NFPA 1000-2017 PDF Download

NFPA 1000-2017 sets forth the minimum criteria for accrediting bodies and the process used to certify fire and related emergency response personnel to professional qualification standards. This standard is essential for organizations providing accreditation, entities certifying fire and emergency response personnel, and non-engineering fire-related academic programs.

The 2017 edition of NFPA 1000 includes several changes. It now requires certifying entities to ensure the safety and health of individuals participating in the evaluation process. It also directs these entities to develop a policy addressing current knowledge and skills, as well as recertification and renewal requirements. Additionally, certifying agencies are now required to comply with applicable NFPA or equivalent standards adopted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Furthermore, the 2017 edition includes the principles and concepts identified in the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's "16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives" in an Annex. This standard also replaces the term "fire and related emergency response personnel" with "fire service, public safety, and related personnel" throughout the document.