About The National Institute for Fire Safety and Training (NIFAST) is a member-based professional organization, and is the provider of effective and convenient fire safety training. Offering professional safety certifications and topical certification courses, NIFAST uses both classroom/on-site training and distance education to cover a wide range of up-to-date training topics. Combining modern training methods with easily understandable material, NIFAST fire safety training is effective and comprehensive, striving to fill the gaps in existing fire codes.