Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
It’s vital experienced personnel who play a role in the application of fire protection and prevention demonstrate qualifications to employers, peers, and the public by earning industry certifications.
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Format
Hybrid
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The CFPS certification, based on the 21st edition of the Fire Protection Handbook®, helps individuals dedicated to reducing fire loss prove their education and experience by passing a rigorous certification exam.
What you need to earn this credential
Internship/Fieldwork/Practicum Requirements
To be eligible to take the CFPS examination, candidates must demonstrate on the CFPS examination application that they meet one of the following criteria. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Fire Protection-related discipline* from an accredited college or university, including degrees in engineering fields that are applied to the practice of fire protection; plus TWO years of verifiable work experience dedicated to curtailing fire loss, both physical and financial. Associate’s degree in a Fire Protection-related discipline* from an accredited college or university, or a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any unrelated field; plus FOUR years of verifiable work experience dedicated to curtailing fire loss, both physical and financial. High school diploma or equivalent, plus SIX years of verifiable work experience dedicated to curtailing fire loss, both physical and financial.
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