National Certification Program
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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KFRTI Certification Program Information:
Certification Testing Schedule
Criteria & Procedures
Other Certification Documents
Forms & Applications
National Certification Guides
National Certification Fee Schedule
Criteria & Procedures
Download the National Certification Program Criteria and Procedures Guide (PDF)
Other Certification Documents
- Authorization to Release Student Record Revised November 2019 (PDF)
- Exam Host Requirements (PDF)
- SCBA Fit Testing (PDF)
Forms & Applications
Below is a list of various types of national certification program forms. The forms are in PDF format and can be downloaded by visiting the links in the list.
- The National Certification Application Form (PDF)
- Driver Operator Aerial Local Verification Form (PDF)
- Driver Operator Pumper Local Verification Form (PDF)
- Fire Fighter I Local Verification Form (PDF)
- Fire Fighter II Local Verification Form (PDF)
- Fire Officer I Local Verification Form (PDF)
- Fire Officer II Local Verification Form (PDF)
- Hazardous Materials Operations Local Verification Form (PDF)
- Hazardous Materials Technician Local Verification Form (PDF)
- Technical Rescuer “Chapter 4” Local Verification
- Confined Space Rescue Technician, Level I &II Local Verification & Mask Fit Form
National Certification Guides
- Rope Rescue Technician I
- Rope Rescue Technician II
- Introduction to Technical Rescue
- Confined Space Rescue Technician I
- Confined Space Rescue Technician II
- Structural Collapse Technician I
- Structural Collapse Technician II
- Fire Fighter I
- Fire Fighter II
- Fire Officer I
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Inspector I
- Instructor I
- Instructor II
- Driver/Operator – Pumper/Aerial