National Firefighter Certification courses

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.

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Courses & Events

Confined Space Rescue Levels 1 and 2

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Technical Rescuer, Confined Space Levels 1 and 2, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard

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Driver/Operator: Aerial

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

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Driver/Operator: Pumper

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

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Fire Fighter 1

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

March 29-30, 2019, Parsons Fire Dept
Saturday, March 30, 2019, Mulvane Fire Dept
Saturday, April 6, 2019, Chanute Fire Dept
April 6-7, 2019, Kiowa County Fire Dept
April 19-20, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Wednesday, May 8, 2019, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, May 18, 2019, Goodland Fire Dept
May 18-19, 2019, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science
May 24-25, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science

Fire Fighter 2

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

April 6-7, 2019, Kiowa County Fire Dept
April 19-20, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Tuesday, April 30, 2019, Garden City Comm College
Wednesday, May 8, 2019, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science
May 18-19, 2019, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science
May 24-25, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science

Fire Inspector 1

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

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Fire Inspector 2

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

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Fire Officer 1

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

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Fire Officer 2

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

Friday, April 5, 2019, Andover Fire and Rescue

Fire Service Instructor 1

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

Saturday, March 23, 2019, Ramada Inn Downtown Topeka

Fire Service Instructor 2

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

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Hazardous Materials Awareness

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

Friday, April 5, 2019, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, April 6, 2019, Kiowa County Fire Dept
Saturday, April 20, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Wednesday, May 15, 2019, Liberal Fire Dept Stat 2
Saturday, May 25, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science

Hazardous Materials Operations

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

Friday, April 5, 2019, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science
April 6-7, 2019, Kiowa County Fire Dept
April 19-20, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Wednesday, May 15, 2019, Liberal Fire Dept Stat 2
May 24-25, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science

Hazardous Materials Technician

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

Friday, June 14, 2019, Salina Fire Dept Station 2

Introduction to Technical Rescue

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Introduction to Technical Rescue

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Rope Rescue Level 1

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Technical Rescuer, Rope Rescue Level 1, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard

Friday, March 22, 2019, Salina Fire Dept
Friday, April 12, 2019, Emporia Fire Dept Station 2

Rope Rescue Level 2

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Technical Rescuer, Rope Rescue Level 2, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard

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Structural Collapse Rescue Levels 1 and 2

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Technical Rescuer, Structural Collapse Levels 1 and 2, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard

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