Presenter: Thomas McGowan, NFPA
NFPA Professional Qualifications standards were originally intended for the fire service: fire fighters, fire officers, fire service instructors, and fire inspectors and investigators. These standards were considered the significant documents that fire service personnel used to better the industry, serve the community, and ensure the safety of fire fighters. The NFPA Professional Qualification Project is responsible for eighteen separate standards that directly address specific subjects. Over the course of the last thirty years, the expansion of the Professional Qualifications standards has been steady and consistent to meet the needs of the fire service and the public. While many of the professional qualifications were designed for use in the fire service industry, some use a broader professional approach. These standards continue to evolve as the need for performance, qualifications, and competencies become more relevant.
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