Do engineers and firemen who are not using their licenses have to take continuing education courses to renew their licenses?
Yes. Engineers and firemen who wish to keep their licenses, but do not wish to take continuing education courses to maintain an active license, may renew (pay the fee) and receive their licenses in “inactive” status. “Inactive” licenses cannot be used until the holder has met the continuing education requirements. See 522 CMR 18.00 . Q: I am an engineer/fireman, and I received my license a couple of years ago. It is going to be up for renewal. Can I satisfy the continuing education requirement by attending classes at the school I used when I first became licensed? A: Yes, provided that the school has submitted the course to the Department and has received the Commissioners approval. It is your responsibility to make sure that course you are taking has been approved. A list of schools and approved course is available at http://www.mass.gov/dps.
