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

Certification Testing consists of a written test of 25 to 100 questions depending on the Job Performance Requirements covered, 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.

Beginning in 2020, we are now able to test multiple disciplines in one day if time allows on testing dates when resources and candidates.

Multiple tests on one day will be limited to these combinations, and if candidates meet the prerequisites:
– NFPA 1072 Awareness and/or Operations & NFPA Firefighter 1 & 2
or
– NFPA 1021 Fire Officer 1 & 2
or
– NFPA 1002 Driver Operator Pumper & Aerial

Understand that a passing grade on both 1072 Hazardous Materials levels is required to complete the Firefighter 1 & 2 written and skills evaluation process. You must also complete certification in Fire Officer 1 before Fire Officer 2 is awarded.

All written testing for Certification done on scheduled dates are done in the Delaware Learning Center on site at the State Fire School in Dover. If you do not have an account, go to our Online Learning page to make an account.

All written testing is done beginning at 8am or 9am on the scheduled date, with Firefighter I & II practical skills testing to follow on that testing date.

Retesting
Candidates who fail a WRITTEN EXAM, may contact us to schedule a retest, 15 days after the test date but no later than 1 year after. There is no cost for the first retest. Each additional attempt must be made during a regularly scheduled class or challenge date. If you are unable to attend a scheduled challenge date, you may contact the Certification Manager to work out a special testing date.

RETEST APPLICATION

Current Pandemic Precautions During Scheduled Challenge Dates
With the current pandemic, we are restricting seating during testing. We will work with Candidates to schedule throughout the scheduled testing day if needed. Additional dates will be added if the number of Candidates exceed the available spots throughout the day. You WILL be required to maintain social distancing and use a facemask while at the Fire School, including during the test.

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: