About the Course
The CFI-I: Certified Fire Inspector Level 1 course provides foundational training based on NFPA 1031 for professionals conducting fire inspections in various occupancies. It runs 9 to11 days, depending on daily hours and participant experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Assessment includes a written exam(typically 100 multiple-choice questions) and may involve practical exercises, with a passing score around 70%. The course features a review session to prepare participants for the CFI-I certification exam.
Course Syllabus
•Introduction to Fire Inspections: Roles, responsibilities, and the value of inspections
• Fire Prevention Principles: Fire behaviour, safety basics, and protection systems
• Inspection Procedures: Techniques for evaluating different occupancies
• Code Enforcement Basics: Overview of NFPA 1, NFPA 101, and IFC
• Hazard Identification & Reporting: Risk assessment and documentation
• Basic Fire Protection Systems: Fire alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, emergency exits
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Conduct entry-level fire inspections across various occupancies
• Recognize common fire hazards and recommend corrective actions
• Apply key fire codes and standards effectively
• Understand the scope of a fire inspector’s responsibilities
• Prepare detailed inspection reports with code-based findings
