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Fire Inspector

Fire inspection training covering code application, occupancies, hazards, documentation, fire-protection systems, and enforcement responsibilities.

Basic Inspector On-Demand Online Course TCFP / IFSAC Pathway

Course Overview

Fire Inspector prepares students to conduct fire and life safety inspections, identify hazards, apply applicable codes and standards, evaluate fire-protection systems, document findings, and complete enforcement-related responsibilities.

The course combines online academics with inspection projects and practical skills aligned with the current TCFP Inspector curriculum.

Course Details

Course Length
156 hours + 1 in-person skills day
Course Cost
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Delivery Method
Online academics + practical skills testing
TCFP Curriculum
TCFP Certification Curriculum Manual, Chapter 4
Certification Pathway
TCFP Basic Inspector pathway; IFSAC seal available through TCFP
Professional Development

On-Demand Training

Course access can begin 12 days after payment is received. This 156-hour course can be completed in as few as 20 days at 8 hours per day. Practical skills and testing are scheduled separately. CTRTA schedules one practical skills-testing day each month. For a $50 fee, you may attend one of these pre-scheduled CTRTA skills-testing days to complete required practical skills. All required skills must be completed within 90 calendar days after course completion.

On-Demand Course Cost$350
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Admission Requirements

  • Provide a valid government-issued photo ID.
  • Complete CTRTA enrollment and payment requirements.
  • Maintain reliable computer and internet access.
  • Attend required practical skills and testing activities.

Prerequisites

  • Complete a commission-approved Inspector training program.
  • Qualify for and pass the applicable TCFP Inspector examination.
  • Complete the TCFP fingerprint-based background check if this is the applicant's first TCFP certification.
  • Meet all current TCFP application requirements.

Required Text & Resources

  • CTRTA online course materials and inspection assignments.
  • Current TCFP Inspector curriculum and skills materials.
  • Course-specific textbook or digital resource identified in enrollment instructions.
  • Current fire-code references used by the student's authority having jurisdiction, when applicable.

Special Equipment

  • Laptop capable of creating and submitting documents.
  • Calculator and writing materials.
  • Access to an inspection checklist or sample departmental forms.
  • Valid photo ID for testing.
TCFP and IFSAC certification notice CTRTA provides the approved or applicable training pathway described for this course. Course completion alone does not automatically issue a TCFP certificate or IFSAC seal. Candidates must satisfy current TCFP prerequisites, pass required examinations, and complete the applicable application process through FIDO. Available IFSAC seals are issued through TCFP to eligible candidates.
Available On Demand

Start the Fire Inspector course when you are ready

Fire Inspector is available by request rather than through a single fixed class date. Approved students can begin the online course within 12 days after CTRTA receives and approves the course request.

1

Submit a course request

Complete the enrollment form and required payment process.

2

Begin within 12 days

Online course access will be issued within 12 days after the request is approved.

3

Complete practical skills

Attend CTRTA’s pre-scheduled monthly skills-testing day ($50 fee).

Attend a CTRTA skills day

Complete the practical skills test during CTRTA’s once-monthly, pre-scheduled skills-testing day ($50 fee).

Course access and skills testing are not automatic. Enrollment must be approved, all required documentation must be received, and students must register for a pre-scheduled monthly skills-testing day.

Questions about Fire Inspector?

CTRTA can help confirm prerequisites, course availability, testing requirements, and department-hosted options.

Course content, delivery, costs, equipment requirements, and availability may change. Current CTRTA and TCFP requirements control. Review CTRTA Policies.