Fire Certification Process

Those who aspire to become Wisconsin fire service certified must satisfy the program requirements which are based on the appropriate National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and be tested for competency.

Qualifications

Qualified individuals may enter the certification process by contacting the Fire District Coordinator at their local WTCS district. Upon receipt of such request, appropriate application materials for the pertinent certification category or level will be provided. Completed application and state training summary forms shall be returned to the respective Fire District Coordinator. An aid to individuals in completing the form is the Wisconsin Fire Service Education and Training Policy and Procedures Manual. This publication lists the applicable standard(s), prerequisites, training course/facilities/equipment, and examination requirements for each category and level of certification provided.

Testing Process

The respective candidate must successfully complete a Written and Practical Skills examination in order to become Wisconsin Certified.

Advanced Standing

Individuals may be granted “Advanced Standing” through recognition of equivalent training from another state or agency. Individuals granted Advanced Standing will be allowed a one-time challenge of both the written and practical examinations for the requested certification level(s). All challenges must begin at the lowest pre-requisite level and testing must be successfully completed sequentially to the certification level requested.

Individuals seeking Advanced Standing must submit documentation of training/education/certification from other entities to the WTCS FSET. For further information, please refer to Policy 8, FSET Policy and Procedures Manual.