Requirements
- Eligibility combines education and fire-protection work experience. The exact routes are set out in NFPA’s CFPS Candidate Handbook — read it before you apply.
CFPS — Certified Fire Protection Specialist®
NFPA’s credential for professionals who reduce fire loss through applied fire protection knowledge.
NFPA · checked 24 Oct 2026
Application process
- The application steps, fees and exam rules are set out in the CFPS Candidate Handbook.
- Applications are made online through NFPA’s certification portal.
Exam preparation
- Follow NFPA’s official CFPS learning path.
- The exam is built on the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook — know its structure well.
- Practise mixed questions across fire science, detection, suppression and life safety.
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