Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters - Pending NYC Fire Department Approval

Course Code: F-80

All homeless shelters require an individual holding a Certificate of Fitness for Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters (F-80).  The Certificate of Fitness holder will be authorized to supervise Fire Alarm Systems in homeless shelters. Certificates of Fitness are valid for a period of three years from the date of issuance.

This certificate is also needed in any building or occupancy required to have a one-way voice communication system, regardless of occupancy classification, that is operated or occupied by more than 15 persons for a period of more than 30 days, including emergency shelters. This Certificate of Fitness is valid only at a specific location and for the specific person to whom it is issued.

Applicants who are currently employed in a shelter must also submit an F-80 Verification Letter and an F-80 Application completed by their employer, shelter director or the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). Both documents must be on official letterhead and must be notarized. The samples of two documents are provided in the F-80 Notice of Exam and Study Materials.

Two homeless shelters only

F-80 Certificate of Fitness holders can only be certified in two homeless shelter locations at one time without applying for a variance. You must apply for a variance with the FDNY requesting permission to work at three or more locations. Both the F-80 Letter of Verification and the F-80 Application for each individual location are required.

This course prepares you to pass the F-80 Certificate of Proficiency exam for the Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters.

Applicants must attend all training classes to be eligible to take the training course’s final examination. School Graduation Diploma will be issued after the candidates obtain a passing score of 70% on the Graduation Test. Candidates shall be allowed two (2) opportunities to pass the Graduation Test. Candidates who fail the final examination on the second attempt shall be required to re-attend the course in its entirety. The Graduation Diploma is valid for only one year in order to take the FDNY computer-based exam (F-80).

 In this course you will learn the following:

• Introduction to Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters
• Fire alarm system and building occupancy
• Emergency alarm systems and Components
• Fire command center
• Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters
• Emergency Preparedness Plan
• Fire drill Procedure and Fire Protection System
• Smoke Alarm and Smoke Detector
• Periodic Inspection
• Portable Fire Extinguishers and Inspections
• Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems
• Logbook Format and Recordkeeping