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.

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Upcoming Courses

Courses & Events

Driver/Operator: Aerial National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Driver/Operator Aerial, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Kansas City KS Fire Dept
October 27-28, 2025, Shawnee Fire Dept

Driver/Operator: Pumper National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Driver/Operator Pumper, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard

Monday, October 13, 2025, Kansas City KS Fire Dept
October 27-28, 2025, Shawnee Fire Dept

Fire Fighter 1 National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Fire Fighter Level 1, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard

Saturday, September 13, 2025, Concordia Fire/EMS Dept
September 18-19, 2025, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
September 30, 2025 to November 13, 2025, Lyons Fire Dept
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Garden City Comm College
October 16-17, 2025, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, November 8, 2025, Linn Co Fire Dist 1
November 13-14, 2025, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, November 15, 2025, Douglas Co Cons Fire Dist 1
December 4-7, 2025, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Coffeyville Community College, Technical Campus
December 11-12, 2025, Butler Comm College Fire Science
December 12-13, 2025, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, December 13, 2025, Galesburg Vol Fire Dept

Fire Fighter 2 National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Fire Fighter Level 2, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard

September 18-19, 2025, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
October 16-17, 2025, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
November 13-14, 2025, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
November 15, 2025 to December 18, 2025, Douglas Co Cons Fire Dist 1
December 4-7, 2025, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science
December 11-12, 2025, Butler Comm College Fire Science
December 12-13, 2025, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science

Fire Inspector 1 National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Fire Inspector Level 1, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard

This course contains no sessions
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Fire Inspector 2 National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Fire Inspector Level 2, accredited by IFSAC (NOT currently accredited by ProBoard)

This course contains no sessions
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Fire Officer 1 National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Fire Officer Level 1, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard

Friday, December 5, 2025, McPherson Fire Dept

Fire Officer 2 National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Fire Officer Level 2, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard

Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Hays Fire Dept

Fire Service Instructor 1 National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Fire Instructor Level 1, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard

This course contains no sessions
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Fire Service Instructor 2 National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Fire Instructor Level 2, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard

This course contains no sessions
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Hazardous Materials Awareness National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Hazardous Materials Awareness Level, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard

September 18-19, 2025, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
September 20, 2025 to December 7, 2025, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science
Friday, October 10, 2025, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, October 11, 2025, Concordia Fire/EMS Dept
October 16-17, 2025, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, October 18, 2025, Holton Vol Fire Dept
October 25, 2025 to December 13, 2025, Galesburg Vol Fire Dept
November 13-14, 2025, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, November 22, 2025, Coffeyville Community College, Technical Campus
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Shawnee Mission SD Career & Tech Ed
December 11-12, 2025, Butler Comm College Fire Science

Hazardous Materials Operations National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Hazardous Materials Operations Level, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard

September 18-19, 2025, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
September 20, 2025 to December 7, 2025, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, October 11, 2025, Concordia Fire/EMS Dept
October 16-17, 2025, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, October 18, 2025, Holton Vol Fire Dept
October 25, 2025 to December 13, 2025, Galesburg Vol Fire Dept
November 13-14, 2025, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
November 22, 2025 to December 10, 2025, Coffeyville Community College, Technical Campus
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Shawnee Mission SD Career & Tech Ed
December 11-13, 2025, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science
December 11-12, 2025, Butler Comm College Fire Science

Hazardous Materials Technician National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Hazardous Materials Technician Level, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard

This course contains no sessions
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Confined Space Rescue Awareness, Operations, Technician National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Technical Rescuer, Confined Space Rescue AOT (Awareness-Operations-Technician) - NFPA 2021

This course contains no sessions
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Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Rope Rescue Operations, NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition, Chapter 5.1 and 5.2, covering Rope Rescue Awareness and Rope Rescue Operations. Accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard.

Friday, October 17, 2025, Leavenworth Fire Dept

Structural Collapse Awareness, Operations, Technician National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Technical Rescuer, Structural Collapse AOT (Awareness-Operations-Technician) - NFPA 2021

Thursday, December 11, 2025, Crisis City Training Facility

Trench Rescue Awareness/Operations National Certification

Certification Exam for Rope Rescue Awareness, Trench Rescue Awareness and Trench Rescue Operations, accredited by IFSAC.

Friday, October 31, 2025, Johnson Co Cons Fire Dist 2

Trench Rescue Technician National Certification

Certification Exam for Trench Rescue Technician, accredited by IFSAC.

This course contains no sessions
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