New York City Fire Department Certificate of Fitness for Supervising Chemical Laboratories (C-14)

For those who hold an undergraduate degree (no advanced degrees) and less than 2 years of work experience you must report to the Bureau of Fire Prevention to sit for their exam. This test is administered by the New York City Fire Department, 9 Metrotech Center in Brooklyn, Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

You must have:

  1. A working knowledge of the English language.
  2. Attained your 18th birthday on or prior to the test date.
  3. Applicant must present a letter of recommendation from his/her employer. The letter must be on official letterhead and must state the applicant's full name, character, physical condition, experience, and address of premises where applicant will be employed.
  4. Applicant must present one (1) form of satisfactory identification (e.g., driver's licences, passport).
  5. Applicant must hold a degree in: Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental or Health Sciences, Medical Technology and Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, or related field; or A.A.S. degree and a completion of a course on laboratory safety provided by the employer; or 60 credits with a minimum of 21 credits in science courses and a completion of a course on laboratory safety provided by the employer.
  6. Applicant must present evidence of academic degree(s) or transcript to verify science courses.

Attached are study materials based on Fire Prevention Directive 3RCNY 10-01, the regulation which governs laboratory requirements. These study materials are drawn from C of F tests that were given in the past.

Have all the documentation with you when you go to take this test:

  1. FDNY A-20 form (fill out)
  2. Letter of Recommendation, on College letterhead, signed by your immediate supervisor (sample letter)
  3. Check or money order for $25 payable to the New York City Fire Department
  4. One piece of Identification (driver's license, state ID, or passport)
  5. Proof of academic degree (copy)

Directions to Bureau of Fire Prevention at 9 Metrotech Center (enter through Flatbush Avenue entrance only):

Take:

  • N-R subway to Lawrence Street
  • A-C-F to Jay Street
  • 2-3-4-5 to Boro Hall/Nevins
  • 2-3 to Hoyt
  • O-D-M-N-R to DeKalb

Note: There are guides along the street that will tell you which way to walk.

Exams are Monday - Friday (except legal holidays) 8:30am - 2:30pm. Bring two #2 pencils, a pen, and the above-listed information.

If you have any questions regarding this test, you contact Environmental Health and Safety. Monthly classes are scheduled to prepare for the FDNY exam.

 

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