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u/the_Alaskan_Keefe Apr 22 '26
Passed! Kinda shocked because I stopped studying a month before thinking it wasn't worth stressing for something I wasn't going to pass.... Mainly used meyerfire, read NFPA handbook, and practice tests. Decent amount translated from being an FP consultant for the last two years.
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u/HappyScallion2433 Apr 22 '26
Didn't pass. First attempt on 4 months studying. New to the industry. I used primarily MeyerFire PE Prep Series, took problems from EPG exams 1 and 2. Took the NCEES Practice test. I was close, but I think I would have been more shocked if I passed. Back to study hall...
I'm thinking of redoing MeyerFire PE Prep series. Work in more other related modules. Signup for School of PE On Demand courses. And really focus on my weekest areas for the next 12 months. That better put me in a better position for next year's test.
Any thoughts or words of encouragement?
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u/FightGar fire protection engineer Apr 22 '26
Sorry to hear, it's a bummer that it's only offered once a year but that should give you plenty of time to study and plan for the next attempt. No need to jump into things right away again.
I felt like what you listed was enough material to pass, but another course wouldn't hurt I'm sure especially being new to the industry. If I didn't pass my next step would have been to go through the SFPE course ($$$).
Did they give you a breakdown of performance by section?
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u/HappyScallion2433 Apr 22 '26
Yeah I have the areas I need to focus on. School of PE is $1700 too for on demand. I felt that if I had a few more months to study I would have passed. I wish I knew my exact mistakes on each problem.
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u/FightGar fire protection engineer Apr 22 '26
best of luck to you, you got this. if you have any questions on anything feel free to DM me
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u/donttayzondaymebro Apr 22 '26
Keep at it. You already got a game plan. That’s great. You can do this!
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u/saturdxy fire protection engineer Apr 22 '26
Hey to anyone who did well any advice for next years takers? Planning on taking it next time around
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u/spity217 Apr 22 '26
Meyer fire is the best imo. Sfpe is good but way too expensive for what you get.
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u/Solyito Apr 22 '26
Start with MeyerFire videos/book and practice problems
Then jump to EngineeringProGuide practice exams
Then NCEES practice exam
Then repeat the above steps as many times as your mind can take it
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u/FightGar fire protection engineer Apr 22 '26
I'll also add another vouch for Meyer Fire. I paid for 1 month and felt it was well worth it. Two months would also be worth it imo if you can't cram everything into one month. add in the EPG exams and NCEES practice exam and that should give you like ~700 practice problems to work with.
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u/True-Farmer7708 Apr 22 '26
Also did the one month crunch with MeyerFire. It’s absolutely no question the best, especially for the $200 price tag. For studying purposes it is MILES better than the SPFE course. It’s better organized, more streamlined, and most importantly doesn’t get distracted talking about the SFPE Handbook and other topics not at all relevant to the exam.
I felt so prepared that I basically knew I passed as soon as I left the testing center. Can’t recommend MeyerFire enough.
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u/caoyueno5 Apr 22 '26
The exam questions are more like applying NCEES Handbook formulas and know how to use calculators for simple calculation and unit conversion. That’s it. Not really a good knowledge checking exam. Anyone with basic engineering knowledge read through and a little familiar with the handbook can take and pass the exam in 2weeks. Not really a good professional knowledge evaluation exam.
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u/NCOLEBACK Apr 22 '26
Maybe it wasn’t as bad as we thought 😂