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E-14 Powder Carrier – Apprentice Blaster

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A Certificate of Fitness is required for an apprentice Blaster, assisting the Blaster with loading:
(Preparing primer cartridges and charges, wiring / hookup, setting off the shots) and recording quantities of explosives and shot used.

This Certificate of Fitness is valid only for the person who applied for it and can be used anywhere within New York City.

New Application Fees: $25

Renewal Fees: $5

Fingerprinting: $89.75

Application Reviewed Within: 1-2 Days

Renewal Cycle: 1 Year

Before You Submit Your Application

You must pass a written exam to get an E-14 Certificate of Fitness.
All applicants should review the Notice of Exam and Study Materials.

Get E-14 Notice of Exam and Study Materials (PDF)

Applicants who need to take the exam must apply in person and bring the following documents

Learn More About Documents Needed (PDF)

How to Apply for a Certificate of Fitness

Applicants who need to take the exam must make an appointment with the Explosive Unit at 718-999-1595 prior to arriving at:

Apply in Person

1. Applicants who need to take the exam must make an appointment with the Explosive Unit at 718-999-1595.

For More Information

NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
Public Certification Unit
9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (718) 999-1988
Email: pubcert@fdny.nyc.gov or call 311

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