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Pass your FDNY fire guard exam

Practice questions and timed mock exams for the Certificate of Fitness, written from the official FDNY study material and updated for the 2022 Fire Code.

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F-01 Fire Guard for Impairment

Fire watch when a sprinkler, standpipe or fire alarm system is out of service.

20 questions, 30 minutes, 70% to pass

F-60 Fire Guard for Torch Operations

Fire watch during welding, cutting and torch work at construction sites and rooftops.

25 questions, 38 minutes, 70% to pass

How to practice

  1. Practice mode shows one question at a time and explains each answer.
  2. Mock exam is timed, with the same length and limit as the real test.
  3. Switch language any time. Turn on "Also show English" to learn the words used on the real exam.

Common questions

Where do I take the exam?

The F-01 and F-60 exams are taken on a touch-screen computer at FDNY Headquarters, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn. You apply and pay online before you go.

Can I retake the exam the same day?

No. Retesting on the same calendar day is not permitted, and each attempt needs a new application and payment.

Can I bring notes into the exam?

No. Study booklets and phones are not allowed. Only reference material handed out in the exam room may be used.