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Fire Rescue Certification

Learn about certification for firefighters in Alberta.

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Fire Rescue Certification

See the program updates section below for important announcements.

Introduction

We administer International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and Pro Board-accredited testing and certification for municipal and industrial fire rescue services in Alberta.

Employers decide what training and qualifications are needed to ensure the safety and competence of their employees. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certification of fire service members is not required by the provincial government.

For more information on firefighter training and qualifications in Alberta, see ALIS’s Firefighter Career Profile or Wildland Firefighter Career Profile.

NFPA certification

We test and certify to the following NFPA standards:

  • 470 Hazardous Materials Awareness, Operations and Technician (2022 Edition)
  • 1001 Firefighter Levels I & II (2019 Edition)
  • 1002 Driver/Operator, Pump Operator and Aerial Operator (2017 Edition)
  • 1006 Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations (2021 Edition)
  • 1006 Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Awareness & Operations (2021 Edition)
  • 1021 Fire Officer Levels I & II (2020 Edition)
  • 1030 Fire Inspector (2024 Edition) – Coming Summer 2025
  • 1033 Fire Investigator (2022 Edition) – Coming Summer 2025
  • 1041 Fire Service Instructor Levels I & II (2019 Edition)
  • 1140 Wildland Firefighter Level I (2022 Edition)

Program updates

  1. In Spring 2025, a new learning management system (LMS) will be replacing Noverant. Please
    • Log into your Noverant account and make note of your user email address. You will need to use this same email address to log into the new LMS.
    • Apply for any outstanding certificates as soon as possible.
  2. New 1006 (2021) evaluations are available. Please contact ma.certexam@gov.ab.ca for information on the Evaluator requirements.
  3. As of September 1, 2024, candidates who have successfully completed evaluations for NFPA certification will have up to 2 years from their completion date to apply for certificates with all required prerequisites.

    Alberta firefighters and emergency responders who completed evaluations between January 1, 2016 and September 1, 2024 – but have not yet applied for certification – will have until September 1, 2026 to apply.

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Instructors, evaluators and proctors

Learn what’s involved in testing students for National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certification.

Accessing certificates and records

Learn how to access fire rescue certificates and testing records.

Hosting fire rescue service certification testing

Learn how Alberta fire departments can host certification testing.

Forms and resources

All related fire rescue certification forms and resources.

Contact

Connect with Municipal Affairs:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 1-866-421-6929
Email: ma.certexam@gov.ab.ca

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