted for 3/21/18, the […]
