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A video from the Proboard about the benefits of National Certification (Length 5:36)

Certification Testing consists of a written test of 50 to 100 questions, and skills evaluations. The number and types of skills requiring to be successfully completed varies depending on the level of certification being tested. Some levels may be challenged, while the Delaware State Fire School requires some levels to be taken in conjunction with a class due to the complexity of skills and knowledge required for the cognitive written test. Outside training MAY be accepted to be eligible for the prerequisites upon issuance of a waiver or approval of the Director before applying to take a test.

All written testing is done beginning at 8am on the scheduled date, with Firefighter I & II practical skills testing to follow.

The Delaware State Fire School is accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) to offer certification in the following:

Click on Dates to print/download applications.

NFPA 1001 Firefighter I   December 8, 2018 – KCD
Prerequisite:    DSFS Core Classes of Basic Firefighting Skills, Structural Firefighting Skills, Vehicle Rescue, and Haz Mat Response Skills (or equivalent of DSFS Core Classes, must be submitted in writing for approval to test), NFPA Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations, 18 years of age, Current AHA First Aid (or equivalent) or higher, Current CPR
Firefighter II  December 8, 2018 – KCD
Prerequisite:    The training listed above for Firefighter I (or equivalent), NFPA Firefighter I, Current AHA First Aid (or equivalent) or higher, Current CPR
NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I December 8 2018 – KCD
Prerequisite:    NFPA Firefighter II
Fire Officer II December 8 2018 – KCD
Prerequisite:    NFPA Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I
Fire Officer III December 8 2018 – KCD
Prerequisite:    DSFS Fire Officer 3 Course, NFPA Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor II
 NFPA 1031
 Fire Inspector I Scheduled NFPA Class,
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Prerequisite:    High School Graduate or Equivalent, NFPA Hazardous Materials Awareness
Fire Inspector II Scheduled NFPA Class,
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Prerequisite:    Current NFPA Fire Inspector I
 NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I Scheduled DSFS Class,
See Course Catalog
Prerequisite:    DSFS Fire Instructor 1 Course, High School Graduate or Equivalent, 18 year of age
 Fire Instructor II Scheduled DSFS Class,
See Course Catalog
Prerequisite:   DSFS Fire Instructor 2 Course, NFPA Firefighter I, NFPA Fire Instructor I
 NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials – Awareness

December 8, 2018 – KCD
Prerequisite:   DSFS Hazardous Materials Awareness Class or NFPA Hazardous Materials Awareness Course (accepted upon approval by Director)
Hazardous Materials – Operations December 8, 2018 – KCD
Prerequisite:    DSFS Haz Mat Response Skills or NFPA Hazardous Materials Operations Course (accepted upon approval by Director)
Hazardous Materials – Technician Scheduled DSFS Class,
See Course Catalog
Prerequisite:    NFPA Hazardous Materials Operations (Awareness & Operations also available in course)
Hazardous Materials – Branch Officer Special DSFS Class
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Prerequisite:  NFPA Hazardous Materials Technician
Hazardous Materials – Safety Officer Special DSFS Class
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Prerequisite:  NFPA Hazardous Materials Officer, NFPA Incident Safety Officer
NFPA 1002 Driver/Operator – Pumper Special Class Scheduling Required – Contact Us
Prerequisite:    NFPA Firefighter I
Driver/Operator – Aerial Special Class Scheduling Required – Contact Us
Prerequisite:    NFPA Firefighter I
NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician Level 1 &2 Special Class Scheduling Required – Contact Us
Prerequisite:   18 years of age, Current EMR or higher, Current CPR, NFPA Rescue Core Requirements – Available with course
Confined Space Rescue Technician Level 1 &2 Special Class Scheduling Required – Contact Us
Prerequisite:   18 years of age, Current EMR or higher, Current CPR, NFPA Rescue Core Requirements – Available with course
Vehicle Rescue Technician Level 1 &2 Special Class Scheduling Required – Contact Us
Prerequisite:   18 years of age, Current EMR or higher, Current CPR, NFPA Rescue Core Requirements – Available with course
NFPA 1081 Incipient Brigade Special Class Scheduling Required
Prerequisite:   NFPA Hazardous Materials Awareness, Industrial Brigade Employee (Special Class)
Advanced Exterior Brigade Special Class Scheduling Required
Prerequisite:   NFPA Incipient Brigade, Industrial Brigade Employee (Special Class)
NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer December 8, 2018
Prerequisite:  NFPA Fire Officer I

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