Who this course is for
Building staff, security personnel, facilities teams and anyone learning impairment fire-watch responsibilities.
Tribune Training Academy · F-01
F-01 Fireguard Training for Impaired Fire Protection Systems
Same-day certificate upon completion of training.
Learn what to do when sprinklers, standpipes or fire alarm systems are impaired. Follow clear English lectures, readable slides and practical fire-watch examples.
Based on the complete January 2026 F-01 booklet, including the construction, alteration and demolition appendix.
16 English LessonsAbout 96 MinutesStart AnytimeEnglish Captions
Fire-watch responsibilities
Know what to do when protection is impaired
What is included
16 English lectures, 127 clear slides, complete source readings, English captions and optional practice. The lectures total 95 minutes, 53 seconds.
Learning outcomes
What you will learn
1
Recognize impairments
Identify affected systems and apply fire-watch coverage and staffing requirements.
2
Orient and patrol
Learn the site, identify hazards, inspect affected areas and maintain patrol records.
3
Report and respond
Notify the right people, call for emergency help, alert occupants and assist responders.
4
Know the equipment
Recognize pull stations, signs, sprinklers, standpipes, alarms and extinguisher ratings.
5
Inspect and prevent
Review extinguisher tags, inspection duties and lithium-ion battery precautions.
6
Apply site exceptions
Work through the full construction, alteration, partial-occupancy and demolition appendix.
Every booklet section
16 lessons, from fundamentals to site requirements
The lectures and detailed readings cover all 37 PDF pages of the January 2026 booklet, including its images, examples, tables, conditions and footnotes.
01. Course information
Course use, application, examination and renewal information.
02. Fire watch requirements
When a fire watch is required and how coverage is maintained.
03. Definitions
The booklet’s key terms and their meanings.
04. Orientation and risk
Site orientation, occupant needs and common fire hazards.
05. Patrols and records
Inspection rounds, patrol duties and recordkeeping.
06. Impairment notification
Who must be notified when protection is out of service.
07. Emergency procedures
Emergency calls, occupant alerts and responder information.
08. Manual pull stations
Single-action and double-action pull stations.
09. Safety signs
Recognizing and following fire-safety signs.
10. Fire protection systems
Sprinklers, standpipes and fire alarm systems.
11. Portable fire extinguishers
Fire classes, ratings, installation and the PASS method.
12. Tags and inspections
Extinguisher tags, service records and inspection duties.
13. Lithium-ion battery safety
Charging, storage, warning signs and emergency precautions.
14. New construction
New-construction requirements, conditions and table footnotes.
15. Alterations and partial occupancy
Alterations, partial occupancy and related exceptions.
16. Demolition
Demolition requirements and the full appendix table.
Practice and review
Build confidence with optional practice
120 questions · 20 per attempt
Each practice attempt draws 20 randomized multiple-choice questions from a pool covering all 16 sections. Answer choices are randomized too.
Ungraded · Unlimited attempts
Practice has no time limit and does not affect course completion. Review the correct answers and explanations, then try another set whenever you want.
The 70% practice target is a self-study guide only. Already enrolled? Open Practice & Study in your student account.
FDNY examination
Exam fee and appointment included
Your $125 package includes this training course, the FDNY exam fee and appointment scheduling. Tribune coordinates your appointment; contact the academy for your appointment details.
FDNY determines eligibility, administers the examination and issues the F-01 Certificate of Fitness. Completing the Tribune course or practice alone does not issue that certificate.
The January 2026 booklet describes the FDNY examination as 20 multiple-choice questions, 30 minutes and a minimum passing score of 70%.
Read the official F-01 booklet and check FDNY for current requirements before your examination.
Frequently asked questions
Course questions
How long is the course?
The 16 lectures total about 96 minutes. Detailed readings and optional practice provide additional study time.
How do I study?
Watch in English with captions, pause and replay as needed, then use the complete booklet readings for review.
Are the practice exams graded?
No. Each attempt contains 20 randomized questions. Attempts are unlimited and practice results do not affect completion.
What does the $125 fee cover?
The Tribune training course, learning materials, FDNY exam fee and appointment scheduling.
How do I enroll?
Select Start Course & Register. The secure TMS checkout opens on this page. After payment is confirmed, use Student Login to access your lessons.
What if I need help?
Contact Tribune at 718-790-2664 or info@tribunest.com for course support, appointment details or accessibility assistance. For an actual emergency, call 911.
Start anytime
Ready to begin your fire-watch training?
Learn the duties, recognize the hazards and practice the decisions you may face when fire protection is out of service.
Questions? Call 718-790-2664.
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Current Course Details
Current Training Information
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Course Length1.59 hours
Current Price$125.00
DeliverySelf-Paced Online
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