NFPA requires 30 CEUs every 3 years. Recert based on CMS-enforced NFPA 101 (2012). Exam is open-book on NFPA 101 (2012) only — initial fee $499, retest $249, recert $225 (verified 2026-05).
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What it costs
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Recertification fee $225 (verified 2026-05 against nfpa.org). Submitted through NFPA's certification management system. Confirm current amount on the NFPA page before paying.
How to renew
Submit 3-year CLSS-HC recertification
- Log 30 CEUs via the NFPA recertification portal as you complete activities
- At least 6 of those must be NFPA-direct activities (live, webinar, or self-study from NFPA)
- 60 days before expiration: sign in to your NFPA account and open the certification management system
- Click the certification name under "recertification" on the dashboard
- Upload activity documentation (certificates, transcripts)
- Pay the recertification fee ($225 as of 2026-05)
Classes that help you prepare
NFPA publishes Certification Learning Paths — training built around its own certification exams, in person, live virtual and self-paced online.
Dates and pricing are published and kept current by NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) — we link rather than copy them, so nothing here goes out of date.
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