FDNY F-89 Fire and Life Safety Director (FLSD) Training in NYC
Enroll in FDNY-approved 31-hour FLSD training for individuals preparing for the F-89 Certificate of Fitness pathway. You can also review our FDNY training courses in NYC for related fire safety programs. Train in person in NYC, earn 3.1 IACET CEUs upon successful completion, and receive clear next steps after enrollment.
Where can I take the 31-hour F-89 FLSD course in NYC?
Tribune Training Academy offers the 31-hour Fire and Life Safety Director (FLSD) course in person in Elmhurst, Queens, NYC for $525. The course includes 3.1 IACET CEUs upon successful completion, classroom instruction, FACP simulation practice, study resources and application-pathway guidance. Current class dates are shown live in the enrollment section above. Completing the course is one step in the FDNY F-89 process; the F-89 Certificate of Fitness is issued by FDNY after the applicable eligibility, application and examination requirements are satisfied.
How to Become an F-89 Fire and Life Safety Director (FLSD) in NYC
Watch Tribune Training Academy’s step-by-step guide to the 31-hour FLSD course, FDNY exams, application process, onsite requirements, and study resources.
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Choose an upcoming F-89 FLSD training date below. If no dates are listed, new FLSD classes are being scheduled. Call (718) 790-2664 to join the next available class.
FDNY F-89 Fire and Life Safety Director Training in NYC
Tribune Training Academy provides FDNY-approved Fire and Life Safety Director (FLSD) training for individuals preparing for high-rise building fire safety responsibilities in New York City.
This 31-hour in-person classroom training program is designed for individuals pursuing the FDNY F-89 Certificate of Fitness pathway to become Fire and Life Safety Directors.
The course addresses emergency preparedness, evacuation protocols, fire protection systems, communication procedures, coordination with emergency services, and high-rise building emergency response responsibilities. Under the FDNY curriculum, the 31-hour program is divided into a 20-hour General Topics and Fire Emergency component and an 11-hour Non-Fire Emergency, EAP and ASMEP component.
Professional FLSD Training for NYC High-Rise Buildings
Designed for building professionals, fire safety personnel, security supervisors, property management teams, and individuals preparing for Fire and Life Safety Director responsibilities in New York City.
What You Will Learn in F-89 FLSD Training
The FLSD training program combines instructor-led classroom instruction, FDNY-mandated presentations, student manual review, group-based scenario discussions, evacuation planning, and fire alarm control panel simulation walkthroughs.
Fire Emergencies
Review emergency fire procedures, evacuation coordination, alarm communication systems, emergency notifications, and occupant safety awareness.
Non-Fire Emergencies
Understand procedures related to non-fire incidents, carbon monoxide alerts, medical emergencies, utility failures, active threats, and emergency coordination.
Building Systems
Study fire alarm systems, suppression systems, standpipe systems, communication systems, emergency controls, and operational safety procedures.
Emergency Action Plans
Learn emergency action planning concepts, occupant communication strategies, drill planning, response coordination, and preparedness procedures.
FLSD Learning Outcomes & Training Structure
By the end of this course, learners should be able to apply key Fire and Life Safety Director concepts in realistic building emergency scenarios.
Identify Fire Alarm Signals
Identify alarm, supervisory, trouble, and carbon monoxide signals on a fire alarm control panel.
Use Panel Functions
Demonstrate use of acknowledge, silence, and reset functions during simulated alarm conditions.
Execute Evacuation Procedures
Execute emergency evacuation procedures in compliance with FDNY regulations and building emergency procedures.
Coordinate Non-Fire Response
Coordinate responses to non-fire emergencies including carbon monoxide alerts and active shooter scenarios.
Understand Building Systems
Explain the operation and purpose of fire alarm, suppression, and standpipe systems.
Apply Communication Protocols
Apply effective communication and safety protocols during drills, simulations, and emergency response scenarios.
Classroom Instruction, Scenario Discussions & FACP Simulation
The course uses instructor-led lectures, FDNY-mandated PowerPoint presentations, the FDNY Fire Safety Director student manual, group-based Q&A, in-class scenario discussions, evacuation drill planning, and Fire Alarm Control Panel simulation walkthroughs.
Tribune Training Academy’s Fire Alarm Control Panel simulator helps students practice realistic alarm panel responses including alarm recognition, acknowledge, silence, reset, trouble signals, event logs, and emergency decision-making.
F-89 FLSD Training FAQ
Key questions about the FDNY F-89 Fire and Life Safety Director pathway.
Where can I take the 31-hour F-89 FLSD course in NYC?
Tribune Training Academy offers the 31-hour F-89 Fire and Life Safety Director (FLSD) course in person in Elmhurst, Queens, NYC. Current class availability is shown live in the enrollment section on this page, and students can register online.
How do I see the next available F-89 FLSD class?
The next available F-89 class, tuition, location and remaining seat availability are loaded live from Tribune’s registration system in the enrollment section above. Select Choose This Class to open the F-89 registration flow.
What is the F-89 Certificate of Fitness?
F-89 is the FDNY Certificate of Fitness for Fire and Life Safety Directors in qualifying buildings. It is issued to a specific person for a specific location.
Is the 31-hour FLSD course part of the F-89 process?
Yes. FDNY guidance states that applicants should successfully complete the 31-hour FLSD course from an FDNY-certified school before submitting the F-89 application. Tribune offers the 31-hour FLSD course in NYC.
Does completing the course itself give me the F-89 Certificate of Fitness?
No. Course completion is part of the pathway, but the Certificate of Fitness is issued by FDNY after the applicable application and examination requirements are satisfied.
Where can I find related FDNY training?
Review our FDNY training courses in NYC for Fire Guard, FLSD and other Certificate of Fitness preparation options.
Interactive FACP Training Advantage
Students benefit from realistic simulation support designed to help connect classroom concepts with actual fire alarm panel response procedures.
Why Choose Tribune Training Academy for FLSD Training?
Experienced Instruction
Students receive instruction designed to help them understand practical emergency procedures, fire safety responsibilities, and high-rise building preparedness concepts.
Queens NYC Training Location
Convenient Queens training location for students throughout New York City seeking in-person FLSD training.
Professional Training Environment
The training environment is structured to support working professionals preparing for advanced fire and life safety responsibilities.
How the F-89 FLSD Certification Process Works
The 31-hour FLSD course is one part of the FDNY F-89 pathway. Candidates should complete the required training, meet FDNY eligibility requirements, submit the applicable Certificate of Fitness application, complete the required computer-based testing, and satisfy any location-specific onsite requirements that apply.
1. Complete FLSD Training
Complete the required 31-hour Fire and Life Safety Director course with an FDNY-certified school.
2. Submit the FDNY Application
Prepare the required identification, experience and supporting documentation for the F-89 Certificate of Fitness application.
3. Pass Required FDNY Testing
After meeting the application requirements, candidates proceed through the applicable FDNY examination process.
4. Complete Site-Specific Requirements
F-89 is issued to an individual for a specific location, so additional onsite or building-specific requirements may apply.
Who Should Take F-89 FLSD Training?
This training is designed for individuals pursuing the FDNY F-89 Certificate of Fitness pathway and may be beneficial for professionals preparing for fire safety leadership responsibilities in covered buildings throughout New York City.
- ✓Building management personnel and property management teams
- ✓Security supervisors and emergency preparedness personnel
- ✓Individuals preparing for Fire and Life Safety Director responsibilities
- ✓High-rise building staff responsible for emergency coordination awareness
- ✓Professionals seeking FDNY-approved FLSD training in NYC
3.1 IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Tribune Training Academy is an IACET-accredited provider. The CEU calculation follows the ANSI/IACET 1-2018 standard, totaling 3.1 CEUs for 31 contact hours, excluding breaks.
CEUs are issued upon successful course completion according to Tribune Training Academy’s continuing education policies and applicable course completion requirements.
Completion Criteria
Students must attend the full 31 instructional hours, participate in required sessions including simulation walkthroughs, and pass the required section final examinations with a score of at least 70% on each section.
After successful completion, candidates may be eligible to schedule the FDNY Computer-Based Test according to FDNY procedures.
FLSD Course Materials & Student Support
FDNY-Approved Manual
Students use Fire Safety Director training materials aligned with FDNY course requirements and classroom instruction.
Instructor Presentations
Instructor-led presentation materials support fire, non-fire, emergency action planning, and active shooter preparedness topics.
FACP Simulation Website
Students receive simulation-based support for fire alarm control panel response practice and scenario reinforcement.
Fire and Life Safety Director Responsibilities in NYC
Fire and Life Safety Directors play an important role in supporting emergency preparedness procedures within high-rise buildings and covered occupancies throughout New York City.
Emergency Coordination
FLSD responsibilities may involve coordinating emergency procedures, communication systems, and occupant awareness during incidents.
Preparedness Awareness
Training includes preparedness awareness concepts related to fire emergencies, non-fire emergencies, and building response procedures.
Occupant Safety
FLSD personnel may support building occupant communication, evacuation awareness, and emergency action planning procedures.
Register Employees or Request Group F-89 Training
Property managers, security companies, hotels, building owners and organizations can request help enrolling multiple employees in the 31-hour FLSD course.
Enroll in FDNY F-89 FLSD Training
Register for FDNY-approved Fire and Life Safety Director training in NYC with Tribune Training Academy. View upcoming dates, secure your seat, and receive enrollment guidance after checkout.
Select a Date & Complete Checkout
Choose an upcoming F-89 FLSD training date below. If no dates are listed, new FLSD classes are being scheduled. Call (718) 790-2664 to join the next available class.
Current Training Information
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Next Available Classes
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IACET / CEU Course Information
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Learning Outcomes
- Remember: Identify key requirements, responsibilities, hazards, systems, procedures, and terminology related to Fire and Life Safety Director responsibilities, fire and non-fire emergency procedures, fire command center functions, alarm and protection systems, notifications, communications, evacuation, shelter-in-place, and emergency planning.
- Understand: Explain the purpose and significance of the principal requirements, controls, procedures, and responsibilities related to Fire and Life Safety Director responsibilities, fire and non-fire emergency procedures, fire command center functions, alarm and protection systems, notifications, communications, evacuation, shelter-in-place, and emergency planning.
- Select / Determine: Given a written course-related scenario, select or determine the appropriate requirement, control, procedure, notification, or response involving Fire and Life Safety Director responsibilities, fire and non-fire emergency procedures, fire command center functions, alarm and protection systems, notifications, communications, evacuation, shelter-in-place, and emergency planning.
- Analyze: Analyze a written course-related scenario involving Fire and Life Safety Director responsibilities, fire and non-fire emergency procedures, fire command center functions, alarm and protection systems, notifications, communications, evacuation, shelter-in-place, and emergency planning to distinguish appropriate, safe, or compliant responses from inappropriate, unsafe, or noncompliant responses.
This learning event addresses the documented need for learners to understand and make informed decisions about Fire and Life Safety Director responsibilities, fire and non-fire emergency procedures, fire command center functions, alarm and protection systems, notifications, communications, evacuation, shelter-in-place, and emergency planning. Knowledge and decision-making are verified through the controlled written final examination.
Learners whose work, credential, license, certification, supervisory responsibilities, or professional development needs are related to 31-Hour F-89 Fire and Life Safety Director Course.
Instruction may include approved presentation, guided discussion, visual materials, examples, case scenarios, knowledge checks, and review activities appropriate to the approved delivery method.
Final Exam
70%
Learners who do not meet the required final-exam standard receive targeted review or remediation on deficient content areas and may complete an authorized reassessment or reattempt in accordance with the course and regulatory policy.
Successful completion requires meeting the applicable course attendance or participation requirement, satisfying applicable identity or participation controls, and achieving the required passing standard on the controlled written final examination. Any separately mandated regulator or certifier requirement remains controlling where applicable.
Learners are invited to complete a post-course evaluation addressing course relevance, clarity, instructional effectiveness, materials, confidence in understanding and selecting appropriate responses based on course concepts, and opportunities for improvement.