Course Overview
Fire damage projects don’t stop at cleaning char and soot. Odors linger. Materials absorb contaminants. Insurance documentation matters.
That’s why this FSRT + OCT combination course is designed to give restoration professionals a complete understanding of both fire/smoke remediation and advanced odor control — in one streamlined training experience.
By completing this course, you’ll earn:
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IICRC Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT)
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IICRC Odor Control Technician (OCT)
Two certifications. One focused training path. Maximum field readiness.
Ideal for: Professionals in the disaster recovery field, such as technicians, project managers, and business owners. Property managers, general contractors, and anyone looking to learn about fire and smoke remediation should attend.
Available Formats + Duration |
Pre-Requisite |
Exam Available |
IICRC CECs |
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Live Stream - 3 Days |
None |
Yes - IICRC |
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Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT)
The FSRT certification prepares you to scope, document, clean, and deodorize residential and commercial fire and smoke losses with confidence.
You’ll learn:
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How organic vs. inorganic materials impact cleanup difficulty
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Proper scoping and documentation procedures
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Insurance coverages and working with adjusters
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Subrogation and spoliation considerations
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Contents cleaning (furniture, electronics, documents, books)
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Surface preparation and finishing
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Jobsite safety protocols
Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to perform and properly document fire and smoke restoration projects — a critical step in protecting your business and serving clients professionally.
Required for: Master Fire and Smoke Restorer designation.
Odor Control Technician (OCT)
Fire jobs almost always involve odor. But smoke isn’t the only challenge restoration professionals face.
The OCT certification focuses on identifying, diagnosing, and permanently eliminating a wide range of odor problems — including:
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Smoke (fire & cigarette)
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Water damage
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Pet contamination
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Cooking odors
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Skunk
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Dead animal
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Bacterial odors
You’ll learn:
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How olfaction works and why odors persist
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Proper odor detection and source identification
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Handling light, moderate, and heavy odor situations
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Chemical options and equipment selection
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Proven deodorization procedures
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How to guarantee pet odor removal
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How to estimate profitably
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Sales and marketing strategies for odor services
This training equips you with both the science and the strategy behind successful odor remediation.
Why Take the Combo Course?
Taking FSRT and OCT together allows you to:
- Understand the full lifecycle of a fire loss
- Confidently handle both structural damage and lingering odors
- Increase job profitability with better estimating
- Reduce callbacks due to incomplete deodorization
- Expand your service offering immediately
Fire restoration without odor expertise is incomplete. Odor control without proper fire knowledge is risky.
This combo ensures you’re prepared for both.
| Name | Date | Duration | Location Name | Instructor | Price | Link to Register | |
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| IICRC FSRT & OCT Combo Course | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 3 Days | Live Stream | Chris Spensley | $395 | Earlybird Discount - Save $25 | Register |
| IICRC FSRT & OCT Combo Course | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 3 Days | Live Stream | Chris Spensley | $395 | Earlybird Discount - Save $25 | Register |
| IICRC FSRT & OCT Combo Course | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 3 Days | Live Stream | Chris Spensley | $395 | Earlybird Discount - Save $25 | Register |
| IICRC FSRT & OCT Combo Course | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 3 Days | Live Stream | Chris Spensley | $395 | Earlybird Discount - Save $25 | Register |
| IICRC FSRT & OCT Combo Course | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 3 Days | Live Stream | Chris Spensley | $395 | Earlybird Discount - Save $25 | Register |
IICRC Certification
To earn certification, students must pass the certification exam, which is available for an additional fee paid directly to the IICRC.
Students must visit www.iicrc.org to register online and submit the exam fee prior to or on the first day of class.
Please keep a copy of your payment confirmation or have the means to log in at the end of the scheduled class to report to the instructor once exam registration is complete. You will need to provide proof of registration to complete the exam on the last day of training. Please contact the IICRC with any questions regarding this process.
