NFPA 1030: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions 2024 – Official Edition
NFPA 1030: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions 2024 – Official Edition
NFPA 1030: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions 2024 – Official Edition
The NFPA 1030 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions 2024 establishes the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for fire prevention professionals across a range of critical roles — from fire inspector and plan examiner to fire investigator and fire prevention education officer. It is the foundational standard for fire prevention career development, certification, and accreditation programs nationwide.
Updated for 2024, this edition reflects the latest competency requirements for fire prevention professionals, providing a clear, measurable framework for hiring, training, evaluation, and certification.
Positions Covered
- Fire Inspector I, II, and III
- Plan Examiner I and II
- Fire Investigator
- Fire and Life Safety Educator I, II, and III
- Fire Prevention Program Manager
- Fire Marshal
What's Inside
- Complete 2024 job performance requirements (JPRs) for each fire prevention position
- Clearly defined knowledge, skills, and abilities for each role and level
- Framework for career progression from entry-level to senior fire prevention positions
- Competency standards used by certification bodies and accreditation programs
- New and revised requirements reflecting current fire prevention best practices
Who Needs This Standard?
- Fire inspectors and plan examiners pursuing professional certification
- Fire marshals and fire prevention bureau managers
- Fire departments developing or updating fire prevention training programs
- Certification bodies and accreditation organizations
- HR professionals hiring for fire prevention positions
- Fire science educators and training academies
Whether you’re building a fire prevention career, managing a fire prevention bureau, or developing a certification program, NFPA 1030 2024 gives you the definitive competency framework to set the standard for professional excellence in fire prevention.
Published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) — the global leader in fire, electrical, and life safety standards since 1896.