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Firefighter Certification

Learn about certification for firefighters in Alberta.

Introduction

We administer International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and Pro Board-accredited testing and certification for municipal and industrial fire rescue services in Alberta.

Employers decide what training and qualifications are needed to ensure the safety and competence of their employees. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certification of fire service members is not required by the Alberta government.

For more information on firefighter training and qualifications in Alberta, see ALIS’s Firefighter career profile or Wildland firefighter career profile.

To stay current on program updates and notices, visit our Learning Management System

  • NFPA certification - open for list of certification offerings

    We test and certify to the following NFPA standards:

    • 470 Hazardous Materials Awareness, Operations and Technician (2022 Edition)
    • 1001 Firefighter Levels I & II (2019 Edition)
    • 1002 Driver/Operator, Pump Operator and Aerial Operator (2017 Edition)
    • 1006 Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations (2021 Edition)
    • 1006 Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Awareness & Operations (2021 Edition)
    • 1021 Fire Officer Levels I & II (2020 Edition)
    • 1030 Fire Inspector (2024 Edition)
    • 1033 Fire Investigator (2022 Edition)
    • 1041 Fire Service Instructor Levels I & II (2019 Edition)
    • 1140 Wildland Firefighter Level I (2022 Edition)

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Contact

Connect with Municipal Affairs:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 1-866-421-6929
Email: [email protected]