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The NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control offers two types of certification — National Certifications and New York State Certifications.

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  1. NATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS  —

    through our accreditation by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.

    National Certifications are recognized in most States, by agencies of the Federal Government, and in some foreign countries, and provide a vehicle by which firefighter training can generally be transported across jurisdictional boundaries.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS

Firefighter I | Firefighter II

Fire Service Instructor I | Fire Service Instructor II

Fire Officer I | Fire Officer II | Fire Officer III

Fire Investigator

Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations

Incident Safety Officer

  1. NEW YORK STATE CERTIFICATIONS  —

    generated by the NYS Firefighting and Code Enforcement Personnel Standards and Education Commission.

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    2. NYS Certifications recognize the attainment of prescribed levels of training in specific disciplines, through the completion of NYS Fire Training or Code Enforcement training. Certain NYS Certifications are required for career firefighters, Fire Protection Specialists, and Code Enforcement Officials in the State, while others are voluntary.

    NEW YORK STATE CERTIFICATIONS

    Code Compliance Technician | Code Enforcement Basic Training | Code Enforcement In-Service

    Fire Instructor I | Fire Instructor II

    Fire Investigator I | Fire Investigator II | Fire Investigator In-Service

    Fire Officer I | Fire Officer II

    Firefighter Recruit II | Firefighter Recruit I | Firefighter | Firefighter In-Service

    Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations | Hazardous Materials Technician | Hazardous Materials Specialist | Hazardous Materials Advanced Technician

    Incident Safety Officer

    Confined Space Rescue Technican | Dive Rescue Technican | Rope Rescue Technician | Structural Collapse Rescue Technician | Subterranean Rescue Technican | Surface Water Rescue Technician | Trench Rescue Technician | Wilderness Rescue Technican

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS

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  NYS Certifications

The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control has been accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications. National certification is now available in the following disciplines: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Fire Service Instructor I, and Fire Service Instructor II. Additional certification levels are anticipated.

Receiving this national certification means that a candidate has successfully completed a comprehensive examination process of both written and performance-based evaluations. This examination, while closely connected to, is completely independent of the training a fire service member receives.

Certification is an excellent means by which individuals may measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities against a national standard and those of their peers throughout the country. Certification provides for recognition, credibility, and documentation of the tremendous commitment one has made in training as a fire service professional.

Certification examinations are available at the Academy of Fire Science and at regional examination centers. Regional examinations are conducted upon request of a county fire coordinator once a sufficient number of candidates exists. Announcements and advertisements for these regional exams are provided through the County Fire Coordinators' offices.

The Office of Fire Prevention and Control is excited about this venture and hopes that fire service members across the state take advantage of this valuable program. Questions regarding this program can be directed to your County Fire Coordinator or the Academy at (607) 535-7136.

Requirements for Certification:
  • A candidate shall be a member of a duly organized fire department, fire district, or industrial fire brigade as specified by New York State law.
  • The requirements for various levels of certification shall be in accordance with the specific parts of the National Certification Procedures Section of the New York State Outreach Training Program Administrative Guide.
Copies of the National Fire Protection Association Professional Qualifications Standard 1001 for Firefighter and Standard 1041 for Fire Service Instructor are available by writing the National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101, or telephoning 1-800-344-3555.


FIREFIGHTER I   | Top of the Page Written/Practical Exam
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Prerequisite: Students must be physically capable of wearing SCBA and possess current medical clearance for SCBA use. Students not possessing this prerequisite will not be allowed to participate for their own safety. A completed "Training Authorization Letter" mailed with your application will meet this requirement. (40KB TYPEABLE PDF form) (1 pg)

Required Fire Service Training:
  • Any nationally recognized first aid course including CPR and AED training, and meeting requirements of NFPA 1001.
and any one of the following combinations:
  • Firefighter I (01-05-0019) course,
or
  • Basic Firefighter (01-05-0006),
  • Intermediate Firefighter (01-05-0057), and
  • Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations (01-09-0071)

or
  • Firefighting Essentials (01-05-0023),
  • Initial Fire Attack (01-05-0027),
  • Firefighter Safety and Survival (01-05-0021),
  • Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness (01-01-0014), and
  • Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations (01-09-0071)
Outreach Training Course Listing

Download National Certification Examination Application

FIREFIGHTER II   | Top of the Page Written/Practical Exam
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Prerequisites: Students must also be physically capable of wearing SCBA and possess current medical clearance for SCBA use. Students not possessing this prerequisite will not be allowed to participate for their own safety. A completed "Training Authorization Letter" mailed with your application will meet this requirement. (40KB TYPEABLE PDF form) (1 pg)

Required Fire Service Training:
  • Nationally Certified Firefighter I
  • Accident Victim Extrication (01-04-0001)
and either
  • Firefighter II (01-05-0020) course
or
  • Advanced Firefighter (01-05-0001)
or
  • Fire Attack II (01-05-0013)
Outreach Training Course Listing

Download National Certification Examination Application

FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR I   | Top of the Page Written Exam Only
Designed For: Personnel instructing firefighters and other fire service professionals

Prerequisite: ONE of the following three options:
  1. Nationally Certified Firefighter I
    and
    successful completion of the following NYS courses:
    Fire Service Instructor I (01-11-0051);
    and
    Apparatus Operator - Pump (01-05-0005), or Pump Operator (01-05-0037), or Truck Company Operations (01-05-0046), or Ladder Company Operations (01-05-0029);
    OR
  2. New York State Certified Standard Instructor Level II,
    OR
  3. Successful completion of:
    Fire Service Instructor I (01-11-0051);
    and
    Firefighter I (01-05-0019), or Basic Firefighter (01-05-0006) and Intermediate Firefighter (01-05-0057); or, Firefighting Essentials (01-05-0023) and Initial Fire Attack (01-05-0027);
    and
    Apparatus Operator - Pump (01-05-0005), or Pump Operator (01-05-0037), or Truck Company Operations (01-05-0046), or Ladder Company Operations (01-05-0029).
Outreach Training Course Listing

Download National Certification Examination Application

FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR II   | Top of the Page Written Exam Only
Designed For: Personnel responsible for curriculum development

Prerequisite: Nationally Certified Fire Service Instructor I

Required Fire Service Training: NYS Fire Service Instructor II course (01-11-0051)

Outreach Training Course Listing

Download National Certification Examination Application

FIRE OFFICER I   | Top of the Page Written Exam Only
Designed For: Fire Officers

Prerequisite:

Required Fire Service Training:
  • Nationally Certified Firefighter II,
  • Nationally Certified Fire Service Instructor I,
  • Principles of Fire Investigation,
  • Intermediate Firefighter and Introduction to Fire Officer, OR
  • Introduction to Fire Officer and Fire Officer I
Outreach Training Course Listing

Download National Certification Examination Application

FIRE OFFICER II   | Top of the Page Written Exam Only
Designed For: Fire Officers with incident management responsibilities

Prerequisite:

Required Fire Service Training:
  • Nationally Certified Fire Officer I,
  • Nationally Certified Fire Service Instructor I,
  • NYS Fire Officer II course (01-11-0014),
Outreach Training Course Listing

Download National Certification Examination Application

FIRE OFFICER III   | Top of the Page Written Projects Submitted for Evaluation
Designed For: Fire Officers, particularly First Level Chief Officers

Prerequisites:

Required Fire Service Training:
  • Nationally Certified Fire Officer II,
  • Nationally Certified Fire Service Instructor II,
  • NYS Fire Officer III course (01-11-0015)
Outreach Training Course Listing

Download National Certification Examination Application

FIRE INVESTIGATOR   | Top of the Page Written Exam Only
Designed For: Personnel with fire investigation responsibilities

Prerequisite:

Required Fire Service Training:
  • 18 years or older,
  • High School Diploma or GED,
  • NYS Certified Fire Investigator II,
  • Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness (01-09-0027)
Equivalencies will be considered on a case by case basis
Outreach Training Course Listing

Download National Certification Examination Application

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONS   | Top of the Page Written/Practical Exam
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Prerequisite: Students must be physically capable of wearing SCBA and possess current medical clearance for SCBA use. Students not possessing this prerequisite will not be allowed to participate for their own safety. A completed "Training Authorization Letter" mailed with your application will meet this requirement. (40KB TYPEABLE PDF form) (1 pg)

Required Fire Service Training:
  • Nationally Certified Firefighter I
Outreach Training Course Listing

Download National Certification Examination Application

INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER   | Top of the Page Written Exam Only
Designed For: Fire Officers

Prerequisite: Students must be physically capable of wearing SCBA and possess current medical clearance for SCBA use. Students not possessing this prerequisite will not be allowed to participate for their own safety. A completed "Training Authorization Letter" mailed with your application will meet this requirement. (40KB TYPEABLE PDF form) (1 pg)

Required Fire Service Training:
  • Nationally Certified Fire Officer I,
  • Incident Safety Officer (01-15-0007),
  • On-Scene Rehabilitation for Emergency Operations (01-15-0008),
  • NWCG Basic Incident Command System I-200 (01-11-0034),
  • Principles of Building Construction - Combustible (01-05-0034),
  • Principles of Building Construction - Noncombustible (01-05-0035),
  • Firefighter Assist and Search Team (01-05-0018),
  • Live Fire Training Safety (01-05-0030),
  • Conducting Live Fire Training Evolutions (01-05-0009).
Outreach Training Course Listing

Download National Certification Examination Application

NEW YORK STATE FIREFIGHTER
TRAINING STANDARDS CERTIFICATIONS

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National Certification Examinations

Training standards are promulgated for firefighters and code enforcement officials by the New York State Firefighting and Code Enforcement Personnel Standards and Education Commission. There are presently 18 training standards in 7 categories. Certificates are issued for the Commission by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control to those persons completing the required training.

Career firefighters in fire departments with six or more firefighters are required to attain the Firefighter and In-Service Firefighter certification. Code enforcement officials are required to attain the Code Enforcement and In-Service Code Enforcement certification. All other certifications are voluntary.



NYS CODE COMPLIANCE TECHNICIAN   | Top of the Page
Designed For: Code enforcement and fire inspection personnel. It requires six hours of in-service training annually to maintain certification.

Required Code Training:

  • Code Compliance Technician (02-06-0001), OR
  • Introduction to Code Enforcement Practices I (02-06-0014), and
  • Introduction to Code Enforcement Practices II (02-06-0015), and
  • Inspection Procedures for Existing Structures (02-06-0013).
Download Code Compliance Technician Application (32KB PDF file) (1 pg)

NYS CODE ENFORCEMENT BASIC TRAINING   | Top of the Page

To receive NYS Code Enforcement Certification, the applicant must attend all 6 of the following courses and pass an examination at the conclusion of each. To maintain this certification, the applicant must attend 24 hours of New York State Certified Code Enforcement In-Service Training each year.

Note: previous course work in Code Enforcement Basic Training is no longer applicable for certification unless the individual has taken and completed the transition courses offered from 2000-2002.

Designed For: Code enforcement personnel employed by local and county governments. This certification is required for those personnel who commence employment after January 1, 1985. It requires 24 hours of in-service training annually to maintain certification.

Required Code Training:

  • Introduction to Code Enforcement Practices I (02-06-0014),
  • Introduction to Code Enforcement Practices II (02-06-0015),
  • Inspection Procedures for Existing Structures (02-06-0013),
  • General Construction Principles (02-06-0012),
  • Residential Code of New York State (02-06-0016), and
  • Building Code of New York State (02-06-0001).
Code Enforcement Basic Training List

NYS CODE ENFORCEMENT IN-SERVICE   | Top of the Page
Designed For: Code enforcement and fire inspection personnel to meet 24-hour in-service training requirement

Required Code Training: The courses listed have been evaluated for credit. Other training programs may be certified for in-service credit. Contact your sponsor for further information.

  • Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness (01-01-0012),
  • Fire Marshals and Inspectors Seminar (01-10-0006),
  • Sprinkler System Design and Maintenance Workshop (01-10-0018),
  • Fire Sprinkler Plans Review (01-10-0017)
Code Enforcement In-Service Training List

NYS FIRE INSTRUCTOR I   | Top of the Page

To receive NYS Fire Instructor I certification, the applicant must take and pass the necessary examinations.

Note: there may be previous OFPC courses, college courses and/or national certifications that may be considered equivalent to these courses. For further information, address your e-mail with a subject line to: Standards Unit.

Designed For: Designated fire instructor personnel

Required Fire Service Training:

  • Firefighter I (01-05-0019), OR
  • Basic Firefighter (01-05-0006) and Intermediate Firefighter (01-05-0057), OR
  • Firefighting Essentials (01-05-0023), and Initial Fire Attack (01-05-0027),
    AND
  • Apparatus Operator - Pump (01-05-0005) or Truck Company Operations (01-05-0046) or Pump Operator (01-05-0037) or Ladder Company Operations (01-05-0029),
    AND
  • Introduction to Fire Officer (01-11-0024) or Preparing for Command (01-11-0038),
    AND
  • Fire Service Instructor I (01-11-0051); or Educational Methodology (01-11-0050); or both
    Training Officer Workshop I (01-11-0056) and Training Officer Workshop II (01-11-0058)
Download Fire Instructor I Application (22KB PDF file) (1 pg)

NYS FIRE INSTRUCTOR II   | Top of the Page
Designed For: Designated fire instructor personnel

Required Fire Service Training:

  • NYS Fire Service Instructor I Certification,
    AND
  • Fire Service Instructor II (01-11-0052),
    OR
    ALL of the following:
  • Educational Methodology (01-11-0050) and
  • Training Officer Workshop I (01-11-0056) and
  • Training Officer Workshop II (01-11-0058)
Download Fire Instructor II Application (22KB PDF file) (1 pg)

NYS FIRE INVESTIGATOR I   | Top of the Page
Designed For: Designated fire investigator personnel. It requires 6 hours of refresher training or 20 hours of fire investigation activity annually to maintain certification.

Required Fire Service Training:

  • Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness (01-01-0012)
  • Principles of Fire Investigation (01-01-0026), and
  • 30 hours of documented fire cause and origin experience.
Download Fire Investigator I Application (24KB PDF file) (2 pgs)

NYS FIRE INVESTIGATOR II   | Top of the Page
Designed For: Designated fire investigator personnel. It requires 6 hours of refresher training or 20 hours of fire investigation activity annually to maintain certification.

Prerequisite: Fire Investigator I

Required Fire Service Training:

  • Fire/Arson Investigation (01-01-0017) and
  • 50 hours of documented fire investigation.
Download Fire Investigator II Application (36KB PDF file) (2 pgs)

NYS FIRE INVESTIGATOR IN-SERVICE   | Top of the Page
Designed For: Designated fire investigator personnel

Prerequisites: Fire Investigator I and II

Required Fire Service Training: The courses listed below meet, in whole or in part, the annual In-Service Training requirement.

  • Fire/Arson Investigation Seminar (01-01-0018),
  • Fire Investigative Photography (01-01-0021),
  • Interviewing Techniques for the Fire Investigator (01-01-0020),
  • Fire Scene Evidence Collection (01-01-0016),
  • Electrical Fire Cause Determination (01-01-0009), or
  • Fire Investigation Unit Management (01-01-0015).
NYS FIRE OFFICER I   | Top of the Page
Designed For: Designated fire officer personnel

Prerequisite: Fire Instructor I

Required Fire Service Training:

  • Firefighter I (01-05-0019)
  • Intermediate Firefighter (01-05-0057) or Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness (01-01-0012),
  • Principles of Fire Investigation (01-01-0026), or Cause and Origin Determination (01-01-0008), and
  • Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations (01-09-0071).
Download Fire Officer I Application (23KB PDF file) (1 pg)

NYS FIRE OFFICER II   | Top of the Page
Designed For: Designated fire officer personnel

Prerequisite: Fire Officer I

Additional Required Training:

  • 40 hours college-level general psychology and
  • 40 hours college-level report writing, written expression, or course of similar content.
Download Fire Officer II Application (22KB PDF file) (1 pg)

NYS FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT II   | Top of the Page
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Required Fire Service Training:

  • Basic Firefighter (01-05-0006) or Firefighting Essentials (01-05-0023) and Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness (01-01-0012),
  • Intermediate Firefighter (01-05-0057) or Initial Fire Attack (01-05-0027), and
  • Local Rules and Regulations, Policies and Procedures, and Right to Know information.
Download Firefighter Recruit II Application (26KB PDF file) (1 pg)

NYS FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT I   | Top of the Page
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Prerequisite: Firefighter Recruit II

Required Fire Service Training:

  • Truck Company Operations (01-05-0046) or Ladder Company Operations (01-05-0029),
  • Apparatus Operator - Pump (01-05-0005) or Pump Operator (01-05-0037),
  • Accident Victim Extrication Training (01-04-0001), and
  • Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations (01-09-0071).
Download Firefighter Recruit I Application (24KB PDF file) (1 pg)

NYS FIREFIGHTER   | Top of the Page
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Prerequisite: Firefighter Recruit I

Required Fire Service Training:

  • Recruit Firefighter Training (01-05-0038) or
  • Rescue Technician - Basic (01-04-0032) or Rescue Operations (01-04-0029),
  • Incident Command System (01-11-0023),
  • Basic Wildland Fire Suppression (01-05-0007),
  • Inspection of Existing Structures (02-06-0008),
  • Standard first aid or equivalent, and
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and
  • Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).
Download Firefighter Application (24KB PDF file) (1 pg)

NYS FIREFIGHTER IN-SERVICE   | Top of the Page
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Required Fire Service Training:

  • An approved 100-hour In-Service Training program.
NYS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONS   | Top of the Page
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Required Fire Service Training:

  • Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations (01-09-0071) and
  • Accident Victim Extrication Training (01-04-0001) or
  • Hazardous Materials Responder I.
Download Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations Application (26KB PDF file) (1 pg)

NYS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN   | Top of the Page
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Prerequisite: Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations

Required Fire Service Training:

  • Hazardous Materials Technician (01-09-0039) or
  • Hazardous Materials Responder II.
Download Hazardous Materials Technician Application (22KB PDF file) (1 pg)

NYS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ADVANCED TECHNICIAN   | Top of the Page
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Prerequisite: Hazardous Materials Technician

Required Fire Service Training:

  • Hazardous Materials Advanced Technician (01-09-0002)
Download Hazardous Materials Advanced Technician Application

NYS INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER   | Top of the Page
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Required Fire Service Training:

  • Incident Safety Officer (01-15-0007),
  • Principles of Building Construction: Combustible (01-05-0034) or Building Construction for Fire Suppression Forces: Principles of Wood Frame and Ordinary Construction,
  • Principles of Building Construction: Noncombustible or Building Construction for Fire Suppression Forces: Noncombustible and Fire Resistive Construction (01-05-0035)
  • Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations (01-09-0071),
  • Firefighter Assist and Search Team (FAST) (01-05-0018).
Download Incident Safety Officer Application (22KB PDF file) (1 pg)


CONFINED SPACE RESCUE TECHNICIAN   | Top of the Page
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Required Fire Service Training:

  1. Rescue Technician-Basic (01-04-0032) or
    Rescue Operations (01-04-0029)
  2. Confined Space Awareness and Safety (01-04-0014)
  3. Confined Space Rescue (01-04-0013) or
    Confined Space Rescue-Technician Level (01-04-0012)
  • Note: Rescue Technician-Basic/Confined Space/Rescue-Technician Level Course (01-04-0033) may be substituted for Courses 1, 2 and 3 above.
and Current Certifications for the Following Programs:
  • NYS Dept. Of Health Certified First Responder Program or equivalent
and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation from one of the following:
  • American Red Cross or
    American Heart Association or
    National Safety Council or
    American Safety and Health Institute
Download Confined Space Rescue Technician Application


DIVE RESCUE TECHNICIAN   | Top of the Page
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Required Fire Service Training:

  • Rescue Technician-Basic (01-04-0032) or
    Rescue Operations (01-04-0029)
and Current Dive Rescue International Certifications for the Following Programs:
  • Dive Rescue I or equivalent
  • Dive Rescue II or equivalent
and Current Certifications for the Following Programs:
  • NYS Dept. Of Health Certified First Responder Program or equivalent
and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation from one of the following:
  • American Red Cross or
    American Heart Association or
    National Safety Council or
    American Safety and Health Institute
Download Dive Rescue Technician Application


ROPE RESCUE TECHNICIAN   | Top of the Page
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Required Fire Service Training:

  • Rescue Technician-Basic (01-04-0032) or
    Rescue Operations (01-04-0029)
  • Intermediate Rope Rescue (01-04-0023) or
    Rope Rescue - Operations Level (01-04-0035)
  • Advanced Rope Rescue I (01-04-0003) or
    Rope Rescue - Technician Level I (01-04-0036)
  • Advanced Rope Rescue II (01-04-0004) or
    Rope Rescue - Technician Level II (01-04-0037)
and Current Certifications for the Following Programs:
  • NYS Dept. Of Health Certified First Responder Program or equivalent
and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation from one of the following:
  • American Red Cross or
    American Heart Association or
    National Safety Council or
    American Safety and Health Institute
Download Rope Rescue Technician Application


STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE RESCUE TECHNICIAN   | Top of the Page
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Required Fire Service Training:

  • Rescue Technician-Basic (01-04-0032) or
    Rescue Operations (01-04-0029)
  • Basic Structural Collapse Operations (01-04-0055)
  • Medium Level Structural Collapse Concepts (01-04-0040)
    (NOTE: completion of Medium Construction Relating to Building Failure (01-04-0025),
    Shoring Concepts (01-04-0017), and
    Void Concepts (01-04-0049) may be substituted for this course (01-04-0040))
  • Medium Structural Collapse Operations: Tools (01-04-0057)
  • Medium Structural Collapse Operations: Void Search and Rescue (01-04-0060)
  • Medium Structural Collapse Operations: Interior Shoring (01-04-0058)
  • Medium Structural Collapse Operations: Exterior Shoring (01-04-0059)
  • Concrete Breaching and Breaking (01-04-0011)
  • Rescue Heavy Rigging (01-04-0028)
and Current Certifications for the Following Programs:
  • NYS Dept. Of Health Certified First Responder Program or equivalent
and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation from one of the following:
  • American Red Cross or
    American Heart Association or
    National Safety Council or
    American Safety and Health Institute
Download Structural Collapse Rescue Technician Application


SUBTERRANEAN RESCUE TECHNICIAN   | Top of the Page
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Required Fire Service Training:

  • Rescue Technician-Basic (01-04-0032) or
    Rescue Operations (01-04-0029)
and Current National Speleological Society/National Cave Rescue Commission Certifications for the Following Programs:
  • Cave Rescue Operations and Management Seminar Level I or equivalent
  • Cave Rescue Operations and Management Seminar Level II or equivalent
and Current Certifications for the Following Programs:
  • NYS Dept. Of Health Certified First Responder Program or equivalent
and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation from one of the following:
  • American Red Cross or
    American Heart Association or
    National Safety Council or
    American Safety and Health Institute
Download Subterranean Rescue Technician Application


SURFACE WATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN   | Top of the Page
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Required Fire Service Training:

  1. Rescue Technician-Basic (01-04-0032) or
    Rescue Operations (01-04-0029)
  2. Water Rescue - Operations Level (01-04-0053)
  3. Swift Water Rescue - Technician Level (01-04-0041)
  • Note: Water Rescue Operations and Swift Water Rescue - Technician Level (01-04-0051) may be substituted for Courses 2 and 3 above.
and Current Certifications for the Following Programs:
  • NYS Dept. Of Health Certified First Responder Program or equivalent
and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation from one of the following:
  • American Red Cross or
    American Heart Association or
    National Safety Council or
    American Safety and Health Institute
Download Surface Water Rescue Technician Application


TRENCH RESCUE TECHNICIAN   | Top of the Page
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Required Fire Service Training:

  • Rescue Technician-Basic (01-04-0032) or
    Rescue Operations (01-04-0029)
  • Basic Trench Collapse Concepts (01-04-0061) or
    Trench Rescue - Awareness Level (01-04-0008)
  • Medium Structural Collapse Operations: Tools (01-04-0057)
  • Basic Trench Collapse Operations (01-04-0009) or
    Trench Rescue - Operations Level (01-04-0042)
  • Advanced Trench Collapse (01-04-0005) or
    Trench Rescue - Technician Level (01-04-0043)
and Current Certifications for the Following Programs:
  • NYS Dept. Of Health Certified First Responder Program or equivalent
and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation from one of the following:
  • American Red Cross or
    American Heart Association or
    National Safety Council or
    American Safety and Health Institute
Download Trench Rescue Technician Application


WILDERNESS RESCUE TECHNICIAN   | Top of the Page
Designed For: All fire service personnel

Required Fire Service Training:

  • Rescue Technician-Basic (01-04-0032) or
    Rescue Operations (01-04-0029)
and Current National Association for Search and Rescue Certifications for the Following Programs:
  • Introduction to Search and Rescue
  • Fundamentals of Search and Rescue
  • Advanced Search and Rescue
and Current Certifications for the Following Programs:
  • NYS Dept. Of Health Certified First Responder Program or equivalent
and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation from one of the following:
  • American Red Cross or
    American Heart Association or
    National Safety Council or
    American Safety and Health Institute
Download Wilderness Rescue Technician Application

TRAINING PROGRAMS   | Top of the Page

This link will take you to the complete listing of courses identified in the certifications above.

Bryant D. Stevens

State Fire Administrator

The members of OFPC are dedicated to the advancement of sound fire safety practices by all citizens of NY and increasing the effectiveness and proficiency of the State's fire service.
This website is part of these efforts and we trust that the information provided will assist all of us in achieving a more fire safe NY.