Qualification School

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Candidates may register for any of the below Qualifications, Certified Fire Investigator, & Reciprocity exams and retest for failures at Q School. You will be approved or denied based on the course prerequisites. Specific qualification exam prerequisites & exam details can be found under the below tabs. Each candidate may register for multiple exams at the same location or for multiple locations. 

The Q School schedule can be found below. Registration closes 45 days prior to each Qualification School. Staff will email you 30 and 15 days out as to the exact day and time to attend Q-School to qualify for the subject you selected. 

Testing Procedures

  • Student must be in attendance at the exact start time identified in the emails sent from staff members. Unexcused tardiness will disqualify the candidate from attempting the exam. 
  • Reciprocity will not be considered for instructor qualification.
  • Re-qualification is required every five years, or as the applicable NFPA standard is revised.
  • Candidates will receive two attempts at successfully completing each practical. The second attempt will directly follow the first, failed attempt.
  • Policies & Procedures of testing will be read before the written exam and practical exam. Strict compliance with Policies and Procedures from the beginning of testing until the end will be expected from the candidate. Failure to comply will result in a failure grade. 
  • Once registered, candidates have up until their test time to cancel in order to avoid penalty. If the candidate does not cancel prior to assigned time they will be disqualified from attending any qualification school for 6 (six) months. 

To view the Policies & Procedures, visit the Fire and Rescue Certification Board webpage.

Qualifications