F60 Study Guide 2026

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📋 F60 Exam Format at a Glance

Questions

30 min

Time Limit

70%

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📚 F60 Topics to Study (83)

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✍️ Sample F60 Questions & Answers

1. What is the correct sequence for shutting down torch equipment at the end of a work period?

✓ Close cylinder valves first, bleed gas from lines through the torch, then close torch valves

Closing cylinder valves first and bleeding lines through the torch ensures no pressurized gas remains trapped in hoses and regulators, preventing hose burnback.

2. Which of the following is typically required when renewing an F-60 Certificate of Fitness?

✓ Passing a written examination administered by FDNY

Renewal of the F-60 COF requires passing a written examination at FDNY headquarters.

3. What should the Fire Guard do if the site supervisor instructs them to begin torch operations before the Hot Work Permit arrives?

✓ Refuse to allow operations to start until the valid permit is in hand and posted on site

The Fire Guard must refuse to authorize commencement of operations until a valid Hot Work Permit is physically present and posted at the work site.

4. Which extinguishing agent is most effective for Class B fires involving asphalt and propane during roofing operations?

✓ Dry chemical (ABC or BC rated)

Dry chemical extinguishers rated BC or ABC are effective against flammable liquid and gas fires like those involving propane and asphalt.

5. Under FDNY rules, how far must combustible materials be moved from the hot work area before a permit is valid?

✓ At least 35 feet

FDNY requires all combustible materials to be moved at least 35 feet from the hot work zone, or protected with fire-resistant blankets, before a permit is considered valid.

6. During torch operations, a fire guard notices smoke rising from behind a wall. The correct first action is to:

✓ Stop work, investigate the smoldering, and alert the torch operator

Smoke behind a wall indicates possible hidden smoldering; work must be halted, the area investigated, and the torch operator notified immediately.

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