Career Details

Certified Fire Protection Specialist

Description

The three-hour open book CFPS examination is comprised of 100 multiple-choice questions. The examination is based on a job analysis of fire protection specialists. The examination questions are referenced in the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook.

Certifying Organization

National Fire Protection Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Fire Marshall

Certifying Organization

International Code Council

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Incident Safety Officer Certification

Certifying Organization

Fire Department Safety Officers Association

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Healthcare Safety Professional - Fire Safety Management

Certifying Organization

International Board for Certification of Safety Managers

Type

B - Advanced

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