Firefighters protect life property and the environment through fire suppression hazardous materials mitigation and emergency medical services.
Fire protection technician certification program.
Coursework typically includes the training in sophisticated computer software programs that are used to calculate fire risk based on variables in structural design occupational space evacuation plans.
Special certification does not at this time grant membership in asttbc and is not part of the regular certification program for technologists and technicians.
The purpose of the cfps examination is to provide a basis for determining the competency of candidates seeking the certified fire protection specialist cfps designation.
Citizens are injured or perish as a result of an uncontrolled fire.
Fire protection technician 60 credit associate of applied science degree.
In 1998 cfps and nfpa partnered to jointly offer this highly regarded certification program.
Fire protection technician certification special certification recognizes individuals who have reached a certain level of expertise within a defined area.
Current basis for the examination is the nfpa fire protection handbook 20th edition.
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