Extending state certification to others states - Firehouse Forums

TomaszK · 12-07-2002, 04:44 PM

I have just received my firefighting certificate in the state of Michigan. So far, I am not finding many job openings here, and would like to look in neighboring states. How difficult is it to obtain certification in a second state? Does one just take an exam, or is there more to it than that?

Thanks for any suggestions or advice.

Tomasz K.
Hamtramck, MI

McpFFemt · 12-07-2002, 09:13 PM

Thomasz

Like anything in the fire service, it all varies from state to state and dept to dept. Usually FD's do not require any previous experience or training what so ever. So yes, just sign up and take a test. The pre-requisates will be stated by the dept. The one certification that does come up time and time again is either EMT-B or EMT-P as a prereq.

raven911 · 01-09-2003, 06:19 PM

If it is IFSAC or NPQS certified you may be able to transfer it to other states or challenge their certifications. Most of the time you just send them copies of your certifications or course transcripts and then take a scheduled test. Most have continuing education requirements though.

12-07-2002, 04:44 PM	#1
TomaszK MembersZone Subscriber Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hamtramck,Mi,US Posts: 1	Extending state certification to others states I have just received my firefighting certificate in the state of Michigan. So far, I am not finding many job openings here, and would like to look in neighboring states. How difficult is it to obtain certification in a second state? Does one just take an exam, or is there more to it than that? Thanks for any suggestions or advice. Tomasz K. Hamtramck, MI

12-07-2002, 09:13 PM	#2
McpFFemt MembersZone Subscriber Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MD & NJ Posts: 45	Thomasz Like anything in the fire service, it all varies from state to state and dept to dept. Usually FD's do not require any previous experience or training what so ever. So yes, just sign up and take a test. The pre-requisates will be stated by the dept. The one certification that does come up time and time again is either EMT-B or EMT-P as a prereq. __________________ When Life Is On The Line. We Are Never Off Duty.

01-09-2003, 06:19 PM	#3
raven911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 322	IFSAC or NPQS? If it is IFSAC or NPQS certified you may be able to transfer it to other states or challenge their certifications. Most of the time you just send them copies of your certifications or course transcripts and then take a scheduled test. Most have continuing education requirements though. __________________ IACOJ Military Division NM Office ------------------------------------ "There are three kinds of men: The ones who learn by reading, the few who learn by observation, and the rest of them who have to pee on the electric fence for themselves."

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