The F-07 Certificate of Fitness is issued by the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) to individuals responsible for planning, conducting, and documenting fire emergency drills in qualifying buildings across the city. If you work in a commercial high-rise, industrial facility, or Place of Assembly, you may be required to hold this certificate before you can legally lead a fire drill. Our free F-07 PDF study guide puts the most exam-relevant content in your hands so you can prepare on your own schedule — at home, on the subway, or anywhere offline study works best for you.
The download below contains practice questions drawn from the NYC Fire Code provisions that govern drill conductor responsibilities, drill frequency requirements, documentation rules, and the fire warden system. Print as many copies as you need and work through every question before your FDNY examination date.
The FDNY F-07 examination tests your knowledge of the NYC Fire Code rules that apply specifically to fire emergency drill conductors. Understanding each topic area below will give you the strongest possible foundation before test day.
Commercial high-rise buildings are required to conduct quarterly fire drills, with at least one drill per floor per year at minimum. Industrial and factory buildings must hold semi-annual drills, while Places of Assembly — theaters, arenas, large event venues — must conduct a drill before each major public event. Knowing the correct frequency for each building type is one of the most commonly tested subjects on the F-07 exam.
Before a drill begins, the conductor must notify building management in advance, determine the drill scenario (full evacuation, partial floor evacuation, shelter-in-place component), and — where required by FDNY rules — notify the Fire Department itself. Proper planning also means identifying assembly areas outside the building and confirming the role of each floor warden in advance.
During the drill, the conductor is responsible for clearing the floor, accounting for every occupant, and ensuring mobility-impaired individuals are directed to designated Areas of Rescue Assistance where FDNY personnel can assist them during an actual emergency. Evacuation stairs must be correctly identified; in high-rise buildings, the attack stair is reserved for FDNY use and occupants must use the designated evacuation stair.
After every drill, the conductor must complete a drill log that includes the date and time, the number of participants, any problems or deficiencies observed, and the corrective actions taken or planned. Accurate recordkeeping is both a legal requirement and a practical tool for improving future drill performance.
The F-07 holder works within a building-wide fire warden system. Each floor has a designated fire warden and at least one deputy warden who have completed FDNY-approved training. The drill conductor coordinates with floor wardens to ensure the sweep is complete and all occupants are accounted for at the assembly area.
All drill conductor responsibilities derive from the NYC Fire Code and its supporting rules. Questions on the exam may reference specific code sections governing Certificates of Fitness, the fire command station in high-rise buildings, PA system use during drills, and two-way communication requirements with the FDNY during an actual emergency.
The PDF is an excellent offline resource, but pairing it with timed online practice gives you the best preparation. Our F-07 practice test delivers randomized questions with instant answer feedback, detailed explanations, and a performance tracker so you can focus your remaining study time on your weakest areas. Use the printable PDF for review sessions away from a screen and the online test to simulate actual exam conditions before your FDNY appointment.