Certification Prep Plans
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NICET certifications
NICET Fire Alarm Systems
Most-pursued fire-alarm credential — design, layout & installation.
NICET Water-Based Systems Layout
Sprinkler & standpipe layout — design, hangers, hydraulics.
NICET Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems
Test and service sprinklers, standpipes & fire pumps in-field.
NICET Inspection & Testing of Fire Alarm Systems
Inspection, testing & maintenance of fire alarm systems.
NICET Special Hazards Systems
CO₂, clean agent, water mist, foam & deluge suppression systems.
NICET In-Building Public Safety Communications
Design & install first-responder radio coverage in buildings.
State fire licenses
California Blue Card
50 questions, 70% to pass
DIR/DLSE certification to install & service fire/life safety systems in CA.
Denver Fire Alarm DENFA / FA2 On-Site Competent Person License
Administered by CSA, 80% to pass
Denver city license — responsible on-site person for FA systems.
Florida Fire Equipment Dealer (Portable + Pre-Engineered)
Portable and pre-engineered, 70% to pass
Florida SFM license & permit exams: portable and pre-engineered.
Florida Fire Protection System Contractor I
Open book, 70% to pass
FL license to install & inspect all suppression except pre-engineered.
Massachusetts Class D Systems Technician
Open book, 70% to pass
MA license to install & service fire alarm systems statewide.
Nevada F-Card
NFPA 72 and NAC 477, 75% to pass
Nevada State Fire Marshal license to install, inspect & service fire alarm equipment.
New Jersey Fire Alarm Individual License (FBL)
3 portions, 150 questions
NJ FBL Fire Alarm individual license. Three-part PSI exam.
NYC FDNY S-95
35 questions in 53 minutes
FDNY certificate to supervise fire alarm systems in NYC buildings.
Ohio Sprinkler and Standpipe Certification
100 questions, closed book
Ohio SFM credential to install & inspect sprinkler systems.
Ohio Fire Alarm Certification
100 questions, closed book
Ohio SFM credential to inspect, install & service detection equipment.
Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractor — Fire Alarm Qualifying Agent
Open book
Qualifying agent license for fire alarm contractors in Tennessee.
Texas Fire Alarm Technician
Exams TFM-11 and TFM-12
SFMO state license required to install & service fire alarms in Texas.
Texas Fire Extinguisher License
Exams TFM-01 through TFM-04
SFMO license tests: portable, kitchen & fixed-system extinguishers.
Texas Fire Sprinkler License
Exams TFM-08 and TFM-10
SFMO sprinkler RME tests: statutes & rules and underground mains.
Electrician exams
Journeyman, master, residential and specialty exams, on the NEC edition each state tests.
ICC® and NFPA certifications
ICC Fire Inspector I66
60 questions, open book
Inspect finished buildings for fire code compliance.
Certified Fire Protection SpecialistCFPS
100 questions
Broad generalist credential spanning all fire protection disciplines.
ICC Portable Extinguisher TechnicianFE
100 questions, open book
Service, inspect & recharge portable fire extinguishers.
ICC Fire Plans ExaminerF3
60 questions, open book
Review construction documents for fire code compliance.
ICC Kitchen Suppression TechnicianFK
80 questions, open book
Install & service wet chemical systems over commercial cooking.
ICC Fire Inspector II67
50 questions, open book
Advanced fire code inspection; requires Fire Inspector I.
ICC Sprinkler InspectorCF
75 questions, open book
Inspect sprinkler systems & witness acceptance testing.
ICC Fire Alarm InspectorCA
60 questions, open book
Inspect installed commercial fire alarm systems for code compliance.
ICC Industrial Suppression TechnicianFN
80 questions, open book
Service pre-engineered systems on spray booths & dip tanks.
ICC Fire Alarm Plans Examiner ICN
60 questions, open book
Review fire alarm submittals — plans, calcs & control equipment.
ICC Sprinkler Plans ExaminerCP
75 questions, open book
Review sprinkler plans — hydraulics, hazard class & water supply.
ICC Fire Alarm Plans Examiner IICR
60 questions, requires CN
Advanced fire alarm plan review, incl. emergency communications.
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From 2 techs up, a Fire Cert Academy team plan gives you one company bill, a cert track assigned per seat, and a manager dashboard. Per-seat pricing drops as the team grows.