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title: "NFPA Certification"
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author: "Jungsoo Kim"
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# NFPA Certification

Please read the below FAQs carefully before emailing any inquiries:

**Frequently Asked Questions \(FAQs\)**

**Which NFPA certifications are offered?**

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FPN:

- NFPA 1035 Level I - Fire & Life Safety Educator \(FLS590\)
- NFPA 1072 Awareness Level - Hazardous Materials \(HOM390\)
- NFPA 1031 Level I - Fire Inspector \(Firefighting Stream only, CFI693\)

FPT:

- NFPA 1072 Awareness Level - Hazardous Materials \(HOM390\)
- NFPA 1035 Level I - Fire & Life Safety Educator \(FLS590\)
- NFPA 1031 Level I - Fire Inspector \(CFI693\)
- NFPA 1031 Level II - Fire Inspector \(Fire Service Stream only, CFI693\)

**Are there any prerequisites required for these certifications?**

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Each certificate requires successful completion of the practical skills embedded into the associated course.  In addition, the certifications below require the noted prerequisite courses.

NFPA 1031 Level I - Fire Inspector

- OFC395
- OFC690
- NFPA 1072 Awareness Level - Hazardous Materials certification

NFPA 1031 Level II - Fire Inspector

- OFC490
- OFC790
- NFPA 1031 Level I - Fire Inspector certification

**** **When are the NFPA exams offered?**

- NFPA 1072 Awareness Level - Hazardous Materials \(HOM390\)
    - April
- NFPA 1035 Level I - Fire & Life Safety Educator \(FLS590\)
    - April & December
- NFPA 1031 Level I - Fire Inspector \(CFI693\)
    - April & December
- NFPA 1031 Level II - Fire Inspector \(Fire Service Stream only, CFI693\)
    - April

NFPA exams are proctored by the Ontario Fire Marshall \(OFM\) and typically scheduled within a week of the course completion date.

**How / Where do I sign up for the NFPA exam?**

Registration for NFPA certification testing can be done [through our Seneca Polytechnic NFPA Certification Registration website](https://fireprotection.senecapolytechnic.ca/student/fire-protection).

**I signed up for an NFPA exam but could not attend.  Can I get a refund?**

Exam candidate lists and payment are sent to the OFM six weeks prior to the exam date.  Refunds cannot be issued after the payment is sent to the OFM.

**What is the cost to write an NFPA certification exam?**

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$200 per exam.

**I failed my exam, can I do a rewrite?**

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Yes, you can do a rewrite within 3 years of passing the course.  After 3 years, you will have to do the course again.  There is a $200 fee per rewrite.

**If I failed 1072 Hazmat Awareness, can I still write the 1031 Inspector Level I exam?**

Yes, you can still write the 1031 Inspector exam.  However, you will not receive the 1031 certificate until the 1072 exam is passed.

**How do I schedule a rewrite?**

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Send an email to SFPETCertifications@senecapolytechnic.ca with the specific exam you are requesting to rewrite, as well as the date you failed the exam.

**When will I know my results?**

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Exams are marked by the OFM and results are generally **received 6 months after the date of the written exam**.  Once we receive the results, all students are emailed with the pass or fail status and instructions on how to pick up their certificate.

**OFM Certificate Status Web Portal:**

The OFM now has a portal where you can track your certificates or exam status.  Note: certificates take about 6 months after the exam date, to arrive at our office.  The OFM portal can be found here:   [OFM Portal](https://learning.ofm.ca/OFMLMS/NET/Home.aspx "https://learning.ofm.ca/OFMLMS/NET/Home.aspx")

When first logging in:

1. Use the non-Seneca email address that was used when you signed up for OFM exam.
2. Select 'Forgot Password' and proceed to reset your password.

**Additional Questions:**

If you your specific question has not been answered above, please contact SFPETCertifications@senecapolytechnic.ca .  You must include:

- program you are enrolled in
- your full name \(first and last\)
- the exam/certification you are inquiring about
- the date you last wrote the exam \(if applicable\)

You will not receive a response if the above information is not included.