Fire Guard (F01) Exam Prep Course Online

Don’t waste time and money. Pass the F01 the first time.

Information about the certificate and examination:
The F01 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 online exam prep course prepares you to take the F01 Fire Guard Exam, conducted by the FDNY, by going over parts of the NYC Fire Code that are covered on the test. These sections (401.3, 408, 901,906) of the Code define specific duties of fire guards performing duties when mandated fire protection systems are out of service. Our course is directly taken from the comprehensive F01 Study Material Guide provided by the FDNY.

There are 16 lessons in this course. After each lesson, you will be quizzed on the material with multiple-choice questions to help you prepare for the certification exam. There are about 240 multiple-choice questions in total, which you won’t find elsewhere, ensuring you master the material,.

You will get a certificate of completion for the course when you complete all topics and pass all quizzes. This certificate does not mean that you are F01 certified, but simply that you have successfully completed our online exam prep course for F01.

Becoming Certified and Maintaining Certification

In order to receive the F01 Certificate of Fitness, you must take the exam given at the FDNY’s Public Certification Unit located on the first floor at 9 MetroTech 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.

Prefer learning in-person?

This course is also offered on-site as a 3 hour class for $20 more. Please call 718 773 5000 for available days and times.

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Refund Policy

Please note due to the nature of this course, this course is non-refundable.

Course Content

Fire Guard Exam Prep Course
F-01 Certificate of Fitness Application and Exam Guide
8 Topics
1 Quiz
1. Introduction to F-01 Certificate of Fitness
2. Online Application Process
3. Requirements for Certificate of Fitness Application
4. Payment Methods and Fee Waivers
5. Exam Information
6. Renewal Requirements
7. No Alternative Issuance Procedure (AIP)
8. Summary
9. Lesson 1 Quiz
Exam Topics & Fire Code Provisions
5 Topics
1 Quiz
1. About the Study Material
2. Key Sections of the 2022 Fire Code
3. Design and Installation Provisions
4. Operational and Maintenance Provisions
5. Summary
8. Lesson 2 Quiz
Fire Guard for Impairment
8 Topics
1 Quiz
1. Introduction to Fire Guard for Impairment
2. Responsibility of the Building Owner
3. Fire Watch Requirements
4. Fire Guard Coverage and Patrol Requirements
5. Special Requirements for Construction Sites
6. Duties of the F-01 Certificate of Fitness Holder
7. Emergency Planning and Preparedness
8. Summary
9. Lesson 3 Quiz
Key Definitions for F-01 Certificate of Fitness
1 Topic
1 Quiz
Key Definitions
Lesson 4 Quiz
Requirements and Duties of Fire Guards
7 Topics
1 Quiz
1. Introduction to Fire Guards and Fire Watch
2. Impaired Fire Protection Systems and Risks
3. Orientation and Preparation
4. Requirements for Different Building Occupancies
5. Fire Guard Risk Evaluation
6. Orientation Checklist Example
7. Summary
Lesson 5 Quiz
Building Occupancies and Hazardous Material Risks
12 Topics
1 Quiz
1. Introduction to Building Occupancies and Hazardous Materials
2. Construction Site Occupancy
3. Group A – Assembly Occupancies
4. Group B – Business Occupancies
5. Group E – Educational Occupancies
6. Group F – Factory Occupancies
7. Group H – High Hazard Occupancies
8. Group I – Institutional Occupancies
9. Group M – Mercantile Occupancies
10. Group R – Residential Occupancies
11. Group S – Storage Occupancies
12. Group U – Utility and Miscellaneous Occupancies
Lesson 6 Quiz
Fire Guard Patrols
5 Topics
1 Quiz
1. Purpose and Frequency of Fire Guard Patrols
2. General Inspection Rules
3. Inspection Tasks and Procedures
4. Special Rules for Construction Sites
5. Summary
Lesson 7 Quiz
Inspection Record Requirements
6 Topics
1 Quiz
1. Purpose and Importance of Inspection Records
2. General Requirements for Inspection Records
3. Mandatory Details to Record
4. Example of an Inspection Record
5. Best Practices for Record Keeping
6. Summary
Lesson 8 Quiz
Fire Department Notification and Emergency Procedures
6 Topics
1 Quiz
1. Importance of Fire Department Notification
2. When to Notify the Fire Department
3. Required Information for Notification
4. FDNY Contact Numbers by Borough
5. Procedures for Planned vs. Unplanned Out-of-Service Conditions
6. Summary
Lesson 9 Quiz
Emergency Notification and Procedures Continued
6 Topics
1 Quiz
1. Importance of Emergency Notification
2. Methods of Notifying Emergency Services
3. Information Required for 911 Calls
4. Emergency Evacuation Procedures
5. Assisting Emergency Responders
6. Summary
Lesson 10 Quiz
Manual Fire Alarm Pull Stations and Safety Requirements
7 Topics
1 Quiz
1. Purpose of Manual Fire Alarm Pull Stations
2. Types of Manual Pull Stations
3. Procedures for Activating and Resetting Fire Alarms
4. Location and Visibility Requirements
5. Safety Sign Requirements
6. Responsibilities of the Fire Guard
7. Summary
Lesson 11 Quiz
Fire Protection Systems – Sprinkler Systems
6 Topics
1 Quiz
1. Purpose and Importance of Sprinkler Systems
2. How Sprinkler Systems Work
3. Components of a Sprinkler System
4. Importance of Maintenance and Compliance
5. Role of the S-12 Certificate of Fitness Holder
6. Summary
Lesson 12 Quiz
1. Standpipe Systems
2. Fire Alarm Systems
3. Portable Fire Extinguishers
4. Installation and Maintenance Requirements
5. Responsibilities of the Fire Guard and S-95 COF Holder
6. Summary
Lesson 13 Quiz
5 Topics
1 Quiz
1. Fire Extinguisher Identification Symbols
2. Portable Fire Extinguisher (PFE) Tags
3. Fire Extinguisher Inspections
4. Responsibilities of the Fire Guard
5. Summary
Lesson 14 Quiz
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
7 Topics
1 Quiz
1. Lithium-Ion Battery Overview
2. Recognizing Dangerous Signs
3. Safe Practices for Lithium-Ion Batteries
4. Extinguishing Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
5. Emergency Procedures
6. Responsibilities of the Fire Guard
7. Summary
Lesson 15 Quiz
7 Topics
1 Quiz
1. Impairment Coordinator Overview
2. Fire Watch Requirements
3. Hot Work Restrictions
4. Fire Protection Systems and Compliance Tables
5. Special Circumstances Requiring Additional Safety Measures
6. Responsibilities of the Fire Guard
7. Summary
Lesson 16 Quiz
Completion Awards
Certificate
Includes
16 Lessons
102 Topics
16 Quizzes