Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
Credential: Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
Credentialing Agency: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Renewal Period: 3 years
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) is an entry-level certification. Professionals in this field include risk managers, loss control specialists, fire officers, fire marshals, fire inspectors, safety managers, fire protection consultants, designers, code enforcers, loss prevention professionals, building code officials, commercial real estate managers and others who have responsibilities dealing with the application of fire safety, fire protection, prevention, and suppression technologies. Candidates must meet education and/or experience requirements and pass an examination.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 6 years
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
Phone: (800) 344-3555
Fax: (800) 593-6372
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Education and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or other related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus two years of verifiable work experience dedicated to curtailing fire loss, both physical and financial.
Option 2:Associate's degree in engineering, technology, or other related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus four years of verifiable work experience dedicated to curtailing fire loss, both physical and financial.
Option 3:High school diploma, plus six years of verifiable work experience dedicated to curtailing fire loss, both physical and financial.
Written Exam
- Basics of Fire and Fire Science (10%)
- Confining Fires (5%)
- Detection and Alarm (10%)
- Facility Fire Hazard Management (10%)
- Fire Prevention (10%)
- Fire Suppression without Water (5%)
- Human Behavior in Fire Emergencies (5%)
- Information and Analysis for Fire Protection (3%)
- Materials, Products, and Environments (10%)
- Organizing for Fire and Rescue Services (5%)
- Safety in the Built Environment (2%)
- System Approaches to Property Classes (8%)
- Water-Based Suppression (17%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) examination:
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
Renewal Period: 3 years