Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute
National Firefighter Certification
National Certification for Kansas firefighters is a popular program that brings the ability for firefighters to achieve national certification at any of 22 fire service disciplines and levels. This program is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and the National Board of Professional Qualifications (NPQS). Following stringent criteria required by both accrediting bodies, the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute is accredited to issue national certifications that are recognized throughout the United States, Canada and numerous other countries around the world.
KU provides accommodations for certification candidates in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Documentation of the diagnosis from a qualified professional, and a request for accommodation, should be submitted in writing to the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute Certification Manager at least two weeks prior to the exam. The submitted documentation will help KFRTI identify appropriate accommodations. The two week advanced notice/request allows the Institute to assemble the resources necessary for the accommodation.
Courses & Events
Driver/Operator: Aerial National Certification
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Kansas City KS Fire Dept
Driver/Operator: Pumper National Certification
Monday, October 13, 2025, Kansas City KS Fire Dept
Fire Fighter 1 National Certification
Saturday, September 13, 2025, Concordia Fire/EMS Dept
September 30, 2025 to November 13, 2025, Lyons Fire Dept
Saturday, November 8, 2025, Linn Co Fire Dist 1
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Coffeyville Community College, Technical Campus
Saturday, December 13, 2025, Galesburg Vol Fire Dept
Fire Fighter 2 National Certification
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Fire Inspector 1 National Certification
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Fire Inspector 2 National Certification
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Fire Officer 1 National Certification
Friday, December 5, 2025, McPherson Fire Dept
Fire Officer 2 National Certification
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Fire Service Instructor 1 National Certification
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Fire Service Instructor 2 National Certification
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Hazardous Materials Awareness National Certification
Saturday, October 11, 2025, Concordia Fire/EMS Dept
Saturday, October 18, 2025, Holton Vol Fire Dept
October 25, 2025 to December 13, 2025, Galesburg Vol Fire Dept
Saturday, November 22, 2025, Coffeyville Community College, Technical Campus
Hazardous Materials Operations National Certification
Saturday, October 11, 2025, Concordia Fire/EMS Dept
Saturday, October 18, 2025, Holton Vol Fire Dept
October 25, 2025 to December 13, 2025, Galesburg Vol Fire Dept
November 22, 2025 to December 10, 2025, Coffeyville Community College, Technical Campus
Hazardous Materials Technician National Certification
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Confined Space Rescue Awareness, Operations, Technician National Certification
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Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations National Certification
Sunday, August 31, 2025, Sherman Co Rural Fire Dept (Mtn Time)
Friday, October 17, 2025, Leavenworth Fire Dept
Structural Collapse Awareness, Operations, Technician National Certification
Thursday, December 11, 2025, Crisis City Training Facility
Trench Rescue Awareness/Operations National Certification
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Trench Rescue Technician National Certification
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