Our Services
Get trained, certified, and job-ready for the responsibilities of a Fire & Life Safety Director. We offer FLSD/FSLD courses, exam-focused prep, and practical guidance for real building scenarios: fire command center operations, emergency procedures, documentation, and drills.
The Fire Safety Director, Emergency Action Plan Director, and Active Shooter/Medical Emergency courses have been combined into one Fire & Life Safety Director (FLSD) course, delivered in two components:
• Fire Safety Component
• Non-Fire Emergencies Component (Active Shooter & Medical Emergencies)
The course consists of six live classes, held on Thursdays and Fridays over a three-week period.
Online Training Format
• Classes are conducted live via Google Meet using virtual face-to-face instruction.
• Sessions are fully interactive, allowing real-time communication between instructor and students.
• The instructor is present and visible for the entire class.
• Students view both the instructor and the FLSD training materials on their screen.
• The instructor must be able to see all students during the session.
Online Learning Requirements & Procedures
- Students must present a valid government-issued photo ID at the start of class.
(A color copy must be emailed to FLSD@ASNYSECURITY.COM) - Each online class session will not exceed 6 hours.
- Attendance is taken at the start of class, after breaks, and at the end of each session.
– Cameras must remain on at all times during class.
– Cameras may be turned off only during scheduled breaks.
– Students leaving the camera view without permission will be marked absent. - Attendance records are retained and available for FDNY audit.
- Students will receive a PDF study manual via email prior to the first class.
- Group chat functionality is available during sessions.
- Instructor-to-student ratio will not exceed 25 students per class.
- The final examination will be conducted in person during the fourth week at:
1441 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10018
Technology Requirements
Students must have access to a computer, laptop, or iPad with a working camera.
Requirement Notice
The Fire & Life Safety Director (FLSD) certification is required for all hotels and office buildings in New York City.
NEW YORK CITY
FLSD Training & Support
Whether you’re starting from scratch or renewing, we’ll help you meet requirements, master the material, and feel prepared for the responsibilities of an FLSD.

FSLD Initial Certification Course
Structured instruction covering emergency procedures, communications, documentation, and command-center operations, built around the job.

Exam Prep & Practice Scenarios
Targeted review, practice questions, and scenario walk-throughs that mirror real decision points: alarms, announcements, logs, and coordination.

Renewal & Refresher Training
Stay current and confident. Focused review sessions designed to reinforce procedures, improve recall, and keep you ready for renewals and real incidents.

Group Training for Building Staff
Custom sessions for teams: procedures, drills, documentation routines, and role clarity, aligned to your site’s needs and operational realities.
1k+
Trained & Certified
Thousands of students have completed our FSLD training and walked into buildings prepared to lead during real emergencies, not just pass a test.
15+
YEARS OF FLSD EXPERIENCE
Our curriculum is built around the day-to-day FLSD role: procedures, documentation, communications, and decision-making under pressure.
Initial FLSD Certification
Renewals & Refresher Training
Online Group Training
