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so you graduated from turner, and got into local 94?

Thats great. I wouldn’t assume you have the job just yet. Usually when you get drug tested is when you got the job. Keep yourself sharp and be honest. If you don’t know something it’s better to be up front about it. Good luck with the follow up interview.

@@Greedonlifethank you so much, I will keep it honest and up front with my responses. What do you think I should expect from the 2nd interview I may have to be prepared for. And I also am coming into this with no experience as an engineer.

​@@etnikerbeli8487how did it go? Hope you got the job. I'm fairly green and deciding on which course to take. TAURIS offers on the job training and they say most of their students pass within 4/5 months but I keep hearing great things about turner

That’s somewhat true. It’s because you will need experience usually to get in. Best bet is to do an apprenticeship so that you are already in the union. Otherwise, you have to work your way up through the hotels and small buildings first then you can qualify after 5 years or so for 94 commercial jobs

Good job

@@Greedonlife yeah definitely important for onsite purposes if you miss a step they will fail you.

Depends. You have to be put in the fire safety and evacuation plan

@@GreedonlifeHey quick question do you need an employer recommendation in order to take your F-02? Or I can do it on my own?

You need to gain experience so apply for any job that would fall under handyman or hotel general mechanic. It took me nearly a year to secure a job because of the same issue. I went and applied to a non union hotel and they hired me. Continued applying and about 6 months later I landed the job.

@@Greedonlifethanks a lot for the response much appreciated. I’m going to take this information and apply it now. Also another question I have experience in the electrical field. I am an electrician helper. Do you think this is a valid position to stick with until I get hired for engineer position. Or should I try and get hired for handyman or hotel general mechanic

Yes. You would have to know how to handle each situation. Although I believe they only give one scenario

You’re welcome! Wish you all the best, let me know how it goes. Glad I can be of service to you.

I’m sorry but I don’t really have the time to redo these videos. I wish they were more useful to you. Take care and all the best to you.

If you haven’t passed the practical, I suggest you take the prep course. If you are willing to pay the money, turner is probably the best at the test prep. I know 32bj offers a class for it but their simulator isn’t that good.

Thanks for the feedback.

That’s amazing. The video is a bit older, so the compensation available today is slightly higher than it was back then.

@@Greedonlife : Absolutely. There will come a time when security guards will be replaced by Fire and Life Safety Directors. Corporate sites now want less guards and more F & L S D.

There are some practice questions online. There is a pool of questions that are used. I Believe it somewhere in the neighborhood of 500 or so questions, of which most are online. Good luck brother

Thanks for the reply Bruh… I think we all did security at one time… I’ve worked security from 1995 - 2020… I switched to the hospital because of 1199 now im at Turner … they told me not to use outside sources because that will only confuse us because some Q & A are slightly different …

@@SupBruh00 hey how is the turner school going? I am deciding what to do with my life right now and i got no experience in the field so i looked up turners courses and been watching videos on each topic of course trying to learn something ahead so I could try to get a better understanding. But do u think turner will be good for me with no knowledge of refrigeration or any hvac and just slight ok in math

​@@photographyisbeautiful9409 turner is a great choice. I did it with them. With 32bj it was going to take forever and turner is always ahead of the curve. As far as experience, even if it's part time, try working with tools, at an hvac company or a handyman company. If you can work with a building super , do it. Even the 32bj classes count as some experience. Get atleast like 6 months under your belt. This is a real political industry and nothing will come easy. You can even do volunteer work with habitat for humanity where they'll show you things

Thank you for the kind words. I wish you the best as well brother. God bless the child that can hold his own!

Hey brother. I’m going to sign up for Turner this October 1st . My friend that’s in local 94 gave me a list of FDNY certs I should get along the way. I have ZERO experience. But I am a prior service vet. So I’m hoping I’ll be able to get my foot in door in local 94. My boy told me got in as a helper starting at 44 an hour. I’m praying I can as well. Any tips / suggestions ?

Haven’t had any good ideas yet. Plus I have been working a lot. Hard to make time

Lol. Thanks, I shaved it recently. Too much maintenance. Also I’m not Arab, I’m Puerto Rican.

Yes. They are always a part of whatever you do

Do turner. All the extra time will help you but ultimately you still won’t know much. You will do the majority of your learning through experience. I would suggest you find a handyman position to gain some experience in the trades and you’ll be set.

@@Greedonlife thanks man i appreciate your help god bless you

Did you start yet? I’m thinking about getting into Turner when I get back to NYC this summer

​@@FC-sw9zz turner is the best. My instructor harvey always said baby steps. If you put in the study hours, you'll be fine. The license is only the beginning, especially since every building is different. The 4g's I paid, I've made it back quick, along with all the certificates of fitness I paid myself

Talking from experience, the title security itself does not qualify you as per the FDNY. However, security guards if they are on the fire safety plan as fire brigade members or in some cases where they act as the evacuation supervisor after normal business hours, do qualify. Once you understand the duties of the fire brigade or evacuation supervisor, you can articulate it on a document that you present to your security company who will then issue you a letterhead

@@Greedonlife would be easier just to take the bes route less hops and hurdles to be honest, that's the route I took just got my certificate of completion and I'm ready to go.

What’s the BES route ?

@@joewaters1225 be assigned to a building training directly with the flsd as a building evacuation supervisor for 18 months minimum with 6 months experience in a single building.

School. I made a video with the schools that are accredited. You can also do it with experience, working alongside someone who is licensed. Also apprenticeships are another way to get in as well.

Thank you for your input. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and I do wish you the best in your future endeavors. Peace brother.

Go for it brother. Very good investment

I joined bro , I was going to ask when I get my licensed is it difficult finding a job if I don’t have experience , or what you think I should do in the meantime while going to classes?

​@@mmavortex5152 do volunteer work with habitat for humanity or side work, working with tools or an hvac or handyman company, from there sell yourself. The hotels are a good start, alot of guys take advantage of the revolving door. It's hard to get a hotel job in the city with no experience, so if you drive, apply out of borough. With less foot traffic, they are more apt to take chances on inexperienced guys

​@mmavortex5152 how did it turn out for you? I'm in the same boat, no experience but was going to do Tauris. Tauris gives ypu on the job training though

This is what I’m afraid of. They might do that out of spite.

You can go straight to the company. Speak to HR and explain the situation. They cannot deny your work history.

I don’t have a 32bj job anymore. You can look up the Thomas shortman training fund. That’s where the classes are held and where you can get the information. They have a pretty good school, only downside is it takes more time than other methods.

I work as a refrigeration engineer. I think custodian engineers work for schools if I’m not mistaken.

@@Greedonlife ah yeah custodian engineers work for schools, department of education. I applied for my written exam will be taking it soon. Are you working in a commercial building? I heard the salary pays extremely wel

Sure. Depends on if that’s where you’re comfortable stopping.

That’s great to hear. All the best and I hope you will bring in the new year accomplishing your the goals you set out for yourself.

@@Greedonlife I have my last two exams at 9 metro tech coming up. Once I achieve that, I'll get my t-89 Which will led to me getting my F-89 if I pass the on site test. Hopefully by mid January I'll have the T-89.

@@matthewstanley2627 How did it go ?

@@nicoleraheem1195 I passed the two test at 9 metro tech. But I have to get a "verification letter" from my company Saying I have more then 18 months of experience as a member of the fire brigade. Once I send that hopefully I'll receive my "certificate of fitness" To take the onsite test at whoever Company hires me.

@@matthewstanley2627 Congratulations 🎉 and do you have to have 18 months with one specific security company?

What do you mean?

Yes. 8 hour pre-assignment and 16 hour on the job training certificates are one-off. However, you have to do 8 hour annual certification every year

You’re welcome. Share the video as there still are people looking for this help.

For engineering, it is a two part examination. Also it’s called COQ, certificate of qualification.