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.
