Today's blog post is all about the F 60 practice test. This test is a requirement for anyone who wants to obtain their flight instructor certificate with an instrument rating. In this post, we'll go over what you can expect from the test and how to best prepare for it. Additionally, we'll provide a few tips to help you ace the exam.
You will discover information regarding the type of form you intend to fill out in the table. It will tell you how much time you'll need to finish f 60 practice test, what parts you will need to fill in, and so on.
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Form Name | F 60 Practice Test |
Form Length | 31 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 7 min 45 sec |
Other names | f60 fire guard test, f60 fire guard test questions and answers, fire guard test questions and answers, s60 fireguard |
Revised on 01/2022 (update to standard NOE and PFE)
FIRE DEPARTMENT ● CITY OF NEW YORK
STUDY MATERIAL FOR THE
CONSOLIDATED EXAMINATION
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*Note: The
*Note: The
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TABLE OF CONTENT
EXAM SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR
STUDY MATERIAL AND TEST DECRIPTION |
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Certificate of Fitness |
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DEFINITIONS |
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PART 1. HOT WORK OPERATION AND FIRE WATCH |
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1.1 |
Responsible Person and |
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1.2 |
Fire Safety Requirements |
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1.2.1. |
Gas Torch Operation Precautions |
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1.2.2. |
Protection of Combustibles |
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1.2.3. |
Signage |
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1.3 |
Fire Watch Requirements |
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1.3.1. |
Fire watch |
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1.3.2. |
Fire guard |
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1.3.3. |
Fire guard for construction sites and |
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1.3.4. |
Time and Recordkeeping requirement |
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Example: Fire Guard Daily Log Book for Hot Work |
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Gas Welding and Cutting Precautions |
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PART 2. EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION, FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, |
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AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS |
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2.1 |
Notification |
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2.2 |
Fire Protection System |
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2.2.1 |
Fire hoses |
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2.2.2 |
Sprinkler protection |
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2.2.3 |
Fire detection system |
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2.3 |
Fire Extinguishers |
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2.3.1 |
Operation Instructions for a Fire Extinguisher |
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2.3.2 |
Fire Extinguishers Types |
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2.3.3 |
Typical Fire Extinguishers |
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2.3.4 |
Fire Extinguisher Inspections |
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2.3.5 |
Portable Fire Extinguisher (PFE) Tags |
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EXAM SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR
Save time and submit application online!
Applicants who submitted and paid online for an exam before arriving at the FDNY will not need to wait in line to enter the FDNY.
It can take about 30 minutes to complete. Completing application and paying online will eliminate waiting outside in the long lines.
Simplified instructions for online application and payment can be found here:
Create an Account and Log in to:
https://fires.fdnycloud.org/CitizenAccess/SAML/NYCIDLogin.aspx
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS APPLICATION
General requirements:
Review the General Notice of Exam:
Special requirements for the:
Application fee (Cash is NO LONGER ACCEPTED):
Pay the $25 application fee online or in person by one of the following methods:
•Credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa)
•Debit card (MasterCard or Visa)
•In person: Personal or company check or money order (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
A convenience fee of 2% will be applied to all credit card payments.
For fee waivers submit: (Only government employees who will use their COF for their work- related responsibilities are eligible for fee waivers.)
•A letter requesting fee waiver on the Agency’s official letterhead stating applicant full name, exam type and address of premises; AND
•Copy of identification card issued by the agency
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTERNATIVE ISSUANCE PROCEDURE (AIP)
No AIP available. This certificate of fitness can only be obtained by passing the computer exam at the FDNY Headquarters.
EXAM INFORMATION
The
Call (718)
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Please always check for the latest revised booklet at FDNY website before you take the exam.
Exam site: FDNY Headquarters, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY. Enter through the Flatbush Avenue entrance (between Myrtle Avenue and Tech Place).
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
General renewal requirements:
Review the General Notice of Exam:
Special renewal requirements for
The FDNY strongly recommends the
QUESTIONS?
FDNY Business Support Team: For questions, call 311 and ask for the FDNY Customer
Service Center or send an email to FDNY.BusinessSupport@fdny.nyc.gov
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STUDY MATERIAL AND TEST DECRIPTION
About the Study Material
This study material will help you prepare for the examination for the Certificate of Fitness for fire guard for torch operations. The study material includes information taken from the Fire Prevention Code of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. This study material consists of 3 parts. The exam covers the entire booklet and any tables. It will not be provided to you during the test. It is critical that you read and understand this booklet to help increase your chance of passing this exam. The study material does not contain all of the information you need to know to work as a fire guard. It is your responsibility to become familiar with all applicable rules and regulations of the City of New York, even if they are not covered in this study material. You need to be familiar with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 51B, and Fire Code Chapter 26, which regulate the duties of fire guards for performing fire watch for torch operations in order to adequately prepare for the exam.
About the Test
25 questions on the
Sample Questions
The following questions represent the “format” of the exam questions,
not the content of the real exam.
1.Which of the following are allowed to be used/displayed while taking a Certificate of Fitness examination at 9 Metro Tech Center?
I. cellular phone
II. study material booklet
III.reference material provided by the FDNY IV. mp3 player
A.III only
B.I, II, and III
C.II and IV
D.I only
Only reference material provided by the FDNY is allowed to be used during Certificate of Fitness examinations. Therefore, the correct answer would be A. You would touch “A” on the computer terminal screen.
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2.If you do not know the answer to a question while taking an examination, who should you ask for help?
A. the person next to you B. the firefighters
C. the examiner in the testing room
D. you should not ask about test questions since FDNY staff cannot assist applicants
You should not ask about examination questions or answers since FDNY staff cannot assist applicants with their tests. Therefore, the correct answer would be D. You would touch "D" on the computer terminal screen.
3.If the screen on your computer terminal freezes during your examination, who should you ask for help?
A. the person next to you
B. the firefighters
C. the examiner in the testing room
D. the computer help desk
If you have a computer related question, you should ask the examiner in the testing room. Therefore, the correct answer would be C. You would touch “C” on the computer terminal screen.
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INTRODUCTION
This document outlines New York City Fire Department regulations for fire guard for hot work operations. Fire guards are required to reduce the threat of fires.
Certificate of Fitness
The fire watch for torch operations conducted at the following three locations shall be conducted by at least one
(1)Construction sites.
(2)In any building or structure, when the torch operation is conducted by a person holding a citywide permit for torch operations.
(3)On any rooftop, or in connection with any
The Certificate of Fitness holder must keep the Certificates of Fitness upon his or her person, or otherwise readily available for inspection by any representative of the Department, at all times while conducting or supervising the material, operation or facility for which the certificate is required.
The
•Welding and Other Hot Work: [FC Chapter 26]
•Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work: [NFPA 51B, 2003 edition]
•Liquefied Petroleum Gases: [Rule
•Compressed Natural Gas [Rule
FDNY Permit
Permits issued by the FDNY are required to conduct the following hot work:
(1)storing, using or handling oxygen and a flammable gas, or
(2)storing, using or handling any flammable gas (e.g. LPG or CNG or acetylene) in excess of 400 SCF.
or
(3)storing, using or handling any oxidizing gas (e.g. oxygen) in excess of 504 SCF
For LPG, 400 SCF is approximately 47 lbs. The following table lists the number of LPG containers for the storage, use, handling or transportation, requiring a permit. This permit will be issued by the Fire Commissioner after the location has been inspected and approved as acceptable for such practices.
LPG Container Capacity |
Number of Containers Requiring Permit |
14.1 oz |
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16.4 oz |
46 |
20 lbs |
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33.5 lbs |
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40 lbs |
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100 lbs |
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Portable LPG containers that are more than 16.4 oz and CNG containers with a capacity greater than 8.7 SCF must NOT stored, handled, or used indoors/roof in the following occupancies (as defined in the Building code): residential occupancies, factory and industrial occupancies; educational occupancies; institutional occupancies, except as the commissioner may authorize by rule.
Use of LPG/Propane on an occupied roof requires an affidavit from a licensed professional (Architect or Engineer) stating the roof is constructed of
Any single standard portable LPG container must not exceed 100 lbs in weight. Any single CNG container must not exceed 381 SCF.
A LPG/CNG permit will not be issued by the FDNY for a stationary LPG/CNG installation located in an area where access to piped natural gas from a public utility is available.
Example of LPG container with a capacity of 20 lbs
Example of LPG container with a capacity of 100 lbs
Types of FDNY Permits
(1)
Such permit authorizes the permit holder to store, handle, or use flammable gases, or conduct a torch operation at a specific premises or location. A
Example of a permanent FDNY permit
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Example of a temporary FDNY permit
This temporary permit is valid for 7 months.
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(2) Citywide permit
Such permit authorizes the permit holder to store, handle, use or sell hazardous materials, or conduct an operation on a citywide basis. A citywide permit is valid to temporarily store, handle, use or sell hazardous materials or to conduct an operation at one or more locations subject to the following restrictions:
•The duration of such activity at any individual location does not exceed 30 calendar days and all hazardous materials associated with such activity are removed from the location at the end of the workday. Periods of activity in excess of 30 calendar days at any one location shall require a
•The quantity of hazardous materials being temporarily stored and used does not exceed 5 gallons of gasoline, or 250 gallons of any other flammable liquid, and 300 gallons of any combustible liquid. Storage or use of hazardous materials in quantities exceeding these amounts requires a
(3)Transportation permit
Such permit authorizes the permit holder to transport, pick up and deliver hazardous materials. Any person who transports any hazardous material in the quantity of requiring a FDNY permit has to apply for a FDNY transportation permit. The FDNY transportation permit (sticker) must be displayed on the vehicle.
Example of a FDNY transportation permit (a sticker)
Month of inspection (will be punched)
Year that permit expires
All permits are not transferable, and any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy or ownership requires that a new permit be issued. The Certificate of Fitness holder is responsible for making sure that all fire safety regulations and procedures are obeyed on the premises. Permits shall be readily available on the premise for inspection by Fire
Department representatives.
Hot Work Authorization (Hot Work Program Permit)
A hot work program authorization is required for any project conducted on premises involving hot work operations. Hot work program authorization is NOT issued by the FDNY, it must be signed and issued by the responsible person, and it must be available for
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