Do you have a current certification from the National Fire Protection Association?

Each department or agency has different requirements regarding its fire inspector's certification. Usually, the NFPA certification is an advanced level of training and is not always required by an agency or department unless the fire inspector is advancing to a higher level. The interviewer is looking at your credentials and how much professional development you have done through your career. If you do have your NFPA certification, they want to see that you have maintained current certification and renewals.