If your role involves organizing fire and non-fire emergency drills, check whether your assignment calls for F-07 orW-07. The two routes share FDNY study material, while their location scopes differ. Tribune’s preparation course supports learners studying that material and practicing the related decisions.
What is the difference between F-07 and W-07?
The official FDNY F-07/W-07 booklet describes F-07 for drills or staff training at a specific building or occupancy, and W-07 for work at different buildings or occupancies. Confirm the route with your employer before preparing your application.
A citywide certificate does not replace learning the procedures for each assignment. Ask for the relevant building plan, staff responsibilities and orientation arrangements before you begin work.
Is drill conductor training the same as FLSD training?
No. The FDNY booklet distinguishes the drill conductor role from buildings requiring a fire safety director or an F-80 coordinator. Check which role and level of responsibility apply to the premises. Use our F-89 Fire and Life Safety Director guide to explore the separate FLSD pathway, or the F-80 course page when that is the credential specified.
What is included in Tribune’s F-07/W-07 course?
The Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor course includes narrated lessons, knowledge checks, a course assessment, optional English captions and saved progress. Learners can replay lessons and use explanations to review mistakes.
Course topics include emergency plans, staff instruction, interpreting occupancy schedules, drill planning and evaluation, recordkeeping, assistance arrangements and emergency scenarios. The course also teaches how to work with the booklet’s reference tables rather than choosing a schedule without checking its conditions.
Tribune’s TMS Study section includes two 40-question practice exams and mixed-topic review. These are original preparation questions, not a copy of FDNY’s examination.
How should you prepare?
- Confirm the assignment. Write down the certificate code and whether the role concerns one premises or several locations.
- Check the official source. Use the latest FDNY booklet and keep application tasks separate from lesson progress.
- Study in manageable sessions. After a lesson, explain its main decision in your own words before moving on.
- Practice with the references. When reviewing a table question, note the row, condition and footnote supporting your answer.
- Review mistakes deliberately. Keep a short error log and return to the relevant lesson before another practice attempt.
What about the official examination?
The January 2026 FDNY booklet lists 40 questions, 61 minutes and a minimum passing score of 70%. Confirm the latest examination instructions before attending. Tribune’s course assessment and practice exams are separate from the official FDNY examination.
Review the current course page for tuition and enrollment details. FDNY application and examination fees are separate from this preparation course, and FDNY issues the Certificate of Fitness.
For a wider comparison, see our FDNY Certificate of Fitness guide. For help selecting Tribune training, contact the academy with the credential requested by your employer.