September 28 – October 2, 2026
Each year in the Fall, CFPI holds CSFM certification classes for fire safety professionals to obtain the necessary information, skills, and techniques to reach their desired certification levels.
Registration will open in August.
Event Information
Fire Marshal 1C: Fire Investigation Program Management (2024) – Instructors: Robert Marshal, Jessica Power, and Ian Hardage; 2.5 days
This course provides an overview of the knowledge and skills needed to administer fire investigation requirements, review documentation intended for litigation or resolution, conduct investigative analysis, manage technical resources, develop and manage a comprehensive investigation program, and construct a resource plan for investigations with allied groups.
Fire and Life Safety Educator 1C: Fire and Life Safety Educator 3 – Instructor: Justin Beal; 4.5 days
This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for an experienced Fire and Life Safety Educator to safely, effectively, and competently create, administer, and evaluate educational programs and information.
Fire Inspector 2D: Hazardous Materials, Operations, and Processes – Instructor: Gage Schlice; 4 days
This course provides students with a basic knowledge of hazardous materials, operations, and processes related to the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector 2, including hazardous conditions, flammable and combustible liquids and gases, and hazardous materials.
Home Ignition Zone/Defensible Space Inspector – Instructor: Unknown at this time; 2 days
This course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to perform in the role of a Damage Inspection Specialist. Topics include position overview, supplies and equipment, assignments, Damage Inspection Manager (DINM) expectations, communications, documentation, navigation, safety, and data collection.
Damage Inspection Specialist (DINS) – Instructor: Unknown at this time; 3 days
This course provides the skills and knowledge needed to perform in the role of a Home Ignition Zone / Defensible Space Inspector (HIZ/DSI), including roles and responsibilities, wildfire in the natural and built environment, codes and regulations, defensible space, home hardening, and the inspection process.
Statutes & Regulations – Instructor: Unknown at this time; 2 days
This course provides hands-on training. Topics include codes, standards, and local amendments, site-plan review, building construction and characteristics, fire protection equipment, multi-family occupancies, commercial buildings, care facilities, drinking/dining facilities, shopping malls, and high-rise buildings.
Fire Plans Examiner 1C: Hazards and Special Operations Plan Review – Instructor: Janice C; 4 days
This course provides the knowledge and skills that prepare a fire plans examiner to evaluate plans associated with design and systems integration, alternative compliance, wildland urban interface areas, and special operations, including hazardous materials, equipment operations and processes, and high-piled combustible storage.