CFPS — Certified Fire Protection Specialist
ExpertCertification · formal examActiveEstablished
- Industry
- Safety, Health & Environment
- Domain
- Fire Safety & Protection
- Level
- Expert
- Type
- Certification · formal exam
- Exam fee
- $499 — verified 2026-10-14 · official price
Requirements
- Experience
- Fire-protection degree + 2 years, associate or unrelated degree + 4 years, or high school + 6 years of verifiable fire-loss-prevention experience
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 3 years, 50 points credits per cycle, $145/yr maintenance fee. Renew by earning CPE credits.
Annual renewal fee USD 145; recertify every 3 years with 50 professional development points (recertification fee USD 0)
Recognition
NFPA's senior fire protection credential, used by insurers, fire service and fire engineers worldwide
Career paths that include CFPS
- Fire Inspector & Fire Protection Specialist — Mastery phase