NYC Certificate of Fitness practice
F-03 / F-04 practice test: Place of Assembly Safety Personnel (indoor and temporary)
Safety personnel at indoor places of assembly (F-03) and temporary places of assembly such as event tents and outdoor events (F-04). One FDNY study booklet covers both exams.
F-03 exam
25 questions
38 minutes
F-04 exam
20 questions
30 minutes
To pass
70% or more
Multiple choice, touch screen
From the FDNY's official F-03 / F-04 Notice of Exam and study material (Revised January 2026 (Contact/Payment info)), checked September 29, 2026. Download the official booklet (PDF, nyc.gov) and check it before your exam, because the FDNY can change it without notice.
Before you apply
- The Notice of Exam lists no course requirement for the F-03 or F-04.
- The booklet says the F-03 exam covers the entire booklet, and the F-04 exam covers all of it except the section on theaters.
- The general rules for every certificate also apply: you must be 18 or older, and in-person applicants bring ID and an employer recommendation letter. See what to bring and what happens on exam day.
Free F-03 / F-04 sample: 10 questions
No account needed. You'll see the answer, an explanation and where it is in the official study material after each question.
What is the main duty of place of assembly safety personnel during a fire or other emergency?
The full F-03 / F-04 question bank
160 original questions across 12 topics from the study material, each with an explanation. Practice by topic, then sit timed mocks at the real length (F-03: 25 questions in 38 minutes; F-04: 20 questions in 30 minutes).
- Role and requirements12
- Definitions and occupancy groups9
- Lessons from past disasters9
- Duties and the fire safety plan9
- Pre-event checks17
- During the event8
- Theaters (F-03 only)14
- Temporary: Outdoor events (TPA)18
- Fire protection systems14
- Emergency procedures24
- Portable fire extinguishers19
- Lithium-ion batteries7
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F-03 / F-04 exam questions people ask
- How many questions are on the F-03 / F-04 exam?
- The FDNY's Notice of Exam says: F-03: 25 questions in 38 minutes; F-04: 20 questions in 30 minutes. You need at least 70% to pass.
- Where do I take the F-03 / F-04 exam?
- At FDNY Headquarters, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn. It is multiple-choice questions on a touch-screen computer, with a time limit. The FDNY's general Notice of Exam lists a $25 application fee.
- Are these the real exam questions?
- No. Every question here is original, written from the study material the FDNY publishes free. The real exam uses its own questions, so learn the material rather than memorizing answers.
- Do I need anything special to take the F-03 / F-04?
- The Notice of Exam lists no course requirement for the F-03 or F-04. The booklet says the F-03 exam covers the entire booklet, and the F-04 exam covers all of it except the section on theaters.
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