IICRC Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT)
Online and In-person IICRC FSRT Courses
The IICRC FSRT (Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician) course concentrates on technical procedures for successfully completing the restoration of a fire and smoke-damaged environment. Students will learn how to combine technical procedures with a practical approach to managing the job site and how that relates to pricing the job. Learn practical applications for cleaning and deodorization of fire and smoke-damaged structures.
- Learn proper cleaning and restoration procedures
- Learn what the industry standard says (IICRC S700)
- Earn an IICRC FSRT certification
The IICRC FSRT (Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician) certification course is designed for those wanting to improve their knowledge in the fire and smoke restoration industry. There are no experience requirements or prerequisites to attend the FSRT course. We have students who are brand new to the industry with no experience, and students who have been in the industry for years! The FSRT class will give you the understanding and information you need to properly assess a fire loss, determine affected materials, create a restoration plan, understand the scope of work to be performed, determine needed equipment, understand the science of fire restoration, and more!
Cost: $299/person
Exam Fee: $80 exam fee (Paid directly to the IICRC)
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Should I take the FSRT Course?
The IICRC FSRT certification is often one of the first classes students take in their restoration industry education. The Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician class teaches students the fundamentals of cleaning and restoring buildings damaged by fire and smoke. Anyone can take the FSRT class, there are no prerequisites or experience required!
After taking the FSRT course, students will have the opportunity to take the IICRC exam. Once you pass the exam, you will receive your certification. Our FSRT course prepares students for the exam following class and, more importantly, for real-world applications.
After attending the course, students can take the FSRT exam. Upon passing the exam, the IICRC will issue the student a certification and mail a certificate for you to display! Students are able to take the exam after attending a FSRT course with LearnToRestore.com.
IICRC FSRT is Required for the Master Fire & Smoke Restorer Designation
The Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician is a required certification to earn the IICRC Master Fire & Smoke Restorer designation.
- Introduction: definitions & causes of fire damage
- Characteristics and type of smoke
- Conducting the inspection
- Estimating/inspection procedures
- Integral strategy and planning
- Restoration chemicals, supplies and equipment
- Deodorizing and Odor Control
- Restoration options and the restorer’s responsibility
- Furnace systems and ductwork
- Structural cleaning
The FSRT or Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician is a certification students earn after attending an IICRC-approved course and passing the FSRT exam. Students can choose from a robust class schedule and earn their FSRT course online with LearnToRestore.com
The IICRC FSRT class is a 2-day class.
After completing the online live-stream exam, students have a 45-day window to take the exam online through the IICRC exam portal.
For in-person FSRT classes, students will take the exam on the last day of class.
The IICRC FSRT certification expires after 1-year. To renew, students must pay a yearly renewal fee. Additionally, every 4 years, students must earn 14 Continuing Education Credits.
The FSRT exam consists of 96 multiple-choice questions. It is a closed-book and closed-notes exam.
No, the IICRC Fire and Smoke Technician exam is closed-book and closed-notes.
The FSRT exam costs $80. If you fail the exam, there is an $80 retest fee.
Students have three attempts to pass the FSRT exam. Each exam attempt has an $80 exam fee. If you fail the third attempt, you will need to take the FSRT class again before an additional exam retake. If you fail the exam three times and need to take the class again, we will put you in a refresher class for free!
The ANSI/IICRC S700 Standard for Professional Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration outlines principles and procedures for fire and smoke damage restoration. The FSRT class introduces students to the industry standards.
Yes, students learn deodorization principles, odor source removal, and various odor control methods. Many students also take the Odor Control Technician (OCT) course to learn more about odor control. LearnToRestore.com has the FSRT and OCT courses back-to-back, so students can earn both certifications in 3 days!
Yes, students can take the Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician course online at LearnToRestore.com. The course is a live-stream, instructor-led course so you can see and hear the instructor and other students, ask questions, and participate just like an in-person class!
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The FSRT class is for anyone in the restoration, cleaning and insurance repair industries. Contractors, insurance professionals, TPA’s, property management, facilities engineers, restoration technicians, project managers and anyone can take this FSRT class to become confident in their ability to understand the restoration process! If you are involved in any aspect of a fire or smoke restoration project, the FSRT course and certification are integral to your process. Designed by industry experts, the course gives students the understanding of the restoration process using industry standards and accepted practices.
The Fire and Smoke Technician course is a technical course that will give students the understanding of how to properly and efficiently restore a building and its components to pre-loss condition. Students will learn how to conduct an inspection to determine what building materials can be saved and what needs to be removed and replaced, how to restore building materials and components, cleaning and chemical use, structural cleaning and much more.
Take the IICRC FSRT class with LearnToRestore.com
When you take the Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration Technician IICRC-approved class with our team, you will learn from instructors who have been in the field themselves with decades of experience. Our instructors have the technical knowledge, coupled with the real-world experience, to give the best learning experience possible! Students will learn from both the IICRC S700 Standard for Professional Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration (which our instructors helped write) and the actual how-to in the field. We know fire and smoke restoration because we’ve done it, and we’re excited to share it with you!
LearnToRestore.com is cited as the best IICRC-approved school, with the greatest instructors in the industry! Combined with our robust class schedule, we help students excel in their restoration careers. Our classes teach you everything you need to know to pass the exam, but our goal is not only to prepare you for the exam but also to prepare you for the field. Whether you’ve never been on a fire damage project or you’ve been in the industry for years, we can’t wait to see you in class!
This class is offered through LearnToRestore.com, an IICRC-Approved School. We are not employed by or affiliated with the IICRC beyond our approval status. Courses are approved for IICRC certification in their designated categories.