NAFI's Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI) program is an international registry that recognizes qualified fire and explosion investigators. It provides the dual benefit of establishing a standard for evaluating the qualifications of those conducting fire, arson and explosion investigations, as well as creating a benchmark for investigators who wish to establish their professional credentials. It is the only Fire Investigator Certification based solely on the scientific principles of NFPA 921.
Administered by NAFI's National Certification Board, the CFEI is oldest and most widely held Fire Investigation Certification. In fact, more fire and explosion investigation professionals choose NAFI's CFEI program over all other fire investigation certifications.
The CFEI program is governed by the official guidelines published in the application packet. This webpage is designed to be a digest of those policies and procedures.
Obtaining the CFEI is a two-part process consisting of a credentials review followed by successful completion of the exam. The CFEI application is designed to provide that credentials review and is required of ALL applicants. This application is the ONLY mechanism for the Board to review your qualifications, and only information listed on the application will be considered. Applications deemed incomplete will be returned without review. Applicants failing to successfully pass the credential review will not be allowed to take the CFEI Exam.