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FIND YOUR PATH TO BECOMING
A CERTIFIED FIRE INSPECTOR I

NEW COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE CERTIFICATION TRAINING FROM NFPA

Whether for your personal career growth or that of your entire organization, NFPA Learning Paths can help plot a successful journey to advanced certifications. This new series of web-based training is specifically designed to help you feel confident in the subject matter of the certification exam. The training is delivered conveniently online so you can get it all done on your own terms, and at your own pace.

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Certified Fire Inspector I (CFI-I)

It’s important to maintain your credibility with your employers, your peers, and the public you serve. Earning your CFI-I certification signifies you have the experience, education, and knowledge it takes to handle the responsibilities of your job. It can help improve your performance and set you up for career advancement, all while establishing you as an expert in your field. To achieve this essential standard, a candidate must pass an exam and complete a practicum.

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NEW NFPA LEARNING PATHS

THE STRONGEST WAY TO PREPARE IS ON YOUR OWN TERMS

Meet your professional goals and give your customers peace of mind. Now you can prepare for your certification credential on your schedule by following the new Learning Paths from NFPA.

Customize the experience by choosing individual online training modules or a full Learning Path for a more comprehensive experience. Online access gives you flexible learning content where and when you need it.

Apply Training Towards Your Recertification Requirements
CFI-I Learning Path courses may be applied towards recertification requirements. The Primer Bundle includes new courses that address issues specific to certified fire inspectors.

NFPA LEARNING PATH FEATURES
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SELF-PACED LEARNING: Interactive, online modules available 24/7, each covering exactly what candidates need to know for specific topics on the exam.
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INFO FROM THE SOURCE: Created by NFPA to mirror the certification exam blueprint, official NFPA training materials feature expert video commentary, interactive 3D tools, case studies, and regulation-changing fire-incident videos.
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EXAM PRACTICE: Gauge your readiness by taking topic-focused tests or a simulation of the full certification exam.
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CAPSTONE: Apply all the knowledge you've gained in a final activity to simulate a certification-holder's expectations and responsibilities.

LEAD YOUR TEAM ON THE PATH TO CERTIFICATION

NFPA offers team training programs with our new NFPA Learning Paths. Call us at 1-800-344-3555 and a representative will help you find the right solution to fit your organization’s certification and training needs.

LEARNING PATH EXPLORER

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Get an overview of the new NFPA Learning Paths. Find answers to frequently asked questions, and explore study tips and plans to determine how much time you need to prepare for your exam.

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CFI-I LEARNING PATH OPTIONS

From à-la-carte to all-in-one, we have solutions to fit every training need.

$65.00

A-LA-CARTE LEARNER

Choose the online learning modules you require now and add more whenever you need additional training and test preparation. Select from 10 modules specifically designed to prepare for the exam, plus 22 additional modules that provide more in-depth knowledge of the codes and standards.

$86.00

PRACTICE EXAM

Gauge your readiness and prepare for the CFI-I exam by taking online practice tests. Experience test questions in a variety of ways to prepare for the exam. including short practice tests, topic-based practice tests. and a full-length timed exam to simulate sitting for the actual CFI-I exam.

$618.50

PRIMER BUNDLE

Take a leaner approach to learning CFI-I content. This option provides 10 knowledge and skills online training courses specifically designed to prepare you to take the CFI-I certification exam, as well as a practice exam.

$1,070.00

PREMIUM OFFER

Your best-value offer provides access to the full CFI-I Learning Path, including all 30 courses, an introduction module, capstone activity. and practice exam-earning you a total of 3.2 continuing education units (CEUs).

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DISCOVER EVEN MORE NFPA CERTIFICATION LEARNING PATHS

In addition to the CFI Learning Path, we provide options for preparing for other NFPA certifications. For more information, explore the Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), Certified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE), and Certified Water-Based Fire Protection System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (WBITM) Learning Paths.

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PRODUCTS RELATED TO CFI-I

The NFPA CFI-I exam is based on the job performance requirements for the Fire Inspector I level that are defined in Chapter 4 of the 2014 edition of NFPA 1031, Standard for Professional Qualification for Fire Inspector and Plans Examiner.

Candidates may bring only published hard copy books to the exam.