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Compare the NFPA exams
Side-by-side comparisons of the CFPS, CFI and CFPE exams: questions, time, reference books and what each one tests.
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CFPS vs CFI
The CFPS is broad: 100 questions in 3 hours on the whole Fire Protection Handbook, from fire science to suppression and fire department organization, with 2 to 6 years of fire-loss experience required to sit it.
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CFI vs CFPE
Both are based on NFPA 1030 (2024), last 3 hours, are open book and include a practicum.
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CFPS vs CFPE
The CFPS covers fire protection as a whole with one reference book, the Fire Protection Handbook, and no practicum.
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