How do I get IFSAC certified?
A: The first step is for the entity or program to become a member of IFSAC by submitting an application for membership along with supporting documentation to IFSAC Administration. Certifying entities can find the form to apply for membership by clicking on the Certificate Assembly Handbook link.
How do I get IFSAC certified in Firefighter 1?
To become IFSAC certified for Firefighter I, trainees must attend an IFSAC accredited school or be trained by an accredited fire department. It is important to note that Firefighter I certification can be achieved through any state-approved training program such as those offered at community colleges or fire colleges.
What is IFSAC and Proboard?
The Pro Board (1972) is older and, to some extent, better established. IFSAC (1990) was formed (among a fair amount of controversy) as an alternative for volunteers on the premise that standards should be "different" from those for career firefighters.
What do IFSAC seals do?
Possession of an IFSAC seal demonstrates "reasonable assurance of the content and quality of the testing program offered by the entity" to other institutions and programs. It says that the individual has successfully met the requirements of the applicable NFPA standard.
What is the difference between firefighter 1 and 2?
The Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 Certifications use job performance requirements to measure the knowledge and skills needed as a firefighter. The Firefighter 1 Certificate covers basic fire service qualifications, while the Firefighter 2 Certificate involves more specialized areas and command.
Does California accept Ifsac?
California does not have reciprocity with any other state or certification organization for firefighter classes. However IFSAC and Proboard both meet NFPA 1001 and the training requirements are the same as California.
Does Arizona accept Ifsac?
IFSAC testing is through the Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence and our instructors are State approved.
What does Proboard certified mean?
Pro Board Accredited Certification Established in 1972, the Pro Board is the original fire service system for the accreditation of agencies that certify candidates to the various disciplines and levels identified in the NFPA Professional Qualification series of standards.
Is NC Ifsac or Proboard?
The North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission accepts certifications accredited by IFSAC or Pro-Board and will recognize these as being equivalent to the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission certification for comparable titled levels.
Is Texas an Ifsac state?
The State of Texas recognizes IFSAC (International Fire Service Accreditation Congress) certificates from other jurisdictions in its basic structural fire protection, aircraft rescue, hazardous materials technician, hazardous materials incident commander, incident safety officer, driver/operator-pumper, driver/operator ...
Do NFPA certifications expire?
Also of note, most Pro Board and IFSAC certificates do not expire. There are exceptions to this rule, such as the NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer certification from the Fire Department Safety Officer Association, which expires after five years.
Does Florida accept pro board?
Pro Board Certification Process: If you desire Pro Board Certification, upon returning the completed form and appropriate fee, you will be entered into the Pro Board's certification registry and receive a Pro Board Certificate, affirming that you were certified by a Pro Board accredited entity (BFST).
What is the purpose of the accreditation of public and private fire services?
To measure the level of professionalism of public and private fire services internationally through the accreditation of those entities who administer standard ized written and/or manipulative examinations or other approved means of alternative evaluation of the required knowledge and skills to meet nationally and internationally recognized professional qualification standards.
What is certification in a job?
Certification by an accredited entity confirms levels of job competency and a department's competency as a whole. Individuals can derive satisfaction from completing a certification program that has been evaluated and deemed worthy by an objective and independent body.
Why is accreditation important?
Accreditation of an entity leads to increased professionalism and thus better service to the organization's jurisdiction and communities. Networking among certifying entities within IFSAC consistently provides avenues for improvement and refinement of certification programs.
What is a certificate assembly?
The Certificate Assembly is one of two assemblies in the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress providing specialized accreditation in the fire service profession. The Certificate Assembly provides accreditation to entities that certify the competency of and issue certificates to individuals who pass examinations based on ...