ESA National Training School’s CFAT Certification gives you a Road Map for Success in your career development by requiring applicants to meet stringent training and work experience requirements. They are earned and continuously maintained to help you develop your skills and knowledge. This is an alternative to the NICET requirement in the state of Washington. You will also earn L&I CEU’s while earning your certification.

The NTS advantage over other certification programs is that our certifications are based on rigorous certification curriculum, field experience requirements, competency based testing and a personal recommendation to ensure that students meet core skills and knowledge. They validate your abilities to customers, supervisors, peers and potential employers.

Requirements to earn the Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level II Certification:

• Must have held an ESA/NTS Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level 1 or higher (ESA/NTS or accredited) certificate for a minimum of 24 months or prove equal work history by work verification
• Then successfully complete two additional courses of study within the previous five years:
  • Fire Alarm Installation Methods (FAIM)course, or the online equivalent, and pass the proctored multiple-choice examination
  • Life Safety Code (LSC)course or International Building Code (IBC) course and pass the proctored multiple-choice examination
• Submit the CFAT Certification Request Form with the required documentation

Requirements to earn the Certified Fire Alarm Designer Certification:

• Required Training and Certification: Applicants must hold an active Certified Fire Alarm Technician (CFAT) Certification, and have taken and passed the Professional Fire Alarm Designer (PFAD) Course.
• Testing: Passed the Certified Fire Alarm Designer (CFAD) Exam. The cost for the exam is $135.00.The Certified Fire Alarm Designer (CFAD) Exam Study Guide is available through the WAESA website.
• Work History form: outlines the required 60 months of work history in the field of fire alarm installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, project managing, plan preparation, or supervision.
• Work History Verification: must be completed by company owner or company representative which provides proof of 60 months’ work experience.
• Personal Recommendation Form: must be completed by a professional who is familiar with the professionalism, ethical standards and technical abilities of the applicant. Examples of those that qualify to complete this form include: licensed professional engineers, registered land surveyors, certified fire engineers/designers, graduate engineers, scientists, senior
• Submit the CFAD Certification Request Form with the required documentation