EmailMe Form - Official CFST Application

THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS MUST SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION

Candidates for the Council-certified Fire and Smoke Damage Technician (CFST) certification.

To apply for ACAC certification as a CFST, you must submit this form in addition to four (4) separate project sheets that provide evidence of your field experience. You will be directed to the project sheets upon submission of this form. You must also submit the Examination & Certification fee of $500, pass the CFST exam with a 75% or better and await board review of the completed application file. (For applicants outside the US and Canada, fees are $525.)

Your examination score will be reported directly to the CFST certification board. The ACAC staff will notify you by email when the CFST board has ruled on your application.

For a detailed description of the CFST program, including objectives, eligibility requirements, body of knowledge and required skills, examination and certification procedures, fees, recertification requirements, due process and reinstatement policies, rules for use of logos and designation titles and the ACAC code of conduct, please download a CFST program description from the link below.

CFST Candidate Handbook

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Full Name *

First Last

Primary Email *

Secondary Email

Last 4 Digits of SSN/SIN *

International candidates, please enter 0000

Home Phone *

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Mobile Phone *

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Home Address *

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country / Region

Professional Title *

Company Name *

Business Phone *

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Business FAX

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Business Address *

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country / Region

Company Website *

Address for Correspondence *

Home

Business

Applicant Photo (required)

Please upload a current photo of the applicant in PDF, JPG, PNG or GIF format.
Maximum file size: 500 KB. You may also email a photo to phyllis@acac.org.

Prep Course Provider (if applicable)

Prep Course Site/Date

Applicant Licenses

Please list or describe any professional designations, licenses or registrations currently held, and the circumstances under which any such titles have been denied or revoked.

Need Help? Contact our friendly staff at (888) 808-8381 (M-Th 7 to 4, MST) or via email at info@acac.org.

EXAMINATION PREFERENCE

ACAC Certification exams are delivered at secure testing facilities around the world, or via secure online video proctoring. Candidates must select a delivery type at the time of application. If changes are necessary, please call the Council office at (888) 808-8381. Fees may apply.

Testing Center Exams

Candidates call the Council office at (888) 808-8381 to schedule their exams at one of more than 600 secure testing facilities around the world. Exams are delivered via computers provided by the testing facility in the presence of a proctor.

Online (Video) Proctored Exams

Candidates call the Council office at (888) 808-8381 to set a video proctoring appointment. Candidates provide their own computer, an approved webcam, and a private location. Candidates download a small software program for identity verification and surrender control of the computer and webcam to the proctors for the duration of the exam. Online proctored exams may be scheduled for any time convenient to the candidate. PLEASE NOTE: a constant internet connection speed of at least 2 Mbps (upload and download) is required for online proctoring. You can check your internet connection at any online speed test website. If your connection is slower than 2 Mbps, please choose another testing option.

Please Select a Delivery Type *

Online (Video) Proctored Exam

Need Help? Contact our friendly staff at (888) 808-8381 (M-Th 7 to 4, MST) or via email at info@acac.org.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates for the CFST certification must demonstrate a combined two (2) years of post secondary science-related education and relevant field experience. If education is claimed, transcripts must be included with this application. Experience must include the design and execution of fire and smoke damage investigations.

High School

City and State

College/University

City and State

Year of HS Graduation or GED *

Degree, Year, Major

Transcripts

If college credit is to be considered as part of your application, please upload transcripts in PDF or JPG format.

Field Experience

List number of years relevant field experience.

Field Experience

Please briefly describe your work experience in designing and conducting fire and smoke damage investigations.

AFFIDAVIT

Please check each box to indicate that you attest to the following statements, then sign below:

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I am aware of and abide by all governmental regulations governing asbestos, lead and other hazardous materials.

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I am aware of and compliant with all state licensing requirements applicable to any projects described in this application.

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I agree to comply with the ACAC code of conduct and the ACAC complaints and appeals process, and pledge myself to the highest ethical standards.

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I agree to restrict my use of the CFST to the activities for which certification has been granted.

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I agree to refrain from using the CFST in such a manner as to bring the ACAC into disrepute.

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I agree to refrain from making any statements regarding the CFST which the ACAC may consider misleading or unauthorized.

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I agree to refrain from using the CFST in a misleading manner.

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I understand that the CFST certificate remains the property of the ACAC.

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I agree to discontinue the use of all claims to the certification in the event that it is suspended or withdrawn and to return the CFST certificate promptly to the ACAC.

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I understand that the application fee is non-refundable.

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I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the ACAC and all its agents and employees from and against any liability whatsoever in connection with this application, the CFST examination and/or the granting of or failure to grant certification.

Signature (please sign with computer mouse or fingertip)

Clear

Unsigned applications will not be accepted.

Submitting your Application and Next Steps

When you click SUBMIT below, your application will be sent to ACAC and copied to your primary email address. Please check the boxes below to indicate that you have read and understand the next steps in the certification process.

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I understand that four (4) project sheets must be submitted with my application.

Upon submission of your application, you will be redirected to the ACAC website where you will find the four (4) project sheet forms necessary to complete your certification application file. (Florida license applicants are not required to submit project sheets.)

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I understand that my response to the verification email is necessary for processing my application.

You will receive an email from ACAC asking for verification that you personally have signed the affidavit above. Please respond to this email in the affirmative to allow us to continue processing your application.

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I understand that ACAC will invoice me for certification-related fees.

You will receive an invoice from ACAC for examination, application and certification fees (or in the case of Florida license applicants, examination fees only).

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I understand that I must call ACAC to register for the examination.

Once your completed application (including payment) is on file with the Council office, you may register for the CFST exam by calling (888) 808-8381. The Council staff will assist you in selecting a testing center near you. For an updated list of exam topics and item references to use in test preparation, visit www.acac.org.

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I understand that I may take my exam via secure online video proctoring if I so choose.

Online proctored exams can be scheduled for any time by calling the Council office at (888) 808-8381. Candidates must use an approved webcam in a private setting and download a small software program for identity verification.