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Certificate of Qualification for Refrigerating System Operating Engineer (Q-01)

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Before you submit your application

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    This Certificate of Qualification can only be obtained by passing both a written and practical exam. All applicants should review the Notice of Exam.

      Q-01 Notice of Exam (PDF )

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      To take the written exam, applicants must apply in person and bring the following documents: More info
        • Proof that you have successfully completed a 200 hour course for Refrigerating System Operating Engineers from a FDNY certified school or a letter of employment to verify at least one year of practical experience working with a refrigerating system.
          CERTIFIED SCHOOLS FOR REFRIGERATION (PDF)
        • A completed CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS APPLICATION FORM (PDF).
        • A completed and signed Z-51 APPLICATION FORM (PDF).
        • A Universal Technician Certificate.
        • A High School diploma or GED.
        • Two forms of identification, at least one must be a government-issued photo identification, such as a driver's license or a passport.

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      To take the practical exam, applicants must have: More info
        • Passed the written exam and obtained a temporary Z-52 letter from FDNY.
        • Paid the $225 practical exam fee.
        • Scheduled an appointment for the practical exam.

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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 $60 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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