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March 17, 2026
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March 18, 2026
Webinar
Sign up now to enhance your skills and stay competitive. Already certified? Your AFDI certification is only good for three years. Keep your education current and renew!
This webinar is ideal for security professionals and new inspectors who want to enter the fire door inspection field, as well as professionals who already work with doors, hardware, or life-safety systems and want a recognized credential.
If you are new to AFDI, this is your starting point.
The AFDI – ALOA Fire Door Inspector Certification is a nationally recognized credential focused on fire door assemblies, inspection requirements and code-driven compliance.
This certification helps you:
No prior AFDI certification is required to attend.
Not sure if this is your first AFDI certification or a renewal?
To confirm which option applies to you, receive renewal instructions, and ensure the discount is applied correctly, contact Dawne Chandler before registering.
📧 dawne@aloa.org She will walk you through the correct next steps so you register the right way the first time.
Fire door inspections are essential for meeting NFPA 80 and local fire code requirements. The AFDI certification ensures that professionals have the expertise to conduct thorough inspections, helping buildings remain compliant and reducing liability risks.
Properly functioning fire doors save lives by preventing the spread of fire and smoke. Certified inspectors play a critical role in identifying issues before they become hazards, ensuring that fire doors operate as intended in emergency situations.
Obtaining an AFDI certification adds a valuable skill set to your locksmithing or fire safety career. This certification provides in-depth knowledge of fire door components, inspection protocols, and maintenance standards, giving you a competitive edge in the industry.
Regular compliance means that you must take the course every three years and pass the exam again to recertify and maintain your AFDI certification. This ensures that you stay updated with the latest standards and practices in fire door inspection.
Tom Foxwell, Sr., AFDI, CAI is a long-standing ALOA member of over five years, an ALOA-certified instructor, and the initiator of the AFDI certification program. He is AFDI certified and a Certified ALOA Instructor (CAI), bringing deep field experience and practical insight into fire door inspection and life-safety compliance.
Tom is known for his clear, straightforward teaching style and his ability to translate inspection requirements and code intent into real-world application for both new and renewing AFDI candidates.
