You are correct, but so is John.
NFPA 1033 requires knowledge of Fire dynamics, Fire science, etc. as presented in the 921 text. Neither does it require post secondary education to the advanced level that you have achieved.
I direct you and others to Dr. Greg Gorbett and Jim Farr's excellent book.
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Pat Kennedy, CFEI, CFPS, MIFireE
Fire and Explosion Analyst
Sarasota, Florida
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