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If you’re a certificate of fitness holder with the FDNY, you’ll need to renew your certificate every three years. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to renew your certificate of fitness with the FDNY.
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Introduction
Certificates of Fitness (COF) are issued to individuals who have met the specific requirements to perform certain duties related to Fire and Life Safety in New York City.
There are many different types of COFs, each with their own requirements. The type of COF you need depends on the job you will be performing. For example, a COF A is required to serve as a Fire Guard for Interior Operations, while a COF B1 is required to serve as an Elevator Operator during a fire emergency.
You must renew your COF every three years by taking the appropriate proctored exam administered by the FDNY. You can find more information about the specific requirements for each type of COF on the FDNY website.
What is a Certificate of Fitness?
A Certificate of Fitness is required to perform a specific function within the fire department. Once you have earned your Certificate of Fitness, it is valid for three years from the date of issuance. If you need to renew your Certificate of Fitness, you must submit a new application and supporting documentation to the FDNY no more than 90 days prior to the expiration date.
Who needs a Certificate of Fitness?
In order to work as a supervising fire guard in the City of New York, you must have a current Certificate of Fitness. If your certificate has expired, you must renew it before your next work shift. Depending on the type of certificate you need, the process for renewing it will be different.
The FDNY offers four types of Certificates of Fitness:
-S-95: Certificate of Fitness for Supervising Fire Guard for Impacts
-S-98: Certificate of Fitness for Supervising Locker Room Aide
-S-1203: Certificate of Fitness for Supervising Fire Guard for Construction, Demolition or Excavation Operations
-C-14: Certificate of Fitness for Fire Alarm Systems Dispatcher
How to renew your Certificate of Fitness
The process for renewing your Certificate of Fitness is as follows:
You must submit a completed renewal application form to the Department. The renewal fee is $36. You will be notified by mail when your renewal certificate is ready for pick-up, typically within three weeks.
What to do if your Certificate of Fitness expires
If your Certificate of Fitness expires, you must renew it before you can continue to use it. You can renew your Certificate of Fitness online or by mail.
To renew online, log in to your FDNY Account and click on the “Renew Certificate” link. You will need to provide your credit card information and answer some questions about the type of Certificate of Fitness you are renewing. Once you have completed the renewal process, you will be able to print out a temporary certificate that is valid for 30 days. Your new permanent Certificate of Fitness will be mailed to you within 7-10 business days.
If you choose to renew by mail, complete the renewal form and enclose a check or money order for the renewal fee. Mail the form and payment to:
Metrotech Center
PO Box 4ortion
Brooklyn, NY 11201-0414
How to check the status of your Certificate of Fitness
It is the responsibility of each Certificate of Fitness holder to ensure that their Certificate of Fitness is up-to-date and remains valid. The Fire Department will not issue renewal reminders.
The NYC Fire Code requires that you renew your Certificate of Fitness every three years. To renew, you must submit the required renewal application to the FDNY along with the appropriate fee.
You can check the status of your Certificate of Fitness by calling 311 or using the Certificate of Fitness Online Renewal System.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can I renew my Certificate of Fitness?
A: You may renew your Certificate of Fitness by mail, online, or in person. If you renew by mail, you must include a completed Renewal Application and the appropriate fee. If you renew online, you will need to log in to your account and follow the prompts. If you renew in person, you must go to a Business Center and brings your unexpired Certificate of Fitness and the appropriate fee.
Q: How much does it cost to renew my Certificate of Fitness?
A: The fees for renewal vary depending on the type of Certificate of Fitness you have. Please see the Renewal Fees page for more information.
Q: When should I renew my Certificate of Fitness?
A: You should renew your Certificate of Fitness prior to its expiration date. The expiration date is listed on the front of your certificate.
Resources
Before you begin the process of renewing your Certificate of Fitness with the FDNY, it is important to gather all of the necessary resources. These include:
-Original certificate of fitness that you wish to renew
-A completed renewal application
-A non-refundable processing fee paid by check or money order
-Any additional documentation required by the application
Once you have gathered all of the required resources, you can begin the process of renewing your Certificate of Fitness with the FDNY.
Contact Information
To renew your Certificate of Fitness (CoF), you must contact the issuing organization. For example, if you received your CoF from the FDNY, you must contact the FDNY to renew it.
You can find the contact information for the organization that issued your CoF on your CoF card or certificate. It will be listed as the “Issuing Organization.”
Conclusion
Thank you for choosing to renew your Certificate of Fitness with the FDNY. We hope that this guide has been helpful in providing you with the information you need to complete the renewal process.
