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Certification
NAFED and the International Code Council (ICC) have entered into an Affiliation Agreement involving the Portable Fire Extinguisher and Pre-Engineered Systems Technician Certification Exams. The certification will be a joint certification recognizing the ICC and NAFED as the issuers of the certification. All individuals already certified through the NAFED program will be issued a new certificate indicating this joint certification. As of January 1, 2009, the ICC/NAFED certification program has been fully up and running. All testing and registration for the fire extinguisher and pre-engineered systems technician exams will now be handled through the ICC. To get started, visit the ICC Certification & Testing page where you can also get information on registering to take the exam. If you are presently ready to register for an exam, feel free to call 800-275-8301 to connect with customer service at the ICC's testing vendor, Pearson VUE. Or, go directly to information on each individual certification program, which includes the following exams under the Fire Extinguisher Technician category:
How should I prep for the exam? NAFED offers training seminars to aid individuals who are planning to take a certification exam. These training seminars help individuals become familiar with the appropriate standards from which the exams are based so that they can easily find information during the timed exam. Individuals who attend the seminars also get a chance to complete a practice exam so they will know exactly what to expect when they face the real deal. At the NAFED training seminars, we:
Keep an eye on our events calendar to see when and where these seminars are being offered. If you’d like us to make it to your area, contact our training department. What happens when my certification expires? NAFED will still be handling certification renewals. Certifications are valid for three (3) years. All individuals who successfully complete a certification exam will receive information regarding criteria for renewal. For more information about our certification renewal policy, click here. Updated 2/3/09 ![]() |
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