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[Licensing](https://help.eticed.com/licensing?hsLang=en) 2. [Florida](https://help.eticed.com/licensing?hsLang=en#florida) # Can You Help Me Obtain My License or Permit In Florida ## All licensing and permitting is done through the State Fire College. The State Fire Marshals website has the information you need to get started. All licensing and permitting is done through the State Fire College. The State Fire Marshals website has the information you need to get started. **[Click here be taken to the licensing information page on the State Fire Marshals website](https://myfloridacfo.com/division/sfm/bfp/regulatory-licensing)**. ### **Obtaining Your Fire Equipment Dealer License or Permits** We don't currently offer the initial licensing course for fire equipment dealers or permittees. You can find information on obtaining your license here: - [**https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/sfm/bfst/training/course-syllabi/fire-extinguisher-technician-certification-bfst708**](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/sfm/bfst/training/course-syllabi/fire-extinguisher-technician-certification-bfst708) - **[https://myfloridacfo.com/division/sfm/bfp/regulatory-licensing](https://myfloridacfo.com/division/sfm/bfp/regulatory-licensing)** - **[https://myfloridacfo.com/division/sfm/bfp/regulatory-licensing/ceu-information-and-forms](https://myfloridacfo.com/division/sfm/bfp/regulatory-licensing/ceu-information-and-forms)** ### **Obtaining Your Fire Protection Contractor License** To receive your license as a Fire Protection Contractor, you'll need to complete an application package issued by the State Fire Marshal (available at the link below). After you are approved, you need to schedule an exam with Pearson Vue. The exam is a 100 question, 2 ½ hour, open book, multiple choice exam. We don't currently offer a course to help prepare you for the exam, but there are some great organizations and schools across Florida that are available. Information on obtaining your license: **[https://myfloridacfo.com/division/sfm/bfp/regulatory-licensing](https://myfloridacfo.com/division/sfm/bfp/regulatory-licensing)** **[https://myfloridacfo.com/division/sfm/bfp/regulatory-licensing/ceu-information-and-forms](https://myfloridacfo.com/division/sfm/bfp/regulatory-licensing/ceu-information-and-forms)** ### **Obtaining Your Water Based Inspector Permit** To become a Water Based Inspector Permit, you must receive your NICET or ACE certification. Information on obtaining your ACE certification: [**https://www.academyexams.com/certifications/**](https://www.academyexams.com/certifications/) Information on obtaining your NICET certification: [**https://www.nicet.org/certification-programs/electrical-and-mechanical-systems/inspection-and-testing-of-fire-alarm-systems/**](https://www.nicet.org/certification-programs/electrical-and-mechanical-systems/inspection-and-testing-of-fire-alarm-systems/) Further information on the state CFO website: [**https://myfloridacfo.com/division/sfm/bfp/regulatory-licensing/ceu-information-and-forms**](https://myfloridacfo.com/division/sfm/bfp/regulatory-licensing/ceu-information-and-forms#:~:text=REQUIREMENTS%20FOR%20PERMITTING%20AS%20A,or%20Contractor%20II%20certificate%20holder.&text=Must%20provide%20evidence%20of%20either,Fire%20Protection%20Systems%20Level%20II) ### **No Affiliation** *Just to be clear - ETI Continuing Education affiliated with the State Fire Marshals office, the state Fire College, ACE Exams, or NICET. 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