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

Sunday, October 11, 2026, Manhattan Fire Dept

Driver/Operator: Pumper National Certification

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

Sunday, October 11, 2026, Manhattan Fire Dept

Fire Fighter 1 National Certification

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

October 29-30, 2026, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, October 31, 2026, Douglas Co Cons Fire Dist 1
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6
November 19-20, 2026, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, November 21, 2026, Coffeyville Fire Dept
December 4-5, 2026, Arkansas City Fire/EMS Dept
December 9-10, 2026, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
December 10-11, 2026, Kansas City Kansas Community College Tech Ed Ctr
December 11-12, 2026, Butler Comm College Fire Science

Fire Fighter 2 National Certification

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

Saturday, October 24, 2026, Lindsborg Safety Center
October 29-30, 2026, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6
November 19-20, 2026, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, November 21, 2026, Douglas Co Cons Fire Dist 1
Saturday, November 21, 2026, Coffeyville Fire Dept
December 4-5, 2026, Arkansas City Fire/EMS Dept
December 9-10, 2026, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
December 10-11, 2026, Kansas City KS Comm College Tech Ed Ctr
December 11-12, 2026, Butler Comm College Fire Science

Fire Officer 1 National Certification

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

November 2-4, 2026, Great Bend Fire Dept
November 16-18, 2026, Garden City Fire Dept

Fire Officer 2 National Certification

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

This course contains no sessions
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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

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Hazardous Materials Awareness National Certification

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

Saturday, October 17, 2026, Coffeyville Fire Dept
Monday, October 19, 2026, Wellington Fire and EMS Dept
October 29-30, 2026, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6
November 19-20, 2026, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
December 4-5, 2026, Arkansas City Fire/EMS Dept
December 9-10, 2026, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, Kansas City Kansas Community College Tech Ed Ctr
Friday, December 11, 2026, Shawnee Mission SD Career & Tech Ed
December 11-12, 2026, Butler Comm College Fire Science

Hazardous Materials Operations National Certification

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

Saturday, October 17, 2026, Coffeyville Fire Dept
Monday, October 19, 2026, Wellington Fire and EMS Dept
October 29-30, 2026, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6
November 19-20, 2026, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
December 4-5, 2026, Arkansas City Fire/EMS Dept
December 9-11, 2026, Kansas City Kansas Community College Tech Ed Ctr
December 9-10, 2026, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Friday, December 11, 2026, Shawnee Mission SD Career & Tech Ed
December 11-12, 2026, 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

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Driver/Operator: Mobile Water Supply National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Mobile Water Supply

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First Responder Inspector National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for First Responder Inspector, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard

Friday, October 16, 2026, Topeka Fire Dept
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical-Jayhawk Room

Incident Safety Officer National Certification

Certification Exam for Incident Safety Officer

Wednesday, December 2, 2026, Coffeyville Fire Dept

Live Fire Instructor in Charge National Certification

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

This course contains no sessions
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Live Fire Instructor National Certification

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

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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.

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Rope Rescue Technician National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Rope Rescue Technician, NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition, Chapter 5.3, covering Rope Rescue Technician. Accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard.

Saturday, October 24, 2026, Great Bend Fire Dept

Structural Collapse Awareness, Operations, Technician National Certification

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

Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 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.

This course contains no sessions
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Trench Rescue Technician National Certification

Certification Exam for Trench Rescue Technician, accredited by IFSAC.

Friday, November 20, 2026, Operating Engineers Local 101 Training Center