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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Upcoming Courses

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

This course contains no sessions
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Driver/Operator: Aerial

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

Monday, January 6, 2020, Parsons Fire Dept (Parsons, KS)

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

October 22, 2019 to December 14, 2019, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science (Overland Park, KS)
December 13-14, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science (Hutchinson, KS)
December 13-14, 2019, Butler Comm College Fire Science (El Dorado, KS)
December 13-15, 2019, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science (Kansas City, KS)
January 3-4, 2020, Topeka Fire Dept (Topeka, KS)

Fire Fighter 2

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

October 22, 2019 to December 14, 2019, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science (Overland Park, KS)
December 13-14, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science (Hutchinson, KS)
December 13-14, 2019, Butler Comm College Fire Science (El Dorado, KS)
December 13-15, 2019, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science (Kansas City, KS)
January 3-4, 2020, Topeka Fire Dept (Topeka, KS)
Saturday, January 18, 2020, Valley Center Fire Dept (Valley Center, KS)

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

Tuesday, December 17, 2019, Garden City Comm College (Garden City, KS)
Thursday, January 23, 2020, Neosho Co Community College (Ottawa, KS)

Fire Officer 2

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

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Fire Service Instructor 1

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

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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, December 13, 2019, Butler Comm College Fire Science (El Dorado, KS)
Saturday, December 14, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science (Hutchinson, KS)
Friday, January 3, 2020, Topeka Fire Dept (Topeka, KS)

Hazardous Materials Operations

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

November 26, 2019 to December 15, 2019, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science (Overland Park, KS)
December 13-14, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science (Hutchinson, KS)
December 13-14, 2019, Butler Comm College Fire Science (El Dorado, KS)
January 3-4, 2020, Topeka Fire Dept (Topeka, KS)

Hazardous Materials Technician

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

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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

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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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