ABOUT:
The Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) training program is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in fire protection and safety. Covering essential principles such as fire dynamics, prevention, and suppression systems, the program aligns with NFPA standards and is taught by industry experts. Participants will gain practical knowledge through hands-on exercises and case studies, thoroughly preparing them for the CFPS certification exam. This certification enhances career prospects, demonstrates a commitment to safety, and equips professionals to implement best practices in fire protection.
CERTIFICATION BODY: The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®)
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
- To introduce various Fire Protection Systems.
- Develop policies, procedures, and training programs to inform and educate population in fire prevention principles and fire and life safety practices.
- Home Ignition Zone & Industrial Hazards.
- To develop Building & Life Safety, Fire detection and prevention.
- How to conduct fire loss investigation?
- To introduce principles of human behavior and fire.
- To handle Emergency Response Teams.
EXAM INFORMATION:
- Online or Open Book Examination
- 3 Hrs.
- 100 Multiple Choice Questions
- 70% passing Score
- ISO – Quality Testing Center
- Exam Center – Sharjah & Dubai
RE CERTIFICATION:
- Professional Development Units (PDUs):
- Recertifying individuals are required to accrue 40 Professional Development Units (PDUs) within the three-year renewal cycle.
- Three-Year Renewal:
- The CFPS credential is renewed every three years, ensuring a consistent commitment to up-to-date knowledge in the dynamic field of fire protection.
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 17 Lessons
- 40 Hours
- CONTENT:17
- 1.0Safety in the Built Environment
- 1.1Information and Analysis for Fire Protection
- 1.2Human Factors in Emergencies
- 1.3Fire and Life Safety Education
- 1.4Storage and Handling of Materials
- 1.5Special Equipment
- 1.6Processes and Facilities
- 1.7Fire Prevention Practices
- 1.8Non-Emergency Fire Department Functions
- 1.9Organizing for Public Sector Emergency Response
- 1.10Detection and Alarm
- 1.11Water Supplies for Fixed Fire Protection
- 1.12Water-Based Fire Suppression Equipment
- 1.13Fire Suppression Systems and Portable Fire Extinguishers
- 1.14Structural Fire Protection
- 1.15Protecting Occupancies
- 1.16Transportation Fire Safety
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree:
- Requirement: Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or related field.
- Experience: Two years dedicated to curtailing fire loss.
- Documentation: College diploma or transcript and resume.
- Associate's Degree:
- Requirement: Associate's degree in engineering, technology, or related field.
Experience: Four years dedicated to curtailing fire loss. - High School Diploma:
- Requirement: High school diploma.
Experience: Six years dedicated to curtailing fire loss.
Target audiences
- Project Managers
- Risk Managers
- Loss control specialists
- Fire Officers
- Fire Marshals
- Fire Inspectors
- Safety Managers
- Fire Safety Consultants
- Designers
- Engineers
- Code Enforcers
- Facility Managers
- All those who are directly or indirectly involved in Fire Safety related projects