Certificate of Fitness for Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor for NYC K-12 Schools (D-10)

Principals and assistant principals who lead fire drills in New York City K-12 schools must have a Certificate of Fitness for Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor (D-10).

Purpose of a fire drill

• Help students, teachers and staff practice emergency evacuation procedures
• Make sure drills are conducted in a safe and orderly way

This certificate is issued to one specific person and is valid only at the location listed on the certificate.

To apply for a D-10 Certificate of Fitness, you must:

• Be a Principal or Assistant Principal
• Be approved by the New York City Department of Education (DOE)
• Meet the special requirements listed in the D-10 Study Materials (PDF)

Application process:

Review the D-10 Alternative Issuance Procedure Information (PDF).
You must apply online and provide the following:

• Your name, mailing address, phone number, email address, gender, Social Security number, date of birth, weight, height and work location

• A completed Applicant Affirmation Form (PDF) - must be notarized

• A notarized statement from DOE on official letterhead confirming:

  • Your good character
  • Your physical ability to perform the role
  • That you received the Study Materials

• A certificate or letter from DOE confirming you completed General Response Protocol (GRP) training

• A recent ID photo (2x2 color headshot in JPG or JPEG format)

• A copy of your employee ID

Online applications

• If your application meets all New York City Fire Department (FDNY) requirements, your certificate will be mailed to your address within five business days.
• If FDNY has questions, they will contact you within two business days.
• If you do not respond within 10 days, your application will be terminated. To reapply, you must submit a new application and pay the fee again.

• The New York City Fire Code changes often. You must read and understand the latest Study Materials.

• This certificate is valid until October 31, for up to two years from the date it was issued.

• The NYC Fire Department (FDNY) will send a Renewal Notice 90 days before your certificate expires.

• The notice includes your certificate number, expiration date and renewal fee.

• You must renew within 364 days of the expiration date.

• If your certificate is more than one year expired, you must submit a new application.

Change your mailing address

Submit the following in person or by mail to:

NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
Cashier’s Unit
9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Include:

• A letter requesting the change

• A copy of your certificate with your old mailing address

• A copy of your employee ID

• A letter from your City agency on official letterhead confirming:

  • You are a current employee
  • You will use the Certificate of Fitness for work-related responsibilities

Change your work location

Submit the following in person or by mail to:

NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
Cashier’s Unit
9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Include:

• A copy of your certificate with your old work location

• A copy of your employee ID

• A letter from your City agency on official letterhead confirming:

  • Your new work location
  • You are a current employee and will use the certificate for work-related responsibilities

Request a replacement certificate

Submit the following in person or by mail to:

NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
Cashier’s Unit
9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Include:

• A letter requesting a replacement certificate, including your Social Security number and mailing address
• A government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license or passport); name must match the certificate
• A copy of your employee ID
• A letter from your City agency on official letterhead confirming you are a current employee and will use the certificate for work-related responsibilities

1. Gather your documents:

   • Collect electronic copies of all required documents.

2. Request a fee exemption (if applicable):

   • Upload:

     • A copy of your employee ID
     • A letter from DOE on official letterhead confirming you are a current employee and will use the certificate for work-related duties

3. Submit your application:

   • Click the Apply Online button.
   • If you are an individual, you can only submit your own application.
   • If you are submitting on behalf of a Principal or Assistant Principal, you must be a Designated Coordinator approved by DOE and FDNY.
   • To request approval, email: pubcert@fdny.nyc.gov.

1. Submit your Renewal Notice (or a copy of your certificate), along with your fee payment and supporting documents to:
   
   NYC Fire Department (FDNY) Cashier's Unit
   9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
   Brooklyn, NY 11201 Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Closed on public holidays.

2. To request a fee exemption, submit:

   • A copy of your employee ID

   • A letter from the New York City Department of Education (DOE) on official letterhead confirming:

     • You are a current employee

     • You will use the certificate for work-related responsibilities

3. If all requirements are met, your certificate will be issued immediately.

1. Mail your Renewal Notice (or a copy of your certificate if you did not receive the notice), along with your fee payment and supporting documents to:
   
   NYC Fire Department (FDNY) Cashier's Unit
   9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
   Brooklyn, NY 11201

2. To request a fee exemption, include:

   • A copy of your employee ID

   • A letter from the New York City Department of Education (DOE) on official letterhead confirming:

     • You are a current employee

     • You will use the certificate for work-related responsibilities

3. If all the requirements are met, your certificate will be mailed within four to six weeks.