1. Match the certificate and assignment
Distinguish the F-03 and F-04 scopes and identify the site-specific plan, staffing and orientation requirements.
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Tribune Training Academy · Places of Assembly
F-03/F-04 Place of Assembly Safety Personnel Training
Same-day certificate upon completion of training.
Learn to check exits, recognize crowd hazards, communicate emergencies and support safe evacuation at places of assembly.
Prepare for premises-related F-03 and temporary-event F-04 with one combined course package.
Short English LessonsEnglish CaptionsStart AnytimeExam Fee Included
Combined package · Save $50
Get both F-03/F-04 courses for $200
Two complete preparation courses, one enrollment. Pay $200 instead of $250 when purchased separately.
Choose the certificate route your assignment requires. FDNY also provides an additional-certificate route after passing F-03; contact us if you need help choosing.Your package includes
✓F-03 complete course access
✓F-04 complete course access
✓Knowledge checks and explained practice
✓English narration and optional captions
Learning outcomes
What you will learn
2. Check event readiness
Inspect assembly areas for egress, capacity, seating, communication and fire-protection problems and report deficiencies.
3. Choose safe emergency actions
Select appropriate actions for fire, medical, suspicious-package, chemical and active-shooter scenarios under the site plan.
4. Recognize equipment and your role
Recognize extinguisher types, inspection and tag requirements, lithium-ion hazards and the limits of assembly-safety duties.
Course content
From pre-event checks to emergency response
Your role and site plan
Certificate scope, staffing, orientation, assembly occupancies, crowd-disaster case studies and temporary-event permits.
Inspections and monitoring
Exits, aisles, seating, capacity, communication, prohibited operations and ongoing event monitoring. F-03 also covers theater precautions and records.
Fire protection and emergencies
Manual alarms, signs, sprinklers, standpipes, fire reporting, evacuation assistance, medical incidents, suspicious packages and active-shooter decisions.
Extinguishers and batteries
Fire classes, ratings, safe limits, inspection and tag requirements, lithium-ion warning signs and emergency reporting.
Simple to use
Study in one place
Short lessons and saved progress
Watch in English with captions. Pause, replay and return to the course whenever needed. Detailed readings and immediate scenario feedback are available inside LMS.
Optional unlimited practice
Practice has no time limit and does not affect completion. Use the explanations to identify what to review. No workbook is required and this course awards no CEUs.
Your enrollment package
One exam fee and appointment scheduling included
Each selected enrollment includes Tribune training, learning materials, one FDNY exam fee and appointment scheduling. Tribune coordinates the appointment; contact the academy for the details. Retests and an additional certificate are separate unless specifically arranged.
The January 2026 FDNY guide describes F-03 as 25 questions in 38 minutes and F-04 as 20 questions in 30 minutes. Both require at least 70%. FDNY determines eligibility and issues the Certificate of Fitness. Tribune course completion and practice do not issue that certificate.
Complete the required FDNY online application steps before arriving. Contact Tribune to coordinate the included examination fee and appointment. Review the current FDNY notice for application documents and requirements. Tribune is not affiliated with or endorsed by FDNY.
Frequently asked questions
Before you register
Which course should I choose?
F-03 is premises-related. F-04 covers temporary place-of-assembly events citywide. Ask your employer or venue which certificate your assignment requires.
Do I have to buy both courses?
Choose either course separately for $125 or the optional two-course package for $200. Select the certificate scope you need. FDNY describes an additional-fee pathway for an F-03 exam passer to obtain F-04 without the F-04 exam; contact Tribune before buying both.
Is the FDNY exam included in the online lessons?
No. One FDNY exam fee and appointment scheduling are included in your enrollment, but FDNY administers its separate examination and determines eligibility.
Does practice affect course completion?
No. It is optional, unlimited and untimed. Correct-answer feedback helps you review.
How do I register?
Select the F-03 or F-04 registration button. Secure step-by-step TMS checkout opens in a popup on this page. The current TMS price is confirmed at checkout.
What about in-person classes?
For an in-person class, call 718-790-2664. No dates are advertised when no class is scheduled.
Compare your training options
One course or the complete package
Choose both courses for $200 and save $50, or enroll in the individual course you need for $125.
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Package savings · $50
F-03/F-04 Place of Assembly Safety Personnel Training
$200 per student
Both preparation courses, knowledge checks and explained practice. Save $50 compared with separate enrollments.
F-03
Individual enrollment
F-03 Place of Assembly Safety Personnel
$125 per student
Premises-related assembly safety, including theater-specific precautions.
F-04
Individual enrollment
F-04 Temporary Place of Assembly Safety Personnel
$125 per student
Temporary-event assembly safety for assignments at locations citywide.
Ready for your next step?
Start both courses for $200
Choose the combined F-03/F-04 package for $200 and save $50, or continue with your selected individual course.
Register with Tribune
Review your selected certificate, current price and enrollment details. Training, one FDNY exam fee and appointment scheduling are included.