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Certification / Accreditation Program
Gary Howard
Certification/Accreditation Manager
ghoward@dps.state.ia.us
fstbcert@dps.state.ia.us
Phone: 515.608.2270 or 515.727.3426
The Accreditation/Certification Program is responsible for maintaining the Bureau’s accreditation status with the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress' (IFSAC) accreditation requirements. In addition, this program schedules both written and practical examinations across the state and issues multiple nationally accredited fire service certifications that assist in demonstrating a candidate’s minimum level of competency in a particular area of training, and that their training conforms to recognized national standards.
Certification Examinations
All levels of certification begin with the candidate submitting a Certification Exam Registration Form and fee.
Exam registrations will be closed approximately two (2) weeks prior to the exam date or sooner if the location receives 24 registrations.
Written Exam Schedule / Registration Form
Practical Skills Exam Schedule / Registration Form
Certification Levels
Procedures Guides and Practical Evaluation Skill Sheets
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
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HazMat Awareness & Operations Procedures Guide 04-20
- Firefighter I
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Firefighter I Procedures Guide 10-19
- Firefighter II
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Firefighter II Procedures Guide 10-19
- Driver Operator - Aerial
- Driver Operator - Pumper
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Officer II
- Instructor I
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Fire & Emergency Services Instructor I Procedures Guide 10-19
- Instructor II
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Fire & Emergency Services Instructor II Procedures Guide 10-19
- Inspector I
- Investigator