The F-89 Fire and Life Safety Director (FLSD) credential is used in certain New York City buildings that require a qualified person to carry out fire-safety and emergency-action responsibilities. The process is more involved than a basic Fire Guard exam and includes training, qualification requirements, examinations, and an onsite component.
Step 1: Confirm that F-89 applies to your role
FDNY explains that FLS Directors are required in certain high-rise office buildings, hotels and other buildings subject to comprehensive fire-safety and emergency-action planning. The credential is person- and location-specific.
Step 2: Complete the required FLSD course
FDNY states that new candidates should successfully complete the 31-hour FLSD course from an FDNY-certified Fire and Life Safety Director school. Tribune provides a 31-hour F-89 FLSD course in Queens, NYC.
Step 3: Prepare for the FDNY examinations
After training, candidates should review the current Notice of Examination and official study materials. Tribune students can also use the FLSD resource center and FDNY practice exams as supplemental preparation.
Step 4: Complete the remaining FDNY process
The credential may involve computer-based examinations, qualification documentation, and an onsite examination depending on the candidate and location. FDNY requires onsite exam requests to be submitted through FDNY Business.
F-89 vs T-89
F-89 and T-89 are related but not interchangeable credentials. The appropriate certificate depends on the building and its fire-safety and emergency planning requirements. Candidates should review the current FDNY material before applying.
What should I prepare before applying for the FLSD exams?
Organize your course completion records and review the current FDNY application instructions before submitting documents. The FDNY F-89 page lists the school completion letter for the N-85 application; the Z-89 application also calls for the application form, qualification verification or an accepted existing card, and the N-85 passing letter.
Use Tribune’s F-89 FLSD application checklist to organize your next steps. Confirm the current agency document list and qualification requirements before applying.
Can I schedule my own FLSD onsite exam?
FDNY states that the onsite examination follows passing N-85 and Z-89 and obtaining the Certificate of Completion. A person authorized by the building owner schedules the onsite examination through FDNY Business; the candidate cannot schedule it independently.
Where can I find the next FLSD class in Queens?
View the F-89 FLSD course page and upcoming classes for current registration options. Tribune Training Academy is located at 40-38 75th Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373. For help choosing a class, call (718) 790-2664.
Course completion is one part of the FDNY pathway; it does not itself issue an F-89 Certificate of Fitness.
Understand the other FDNY credentials
Use the FDNY Certificate of Fitness guide to compare FLSD with fire guard and other building-safety roles. Your employer’s assigned duties determine which credential you should investigate.
Where to verify the official requirements
Use the official FDNY F-89 page for the current Notice of Examination, study materials, application instructions and onsite-exam information.
Requirements can change. The FDNY Notice of Examination and official FDNY instructions control if there is any difference between a school guide and the current agency requirements.