Certification: Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)

857 Tallevast Road Sarasota, FL 34243

Recognize Qualified Fire and Explosion Investigators.<br>Serve as a National Certification Registry and Clearinghouse for identifying qualified fire and explosion investigators.<br>Provide an established system to compare the various qualifications of those engaged in fire and explosion investigation.<br>Promote excellence in the Training, Education, and Conduct of fire and explosion investigators.<br>Provide a system by which equally qualified investigators specializing in the various disciplines of fire and explosion investigation will have immediate acceptance as "Experts".

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Either training or work experience required, but not both?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.