National Association of Fire Investigators

Certified Fire Investigation Instructor Get Your CFII Certification

 
 

The CFII designation recognizes instructors qualified to teach fire and explosion investigation. It provides the dual benefit of establishing a standard for evaluating the qualifications of those teaching fire, arson and explosion investigation, as well as creating a benchmark for instructors who wish to establish their professional credentials.

The CFII program is governed by the official guidelines published in the application packet. This webpage is designed to be a digest of those policies and procedures.


The CFII Application Process

All candidates must register for a CFII training class and submit the CFII application. Approved applicants will be allowed to sit for the CFII exam at the end of the class.

 

The CFII Exam Process

The CFII exam is given only in conjunction with the CFII course. It is NOT available by proctor. The exam consists of 25 random questions from a pool maintained by the National Certification Board. The exam uses a multiple choice/true-false format. The examination session is closed book and limited to one hour.

No outside assistance or reference materials are allowed. Applicants must attain a 75% or better in order to receive the CFII designation.

In order to qualify for the CFII designation, applicants must:

  • Be a NAFI member in good standing
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Hold the CFEI designation
 

Exam Results

Exam results are recorded as pass/fail. We will notify you by email of your results within four weeks. You may be able to see your results sooner by logging into your membership on NAFI.org. Sorry, we cannot share test results over the phone.

 

Do's and Don'ts for CFII Applicants

  • Do sign up for a CFII session before submitting your application
  • Do make certain that all parts of the application are included
  • Do keep a copy of your application for your records (just in case)
  • Don't forget to complete every section of the application
  • Don't forget to sign your application
  • Don’t fax or e-mail your application – originals are required!

Do's and Don'ts for Current CFII's

  • Do get your CFEI recertification training hours every five years
  • Do keep us updated on your current address
  • Don’t let your NAFI membership lapse
 

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