Fire Service Preparation

Fire Service Preparation

Minnesota requires International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification. States where a determination has not been made are not members of IFSAC thus it is assumed, there are different requirements in those states. A list of IFSAC members can be found at International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) - Certificate Assembly Member Entities and Representatives (Nov. 2020)

State State Licensing Board or Department State Licensing Requirements Notes
Alabama   Meets  
Alaska   Meets  
American Samoa   Not determined  
Arizona   Meets  
Arkansas   Meets  
California   Meets  
Colorado   Meets  
Connecticut   Meets  
Delaware   Meets  
District of Columbia   Not determined  
Florida   Meets  
Georgia   Not determined  
Guam   Not determined  
Hawaii   Meets  
Idaho   Meets  
Illinois   Meets  
Indiana   Meets  
Iowa   Meets  
Kansas   Meets  
Kentucky   Meets  
Louisiana   Meets  
Maine   Not determined  
Maryland   Meets  
Massachusetts   Not determined  
Michigan   Not determined  
Minnesota Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education Meets  
Mississippi   Meets  
Missouri   Meets  
Montana   Meets  
Nebraska   Meets  
Nevada   Meets  
New Hampshire   Not determined  
New Jersey   Meets  
New Mexico   Meets  
New York   Meets  
North Carolina   Meets  
North Dakota   Not determined  
Northern Mariana Islands   Not determined  
Ohio   Meets  
Oklahoma   Meets  
Oregon   Meets  
Pennsylvania   Meets  
Puerto Rico   Not determined  
Rhode Island   Not determined  
South Carolina   Meets  
South Dakota   Not determined  
Tennessee   Meets  
Texas   Meets  
US Virgin Islands   Not determined  
Utah   Meets  
Vermont   Not determined  
Virginia   Meets  
Washington   Meets  
West Virginia   Meets  
Wisconsin   Meets  
Wyoming   Not determined  

Disclaimer: The college makes every effort to ensure the information above is current, but please be advised that state laws, regulations and policies may change at any time. It is the responsibility of the student completing the licensure program to check with the licensing board(s) in their state of residence or in the state in which they intend to obtain a license for the most recent information and requirements. M State shall not be held liable if a student is unable to qualify for licensure or certification in any jurisdiction or cannot obtain a practicum/internship location.