Career Details

Council-certified Fire and Smoke Damage Technician

Description

Certifying Organization

American Council for Accredited Certification

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Fire Protection Specialist

Certifying Organization

National Fire Protection Association

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Layout Level - I

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems I

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies

Type

B - Advanced

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