§ 13177 Fire Extinguisher Certification Exams

• •You need to pass a written test to get a certificate for working with fire extinguishers.
• •Sometimes, you might also need to take a hands-on test to show you know how to service, charge, and test fire extinguishers.
• •The State Fire Marshal decides if you need the extra hands-on test.

If you want to start a business that fills up and checks fire extinguishers, you need to take a test.

You have to pass a written test to prove you know how to do the job. Sometimes, you might also need to show you can do it in real life by taking a practical test.