Certificate
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Median earnings
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Cost
$499
Duration
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Completion
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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.
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Skills taught
Evaluate and document fire protection systems for code compliance and life safety requirements in new and existing buildingsInspect and analyze fire protection, life safety, and building systems to mitigate loss exposures and ensure occupant safetyAnalyze and recommend fire and life safety codes and standards for the built environmentEnsure integration of fire protection and life safety systems within buildings per applicable codes and regulationsCoordinate and oversee implementation of fire protection and life safety system designs during constructionPerform fire loss investigations to determine origin, cause, and damage using fire dynamics and analytical methodsConduct fire analysis and calculations to determine design fire size, fire impact on occupants, and safe egress conditionsEstimate pre-flashover fire growth conditions in compartment fires to support safe occupant evacuationConduct job safety analyses for industrial settings to identify and mitigate fire hazardsIdentify and mitigate fire hazards for a community in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and hazard mitigation guidelinesConduct training needs assessments and deliver fire hazard training to address organizational knowledge and skills gapsPerform fire protection program audits and field investigations to continuously improve fire safety performanceIdentify and mitigate fire hazards associated with industrial processes, material storage, handling, and housekeeping practicesTest, research, and recommend fire and life safety tools, systems, and equipment for organizational adoptionExplain acquisition, installation, operation, and maintenance of building systems as they relate to facility fire hazard managementDevelop and manage emergency preparedness, business continuity, and mitigation programs for fire-related emergenciesPlan and administer on-site fire protection management programs including maintenance, tracking, and funding of life safety equipmentOversee testing and surveillance of fire alarm and signaling systems integrated with computer and server networksPrepare and maintain fire safety reports and documentation in accordance with applicable policies and standardsImplement pre-incident planning and Incident Command Systems in compliance with applicable standards and AHJ requirementsEnforce fire prevention codes and develop training methodologies to meet job performance requirements for emergency service personnelEvaluate fire department resources, response tactics, and agency compliance with applicable codes, standards, and AHJ requirementsDevelop and present fire and life safety education programs for the public in accordance with applicable standardsProvide technical support for fire protection engineering services including life safety consulting, system design, and performance-based solutionsApply knowledge of fire alarm, detection, and notification system fundamentals and operational characteristics per applicable codes and standardsDesign, install, and maintain fire alarm and detection systems in compliance with life safety codes, standards, and AHJ requirementsPerform inspections and testing of fire alarm, detection, and notification systems including troubleshooting and restoration activitiesPerform inspections, testing, and maintenance of water-based and non-water-based fire suppression systems per applicable codes and standardsDetermine water supply capacity and duration to meet fire suppression system demand in accordance with applicable codesRecommend and design fire sprinkler and special hazard suppression systems for structures based on occupancy, building plans, and water supply