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Certified Fire Protection Specialist - CFPS

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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Certified Fire Protection Specialist credential is a globally recognized credential that demonstrates your dedication to fire safety and differentiates you as someone prepared to devote time and effort to advance your career. Certificate holders work in a number of sectors, including fire service, insurance, design, manufacturing, consulting, and asset, property, and facilities management.

You can receive the knowledge and proficiency needed to ensure the highest level of fire safety for your organization and facilities by obtaining CFPS certification.

The NFPA's Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) designation exists to document expertise and provide professional recognition to those active in fire protection, fire safety, and fire prevention. CFPS and NFPA joined forces in 1998 to offer this highly respected certification program jointly.

The CFPS test is designed to assess the competency of applicants pursuing the Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) certification. The NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, 20th edition, is the current basis for the examination.

  • Loss Control Specialists
  • Fire Officers
  • Fire Marshals
  • Fire Inspectors
  • Safety Managers
  • Fire Protection Consultants
  • Designers
  • Code Enforcers
  • Loss Prevention Professionals
  • Designers
  • Commercial & Real Estate Managers

Eligibility for CFPS:

  • High school diploma + six years of proven job experience dedicated to reducing physical and financial fire loss.
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or another relevant area from an authorized college or university, plus four years of verifiable professional experience committed to reducing physical and financial fire loss.
Fire Science and Fire Dynamics:
  • Principles of combustion
  • Fire behaviour
  • Fire growth and development
  • Heat transfer
Fire Protection Systems:
  • Fire detection and alarm systems
  • Sprinkler systems
  • Fire suppression systems (e.g., foam, gas, water mist)
  • Smoke control systems
  • Special hazard fire protection systems
Fire Prevention Practices:
  • Fire prevention and safety codes and standards (e.g., NFPA codes)
  • Fire safety inspections
  • Fire risk assessment
  • Fire safety planning and preparedness
Building and Life Safety Codes:
  • Building construction types
  • Means of egress
  • Occupancy classifications
  • Fire-resistant materials and assemblies
  • Accessibility and egress requirements
Hazardous Materials:
  • Hazardous materials classification
  • Hazardous materials storage and handling
  • Hazardous materials regulations and codes
Fire Investigation:
  • Fire investigation techniques
  • Origin and cause determination
  • Evidence preservation
  • Legal and ethical considerations
Fire Protection Management:
  • Fire department organization and operations
  • Emergency response planning
  • Fire safety education and training
  • Fire protection budgeting and funding
Fire and Life Safety Analysis:
  • Fire risk analysis
  • Fire modelling and simulations
  • Fire protection engineering principles
Codes and Standards:
  • Familiarity with relevant NFPA codes and standards
  • Interpretation and application of fire codes
Emergency Planning and Preparedness:
  • Emergency response plans
  • Incident command systems
  • Evacuation procedures
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