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Certificate of Fitness Emergency One-Way Voice Announcement Personnel (F-53)

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Renew in Person

Steps to renew in person:

  • 1
    Pay the $15 renewal 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)
      Renewals submitted 90 days (up to one year) after the expiration date will incur a $25 penalty in addition to the renewal fee. A convenience fee of 2% will be applied to all credit card payments. The renewal 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.

  • 2
    Submit your Renewal Notice (or if you did not receive a Renewal Notice, a copy of your certificate), and if applicable, your fee payment and supporting documents to:

      NYC Fire Department (FDNY)

      Address
      Cashier's Unit


      9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor




      Brooklyn NY 11201


      Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. Closed on public holidays.

    • 3
      If all the requirements are met, a certificate will be issued immediately.