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Certificate of Fitness for Fire Alarm Systems Inspection, Testing and Service Technician (S-98)

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Before you submit your application

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    This Certificate of Fitness can be obtained by passing a written exam or qualifying for an exemption on the basis of education and experience. All applicants should review the Notice of Exam and Study Materials.

      S-98 Notice of Exam and Study Materials (PDF )

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      Applicants who need to take the exam must apply in person and bring the following documents: More info

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      Applicants who qualify for the exemption should review the S-98 ALTERNATIVE ISSUANCE PROCEDURE INFORMATION (PDF). Applicants must apply online and provide the following information: More info
         
        • Your name, mailing address, telephone number, email address, gender, social security number, date of birth, weight, height, and work location.
        • A completed and signed S-98 APPLICATION FORM (PDF).
        • A completed APPLICANT AFFIRMATION FORM (PDF). Individual applicants must have this form notarized.
        • An electronic copy of your diploma or license file.
        • If required, a notarized statement to confirm that you have two years post-baccalaureate experience.
        • A recent ID photo (2x2 color head shot) in JPG or JPEG format.

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      Steps to apply online:

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      Gather electronic copies of your supporting documents.

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        Pay the $25 application fee online by one of the following methods: More info
          • Credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa)
          • Debit card (MasterCard or Visa)
          • E-Check
          A convenience fee of 2.49% will be applied to all credit card payments. The application fee is non-refundable. City employees may request a fee exemption if they upload a copy of their employee ID and a letter from their city agency on official letterhead to confirm that they are a current employee and that the Certificate of Fitness will be used as part of their work-related responsibilities.

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        To submit an application, click on the Apply Online button. If you are an individual, you can only submit your own application. If you are submitting applications on behalf of a company's employees, you must be authorized by the company to act as a Designated Coordinator and the company must be approved by FDNY. To request approval, email pubcert@fdny.nyc.gov.

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          Steps to apply in person:

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          Applicants are required to schedule an appointment to take this exam.

            Online Appointment Scheduler

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            Applicants must arrive at the Public Certification Unit ready to submit their application form and supporting documents, pay the application fee and take the exam.

              NYC Fire Department (FDNY)

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              Public Certification Unit


              9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor




              Brooklyn NY 11201
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              Submit your completed application form and supporting documents.

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                Pay the $25 application fee by one of the following methods: More info
                  • Cash
                  • Credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa)
                  • Debit card (MasterCard or Visa)
                  • Personal or company check (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
                  • Money order (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
                  A convenience fee of 2.49% will be applied to all credit card payments. The application fee is non-refundable. City employees may request a fee exemption if they submit a copy of their employee ID and a letter from their city agency on official letterhead to confirm that they are a current employee and that the Certificate of Fitness will be used as part of their work-related responsibilities.

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                Take the exam.

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                  If you pass the exam, your Certificate of Fitness will be issued immediately. If you fail the exam, you will need to submit a new application, pay the application fee again and retake the exam.

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