2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ A person holding a certificate of fitness for such purposes , who is trained in
and responsible for maintaining a fire watch and performed fire safety duties
as may be prescribed by the commissioner.
Answer: Fire guard
◍ What is the F-60 Certificate of Fitness for?.
Answer: It is for fire guard for torch operations.
◍ What is the application fee for the F-60 Certificate of Fitness?.
Answer: $25
◍ Fire Watch.
Answer: A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and systematic
surveillance of a building or portion thereof by one or more qualified
individuals for the purposes of identifying and controlling fire hazards,
detecting early signs of fire, raising an alarm of fire and notifying the
department.
◍ As of March 25, 2024, how must F-60 applicants apply?.
Answer: Applicants must apply and pay for the exam online.
◍ impairment.
Answer: Any condition in which a fire protection system cannot perform its
designed fire safety function. Fire protection system include sprinkler
systems, standpipes/hose systems, fire pumps; fire protection water
supplies,fire mains, fire alarm systems, and special extinguishing systems (
I.E. clean agent , carbon dioxide , wet/dry chemical, foam/ water, etc)
,◍ What is the passing score required for the F-60 exam?.
Answer: At least 70%
◍ How many multiple-choice questions are on the F-60 exam?.
Answer: 25 questions
◍ What is the time limit for completing the F-60 exam?.
Answer: 38 minutes
◍ Impairment Coordinator.
Answer: Person responsible for ensuring the proper safety precautions are
taken when the protection system is placed out of service (designated by the
owner).
◍ How many questions does the F-01 test consist of?.
Answer: 20
◍ After how many hours of an out of service condition such as patrols shall
only be conducted by fire guards holding F-01?.
Answer: 4 hours
◍ Where is the F-60 exam administered?.
Answer: FDNY Headquarters, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY.
◍ How many square feet should one fire guard patrol?.
Answer: 50,000
◍ What is NOT a qualification of the F-60 Certificate of Fitness?.
Answer: It cannot serve as a watchperson at construction sites.
◍ What should applicants do if they want a fee waiver?.
Answer: Submit a letter on official letterhead and a copy of their
identification card.
◍ What is the convenience fee for credit card payments?.
Answer: 2%
◍ What is the purpose of the study material for the F-60 exam?.
Answer: To help prepare for the examination for the Certificate of Fitness
, for fire guard for torch operations.
◍ Can a fire guard leave they F-01 card at home ?.
Answer: No, always carry it at ALL TIMES
◍ Planned out of service condition.
Answer: The impairment coordinator shall be made aware in advance of any
planned removal from service of a standpipe system, sprinkler system or fire
alarm system, or system component, for repair, servicing,testing,
maintenance, alteration, or to allow construction to be performed in the area
protected by the system without unnecessarily activating it.
◍ Unplanned out of service condition:.
Answer: A serious defect in the standpipe or sprinkler system including, but
not limited to: an empty tank, a break or major leak in the system's water
piping, inoperative or shut water supply valves, defective fire department
connections, construction related shut downs affecting more than one floor,
or complete or partial shut downs of the standpipe system, other than a shut
down for a planned removal from service.
◍ What does the F-60 exam cover?.
Answer: The entire booklet and any tables.
◍ What is the renewal recommendation for F-60 COF holders?.
Answer: To renew the COF online.
◍ What is the significance of the Fire Prevention Code in relation to the F-60
exam?.
Answer: The study material includes information taken from the Fire
Prevention Code.
◍ What are the duties of a fire guard?.
Answer: They are required to reduce the threat of a fire in a variety of
locations.
◍ What should candidates do before taking the F-60 exam?.
Answer: Check for the latest revised booklet at the FDNY website.