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

Confined Space Rescue Levels 1 and 2 National Certification

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 National Certification

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

Friday, May 3, 2024, Leavenworth Fire Dept

Driver/Operator: Pumper National Certification

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

Friday, April 26, 2024, Topeka Fire Dept
Monday, April 29, 2024, Liberal Fire Dept

Fire Fighter 1 National Certification

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

April 15, 2024 to May 6, 2024, Topeka Fire Dept
Thursday, April 25, 2024, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science
April 26-27, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Monday, April 29, 2024, Liberal Fire Dept
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Shawnee Mission SD Career & Tech Ed
May 4-5, 2024, Overland Park Fire Dept
Friday, May 10, 2024, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science
May 10-11, 2024, Butler Comm College Fire Science
May 16-17, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, May 18, 2024, Olpe Fire Dept
Saturday, May 18, 2024, Winfield Fire Dept
Saturday, May 18, 2024, Douglas Co Cons Fire Dist 1
Saturday, May 25, 2024, Hesston Fire Dept

Fire Fighter 2 National Certification

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

April 15, 2024 to May 6, 2024, Topeka Fire Dept
Thursday, April 25, 2024, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science
April 26-27, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Monday, April 29, 2024, Liberal Fire Dept
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Shawnee Mission SD Career & Tech Ed
May 4-5, 2024, Overland Park Fire Dept
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, Cowley College Fire Science
Thursday, May 9, 2024, Coffeyville Fire Dept
Friday, May 10, 2024, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science
May 10-11, 2024, Butler Comm College Fire Science
May 16-17, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, June 1, 2024, Lincoln Co Rural Fire Dept

Fire Inspector 1 National Certification

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

Wednesday, May 8, 2024, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Training Facility

Fire Inspector 2 National Certification

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

This course contains no sessions
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Fire Officer 1 National Certification

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

Friday, May 3, 2024, Manhattan Fire Dept

Fire Officer 2 National Certification

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

Tuesday, June 4, 2024, Manhattan Fire Dept

Fire Service Instructor 1 National Certification

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

Saturday, May 4, 2024, Colby Fire Dept

Fire Service Instructor 2 National Certification

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

Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Kansas City KS Fire Dept

Hazardous Materials Awareness National Certification

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

March 21, 2024 to May 18, 2024, Winfield Fire Dept
April 26-27, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Shawnee Mission SD Career & Tech Ed
May 4-5, 2024, Overland Park Fire Dept
Monday, May 6, 2024, Topeka Fire Dept
May 10-11, 2024, Butler Comm College Fire Science
May 16-17, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, May 25, 2024, Hesston Fire Dept

Hazardous Materials Operations National Certification

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

March 21, 2024 to May 18, 2024, Winfield Fire Dept
April 26-27, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Shawnee Mission SD Career & Tech Ed
Friday, May 3, 2024, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science
May 4-5, 2024, Overland Park Fire Dept
Monday, May 6, 2024, Topeka Fire Dept
May 10-11, 2024, Butler Comm College Fire Science
May 16-17, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, May 25, 2024, Hesston Fire Dept

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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Rope Rescue Level 1 National Certification

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

This course contains no sessions
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Rope Rescue Level 2 National Certification

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

This course contains no sessions
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Structural Collapse Rescue Levels 1 and 2 National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Technical Rescuer, Structural Collapse Levels 1 and 2, 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

This course contains no sessions
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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.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Ford Co Fire and EMS
Friday, May 24, 2024, Winfield Fire Dept

Trench Rescue Awareness/Operations National Certification

Certification Exam for Rope Rescue Awareness, Trench Rescue Awareness and Trench Rescue Operations, accredited by IFSAC.

Friday, April 26, 2024, Johnson Co Cons Fire Dist 2

Trench Rescue Technician Level 1 National Certification

Certification Exam for Technical Rescuer, Trench Rescue Technician Level 1, accredited by IFSAC.

This course contains no sessions
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