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Before you submit your application
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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.
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To take the written exam, applicants must apply in person and bring the following documents:
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- Proof that you have successfully completed a Fire Safety/EAP Director course from an FDNY certified school .
CERTIFIED SCHOOLS FOR EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN DIRECTOR (PDF) - Proof that you have successfully completed an Active Shooter and Medical Emergency Preparedness Course from an FDNY certified school .
CERTIFIED SCHOOLS FOR ACTIVE SHOOTER AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (PDF) - A completed CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS APPLICATION FORM (PDF)
- A completed and signed F-89 Employer Verification letter or T89 Employer Verification Letter if you work in a premises that does not have an accepted Comprehensive (Combined) Fire Safety/ Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
- Two forms of identification, at least one must be a government-issued photo identification, such as a driver's license or a passport.
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Ready to Apply?
Steps to apply in person:
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Applicants are required to schedule an appointment to take this exam.
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Pay the $25 application fee by one of the following methods:
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- Cash
- Credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa)
- Debit card (MasterCard or Visa)
- Personal or company check (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
- Money order (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
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