The application form may be copied. All questions on the application must be answered or the form will not be processed. To avoid potential delays in the processing of your application, use this checklist to check your form for accuracy and completeness prior to mailing. Incomplete applications will be returned and, if not submitted in complete form prior to the application deadline, will be deferred to the next scheduled examination. Mail the completed application and payment to CFPS .
Deadlines See the CFPS exam schedule .
Registrations for each examination must be postmarked by the deadline dates. Although the fire protection specialist accumulates a wealth of knowledge and experience over the years, it remains impossible and unrealistic for anyone to commit to memory the documentation found in the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, 18th Edition. Experience is still a primary factor because it helps you to effectively focus your search. After the proctor has distributed the examination, review it in its entirety and answer any questions you can without the use of the reference. On the second review of the examination, focus your attention on those questions you can easily and quickly reference in the document via the table of contents or index.