DOD certs for civillians.

[Lasko189]

The problem is Florida isnt accredited by IFSTA or NPQS for Driver/Operator!!!

[TRivera24]

Anyone know how a civilian can get DOD Fire certs? I'm trying to get a job overseas and I need IFSAC, Proboard, or DOD Driver Operator certification and no college in the state of Florida can accredit it through IFSAC or Proboard. My only other option is try and get certified through DOD. Any advice?

You can also go to DODffcert.com if you have IFSAC or NPQS (PROBOARD) certs and submit them yourself. I did that after I got my IFSAC/ NPQS Firefighter I & II and HazMat Awareness & Ops from Bucks County Community College. I had to tell them that I was not with a DOD Fire Department and that I wanted the DOD certs to help me get hired. They told me that if I was hired by a DOD Fire Department my certs would eventually be converted to DOD certs, but I did it anyways, and they let me do it. If you have any questions or need any help shoot me an email, [email protected] and I'll see what I can do to help you.


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[DeputyMarshal]

DM, I apologize, and thank you...

No worries. You're welcome.

[jaxong75]

DM, I apologize, and thank you...

[DeputyMarshal]

where can I get a list of agencys in NJ or out of state that can provide me with the ability to convert the certs?

As mentioned upthread, both organizations publish lists of accredited agencies on their websites.

[jaxong75]

I'm a volunteer FF in NJ with 7 years experience in an urban area, have my FF1, FF2, Hazmat awareness/ops/ICS-200, 300, 400, NIMS, CBRNE, and many others... but I don't beleive they are IFSAC or Proboard... where can I get a list of agencys in NJ or out of state that can provide me with the ability to convert the certs?

Thanks.

[Lasko189]

Thanks AK, I got it.

[AKflightmedic]

PM sent..>>>>>>>>>

[Lasko189]

ITT/FLUOR want Driver Ops and it has to be IFSAC, Proboard or DOD.

[AKflightmedic]

You are incorrect Sir. If you went to the Fire Academy in Florida, you are Pro Board eligible. Pay your 15 bucks and job done.

My apologies, misread first time. It is your Driver Operator you are trying to get IFSAC or Proboard recognized....I missed that.

Who is requiring that? Neither Wsi or Dyncorp require it...

[DeputyMarshal]

no college in the state of Florida can accredit it through IFSAC or Proboard

Then find an agency that can. Both IFSAC and the Pro Board list every agency that they certify on their websites.

(And please don't spam the forums. One questions, one posting. )

[Lasko189]

Anyone know how a civilian can get DOD Fire certs? I'm trying to get a job overseas and I need IFSAC, Proboard, or DOD Driver Operator certification and no college in the state of Florida can accredit it through IFSAC or Proboard. My only other option is try and get certified through DOD. Any advice?