The F-01 Certificate of Fitness for Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems for Construction Sites — commonly called the F-01 Fireguard — is issued by the FDNY (Fire Department of New York). It is required for supervisory construction site fire safety personnel working in New York City. Passing the FDNY exam demonstrates competency in NYC fire code compliance, emergency procedures, hot work operations, and fire suppression systems on active job sites.
This page provides a free printable F-01 practice test PDF you can download and study offline. The PDF mirrors the question format and subject coverage of the official FDNY exam, making it an effective study companion whether you are preparing for your first attempt or refreshing before a renewal.
The F-01 exam tests five core domains that every construction site fire safety coordinator must master.
You need to understand NYC Fire Code Chapter 33, which governs construction and demolition operations. This includes required permits and notifications, combustible materials storage, dust control, hot work permit rules, temporary heating equipment requirements, the smoking prohibition in construction areas, and protection of building shafts and openings. Questions test whether you can identify violations and the correct corrective action on a live job site.
Every active construction site in New York City must maintain a written fire safety plan. The plan must document emergency evacuation routes, assigned responsibilities for each fire safety role, locations of all fire protection equipment, and communication systems. The F-01 Coordinator oversees the plan while the F-02 Fire Guard carries out specific patrol duties. You must know the difference between these two roles. Plans must be posted, distributed to relevant personnel, and kept current as construction progresses.
Hot work covers any operation producing open flames, sparks, or heat including welding, cutting, torch-applied roofing, grinding, and soldering. Exam questions test permit requirements, the minimum 30-minute fire watch after completion, pre-work hazard assessments, equipment inspection standards, and methods for protecting adjacent combustible materials before work begins.
Questions cover standpipe systems (wet vs. dry, locations, Siamese connections), temporary standpipe requirements during active construction, procedures for sprinkler system outages including required permits and FDNY notification, fire extinguisher ratings and placement (one extinguisher per 3,000 sq ft), and monthly inspection requirements.
You must know the correct notification procedure when a fire occurs on a construction site, how to execute the evacuation plan, worker accountability protocols, your liaison role with FDNY personnel on site, how to document fire-related incidents and near misses, and the requirements for maintaining fire safety logs throughout the project.
Prefer to study in your browser? Our interactive F-01 Fireguard practice test lets you answer questions online with instant scoring and answer explanations. Use the PDF for offline review and the online test to simulate real exam conditions before your FDNY exam day.