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CFPS Exam Prep — 400 cards + Free Mock
Anki deck for NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist exam prep.
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Exam version & sources
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)— what this product is (and isn't)
- Exam version
- Exam content aligned with NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, 21st Edition (exam updated June 2024)
- Official source
- NFPA — Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
- Last reviewed
- August 6, 2026
- What this covers
- 400 cards — All eight NFPA CFPS blueprint domains (Fire Protection Handbook, 21st Ed.)
- Does not replace
- Independent study aid — it does not replace official National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) via Prometric test centers materials, practice exams, or required training.
Free practice test
Free CFPS Practice Test | 25Q Free, 80Q Timed
CFPS knowledge diagnostic — 80-question timed check (free 25-question version) with topic scoring and a readiness report before you buy the deck. It checks what you know; it is not a copy of the official exam format.
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A fire in an upholstered chair smolders for an hour, producing visible gray smoke before any flame appears. Which detector technology is generally best suited to this fire?
Correct: (a) Photoelectric smoke detection Photoelectric detectors sense light scattered or obscured by larger, visible smoke particles, which is what smoldering upholstery produces. Ionization detectors favour small particles from fast flaming fires, and heat or flame detectors wait for flaming combustion.
Under NFPA 72, a spot-type heat detector with a 30 ft listed spacing is installed on a smooth 17 ft ceiling. At about what spacing should it be installed?
Correct: (c) 0.7 times the 30 ft listed spacing, or about 21 ft between detectors NFPA 72 Table 17.6.3.5.1 reduces the listed spacing of spot-type heat detectors on ceilings above 10 ft and up to 30 ft, because the hot ceiling jet cools and dilutes with height. A ceiling above 16 ft and up to 18 ft uses a 0.71 multiplier, so a 30 ft listed detector is spaced at about 21 ft.
Under NFPA 652, what must the owner of an existing facility that handles combustible dust complete to identify fire, flash fire, and explosion hazards and the safeguards needed?
Correct: (d) A dust hazard analysis (DHA) of each process handling combustible dust NFPA 652 requires a dust hazard analysis (DHA): a systematic review of each process and building area to identify where fire, flash fire, and explosion hazards exist and which prevention and mitigation measures are needed. Test data and housekeeping limits feed into the DHA.
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Product facts
- Cards
- 400
- Coverage
- All eight NFPA CFPS blueprint domains (Fire Protection Handbook, 21st Ed.)
- Format
- .apkg
- Price
- $11 USD
- Checkout
- Gumroad
- Exam cycle
- NFPA CFPS blueprint (Handbook 21st Edition, exam updated June 2024)
- Delivery
- Digital .apkg through Gumroad (instant download)
Coverage by exam topic
| Topic | Exam weight | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Suppression | 22% | 80 |
| Safety in the Built Environment | 16% | 80 |
| Detection and Alarm | 14% | 80 |
| Fire Prevention Programs & Environments | 12% | 80 |
| Information & Analysis / Hazard Management / Rescue / Confining Fires | 9% each | 80 |
Exam facts
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
The Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) credential from NFPA recognizes expertise in fire protection, life safety, and fire science. The computer-based exam is open book and references the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook. UniPrep2Go products are independent prep (not NFPA exam material).
- Questions
- 100 multiple-choice
- Time
- 3 hours
- Passing score
- Not published by NFPA — results reported as Pass or Fail only (no percentage or scaled score)
- Delivery
- Computer-based at Prometric test centers worldwide (English; verify other languages at nfpa.org/cfps)
- Administered by
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) via Prometric test centers
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Official weight |
|---|---|
| Fire Suppression | 22% |
| Safety in the Built Environment | 16% |
| Detection and Alarm | 14% |
| Fire Prevention: Programs, Materials, Processes, and Environments | 12% |
| Information and Analysis for Fire Protection and Fire Science | 9% |
| Facility Fire Hazard Management | 9% |
| Organizing for Fire and Rescue Services | 9% |
| Confining Fires | 9% |
What changed in the current exam cycle
- As of June 19, 2024, CFPS exam content reflects the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, 21st Edition (2023), including new chapters on energy storage systems and cannabis facilities.
- Only an original print copy of the Fire Protection Handbook, 21st Edition is permitted in the exam room — electronic, photocopied, or loose pages are not allowed.
- Permanent adhesive tabs are allowed; sticky notes, flags, and paper clips are prohibited per NFPA handbook guidance.
- CFPS certification renewal is required every 3 years with 50 continuing education points and an annual maintenance fee (verify at nfpa.org).
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- Fire Suppression (22%) and Safety in the Built Environment (16%) together account for 38% of exam content — highest-weight domains.
- The exam is open book, but only the original printed 21st Edition Fire Protection Handbook — know how to navigate it quickly.
- NFPA does not publish the passing score; you receive Pass/Fail immediately with a domain diagnostic if you do not pass.
- Three eligibility pathways combine education and fire protection experience (from bachelor's + 2 years to high school + 6 years — verify current requirements).
- NFPA sells a practice examination with 100 retired questions — useful but not required for eligibility.
- Prometric delivers the exam; schedule through NFPA after application approval.
Common Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) questions
Straight answers to the questions candidates usually search before buying prep or booking the exam.
How many questions are on the CFPS exam?
100 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours at a Prometric test center.
What score do you need to pass the CFPS exam?
NFPA does not publish a passing percentage or scaled score. Results are reported as Pass or Fail only.
Is the CFPS exam open book?
Yes — but only an original print copy of the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, 21st Edition is permitted. Electronic copies and photocopies are not allowed.
What reference book is required for CFPS?
The NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, 21st Edition (2023). Exam content was updated in June 2024 to align with this edition.
What are the CFPS exam domains?
Eight domains: Fire Suppression (22%), Safety in the Built Environment (16%), Detection and Alarm (14%), Fire Prevention (12%), and four domains at 9% each (Information and Analysis, Facility Hazard Management, Organizing for Fire and Rescue, Confining Fires).
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.nfpa.org/cfps. Independent study aid — not official exam material.
More about CFPSStudy tips, positioning, and how this deck compares
CFPS exam prep
UniPrep2Go sells an independent CFPS Anki deck with 400 high-yield flashcards for active recall and exam terminology. Built from the same validated item bank as the free readiness check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/cfps-readiness-check. It is delivered as an Anki .apkg file for $11 USD through Gumroad with in
Built for: Fire protection engineers, fire marshals, AHJ staff, consultants, and safety professionals preparing for NFPA's Certified Fire Protection Specialist credential.
Covers: All eight NFPA CFPS blueprint domains (Fire Protection Handbook, 21st Ed.).
- Spaced-repetition flashcards
- 400 exam-focused flashcards
- Topic coverage table and samples on this page
- Linked 80-question practice test (free 25-question version)
How this deck compares
400 cards for CFPS matches the NFPA CFPS blueprint (Handbook 21st Edition, exam updated June 2024) all eight nfpa cfps blueprint domains (fire protection handbook, 21st ed.) in the coverage table — sized for daily review, not maximum download size. Start with the 80-question CFPS practice test (free 25-question version), then drill weak rows from the table.
| Approach | Typical size | Tradeoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Free community decks | 1,000–3,000 |
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| Budget mega-packs | 1,000+ |
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| This deck | 400 exam-focused flashcards |
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CFPS study guide
Coverage focus for CFPS
400 items align to all eight nfpa cfps blueprint domains (fire protection handbook, 21st ed.): Fire Suppression (80); Safety in the Built Environment (80); Detection and Alarm (80); Fire Prevention Programs & Environments (80).
Suggested review cadence
Weeks 1–3: 20 new CFPS cards per day. Week four: the full CFPS mock (80 questions) — review only missed table rows.
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) & product FAQ
How many questions are on the CFPS exam?
100 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours at a Prometric test center.
What score do you need to pass the CFPS exam?
NFPA does not publish a passing percentage or scaled score. Results are reported as Pass or Fail only.
Is the CFPS exam open book?
Yes — but only an original print copy of the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, 21st Edition is permitted. Electronic copies and photocopies are not allowed.
What reference book is required for CFPS?
The NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, 21st Edition (2023). Exam content was updated in June 2024 to align with this edition.
What are the CFPS exam domains?
Eight domains: Fire Suppression (22%), Safety in the Built Environment (16%), Detection and Alarm (14%), Fire Prevention (12%), and four domains at 9% each (Information and Analysis, Facility Hazard Management, Organizing for Fire and Rescue, Confining Fires).
Is there a free CFPS practice test?
Yes. Take the linked readiness check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/cfps-readiness-check before you buy — topic scoring shows what to drill in the deck. Your first UniPrep2Go mock, including this CFPS one, is a free 25-question timed diagnostic (any exam, Exam or Learn mode, no signup); full-length mocks and retakes run on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass — 5 attempts on any mock.
More questions (2)
Does this replace NFPA's official CFPS practice examination?
No. NFPA sells a practice exam with 100 retired questions at nfpa.org. This deck and mock are independent supplementary prep.
Is this official NFPA material?
No. Independent study aid — not affiliated with or endorsed by NFPA.