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

Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Liberal Fire Dept
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Shawnee Fire Dept

Driver/Operator: Pumper National Certification

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

Friday, September 27, 2024, Winfield Fire Dept
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Liberal Fire Dept
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6
Monday, October 28, 2024, Shawnee Fire Dept

Fire Fighter 1 National Certification

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

Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Liberal Fire Dept
October 11-12, 2024, Butler Comm College Fire Science
October 15-16, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
October 17-18, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Monday, October 21, 2024, Topeka Fire Dept
November 14-15, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
November 26-27, 2024, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6
December 5-8, 2024, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science
December 13-14, 2024, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science
Friday, December 13, 2024, Coffeyville Community College, Technical Campus

Fire Fighter 2 National Certification

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

October 11-12, 2024, Butler Comm College Fire Science
October 15-16, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
October 17-18, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Monday, October 21, 2024, Topeka Fire Dept
November 14-15, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
November 26-27, 2024, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6
December 5-8, 2024, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science
December 13-14, 2024, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science

Fire Inspector 1 National Certification

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

Thursday, November 14, 2024, Iola Fire Dept

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, September 20, 2024, Andover Fire and Rescue
Friday, September 27, 2024, Topeka Fire Dept
Friday, October 25, 2024, Garden City Fire Dept

Fire Officer 2 National Certification

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

Thursday, October 3, 2024, Pittsburg Fire Dept
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Andover Fire and Rescue
Friday, November 22, 2024, Garden City Fire Dept

Fire Service Instructor 1 National Certification

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

Thursday, October 3, 2024, Salina Fire Dept
Thursday, October 17, 2024, Pittsburg Fire Dept

Fire Service Instructor 2 National Certification

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

Thursday, September 19, 2024, Kansas City KS Fire Dept

Hazardous Materials Awareness National Certification

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

September 21, 2024 to December 7, 2024, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science
September 30, 2024 to December 7, 2024, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Liberal Fire Dept
Friday, October 11, 2024, Kansas City KS Comm College Fire Science
October 11-12, 2024, Butler Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, October 12, 2024, Coffeyville Community College, Technical Campus
October 15-16, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
October 17-18, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Monday, October 21, 2024, Topeka Fire Dept
Saturday, October 26, 2024, Mulvane Fire Dept
November 14-15, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, November 16, 2024, Osawatomie Volunteer Fire Dept

Hazardous Materials Operations National Certification

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

September 21, 2024 to December 7, 2024, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science
September 30, 2024 to December 7, 2024, Johnson Co Comm College Fire Science
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Liberal Fire Dept
October 11-12, 2024, Butler Comm College Fire Science
October 12, 2024 to December 13, 2024, Coffeyville Community College, Technical Campus
October 15-16, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
October 17-18, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Monday, October 21, 2024, Topeka Fire Dept
Saturday, October 26, 2024, Mulvane Fire Dept
November 14-15, 2024, Hutchinson Comm College Fire Science
Saturday, November 16, 2024, Osawatomie Volunteer Fire Dept
December 6-14, 2024, Kansas City KS 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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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.

Friday, October 18, 2024, Iola Fire Dept
Friday, October 25, 2024, Coffeyville Fire Dept

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 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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