Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Fire Safety Director

This Fire Safety Director course is designed to prepare candidate to participate in the formal written & on-site examinations required to be awarded a FSD C of F. This will be achieved by thorough review of current aspects of Local Law #5 of 1973 (both original & various updates thereof), as well as NYC Fire Code 2014: With special emphasis upon Chapter 4 (Emergency Planning & Preparedness), and Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems).

New York City Local Laws 5/73 and 16/84 require a FSD certified by the FDNY to be on duty at most buildings falling under one of the following CLASSES:

• A Group 1-4 (assembly)
• B (Business/Office)
• E (Educational)
• I Group 1-4 (Institutional)
• R Group 1-3 (Residential).

Only one FSD can be designated, with expected duties at the location to include conducting fire drills, evacuations, related activities such as organizing, training, and supervising a fire brigade. In the event of a fire emergency, it is the primary responsibility of the FSD to supervise and man the Fire Command Station, as well as to direct and execute any necessary evacuation as should be outlined in the Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan.

Note: These letter designations are based upon currently used 2008 Occupancy Group Classifications (FDNY TM-1, Supplement #2)

Compliance Codes

Commercial high-rises, hotels, and hospitals require certified personnel as mandated by New York City Local Laws, Rules of the City of New York Fire Department and the NYC Fire Code. This FDNY accredited course for Fire Safety Directors is designed to prepare candidates to participate in the written and on-site FSD Certificate of Fitness Examinations. The 20-hour course examines every aspect of fire protection management in high-rise structures through intense review of aspects of Local Law #5 of 1973 and NYC Fire Code 2014. Special emphasis will be placed on the Fire Code Chapter 4-Emergency Planning and Preparedness, and Chapter 9- Fire Protection Systems. Other course topics include Firematics, FSD duties and responsibilities, record keeping and building systems.

Who Should Take this Fire Safety Director Course?

• Individuals with experience in fire protection and prevention activities or the operation of a building’s service equipment.
  

Topics to be Covered:

• Building Construction & Systems: Alarm systems, sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, smoke detectors, portable fire extinguishes, fire command centers, elevators, signs, stair pressurization, smoke shafts, compartmentalization, construction, HVAC systems, & history of hi-rise building & hotel fires.
• FSD Duties & Responsibilities: Fire Safety & EVAC plan format, Training of Fire Brigade, Human Behavior &Personal Safety of Building Occupants, Communication with FD at Fire Incidents, & Inspection/Prevention of Fires
• FSD: Legal Requirements
• FIREMATICS: The Chemistry of fire, properties of fire, behavior of fire, flame resistant chemicals and treatments, ignition sources and heat transfer.  
• Record keeping
• Familiarity with: Commercial Cooking Systems, Fumigation & Insecticidal Fogging, Flame-Resistant Decorations, Refrigeration Systems, S-95/Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems & S-12/Citywide Sprinkler System
• FSD qualifications
• Important facts about applying for FSD
• Written & On-site examination information for obtaining F-85 Certificate of Fitness
• FDNY F-85 application for Certificate of Fitness

This course has no prerequisites - sign up today and become a Fire Safety Director. 

Note: 100% attendance for the course and active participation in learning activities including hands-on exercises and the end exam is required. Students must receive a minimum passing score of 70% on the 50-question multiple-choice exam to pass the class and receive the course completion certificate and verification letter. Students are allotted 2-hours to complete the exam, which is not open book. 

Syllabus

• Building Construction & Systems: Alarm systems, sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, smoke detectors, portable fire extinguishes, fire command centers, elevators, signs, stair pressurization, smoke shafts, compartmentalization, construction, HVAC systems, & history of hi-rise building & hotel fires.
• FSD Duties & Responsibilities: Fire Safety & EVAC plan format, Training of Fire Brigade, Human Behavior &Personal Safety of Building Occupants, Communication with FD at Fire Incidents, & Inspection/Prevention of Fires
• FSD: Legal Requirements
• FIREMATICS: The Chemistry of fire, properties of fire, behavior of fire, flame resistant chemicals and treatments, ignition sources and heat transfer.  
• Record keeping
• Familiarity with: Commercial Cooking Systems, Fumigation & Insecticidal Fogging, Flame-Resistant Decorations, Refrigeration Systems, S-95/Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems & S-12/Citywide Sprinkler System
• FSD qualifications
• Important facts about applying for FSD
• Written & On-site examination information for obtaining F-85 Certificate of Fitness
• FDNY F-85 application for Certificate of Fitness