Who this course is for
Workers preparing for fire-watch duties associated with F-60, including construction, rooftop work and specified citywide-permit torch operations.
Tribune Training Academy · FDNY Exam Preparation
Fire Guard for Torch Operations Course
Same-day certificate upon completion of training.
Prepare for the F-60 fire-watch assignment with short English lessons on hot-work hazards, permits, fire-watch coverage and emergency decisions.
Study at your own pace. Narration, English captions, readings and practice are organized in one learning portal.
24 Short LessonsEnglish CaptionsUnlimited PracticeStart Anytime
Course overview
Know what to check, when to stop and how to respond
Fire guards protect more than the area directly in front of a torch. This course follows the heat and spark exposures through nearby materials, openings and lower floors, then connects those hazards to the required controls, watch placement and post-work inspections.
The correct assignment matters
F-60 is distinct from G-60 torch operation, S-60 construction watchperson duties and F-01 impairment watch. Confirm the credential your employer requires.
Learning outcomes
What you will be able to do
1. Match the assignment
Distinguish fire-watch duties, operator qualifications, permit scope and hot-work authorization requirements.
2. Inspect the exposure
Inspect hot-work areas and select controls for combustible, concealed-space, gas and protection-system hazards.
3. Plan watch coverage
Determine watch placement, additional coverage, post-work inspections and accurate recordkeeping for the actual operation.
4. Choose a safe response
Choose safe reporting and response actions for fire, extinguisher and lithium-ion battery scenarios within the fire guard’s role.
Six clear modules
From job preparation to closeout
1. Your assignment and permits
Scope, examination preparation, hot-work hazards and the difference between an FDNY permit and site authorization.
2. Prepare the work area
Gas limits, roofing restrictions, daily pre-checks, combustible protection, openings, PPE and protection-system readiness.
3. Position and maintain the fire watch
Dedicated watch duties, extinguisher access, multiple-torch conditions, lower floors, post-work inspections and logs.
4. Equipment and emergency decisions
Gas-equipment precautions, prompt 911 reporting, leaking-gas fires and approved alarm and sprinkler coordination.
5. Extinguishers and protection systems
Fire classes, ratings, safe extinguisher limits, PASS, mounting, monthly checks, annual service and legitimate tags.
6. Battery hazards and final readiness
Battery warning signs, compatible chargers, storage, disposal, emergency actions and delayed reignition.
A simple learning experience
Everything you need to study in one place
Short lectures and saved progress
Watch 24 focused English lessons, use captions and replay the topic you need. Required readings and practical decisions stay inside LMS.
Unlimited scenario practice
Practice is optional, untimed and repeatable. Explanations help you understand each decision. Practice results do not affect course completion.
Your Tribune student book
Use the branded reference book for chapter review, original questions and four reusable hot-work record sheets. No external workbook is required to complete the course.
Clear completion requirements
Complete the required lectures and in-course readings. This academy preparation course awards no CEUs and does not issue an FDNY Certificate of Fitness.
FDNY examination
Prepare for the separate credential process
The current F-60 notice describes 25 multiple-choice questions in 38 minutes, with at least 70% required to pass. Complete FDNY’s required application and payment steps before arriving. FDNY controls eligibility, its examination, fees and certificate issuance.
Unlimited academy practice does not mean unlimited free FDNY examinations. Review the current official notice for application documents and payment instructions. Tribune is an independent training provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by FDNY.
Frequently asked questions
Before you begin
Does this course let me operate a torch?
No. This is fire-watch preparation. The torch operator qualification, permits, employer instruction and job authorization remain separate.
Can I study from my phone?
Yes. The course is organized for desktop, tablet and phone, with short lessons, captions and saved progress.
Are the practice attempts limited?
No. Academy practice is optional, untimed and unlimited. FDNY’s separate examination has its own application, payment and retest rules.
How do I enroll?
Choose Start Training. Step-by-step TMS checkout opens in a popup on this page. The current TMS price is confirmed before payment.
What if I need an in-person class?
Call 718-790-2664. When no in-person class is scheduled, we do not advertise a date that is not available.
What does the student book include?
Original Tribune chapters, decision examples, reference tables, review questions, answer explanations and pre-check, coverage, inspection and handover sheets.
Start anytime
Ready to prepare for the fire-watch role?
For enrollment, accessibility or course support, call 718-790-2664 or email info@tribunest.com.
Register with Tribune
Review the current course price and enrollment details. Start anytime and register securely. The FDNY examination is a separate process.