Fire and Smoke Damage Certifications from ACAC

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Council-certified Fire and Smoke Damage Consultant (CFSC)
Required: At least 8 years experience consulting on fire and smoke damage issues

Certification performed by ACAC: Testing, analysis, and evaluation of the individual's knowledge, skills and abilities for the purpose of certification and re-certification in the field of fire and smoke damage investigations and consulting.

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Council-certified Fire and Smoke Damage Technician (CFST)
Required: At least 2 years experience consulting on fire and smoke damage issues

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Council-certified Fire and Smoke Damage Assistant Technician (CFSAT) (VOCATIONAL)
Required: current involvement in fire and smoke damage investigations and consulting

Program Summary:

The Council-certified Fire and Smoke Damage Technician (CFST) and the Council-certified Fire and Smoke Damage Consultant (CFSC) conduct investigations to assess property-related fire and smoke damage. Certificants conduct visual and quantitative observations as well as designing and executing environmental sampling regimens.

A CFST or CFSC possesses verified knowledge of the field of fire and smoke damage consulting. The certification exams cover all major domains of knowledge relevant to the field. Candidates must know the important industry standards. They must be familiar with scientific principles governing fire, its causes and sources, and its products and effects. They must understand the most common practices and protocols used by investigators and consultants. They must be familiar with the equipment used in fire and smoke damage investigations. They must be aware of legal issues affecting their work.

A CFST or CFSC possesses verified experience in fire and smoke damage investigations in one or more of the following settings:

Offices and commercial buildings
Industrial structures
Government facilities
Schools and public buildings
Healthcare facilities
Residential structures

To earn the Council-certified Fire and Smoke Damage Technician (CFST) or Council-certified Fire and Smoke Damage Consultant (CFSC) designations, candidates must:

Demonstrate verifiable field experience in fire and smoke damage investigations
Pass a rigorous examination based on broad industry knowledge rather than a course curriculum
Earn the unanimous approval of the CFST or CFSC certification board
Re-certify every two years
Participate in 20 hours of professional development activities each year
Maintain the highest ethical standards

OUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

Restoration and Remediation:

ACAC offers restoration industry certifications and contractor certifications such as mold contractor certifications, indoor air quality certifications, water damage certifications, fire and water restoration certifications; structural drying certifications, moisture control certifications, and thermography certifications.

Administration and Management:

ACAC offers emergency management certifications and indoor air quality management certifications.

Investigation and Consulting:

ACAC offers mold inspector certifications, indoor air quality certifications, environmental certifications, infection control certifications, thermography certifications, and fire and smoke certifications.