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NFPA’s Certified Fire Protection Specialist Course

Advanced Fire Protection Training for Professionals

The NFPA’s Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) Course from Solomon People Solutions is designed for experienced fire protection professionals seeking to strengthen their technical knowledge and professional capabilities.

Professional Development and Certification Preparation

The program supports participants interested in the CFPS certification by providing a structured learning environment focused on key fire protection and life safety topics. In addition, the workshop encourages professional development and meaningful collaboration among experienced fire safety professionals.

Strengthen Fire and Life Safety Expertise

Furthermore, participants can explore relevant fire protection issues and exchange professional insights in a positive and collaborative environment. As a result, the course helps professionals build knowledge that supports effective fire protection practices and continued career development.

Overview

Program Overview

The Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) credential is internationally recognized and demonstrates a professional commitment to fire protection. It also distinguishes individuals who invest in developing their knowledge, skills, and career. Certificate holders come from diverse fields, including fire services, insurance, design, manufacturing, consulting, and asset, property, and facilities management.

Professional Recognition and Career Development

As technology advances, organizations increasingly require professionals with verified expertise. Therefore, CFPS professional credentials provide employers and employees with recognition for the training, effort, and experience required to develop specialized knowledge in fire protection.

CFPS Examination Preparation

The workshop emphasizes practical learning, knowledge development, and active participant involvement. In addition, participants are encouraged to take responsibility for their performance by engaging with the structured training format and strengthening their understanding of key examination areas.

As a result, the program supports participants in preparing effectively for the CFPS examination and working toward the required pass mark.

Target Audience

Target Audience

The Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) training is suitable for professionals involved in fire protection, safety, engineering, risk management, and facility operations.

  • Project Engineers and Managers – Professionals overseeing projects with fire protection and safety requirements.
  • Risk Engineers and Managers – Specialists responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing fire-related risks.
  • Loss Control and Prevention Specialists – Professionals focused on minimizing property, operational, and safety losses.
  • Fire Officers, Marshals, and Inspectors – Personnel responsible for fire prevention, inspection, and enforcement.
  • Fire and Safety Engineers and Managers – Specialists involved in fire protection systems and safety management.
  • Safety Consultants and Designers – Professionals supporting safety planning, technical design, and regulatory compliance.
  • Code Enforcers and Facility Managers – Individuals responsible for maintaining compliance and safe facility operations.
  • Fire and Safety Professionals – Anyone directly or indirectly involved in fire and safety-related projects.

Pre-Requisites

Eligibility criteria

  1. To be eligible to take the CFPS examination, candidates must demonstrate on the CFPS application that they meet one of the following criteria:
  2. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or other related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus two years of verifiable work experience dedicated to curtailing fire loss, both physical and financial. Copy of college diploma or transcript AND Resume are required.
  3. Associate’s degree in engineering, technology or other related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus four years of verifiable work experience dedicated to curtailing fire loss, both physical and financial.
  4. High school diploma + 6 years of verifiable work experience dedicated to curtailing fire loss, both physical and financial.

Exam Info

Exam Information

Exam Name  Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) 
Exam Type  Multiple-choice Questions 
Exam Cost  USD 399  
Total Questions  100 Questions 
Exam Duration  240 Minutes 
Passing Score  70% 
Languages  English 
Exam Type  Open Book 
COURSE SYLLABUS

Safety in the Built Environment

Built Environment and Fire Safety Fundamentals

Construction and Occupancy

  • Understand Safety Challenges in the Built Environment
  • Identify Different Types of Construction
  • Recognize Occupancy Classifications
  • Apply Compartmentation Concepts and Principles

Fire Protection Features

  • Understand the Application of Fire Protection Features
  • Evaluate Their Role in Building Safety

Codes and Standards

  • Become Familiar with Relevant Codes and Standards
  • Identify Major Standards Development Organizations (SDOs)
  • Understand Standards Development Processes and Requirements

Basics of Fire and Fire Science

Fire Chemistry and Dynamics

Understanding Fire Science

  • Understand the Chemistry and Physics of Fire
  • Explain Fundamental Combustion Processes

Exploring Fire Development

  • Identify Dynamics of Fire Growth
  • Examine Products of Combustion
  • Analyze Heat Release Rate and Flame Spread
  • Assess Smoke Development and Movement

Information and Analysis for Fire Protection

Fire Loss Investigation and Analysis

Understanding Investigation Processes

  • Understand Fire Loss Investigation Processes
  • Explore Key Concepts and Investigation Tools

Applying Incident Data

  • Demonstrate Proficiency in Fire Incident Data
  • Interpret Relevant Statistics for Investigation

Conducting Fire Analysis

  • Perform Comprehensive Fire Analysis
  • Evaluate Findings to Support Investigation Conclusions

Human Behavior in Fire Emergencies

Human Behavior and Egress

Exploring Human Behavior

  • Understand Principles of Human Behavior in Fire
  • Examine Factors Influencing Evacuation Decisions

Evaluating Egress Design

  • Perform Egress Design Calculations
  • Apply Prediction Methods for Safe Evacuation

Fire Prevention: Programs, Materials, Processes, and Environments

Fire Hazards, Systems, and Protection

Understanding Fire Prevention

  • Understand Fire Hazards and Prevention Principles
  • Identify Life Safety Hazards and Mitigation Principles

Evaluating Building Systems

  • Examine Fire Hazards Associated with HVAC and Refrigeration Systems
  • Assess Emergency and Standby Power Systems
  • Explore Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems
  • Review Safety Control Systems and Interlocks
  • Evaluate Materials-Handling and Electronic Equipment
  • Examine Commercial Kitchen and Cooking Systems

Analyzing Hazardous Processes

  • Identify Hazards Associated with Grinding Processes
  • Assess Risks in Semiconductor Manufacturing
  • Apply Fire Protection Practices for Hot Work

Managing Materials and Storage

  • Demonstrate Proper Storage and Handling Procedures
  • Evaluate Controls for Different Storage Arrangements
  • Understand Explosion Prevention and Protection Measures
  • Apply Safe Practices for Flammable Liquids, Gases, Dusts, and Solid Fuels

Facility Fire Hazard Management

Fire Service, Risk, and Facility Management

Exploring Fire Department Operations

  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Fire Department Response Tactics
  • Examine Response Procedures and Operational Requirements
  • Relate Building Construction Types to Fire Hazards
  • Assess Environmental Hazards Affecting Facilities

Conducting Risk Assessments

  • Perform Fire, Explosion, and Life Safety Risk Assessments
  • Analyze Facility-Specific Safety and Operational Risks

Completing Property Inspections

  • Conduct Complex Commercial and Residential Inspection Surveys
  • Evaluate Physical Property Characteristics and Business Activities
  • Verify Compliance with Applicable Codes and Regulations

Managing Building Systems

  • Understand Building System Acquisition and Installation
  • Review Operation, Maintenance, and System Disposition Processes

Developing Emergency Preparedness

  • Develop Emergency Preparedness and Response Procedures
  • Manage Business Continuity Planning and Testing
  • Ensure Emergency Systems Are Tested as Planned

Assessing Water and Access

  • Understand Public and Private Water Systems
  • Evaluate Fire Department Access Requirements for Facilities

System Approaches to Property Classes

Occupancy Classification and Life Safety

Classifying Occupancies

  • Classify Occupancies According to Applicable Requirements
  • Identify Key Characteristics of Different Occupancy Types

Evaluating Life Safety

  • Understand Life Safety Across Occupancy Classifications
  • Assess Safety Requirements for Different Building Uses

Addressing Special Occupancies

  • Examine Fire Protection in High-Rise Buildings
  • Evaluate Institutional Facility Protection Requirements
  • Assess Hazardous Material Operations and Risks
  • Review Warehouse and Storage Protection Practices

Organizing for Fire and Rescue Services

Fire Service Operations and Community Risk

Planning Emergency Response

  • Perform Pre-Incident Planning for Industrial Facilities
  • Develop Plans for Residential and Commercial Properties
  • Evaluate Fire Department Response Resources and Placement

Managing Emergency Organizations

  • Understand Fire Loss Prevention Organization Operations
  • Examine Emergency Organization Structures and Responsibilities
  • Review Emergency Medical Services Operations

Strengthening Fire Prevention

  • Understand Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement Operations
  • Explore Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Concepts

Developing Fire Service Training

  • Understand Fire and Emergency Service Training Methodologies
  • Evaluate Training Approaches for Emergency Personnel

Operating Fire Service Facilities

  • Understand Fire Department Facility Operations
  • Review Fire Training Facility Management Practices

Supporting Emergency Communications

  • Understand Public Emergency Services Communication Systems
  • Examine Communication Requirements During Emergency Response

Using Protective Equipment

  • Understand Fire Department Apparatus and Equipment
  • Apply Protective Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Managing Fire Response

  • Understand Fire Response Operations Management
  • Coordinate Resources During Emergency Incidents

Detection and Alarm

  • Understand the fundamentals and operational characteristics of the modern fire alarm and detection systems: 
    • Equipment 
    • Design and installation 
    • Initiating devices 
    • Interaction of interfaced fire protection systems 
  • Understand inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems 
  • Understand surveillance and fire guard services for fire protection 
  • Understand plans review for detection and alarm systems 
  • Understanding the basic design and installation concepts of Two-way Radio Communication Enhancement Systems 
  • Understand the benefits and proper application of smoke alarms in the one-and two-family dwelling environment 

Water-Based Fire Suppression

  • Understand the design and operation of water distribution systems 
  • Understand water supply system requirements 
  • Understand design criteria for hydraulics for fire protection 
  • Determine water supply adequacy testing and determination 
  • Identify and understand the operating principles of stationary fire pumps 
  • Understand inspection, testing, and maintenance processes and requirements for water-based suppression systems 
  • Understand the characteristics and applications of the following types of water-based suppression systems:  
    • Automatic sprinkler systems 
    • Fine water mist systems 
    • Foam-water sprinkler systems 
    • Deluge systems 
  • Understand the benefits and proper application of fire sprinkler systems in the one-and two-family dwelling environment 

Fire Suppression without Water

  • Understand the proper use/application, and the limitations of non-water based agents and systems (clean agent, hybrid, carbon dioxide, dry and wet chemical, foam, etc.) 
  • Understand the design, proper installation, and operation of non-water-based extinguishing systems 
  • Understand inspection, testing, and maintenance processes and requirements for non-water-based extinguishing systems 15 © National Fire Protection Association. All rights reserved. 
  • Understand the proper installation, use, testing, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers 

Confining Fires

  • Understand building construction elements for fire protection 
  • Understand the following elements of confinement of fire in buildings 
    • Fire resistance rated construction 
    • Fire walls, barrier, and partitions 
    • Smoke barriers 
    • Fire doors and windows 
    • Protection of openings and penetrations 
  • Understand structural damage factors to be evaluated after a fire 
  • Understand fire hazards associated with construction, alteration and demolition of buildings 

Benefits

Benefits of CFPS Certification

  • Support Career Advancement – Demonstrate specialized expertise that can support career growth across industries such as oil and gas, manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace.
  • Increase Professional Marketability – Stand out to employers seeking professionals with specialized fire protection knowledge and recognized credentials.
  • Demonstrate Technical Expertise – Showcase a strong understanding of fire protection standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Gain International Recognition – Hold a credential with value across countries and regions where professional fire protection expertise is required.
  • Strengthen Earning Potential – Enhance your professional profile and potentially qualify for roles offering greater responsibility and compensation.

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