Dahlcore Security Guard Services provides FDNY-credentialed Fire Life Safety Directors (FLSDs) for commercial, residential, mixed-use, institutional, and hospitality buildings across New York City — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island — plus Long Island and New York State. Dahlcore is a licensed and insured New York security provider, and every FLSD holds the applicable FDNY Certificate of Fitness — the F-89 C.O.F. required for Fire Life Safety Director duties in most NYC high-rise and commercial buildings. Building owners, property managers, and facility teams engage Dahlcore for ongoing FLSD coverage, drill and inspection support, emergency interim staffing, and long-term life-safety program management. Since 2018, our veteran-owned team has kept New York buildings safe, with 24/7 support behind every post.
The FLSD Is Your Building’s Fire Safety Lead
A Fire Life Safety Director is an FDNY-credentialed professional who, under the NYC Fire Code, must be on duty during occupied hours in certain high-rise commercial and residential buildings. The FLSD owns the building’s Comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency Action Plan, runs required drills, operates the Fire Command Center, and is the primary point of contact for the FDNY during any fire, smoke, medical, or evacuation event.
What the Role Requires — and Does
- When it’s required — under the NYC Fire Code, certain high-rise office, high-rise residential, and mixed-use buildings must have a certified FLSD on duty during occupied hours, based on building height, occupancy classification, and certificate of occupancy
- The credential — the FLSD holds the applicable FDNY Certificate of Fitness (the F-89 C.O.F.), earned by passing the FDNY computer-based exam and the on-site exam for the specific building
- Plan ownership — maintains, updates, and distributes the building’s Comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency Action Plan in accordance with FDNY requirements
- Command & liaison — operates the Fire Command Center, directs occupant communication and evacuation or shelter-in-place, and is the primary FDNY contact during an incident
The Fire Command Center is the FLSD’s post
When an alarm sounds, the FLSD is at the Fire Command Center — reading the panels, coordinating with building engineers, directing occupants, and relaying accurate, real-time information to the FDNY on arrival. That single point of calm, credentialed command is what turns a chaotic event into a controlled response.
Why New York Buildings Hire Dahlcore FLSDs
FDNY-credentialed, independently verifiable, and backed by a full life-safety program — Dahlcore keeps your building compliant and ready.
FDNY-Credentialed & Verifiable
Every Dahlcore FLSD holds the applicable FDNY Certificate of Fitness — the F-89 C.O.F. for Fire Life Safety Director duties. We provide credential documentation on request, and clients can independently verify any FDNY Certificate of Fitness holder through the FDNY C.O.F. online lookup at nyc.gov.
Licensed & Insured
Dahlcore is a licensed and insured New York security provider; guards are registered under New York’s Security Guard Act (General Business Law Article 7-A) with the NY Department of State’s Division of Licensing Services (NYSDOLS) and trained through DCJS-approved programs. Documentation is available on request.
Veteran-Owned, Held to Higher Standards
Dahlcore is veteran-owned and operated, and the owner personally manages staff in the office and in the field. Directors are held to law-enforcement and military standards — calm, disciplined, and professional under pressure.
Full Program Coverage
Beyond placing a director, Dahlcore manages the program — ongoing FLSD coverage, drill and inspection support, emergency interim staffing to fill a sudden gap, and long-term life-safety program management — for single buildings or multi-building portfolios.
Fire Life Safety Director Services
FDNY Credentials & Verification
Operational context, not legal advice — confirm your building’s specific obligation with your FDNY fire safety inspector or a qualified fire-safety consultant. Dahlcore matches each director’s Certificate of Fitness to the building and occupancy classification.
- F-89 Certificate of Fitness — the FDNY credential for Fire Life Safety Director duties: Fire Command Center operations, Emergency Action Plan maintenance, drill coordination, and FDNY liaison
- Matched to the building — the FLSD’s Certificate of Fitness is earned for the specific building through the FDNY computer-based and on-site exams
- Related Certificates of Fitness — depending on the building’s fire-protection systems, Dahlcore can align personnel with related FDNY C.O.F.s covering sprinkler, fire-alarm-supervision, and drill-conductor duties
- Independent verification — clients can confirm any FDNY Certificate of Fitness holder through the FDNY C.O.F. online lookup at nyc.gov; Dahlcore also provides credential documentation on request
How Dahlcore Runs Your FLSD Program
A structured path from building match to audit-ready coverage — built around your property.
Building & Credential Match
We review your building class, occupancy, fire-protection systems, and coverage hours, and match a director whose Certificate of Fitness fits the building.
Emergency Action Plan
Your director reviews, updates, and maintains the Comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency Action Plan per FDNY requirements.
Drills & Training
We schedule and conduct required fire and non-fire drills, brief floor wardens and building staff, and document outcomes.
Command-Center Coverage
Daily Fire Command Center operations, alarm monitoring, coordination with engineers, and FDNY liaison during incidents.
Audit Readiness & Updates
We maintain logs and drill records, run after-action reviews, and update procedures as the building changes.
Prepared before the alarm sounds
The work that matters most happens before any incident — reviewing the Emergency Action Plan, mapping evacuation routes, assigning floor wardens, and running realistic drills. After each drill, your director runs an after-action review to close gaps, so the building is ready for both an FDNY audit and a real emergency.
What Shapes Your FLSD Coverage
Dahlcore scopes every building to its class, systems, and schedule. These are the factors that shape the plan.
1. Building Class & Occupancy
Height, occupancy classification, and certificate of occupancy determine the FLSD requirement and the credential needed.
2. Coverage Hours
An FLSD must be on duty during occupied hours; coverage is scheduled in 8-hour, 12-hour, or 24/7 configurations.
3. Fire-Protection Systems
Sprinkler, standpipe, fire-alarm, and Fire Command Center configuration shape the director’s daily duties.
4. Program Scope
Ongoing coverage, drill and inspection support, interim gap staffing, or full life-safety program management.
5. Portfolio
A single building or a multi-building portfolio coordinated across boroughs through one point of contact.
Fire Life Safety Director FAQ
Clear answers for New York building owners, property managers, and facility teams. For anything not covered here, call 212-208-0900.
When is a Fire Life Safety Director required in NYC?
The NYC Fire Code requires a certified Fire Life Safety Director on duty in certain occupied buildings — including many high-rise office and high-rise residential buildings — based on building height, occupancy classification, and certificate of occupancy. Buildings subject to the requirement must have an FLSD holding a valid FDNY Certificate of Fitness (typically the F-89) present during occupied hours. Confirm your specific obligation with your FDNY fire safety inspector or a qualified fire-safety consultant.
What does a Fire Life Safety Director do day to day?
An FLSD monitors the Fire Command Center, reviews the building’s Comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency Action Plan, coordinates with building engineers and security staff, logs alarm activations and system alerts, and keeps floor wardens and key staff briefed on their roles. During drills or actual incidents, the FLSD takes command of occupant communication, evacuation or shelter-in-place, and FDNY liaison.
What FDNY credential does a Fire Life Safety Director need?
An FLSD must hold the applicable FDNY Certificate of Fitness for the building — for Fire Life Safety Director duties, this is the F-89 C.O.F., earned by passing the FDNY computer-based exam and an on-site exam for the specific building. You can independently verify any FDNY Certificate of Fitness holder through the FDNY C.O.F. lookup at nyc.gov; Dahlcore also provides credential documentation on request.
How does Dahlcore prepare our building before an incident occurs?
Before any alarm sounds, your director reviews and updates the Emergency Action Plan, maps evacuation and relocation routes, assigns floor-warden responsibilities, and schedules required drills. After each drill, an after-action review identifies gaps and updates procedures. For buildings with Emergency Response Teams, Fire Brigades, or Building Evacuation Supervisors, the FLSD integrates those roles into the overall Comprehensive Fire Safety Plan.
Do you provide FLSD coverage across all NYC boroughs?
Yes. Dahlcore staffs certified Fire Life Safety Directors throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, plus Long Island and New York State. Coverage can be configured for single buildings or multi-property portfolios — office towers, mixed-use developments, high-rise residential buildings, medical facilities, and hospitality properties.
Will your FLSD work within our existing security and building systems?
Yes. Dahlcore FLSDs operate within established post orders and coordinate with your existing access-control, CCTV, visitor-management, and incident-reporting systems, as well as your building engineers. The goal is to integrate into how your building already runs — one unified response picture for security, engineering, and management, in both routine operations and emergencies.
How is FLSD coverage structured?
Dahlcore structures FLSD engagements around the building’s coverage requirements — shift length, frequency, and the FDNY credential required. Coverage is available on a per-shift, ongoing retainer, or portfolio basis. There’s no flat-rate figure because every building’s requirement differs; contact Dahlcore for a plan specific to your building type, borough, and schedule.
How quickly can Dahlcore deploy an FLSD?
For urgent coverage, Dahlcore works to confirm staffing and deploy a credentialed director rapidly, subject to availability and matching the correct FDNY Certificate of Fitness to your building. For planned needs — scheduled drills, inspections, or known staffing gaps — contacting Dahlcore as early as possible gives the most flexibility. Call 212-208-0900 to discuss time-sensitive coverage.
What Building Teams Say About Dahlcore
Explore real feedback from building operators and facility managers who rely on Dahlcore for dedicated, fully certified Fire Life Safety Director coverage.
“Highly recommended. I’ve worked alongside Dahlcore management with another agency. They have a track record of proven leadership, integrity and professionalism. Utilizing Dahlcore for your security is a smart choice.”
“I was coming out of elise rooftop bar located above qube and a group of men was harassing me and my friends and instead of just staying inside the security guard came out and approached the men harassing us. I never got his name but he was very helpful and respectful and I’m beyond grateful that he was there otherwise i don’t know what would of happened.”
“Throughout the years, I’ve used several security firms for various reasons. What separates Dahlcore from the rest was the personal attention provided by both the management and security staff. From our initial consultation through “go live” we were impressed.”
Request a Fire Life Safety Director
Contact Dahlcore to cover a scheduled drill, fill an immediate FLSD gap, or build a long-term life-safety program. Our team responds promptly — within one business day for standard requests, and 24/7 for emergencies. Share your building type, address, occupancy, and coverage hours.
Direct Contact
212-208-0900Call or text for FLSD coverage
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Guard dispatch available 24/7
Office Locations
1110 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
250 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10177