Career Details

Certified Hazard Recognition Specialist

Description

The NFPA Certified Hazard Recognition Specialist Program (CHRS) was created to indicate that fire service and facility management professionals have an awareness level credential that highlights an individual's knowledge of the challenges associated with keeping people safe from the effects of fire.

Certifying Organization

National Fire Protection Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

WSO - Certified Hazardous Materials Technician I

Certifying Organization

World Safety Organization

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

WSO - Certified Hazardous Materials Technician Level II

Certifying Organization

World Safety Organization

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Fire Protection Specialist

Certifying Organization

National Fire Protection Association

Type

C - Specialty

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