Accreditation of Training Course for Refrigerating System Operating Engineer

Schools, teachers or programs that offer courses to train or qualify individuals for a Certificate of Fitness for Refrigerating System Operating Engineer must be approved by the New York City Fire Department (FDNY).

• Provide educator information:

  • Give the name and address of the teacher, school or program offering the course.

• Ensure compliance:

  • Follow the General Requirements for Accreditation for Schools. You can find these in the Additional Information section above.

• Designated representative:

  • Include the name and contact information, including a telephone number, of a representative for the person or school seeking accreditation.

• Course curriculum:

  • Submit a detailed outline of the course. Follow the Specific Requirements for Accreditations for Refrigerating System Operating Engineer above.

• Teaching methods:

  • Describe the teaching method for each topic. This can include lectures, discussions, hands-on exercises and videos. Include copies of all written materials to be given out, including sample tests.

• Instructor information:

  • Provide a list of teachers. Include their qualifications and resumes. List the subjects each teacher will cover.

• Fees:

  • List all fees that students will pay. This includes tuition, study materials and any other costs.

• Affiliations:

  • List any connections the school has with other schools, trade unions or professional groups.

• Permit fees:

  • $2940: Original fee
  • $420: Renewal fee

• Accepted payment methods:

  • American Express (debit card not accepted)
  • Discover (debit card not accepted)
  • Mastercard (debit card not accepted)
  • Visa (debit card not accepted)
  • Check (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
  • Personal check (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)
  • Company check (made payable to the New York City Fire Department)

Renewal frequency

• You must renew this accreditation every year.
• You can do this in person or by mail.
• The FDNY will send you a renewal application 30 days before the end of each year in December.
• This application will include updated course information, the course schedule, and any changes in curriculum or staff.

How to renew

• Submit the renewal letter and the required payment.
• You can do this in person or by mail to the address below, attention FDNY Cashier Unit.
• If you mail your payment, you can use a check or money order.
• If you pay in person, you can use cash or a credit card.

Consequences of not renewing

• If you do not renew your accreditation by the end of each year, your school will be removed from the list of approved schools.
• This means your students will not be allowed to take the test.

Course changes

• You need to get approval from the FDNY for any changes to the training course, such as:

  • Personnel
  • Course schedule (dates, times and location)
  • Course curriculum
  • Teaching methods

Evaluation for renewal

• To grant renewal, the FDNY will evaluate the effectiveness of your training course.
• They will look at how well your students do in achieving passing grades to decide if they will maintain your accreditation.

• Submit documents:

  • Submit all required documents and the evaluation fee in person or by mail to the address listed below.

• Review process:

  • The FDNY will review the materials you submit.

• Approval notification:

  • Approved teachers or schools will get an approval letter by mail. They can start teaching right away.
  • Those that are not approved will get a letter explaining why they were not approved. These applicants can fix the issues and reapply.