Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services
Certification Program
(also referred to as the Fire Fighter Certification System)
Question: What is the Fire Fighter Certification System?
Answer: "The purpose of this program is to enhance the
training process, improve performance, and strengthen the professionalism of all
DoD Fire and Emergency Services personnel. The program measures the
competence of DoD Fire and Emergency Services personnel and provides a quality
control element for the training process. These measurements and quality
control elements will be accomplished through the administration of standardized
written and performance evaluations. This comprehensive program uses the National
Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) national consensus of professional
qualifications standards. The Administration
Center will develop standards when NFPA standards do not exist for specific
positions." DoD 6055.6-M, December 1995
Question: Where can I find official guidance on the Fire Fighter
Certification System?
Answer: Related Publications (Acrobat PDF format)
- Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services Program
- Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program
- Air Force Instruction: The Fire Protection Operations and Fire
Prevention Program
- Air Force Manual: The Fire Fighter Certification Program
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Question: How can I find out what certifications I have?
Answer: Use the Certification Lookup System
Question: Are there other web sites with additional information on
this program?
Answer: Visit the following web sites for civilian/military specific
information:
- Department of the Army Fire and Emergency Services
- HQ Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency - Fire Protection Division
- Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Fire Protection
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