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CATEGORY 1: NEW CODE ORIENTATION TRAINING COURSE REQUIREMENT

  • As of 01/01/23, the Department of Fire Services’ course #NC3 is REQUIRED
  • Max Hours Awarded FPORC: 2
New Code Orientation(Required)
Date Completed
Max hours: 2
Please enter a number less than or equal to 2.
Please upload a PDF of your completion certificate.
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    CATEGORY 2: PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION: CENTER FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EXCELLENCE (CPSE)

    • The Commission recognizes the Center for Public Safety Excellence (“CPSE”) Fire Marshal Designation Credential as satisfying the requirements and standards set forth by the Massachusetts Fire Chief Credential /or Re-credential Designation program.  
    • Enter date designation was awarded during the 36-month recredential period 
    • Attach copy of certificate 
    • Max Hours Awarded FPORC: 58 
    CPSE Fire Marshal
    Date Completed:
    Max Hours: 58
    Please enter a number less than or equal to 58.
    Attestation - 36 Month
    Attest that these are completed within 36 months recredential period and not prior to last credential date.
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      CATEGORY 3: FORMAL EDUCATION

      • Degrees or education certificate must be from an accredited institution 
      • Degree can be in any subject for credit  
      • No credit will be awarded for partial completion of degree  
      • Include ALL levels attained  
      • Enter date certificate or degree was attained during the 36-month recredential period 
      • Attach copies of certificates or degrees (MUST scan all files into 1 document for category upload)
      • Max Hours Awarded FPORC: 20 
      Category 3 Credentials
      Select all that Apply
      Max Hours: 20
      Please enter a number less than or equal to 20.
      Attestation - 36 Month
      Attest that these are completed within 36 months recredential period and not prior to last credential date.
      Please combine all applicable documents into a single document for upload.
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      Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 1.

        CATEGORY 4: PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: FIRE OFFICER

        • Certifications can be issued by Federal, State, NFPA, or other certifying entities  
        • This is not the Training Program completion – must be certified 
        • Credit for fire examinations will only be awarded if a passing score is achieved  
        • Include ALL levels attained  
        • Enter dates certifications were awarded during the 36-month recredential period 
        • Attach copies of certificates (MUST scan all files into 1 document for category upload)
        • Max Hours Awarded FPORC: 20 
        Category 4 Credentials
        Select all that apply
        Max Hours: 20
        Please enter a number less than or equal to 20.
        Attestation - 36 Month
        Attest that these are completed within 36 months recredential period and not prior to last credential date.
        Please combine all applicable documents into a single document for upload.
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        Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 1.

          CATEGORY 5: PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

          • Certifications can be issued by Federal, State, NFPA, or other certifying entities  
          • This is not the Training Program completion – must be certified 
          • Credit for fire examinations will only be awarded if a passing score is achieved  
          • Enter dates certifications were awarded during the 36-month recredential period 
          • Attach copies of certificates (MUST scan all files into 1 document for category upload) 
          • Max Hours Awarded FPORC: 20 
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          Max Hours: 20
          Please enter a number less than or equal to 20.
          Attestation - 36 Month
          Attest that these are completed within 36 months recredential period and not prior to last credential date.
          Please combine all applicable documents into a single document for upload.
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          Max. file size: 3 MB, Max. files: 1.

            CATEGORY 6: PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

            • Membership Organizations must be fire prevention related  
            • Enter dates of active membership during the 36-month recredential period 
            • Attach copies of membership cards or letter acknowledging membership (MUST scan all files into 1 document for category upload)
            • 2 hours awarded per year served per membership 
            • Max Hours Awarded FPORC: 10 
            Professional Contributions
            Examples of approved organizations include: Board of Fire Prevention Regulations, Hazardous Materials Advisory Board, NFPA Technical Committees, etc. special related task forces
            Organization Name (2 hours / year)
            Dates
            Your Hours
             
            Attestation - 36 Month
            Attest that these are completed within 36 months recredential period and not prior to last credential date.
            Please combine all applicable documents into a single document for upload.
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            Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 1.

              CATEGORY 7: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: TRAININGS/COURSES

              • ALL trainings listed in your application MUST have an approval # and credit awarded on the Approved Trainings List 
              • If there is a training that does not appear on the Approved Trainings List with credit or you would like to challenge the awarded credit, you MUST submit a Training Request for Credit Application and receive an approval # prior to including the training in your portfolio 
              • Do NOT include the original Fire Prevention Officer course you completed in order to attain your initial credential designation 
              • Enter dates trainings were completed during the 36-month recredential period 
              • Attach copies of education transcript(s) OR certificates (MUST scan all files into 1 document for category upload)  
              • Max Hours Awarded FPORC: 58 
              Approved Training - Please List
              Examples of approved organizations include: Accredited colleges or universities (if not counted in a degree for which you have previously received hours), fire attack schools, weekend seminars or workshops, Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, National Fire Academy, chiefs’ conferences, vendor courses, and other learning institutions.
              Approval #
              Training Title
              Date Completed
              Your Hours
               
              Attestation - 36 Month
              Attest that these are completed within 36 months recredential period and not prior to last credential date.
              Please combine all applicable documents into a single document for upload.
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              Max. file size: 6 MB, Max. files: 1.

                CATEGORY 8: PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS: BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/TECHNICAL COMMITTEES

                • Contributions must be fire prevention related  
                • Contributions must be based on regional or statewide service and evidence of benefit to the fire service or the public as a whole 
                • Enter dates of active involvement during the 36-month recredential period  
                • Attach letter acknowledging role on board/committee (MUST scan all files into 1 document for category upload)
                • 4 hours awarded per year served per organization 
                • Max Hours Awarded FPORC: 24 
                Professional Contributions
                Examples of approved organizations include: Board of Fire Prevention Regulations, Hazardous Materials Advisory Board, NFPA Technical Committees, etc. special related task forces
                Organization Name (4 hours / year)
                Dates
                Your Hours
                 
                Attestation - 36 Month
                Attest that these are completed within 36 months recredential period and not prior to last credential date.
                Please combine all applicable documents into a single document for upload.
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                Max. file size: 3 MB, Max. files: 1.
                  Attestation(Required)
                  I understand that credentialing is subject to the approval of the State Fire Marshal. I will execute the necessary documents and supply further information as determined by The State Fire Marshal. I understand that any false statements or misrepresentation submitted in the course of these proceedings may result in the revocation of my Fire Prevention Officer Credential designation. I hereby attest that I am currently an active member in good standing of the Massachusetts Fire Service and give permission for verification of any information provided in this application.
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