STUDY MATERIAL FOR THE EXAMINATION FOR CERTIFICATE …

1 Revised on 6-12-13 FIRE DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEW YORK STUDY MATERIAL FOR THE EXAMINATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS FOR F-80 Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters (Premise Related) 6/12/2013 New York City Fire Department - All rights reserved 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Notice of EXAMINATION .. 4 Application Information .. 7 STUDY MATERIAL and Test Description .. 8 1. Introduction .. 9 Where are F-80 C of F holders required? .. 9 Denial, Non-Renewal, Suspension and Revocation of C of Fs .. 10 2. Definitions & Terminology .. 11 3. Fires in Homeless Shelters .. 15 4. Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems Responsibilities .. 18 Fire Guards .. 20 5. Emergency Preparedness Plan .. 20 Emergency Preparedness Plan Content .. 21 Periodic Inspection .. 23 6. Fire and Emergency (FEP) Staff Training .. 23 Staff Training Content.

2 23 7. Emergency Drills .. 25 Drill Procedure .. 26 Participation in Drills .. 28 Frequency of Drills .. 30 8. People in Shelters who Require Assistance .. 30 Special Needs Occupants .. 30 ESL Occupants .. 30 9. Emergency Procedures .. 31 Emergency Preparation .. 31 10. Fire Alarm Systems .. 31 Components of the Fire Alarm System .. 32 Fire Alarm System Power Supplies .. 34 Types of Fire Alarm Initiating Devices .. 34 Manual or Pull Station Alarm-Initiating Devices .. 37 Carbon Monoxide Alarm .. 39 Carbon Monoxide Detector .. 39 Sprinkler Water Flow Detector .. 40 Supervisory Devices .. 40 Sub-System .. 42 Audio and Visual Notification Devices .. 42 Communication System .. 43 Central Station Transmitter .. 44 3 11. Sprinkler Systems .. 44 12. Standpipe Systems .. 46 13. Test, Inspection and Repair Procedures for Fire Alarm Systems .. 46 Building Fire Protection Features.

3 47 14. Out of Service Situations .. 47 Planned Removal from Service .. 48 Unplanned Out of Service Condition .. 48 Fire Watch .. 49 Restoring Systems to Service .. 49 15. Portable Fire Extinguishers .. 50 Different types of PFEs .. 51 Labeling .. 54 PFE Monthly Inspection .. 54 PFE Annual Servicing .. 55 16. Recordkeeping .. 55 17. Safety in Shelters .. 56 Buildings Temporarily Occupied as Emergency Shelters .. 59 Elevators .. 61 Medical Emergency .. 61 Bomb or other Explosion Threats .. 62 Chemical Incident or Release .. 63 18. Common Problems in Shelters .. 63 Appendix A. F-80 C of F Checklist .. 67 4 NOTICE OF EXAMINATION Title: EXAMINATION for CERTIFICATE of Fitness for F-80 Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters (Premise Related) Date of Test: Written tests are conducted Monday through Friday (except legal holidays) at 2:45 PM by appointment only.

4 To schedule an individual or a group appointment please e-mail and/or or call 718-999-2473 or 718-999-0649. Instructions to schedule appointments by e-mail: The subject line of your e-mail must read Appointment/F-80. Please await confirmation within 24 hours except on weekends and holidays. DO NOT submit multiple appointment requests. Please include your contact information and telephone number in the e-mail. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. 2. Applicants must have a reasonable understanding of the English language. 3. Applicants must provide two forms of identification; and at least one form of identification must be government issued photo identification, such as a State-issued Drivers License or Non Drivers License or a passport. 4. Applicants must present a letter of recommendation from his/her employer or the Department of Homeless Services (DHS).

5 The letter must be on official letterhead, and must state the applicant s full name and relevant experience. 5. Additionally, letters of recommendation must specifically state the following: a. the shelter location where the applicant is employed b. the hours and days of the week that the applicant will be working at the location c. a statement, signed by the employer or DHS, stating that the applicant has received training and is competent in the operation of the Fire Alarm System specific to that building. The statement must indicate that the applicant is capable of all of the following*: making a public address announcement throughout the building, in the stairway(s), and on individual floors acknowledging signals at the fire alarm control panel placing the fire alarm system on and off line communicating with FEP staff using the primary and secondary means of communication designated in the emergency preparedness plan for the building silencing the fire tones throughout the building after FDNY authorization resetting the fire command center *If applicable, depending on the type of fire alarm system available in the shelter.

6 The statement must reflect the candidate s working knowledge of the features and components of the fire alarm system in their shelter. 5 6. If the applicants are self-employed or the principal of the company, they must submit a notarized letter attesting to their qualifications. The sample letters are available at the link below: or the Public Certification Unit, 1st floor, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn. 7. Applicants who are not currently employed may take the test without the recommendation letter. If the applicants pass the test, FDNY will issue a temporary letter with a picture for job seeking purposes. The C of F card will not be issued unless the applicants are employed and provide the recommendation letter from his/her employer. 8. Individuals who are certified for the F-80 CERTIFICATE of Fitness will be exempt from having to obtain a separate S-95 CERTIFICATE of Fitness for Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems and Other Related Systems.

7 This exemption is for Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters who work in shelters only. 9. Prior to taking the computer based EXAMINATION at 9 Metro Tech Center, the applicant shall satisfactorily complete an approved course for Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters. Additional information regarding the course and a list of approved schools is located on the FDNY website and can be found at the link below: APPLICATION INFORMATION Application Fees: $25 for originals and $15 for renewals. The fee may be paid by cash, money order, credit card, debit card or personal check made payable to the New York City Fire Department. The $25 fee must be paid by all applicants prior to taking the CERTIFICATE of Fitness test. Application Forms: Application forms are available at the Public Certification Unit, 1st floor, 9 Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

8 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS You will receive a courtesy notice of renewal 90 days before the expiration date. However, it is your responsibility to renew your CERTIFICATE . It is very important to renew your C of F before it expires. For renewal, send the renewal notification or a letter stating the C of F # with a fee of $15, money order or personal check payable to Fire Department City of New York to: FDNY (Cashier s Unit) 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Late renewals (90 days after the expiration date, up to 1 year) will incur a $25 penalty in addition to the renewal fee. Certificates expired over one year past the expiration date will not be renewed. New tests will be required. FDNY also reserves the right to require the applicants to take a re- EXAMINATION upon submission of renewal applications. 6 TEST INFORMATION The F-80 test will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions, administered on a touch screen computer monitor.

9 It is a time-limit test. A passing score of at least 70% is required in order to secure a CERTIFICATE of Fitness. Call (718) 999-1988 for additional information and forms. WEBSITE Please always check for the latest revised booklet at the FDNY website before you take the test. The CERTIFICATE of Fitness STUDY MATERIAL can be found at the link below: SAMPLE QUESTIONS Which of the following are allowed to be used while taking a CERTIFICATE of Fitness EXAMINATION at 9 Metro Tech Center? I. cellular phone II. STUDY MATERIAL booklet III. reference MATERIAL provided by the FDNY IV. mp3 player A. III only B. I, II, and III C. II and IV D. I only Only reference MATERIAL provided by the FDNY is allowed to be used during CERTIFICATE of Fitness examinations. Therefore, the correct answer would be A. You would touch A on the computer terminal screen. If the screen on your computer terminal freezes during your EXAMINATION , who should you ask for help?

10 A. the person next to you B. the firefighters C. the examiner in the testing room D. the computer help desk If you have a computer related question, you should ask the examiner in the testing room. Therefore, the correct answer would be C. You would touch C on the computer terminal screen. If you do not know the answer to a question while taking an EXAMINATION , who should you ask for help? A. the person next to you B. the firefighters C. the examiner in the testing room D. you should not ask about test questions since FDNY staff can not assist applicants 7 You should not ask about EXAMINATION questions or answers since FDNY staff cannot assist applicants with their tests. Therefore, the correct answer would be D. You would touch "D" on the computer terminal screen. Application Information Requirements for CERTIFICATE of Fitness Applicants: If you currently hold a Citywide F-24 CERTIFICATE of Fitness for Fire Safety Coordinator: You may renew the F-24 CERTIFICATE of Fitness for Fire Safety Coordinator for a one-year period until July 31, 2013.