According to the NFPA, the Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) and Water-Based Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (WBITM) certifications will soon be available in Spanish and Arabic.
Spanish-language versions of these programs will be launched in Q4 2024, with Arabic translations planned for release in 2025.
These updates aim to remove language barriers for professionals in fire safety, allowing candidates to demonstrate their expertise in their native language.
The CFPS certification provides professionals with an understanding of fire protection, prevention, and suppression systems.
WBITM focuses on ensuring the maintenance and performance of water-based fire protection systems like sprinklers.
Both certifications will now be accessible as online remote-proctored exams, making them more globally available.
Professionals will now have expanded access to certification opportunities in their preferred language.
Employers gain the advantage of building a highly skilled workforce with certified employees better equipped to comply with local and international standards.
Governments can align public safety initiatives with international best practices, creating safer communities.
The NFPA plans to introduce further language translations for other certifications, aiming to improve accessibility worldwide.
The Spanish and Arabic exam expansions mark the beginning of an ongoing effort to ensure global reach for these certifications.
The NFPA will release Spanish-language CFPS and WBITM certification exams in late 2024, with Arabic exams to follow in 2025.
These programs aim to break language barriers and increase accessibility for global professionals in fire safety.
Accessible online, these certifications are expected to benefit individuals, organizations, and governments by improving compliance and public safety standards worldwide.
