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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) and the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard®) 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
NEW Certification Policy & Procedures Manual
Specific details on each certification level's requirements can be found in the below links to the Procedures Guides.
These guides also include the Local Documentation Forms which are required to complete the following levels:
HazMat Awareness & Operations
Fire Fighter I & II
Driver/Operator Pumper & Aerial
Procedures Guides and Practical Evaluation Skill Sheets
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- 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 12-21
- Instructor II
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Fire & Emergency Services Instructor II Procedures Guide 12-21
- Inspector I
- Investigator