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Learn how Alberta fire departments can host certification testing.
Alberta fire departments and approved schools can apply to Municipal Affairs to host International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and Pro Board certification testing.
As a host, you’re responsible for:
A detailed list of host responsibilities is included in the Application to Host Testing (PDF, 195 KB).
Confirm the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard availability and resource list (PDF, 159 KB) is available through the Government of Alberta.
Ensure you have the necessary materials, textbooks and equipment.
Confirm each candidate has the necessary prerequisites according to NFPA certification prerequisites (PDF, 129 KB).
Arrange for a qualified instructor, proctor and evaluator. The recommended student-to-instructor ratio is a maximum of 7 to 1 for practical training, and 5 to 1 for live fire training.
Select dates for the training, exam and skills evaluation.
Complete an Application to Host Testing (PDF, 195 KB).
If a candidate requires testing accommodations, submit an Application for Testing Accommodations (PDF, 102 KB) with your application.
Submit your application by email to [email protected].
Applications must be received a minimum of 30 days before scheduled testing dates. Exam packages and evaluation sets will be sent to the proctor and evaluator approximately 5 business days prior to testing.
Please note that the processing times indicated here are approximate and may be affected by fluctuations in training and testing volumes.
To make any changes to your testing (dates, proctor, number of students), complete a Change Request (PDF, 111 KB) and submit by email to [email protected].
Date changes must be received at least two weeks before the new testing date.
To cancel testing, contact the Municipal Affairs as soon as possible.
Exam rewrites are only available to candidates who scored between 60% and 69% and must be completed within six months of the original exam date.
Candidates can only rewrite an exam once.
Hosts must submit an Application to Rewrite (PDF, 104 KB) on behalf of students. Applications to rewrite must be received at least two weeks before the requested exam rewrite date.
An appeal can be submitted when a student:
The Application to Appeal (PDF, 89 KB) must be submitted to [email protected] within 30 days of receiving test scores.
All testing facilities must be inspected to ensure they meet the safety and logistical requirements of skills evaluations for NFPA 1001, 1072, 1002 and 1006.
Sites must be inspected every 5 years, or when significant changes have been made. Acquired structures are not to be used for live fire testing.
A qualified inspector must complete and submit a Site Inspection Report (PDF, 117 KB) by email to [email protected].
Fire departments and schools can apply for certification on behalf of their students:
Certificates are delivered to students online. Employers can request copies of certificates from their employees.
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]
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