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Fire Inspector

   

This course is based on NFPA 1030: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions, Chapter 7, Fire Inspector, 2024 Edition. This course provides the participant with an in-depth view of the skills and duties required of the Fire Inspector. The course trains individuals in the interpretation of applicable codes and standards, covers the procedure involved in various types of inspections, and prepares the inspector for the plans review process. It is an advanced-level course that covers a wide range of topics some of which are: Inspection Procedure, Building Construction, Occupancy Classification and Means of Egress, Fire Protection, Water Supply Systems, Plans Review, and the Storage of Hazardous Materials. This is a very demanding course with pre-course work, in-person instruction, assignments, and post-course assignment completion.

PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students will be required to complete the following Pre-Course requirements prior to the beginning date of the Fire Inspector course.
Students will be given access to AFC Online two weeks prior to course begin date. The student will receive an email from the AFC Registration Office providing access to AFC Online.

The student will:

  1. Complete the Academic Integrity video and acknowledgment to gain access to the Pre-Course materials
  2. Read the following chapters and watch the associated video lecture
  3. Complete the associated Project Assignment: Projects are not required to be submitted prior to your course start date
    • Chapters 1 and 16; Project 1
    • Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5; Project 2
    • Chapters 8 and 9; Project 5
    • Chapter 15; Project 15
Students will be given 2 weeks after the course end date to complete all Project submissions and submit in AFC Online.

For more information, call 1-800-241-2467

Special Equipment -
  • International Fire and Building Code (edition by your authority having jurisdiction) OR,
  • NFPA1: Uniform Fire Code, NFPA101: Life Safety Code, and NFPA: 500: Building Construction Safety Code (edition used by your jurisdiction)
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  • Laptop that can produce documents in Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF


  • Hours   80
    Course Cost   $ 600 In-State     $ 1200 Out-Of-State    

    Required Text - IFSTA: Fire Protection and Code Enforcement, Ninth Edition
    Fire Inspector Student Manual
    This will be available digitally through AFC online by using your student login. You will be given access to the AFC online classroom one week prior to the course start date. If you prefer a printed copy, you may purchase this through the Alabama Fire College Bookstore.

    Certification Course Syllabus
    Practical Exam Materials


    Pre-Requisites

    • 18 years of age
    • High school diploma/GED

    Course Dates

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    Monday, September 8, 2025Friday, September 12, 2025Shelby County Regional Training Center -- Time - 08:00Register
    Monday, October 20, 2025Friday, October 24, 2025Alabama Fire College & Personnel Standards & Education Commission -- Time - 08:00Register
    Monday, December 1, 2025Friday, December 5, 2025Alabama Fire College & Personnel Standards & Education Commission -- Time - 08:00Register
    Monday, March 23, 2026Friday, March 27, 2026Alabama Fire College & Personnel Standards & Education Commission -- Time - 08:00Register
    Monday, May 11, 2026Friday, May 15, 2026Alabama Fire College & Personnel Standards & Education Commission -- Time - 08:00Register
    Monday, August 10, 2026Friday, August 14, 2026Alabama Fire College & Personnel Standards & Education Commission -- Time - 08:00Register
    Monday, October 12, 2026Friday, October 16, 2026Alabama Fire College & Personnel Standards & Education Commission -- Time - 08:00Register
    Monday, November 30, 2026Friday, December 4, 2026Alabama Fire College & Personnel Standards & Education Commission -- Time - 08:00Register

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