Governing Association & Source

National Fire Prevention Association

Description

The purpose of the CFPS examination is to provide a basis for determining the competency of candidates seeking the Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) designation. Current basis for the examination is the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, 20th edition.

Requirements

To be eligible to take the CFPS examination, candidates must demonstrate on the CFPS application that they meet one of the following criteria:

1. 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. Copy of college diploma or transcript AND Resume are required.
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.
3. High school diploma + 6 years of verifiable work experience dedicated to curtailing fire loss, both physical and financial.

Fees

• Application/exam fee – $350;  Annual renewal fee – $90; Retest fee – $125
• Download an application. (PDF, 40 KB)
• Download a retest application. (PDF, 40 KB)
• Applicant and certificate holders handbook (PDF, 436 KB)

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