How Do I Reinstate My Firefighter Certification?

Any individual who was previously issued Fire Fighter I certification by the commission, and whose Fire Fighter I has expired, may be recertified by successfully completing a recertification course as prescribed by the commission. The requirements for recertification shall not be construed as to preclude any employing agency from requiring any individual to complete any training required by the employing agency.

If the individual is actively engaged in an approved post-secondary degree program in Fire Science or closely related subject or a certificate or degree program in Emergency Medical Services the expiration can be deferred. An Application for Extension must be made prior to the expiration of the certificate. Download application.

A firefighter has an expired status if the firefighter has not maintained fire service employment over one year from the last date of termination from a fire department. Fire service employment is any paid municipal, county, state or  federal occupation that requires the candidate, as his primary duty, to actively and routinely engage in fire protection services. Volunteer status is not sufficient to maintain Fire Fighter I certification. A fire fighter’s current employment record must be maintained at the Alabama Fire College to maintain current active status.

Email certification@alabamafirecollege.org to check your current status.