FDNY R58 Remedial Fire and Life Safety Director Fire
Component Exam||VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES.pdf
How many questions does the R-58 exam consist of? -
Answer-The R-58 exam consists of 20 multiple-choice
questions.
What type of exam format is used for the R-58 exam? -
Answer-The exam is administered on a touch screen
computer monitor.
Is the R-58 exam timed? - Answer-Yes, it is a time-limit
exam.
What happens if an applicant surrenders all their F-89/T-
89/F-85 cards? - Answer-They are not subject to the R-58
exam.
What should applicants do if they receive a Notice of
Failure? - Answer-They must take the R-58 exam as
required.
,1|Page
What is the significance of the R-58 exam in relation to the
Fire Safety Director certification? - Answer-It is a remedial
exam for those who have failed critical components of the
certification process.
What must self-employed applicants submit instead of a
letter of recommendation? - Answer-A notarized letter
attesting to their qualifications.
Where can applicants find simplified instructions for the
online application? - Answer-Instructions can be found in
the document titled 'individuals-short.pdf'.
What is the release version of the study guide? - Answer-
Release 1.0, with updates planned periodically.
What should applicants check before their test date? -
Answer-They should check the FDNY website for any
updates to the guide.
,2|Page
What is the time limit for the Fire Safety Knowledge exam?
- Answer-30 minutes.
What is the minimum passing score required for the Fire
Safety Knowledge exam? - Answer-At least 70%.
What must you do if you pass the R-58 examination? -
Answer-Submit a request to re-take the FLSD on-site
examination for certification.
What happens if you fail the R-58 examination? - Answer-
All current F-89/T-89/F-85 Certificate(s) of Fitness will be
suspended, and you cannot take any on-site exam until
certain steps are completed.
What are the steps to take if you fail the R-58
examination? - Answer-1. Complete the 31-hr FLSD
courses from an FDNY approved school. 2. Pass two
FLSD computer-based exams: the Fire component (FSD)
and the Non-Fire component (EAPD).
, 3|Page
Where is the exam site for the Fire Safety Knowledge
exam? - Answer-FDNY Headquarters, 9 MetroTech
Center, Brooklyn, NY.
What should you check before taking the Fire Safety
Knowledge exam? - Answer-Always check for the latest
revised booklet at the FDNY website.
What is the purpose of the Fire Safety Knowledge exam? -
Answer-To demonstrate basic Fire Safety Knowledge for
serving as a Fire and Life Safety Director.
What is the contact number for additional information
regarding the exam? - Answer-Call <phone>.
What is the significance of the Acknowledge switch or
button in fire alarm systems? - Answer-It is used to
acknowledge the activation of a fire alarm.
What does the Alarm silence switch or button do? -
Answer-It silences the alarm once it has been
acknowledged.
Component Exam||VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES.pdf
How many questions does the R-58 exam consist of? -
Answer-The R-58 exam consists of 20 multiple-choice
questions.
What type of exam format is used for the R-58 exam? -
Answer-The exam is administered on a touch screen
computer monitor.
Is the R-58 exam timed? - Answer-Yes, it is a time-limit
exam.
What happens if an applicant surrenders all their F-89/T-
89/F-85 cards? - Answer-They are not subject to the R-58
exam.
What should applicants do if they receive a Notice of
Failure? - Answer-They must take the R-58 exam as
required.
,1|Page
What is the significance of the R-58 exam in relation to the
Fire Safety Director certification? - Answer-It is a remedial
exam for those who have failed critical components of the
certification process.
What must self-employed applicants submit instead of a
letter of recommendation? - Answer-A notarized letter
attesting to their qualifications.
Where can applicants find simplified instructions for the
online application? - Answer-Instructions can be found in
the document titled 'individuals-short.pdf'.
What is the release version of the study guide? - Answer-
Release 1.0, with updates planned periodically.
What should applicants check before their test date? -
Answer-They should check the FDNY website for any
updates to the guide.
,2|Page
What is the time limit for the Fire Safety Knowledge exam?
- Answer-30 minutes.
What is the minimum passing score required for the Fire
Safety Knowledge exam? - Answer-At least 70%.
What must you do if you pass the R-58 examination? -
Answer-Submit a request to re-take the FLSD on-site
examination for certification.
What happens if you fail the R-58 examination? - Answer-
All current F-89/T-89/F-85 Certificate(s) of Fitness will be
suspended, and you cannot take any on-site exam until
certain steps are completed.
What are the steps to take if you fail the R-58
examination? - Answer-1. Complete the 31-hr FLSD
courses from an FDNY approved school. 2. Pass two
FLSD computer-based exams: the Fire component (FSD)
and the Non-Fire component (EAPD).
, 3|Page
Where is the exam site for the Fire Safety Knowledge
exam? - Answer-FDNY Headquarters, 9 MetroTech
Center, Brooklyn, NY.
What should you check before taking the Fire Safety
Knowledge exam? - Answer-Always check for the latest
revised booklet at the FDNY website.
What is the purpose of the Fire Safety Knowledge exam? -
Answer-To demonstrate basic Fire Safety Knowledge for
serving as a Fire and Life Safety Director.
What is the contact number for additional information
regarding the exam? - Answer-Call <phone>.
What is the significance of the Acknowledge switch or
button in fire alarm systems? - Answer-It is used to
acknowledge the activation of a fire alarm.
What does the Alarm silence switch or button do? -
Answer-It silences the alarm once it has been
acknowledged.
