Online Fire Inspector Training and Continuing Education

Practical Online Training for Fire Prevention Professionals

Fire Prevention CEU provides online fire inspector training and continuing education for professionals responsible for applying fire and life safety requirements in the field. Our training is developed for fire inspectors, fire marshals, fire prevention officers, code officials, plans examiners and others who evaluate buildings, systems and conditions for compliance.

Courses focus on practical knowledge that supports inspection, enforcement and plan-review responsibilities. Rather than treating codes and standards as isolated rules, the training connects technical requirements with the decisions fire prevention personnel make during site visits, system evaluations, construction reviews and documentation.

Who Our Training Serves

• Municipal and state fire inspectors
• Fire marshals and fire prevention officers
• Fire code officials and authorities having jurisdiction
• Plans examiners and fire protection plan reviewers
• Fire service personnel preparing for prevention assignments
• Building, safety and fire protection professionals seeking focused continuing education

Fire Inspection and Plan-Review Skills

Effective fire prevention work requires more than locating a code section. Inspectors and reviewers must understand why a requirement exists, recognize the conditions that affect compliance, document findings clearly and communicate corrective actions effectively. FPCEU courses are designed to strengthen those applied skills.

Training topics include fire and life safety codes, water-based fire protection systems, water-supply evaluation, hydrant flow testing, inspection procedures, plan review and the interpretation of nationally recognized standards. As additional courses are released, this page will provide direct access to training for fire inspectors and other prevention professionals.

Current Online Course

NFPA 291 Water Supply and Fire Flow Testing

This online course explains how to conduct a water-supply test using principles from NFPA 291, Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants. Learners review proper hydrant flow-test setup, static and residual pressure readings, flow measurements, test documentation and the interpretation of water-supply data.

• Duration: Approximately one hour
• Credit: One contact hour
• Format: Online and self-paced
• Assessment: Final examination with an 80 percent passing score
• Completion: Certificate issued after all course requirements are satisfied
• Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites; basic familiarity with hydrants and fire protection systems is helpful

View the NFPA 291 Water Supply and Fire Flow Testing course

Why Choose Fire Prevention CEU?

Fire Prevention CEU is operated by Strategic Code Solutions and built around the needs of working fire prevention professionals. Course content is developed by experienced fire-service and code professionals with backgrounds in inspection, enforcement, codes and standards, fire protection systems and professional education.

The online format allows learners to complete focused training on their schedule. Course assessments verify understanding, and applicable courses provide a certificate of completion for professional records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the courses completed online?

Yes. Current FPCEU training is delivered online and can be completed at the learner's own pace.

Who should take fire inspector training?

The training is appropriate for fire inspectors, fire marshals, code officials, plans examiners, fire prevention officers and fire service personnel preparing for inspection or plan-review responsibilities.

Does the Water Supply Testing course provide a certificate?

Yes. Learners receive a certificate of completion after completing the instructional content and passing the final examination with a score of at least 80 percent.

How long is the Water Supply Testing course?

The course takes approximately one hour to complete and provides one contact hour.

Does NFPA 291 replace local requirements?

No. The course uses principles from NFPA 291, but learners should always confirm the codes, standards, policies and procedures adopted by their jurisdiction or organization.