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

This course contains no sessions
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Driver/Operator: Aerial

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

Thursday, October 3, 2019, Junction City Fire Dept Stat 2
October 4-5, 2019, Hays Fire Dept
Friday, October 25, 2019, Shawnee Fire Dept Stat 72

Driver/Operator: Pumper

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

Thursday, October 3, 2019, Junction City Fire Dept Stat 2
October 4-5, 2019, Hays Fire Dept
Friday, October 25, 2019, Shawnee Fire Dept Stat 72

Fire Fighter 1

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

September 14-26, 2019, Wakarusa Twp Fire Dept
September 27-28, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, October 12, 2019, Bonner Springs Fire Rescue
October 22, 2019 to December 14, 2019, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science
November 22-23, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
December 13-14, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
December 13-14, 2019, Butler Comm College Fire Science
December 13-15, 2019, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science

Fire Fighter 2

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

September 14-26, 2019, Wakarusa Twp Fire Dept
September 27-28, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
October 22, 2019 to December 14, 2019, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, October 26, 2019, Topeka Fire Dept
Monday, November 4, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
November 22-23, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
December 13-14, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
December 13-14, 2019, Butler Comm College Fire Science
December 13-15, 2019, Kansas City KS 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

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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

Tuesday, September 24, 2019, Wakarusa Twp Fire Dept
Saturday, September 28, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Friday, November 15, 2019, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, November 23, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science
Friday, December 13, 2019, Butler Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, December 14, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science

Hazardous Materials Operations

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

September 14-24, 2019, Wakarusa Twp Fire Dept
September 27-28, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
November 15-17, 2019, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science
November 22-23, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
November 26, 2019 to December 15, 2019, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science
December 13-14, 2019, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
December 13-14, 2019, Butler Comm College Fire Science

Hazardous Materials Technician

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

Friday, September 27, 2019, Shawnee Co Fire Dist 4

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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