MFSI has a history of providing Pro Board accredited certification examination and training, including Fire Instructor I & II. This training and certification is the basis of all future fire instructor certification programs. No fire instructor shall attain higher fire instructor State certification without first completing at least an approved Fire Instructor I course.

8/1/2024: MFSI implemented an annual delivery schedule that seeks to meet statewide needs for Fire Instructor I & II and Fire Officer I & II programs. 2026-2028 Schedule of Programs (Tentative)

Fire Instructor I/II Prerequisites

• Three (3) years of fire service experience, documented by Fire Chief. Alternatively, training and education in similar discipline with chief’s permission to participate.

➢ Authority to set prerequisites: MFSI Advisory Committee & MFSI Certification Division
➢ Note: MFSI Administration reserves the right to waive any prerequisites.

Certification Exams

Applicants have one year from the time of course completion to finish the certification process.  Learn more about the Exams and Skills Tests here.

Anyone desiring to participate in certification testing needs to ensure that their program coordinator has provided progress charts accompanied by a Training Completion Affidavit to the Certification and Curriculum Manager no later than 2 weeks prior to the scheduled written examination. Walk-ins are not permitted.

Required Curriculum

MFSI uses Jones & Bartlett Curriculum for all Fire Instructor I & II Programs.  Contact Jones & Bartlett for purchases.