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The exam and the certificate 9

  • After how long does the F-02 exam clock run out? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), exam information
  • An F-02 was issued this month. How many years does it run? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 1.1
  • At whose discretion are renewals of the certificate? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 1.1
  • Besides the original and renewal applications, when may a holder be required to demonstrate knowledge of the duties? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 1.2
  • Does an F-02 holder working in a shelter need a separate F-01 for an impairment fire watch there? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), notice of examination, special requirements
  • What does the notice give as the number of questions on the F-02 test? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), exam information
  • What is the lowest score that passes the F-02 exam? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), exam information
  • Which certificate, by the booklet's comparison, qualifies its holder to perform the hourly patrols in shelters? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 1.1
  • Which of these does the booklet list as misconduct by a certificate holder? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 1.2
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Responsibilities and staffing 14

  • A fire guard finds a fire safety violation on patrol. Who must ultimately ensure that it is corrected? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4.1
  • A fire protection system is not in service and no F-02 holder is available. What does the booklet say? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4.3
  • A shelter has no out-of-service condition this week. Is it still patrolled? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4.1
  • A shelter's sprinkler system goes out of service. Are additional fire guards required? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4.3
  • By what other name is the emergency preparedness plan known? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 2
  • What decides whether a shelter needs an F-80 holder or a fire and life safety director on the premises? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4
  • What must the orientation make sure the fire guard is familiar with? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4
  • What ratio does the department recommend as the minimum number of fire guards on duty for fire watch? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4.2
  • When must fire guards be on the premises of a building operating as an emergency shelter? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 1.1
  • When should an F-02 holder receive an orientation from the supervisor? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4
  • Which of these is on the booklet's list of things that affect the risk of an out-of-service situation in a shelter? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4
  • Who assigns the fire guards their patrols? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4
  • Who decides whether to evacuate or continue a fire watch during an out-of-service condition? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4.3
  • Who generally supervises F-02 holders in a shelter? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4

Patrols, doors and records 12

  • A department representative asks for a copy of the fire watch patrol records. What must happen? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4.4
  • A fire door's hold-open device is out of service for repairs. How is the door kept? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4.1
  • A fire door's hold-open device is tied into the fire alarm system. What happens when the alarm activates? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4.1
  • A fire guard witnesses suspicious behavior in the shelter. What does the booklet say to do? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4.1
  • Does the shelter's no smoking rule cover vaping? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4.1
  • From which position must a swinging fire door be able to close and latch by itself? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4.1
  • To whom must serious defects in the sprinkler or standpipe system be reported? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4.1
  • What does the booklet say is often done to sprinkler heads in sleeping areas? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4.1
  • Where does the booklet say smoking in shelters tends to occur? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4.1
  • Where must trash and garbage be taken? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4.1
  • Which of these is a recommended method of supervising how the fire watch patrol is conducted? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4.4
  • Which parts of the premises does the F-02 holder's frequent patrol include? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4.4

Causes of fire and common problems 12

  • A fire door is propped open with a portable fire extinguisher. What does the booklet call that? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 5.1
  • Battery-run emergency light fixtures are found not working. What does the fire guard do? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 5.1
  • Besides blocking the way out, what can extra storage obstruct? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 5.1
  • During a patrol the fire alarm system appears to need inspection or maintenance. What does the fire guard do? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 5.1
  • In the booklet's account of the 2012 Bronx shelter fires, what had been stored improperly and was set alight? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 3
  • In the booklet's August 2012 New York shelter fire, what put the fire out quickly? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 3
  • What do the three shelter fires in the booklet show about shelter staff? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 3
  • What does the booklet blame for the 2023 fire at a hotel used as an emergency shelter in Sutton, Massachusetts? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 3
  • What is the problem with storing recycling bins and trash containers in corridors and stairwells? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 5.1
  • Which lamp type does the booklet's list of typical fire causes name? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 5
  • Which lesson does the booklet draw from the Bronx shelter fires about fire extinguishers? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 3
  • Which of these is on the booklet's list of typical causes of fire in shelters? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 5

Reporting an emergency 9

  • After a fire is reported, what may the supervisor instruct the fire guard about? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 7
  • How many approved ways to notify the department must a fire guard be provided with? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 7
  • How should occupants be told to move during an evacuation? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 7
  • In the booklet's summary of the notification procedures, what comes first? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 7
  • May an owner tell staff to hold off on reporting a fire to the department? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 7
  • What are the borough telephone numbers on the reporting sign used for? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 7
  • Where is the sign with fire reporting information posted in the buildings that require it? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 7
  • Which document sets the largest number of people allowed in the shelter? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 4
  • Who must immediately report a fire they become aware of? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 7

Alarm devices, voice systems and tents 15

  • A carbon monoxide detector has gone into alarm and cannot be reset. What should be assumed? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 8.3
  • A fire guard becomes aware of an issue with part of the fire alarm system. Who is notified immediately? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 8
  • A shelter in a tent uses LPG to provide heat for the people in it. What does that require? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 12
  • After an alarm, when is it permitted to reset the panel? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 8.2
  • For what should a communication system that is part of the fire alarm system be used? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 8.6
  • How do the fire safety requirements for tent shelters compare with those for permanent shelter buildings? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 12
  • In which buildings are carbon monoxide detectors required? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 8.3
  • May a fire guard install or modify components of the fire alarm system? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 8
  • What are the flashing lights of a fire alarm system called? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 8
  • What did a white stripe across a pull station show, under the rules before 2008? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 8.2
  • What does a sprinkler water flow detector signal? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 8.4
  • What does one-way voice communication use? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 8.6
  • What extra part must be kept on the premises for each break-glass fire alarm box? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 8.2
  • What sets a carbon monoxide detector apart from a carbon monoxide alarm? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 8.3
  • Where are the warden phones of a two-way voice system usually placed? FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness (revised July 2026), section 8.6

How this list was compiled: Written from the study material the New York City Fire Department publishes for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness, Fire Guard for Shelter (Citywide), revised July 2026 and read 2026-10-05 (https://www.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/cof-f02-noe-study-materials.pdf): the notice of examination and sections 1 to 8 and 12, on the certificate, the fire guard's responsibilities and patrols, typical causes of fire, emergency reporting, fire alarm devices and tents. Each question names the section it rests on. Licence: Own work. Questions, answer choices and explanations were written for this site from the facts in the booklet and restate them in new words; no sample question, checklist or passage is copied. The booklet itself is copyright the City of New York.

How it works

Seventy-one unofficial questions for the F-02, Fire Guard for Shelter (Citywide). The facts are those of the New York City Fire Department's study booklet in its July 2026 revision, opened on October 5, 2026; the section follows each explanation.

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Six topics from the booklet

The Start from menu drills one part at a time: the exam and the certificate, responsibilities and staffing, patrols, doors and records, causes of fire and common problems, reporting an emergency, alarm devices, voice systems and tents.

Exam mode follows the notice

For a timed run, exam mode deals 25 questions against a 38-minute clock and marks 70 percent as a pass, the figures printed in the F-02 notice. What the department asks on the day is its own material.

  • Shelters are patrolled at least once every hour whether or not any system is out of service (section 4.1).
  • The recommended minimum for a fire watch is one fire guard for every 250 occupants (section 4.2).
  • An F-02 holder may perform F-01 duties in shelters only; outside shelters the F-01 is its own certificate.

Questions and answers

How many questions are on the F-02 test and how long is it?

By the booklet as revised in July 2026: 25 multiple-choice questions, 38 minutes and a passing mark of at least 70 percent, on a touch-screen computer. The department's own page shows whether a newer revision exists.

Are these the real F-02 exam questions?

No. This site has never seen the department's exam and is not affiliated with the New York City Fire Department. They are original questions built on the July 2026 booklet, whose own samples are not repeated here. No certificate holder has reviewed them yet.

Who must have an F-02 certificate?

The booklet says buildings operating as emergency shelters always need fire guards on site. The F-02 qualifies its holder for the hourly shelter patrols and for fire watch when a system is out of service.

Is the F-02 the same as the F-01?

No. Both are citywide fire guard certificates. The booklet says an F-02 holder can perform F-01 duties in shelters only and needs no separate F-01 there, and that the hourly shelter patrols belong to the F-02.

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