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Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Certificate

Become a contributor for free to openly demonstrate student outcomes, industry alignment & eligibility criteria.

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.

Cost

Program Fee - Application/exam - $499Show moreShow less

Format

Hybrid

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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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.

Requirements

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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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Evaluate and document fire protection systems for code compliance and life safety requirements in new and existing buildings
  • Inspect and analyze fire protection, life safety, and building systems to mitigate loss exposures and ensure occupant safety
  • Analyze and recommend fire and life safety codes and standards for the built environment
  • Ensure integration of fire protection and life safety systems within buildings per applicable codes and regulations
  • Coordinate and oversee implementation of fire protection and life safety system designs during construction
  • Perform fire loss investigations to determine origin, cause, and damage using fire dynamics and analytical methods
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors17-2111.00
  • Fire Inspectors and Investigators33-2021.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers33-1021.00
  • Firefighters33-2011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Industrial accident investigations — conduct structured root-cause analyses of workplace injuries or occupational diseases and propose preventive measures with limited oversight.
  • Safety-level research — design and execute product safety evaluations using analytical or scientific software, interpreting results against regulatory benchmarks.
  • Product design review — independently assess engineering drawings and CAD models for compliance with applicable safety codes in a manufacturing or product-development environment.
  • Worker safety training — coordinate and facilitate training programs on hazardous condition monitoring, PPE use, and emergency procedures for diverse employee groups.
  • Regulatory knowledge maintenance — routinely monitor updates to OSHA, EPA, and industry-specific regulations and integrate changes into site safety programs.
  • Hazard-prevention recommendations — develop written procedures for detecting, preventing, and eliminating physical and chemical hazards in industrial or commercial settings.
  • Inspection and testing reports — compile and present facility inspection findings and environmental test results to site management in clear, actionable written reports.
  • Systems analysis for safety — evaluate workplace systems and processes to identify latent failure points and recommend corrective engineering controls.
  • CAD-supported design evaluation — use computer-aided design software to model and analyze product geometries and failure modes relevant to user safety.
  • Time-managed project execution — plan and prioritize multiple concurrent safety assessments within project schedules, meeting regulatory submission deadlines independently.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
32%
Placement Rate
95%