Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification or Licensing
The National Fire Protection Association offers the certified wildfire mitigation specialist credential to fire prevention professionals whose work involves wildfire hazard mitigation, public education practices, and wildland fire science. Applicants must have at least a high school diploma (or equivalent); pass a computer-based, multiple-choice examination; and complete four required home ignition zone assessments. Visit https://www.nfpa.org/for-professionals/certification/cwms for more information.
No licensing is required for forest fire prevention specialists.
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