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

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


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


Saturday, July 18, 2026, El Dorado Fire Dept
<b>CERTIFICATION EXAM</b> for Fire Officer Level 1, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard


Friday, September 4, 2026, Pittsburg Fire Dept
<b>CERTIFICATION EXAM</b> for Fire Officer Level 2, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard


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<b>CERTIFICATION EXAM</b> for Fire Instructor Level 1, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard


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<b>CERTIFICATION EXAM</b> for Fire Instructor Level 2, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard


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<b>CERTIFICATION EXAM</b> for Hazardous Materials Technician Level, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard


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


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<b>CERTIFICATION EXAM</b> for Mobile Water Supply


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<b>CERTIFICATION EXAM</b> for Live Fire Fire Instructor in Charge, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard


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CERTIFICATION EXAM for Live Fire Instructor, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard


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<b>CERTIFICATION EXAM</b> 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, July 17, 2026, Pittsburg Fire Dept
<b>CERTIFICATION EXAM</b> for Rope Rescue Technician, NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition, Chapter 5.3, covering Rope Rescue Technician. Accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard.


Saturday, August 22, 2026, Topeka Fire Dept
Saturday, October 24, 2026, Great Bend Fire Dept
<b>CERTIFICATION EXAM</b> for Technical Rescuer, Structural Collapse AOT (Awareness-Operations-Technician) - NFPA 2021


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<b>Certification Exam</b> for Rope Rescue Awareness, Trench Rescue Awareness and Trench Rescue Operations, accredited by IFSAC.


Friday, September 25, 2026, Liberal Fire Dept
<b>Certification Exam</b> for Trench Rescue Technician, accredited by IFSAC.


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