Q. How do I get my certificate?

A. For most classes you will receive a Pennsylvania State Fire Academy certificate upon successful completion of the course. You will receive the certificate in class or it will be mailed to you. If you take a certification exam (written and practical skills) and pass, you will receive a certificate carrying a round, gold, numbered IFSAC seal attesting to your certification or a numbered ProBoard seal.

Q. I lost my certificates. Can you send me copies?

A. No. We do not have copies. We can send you a transcript showing the classes you have taken. If you have lost a certificate from a Pro Board or IFSAC Certification exam, these can be replaced, however there is a replacement fee. Call the Center at 215.340.8417 or send email to hatrakm@bucks.edu for more information on transcripts or certificates.

Q. What certifications do you offer and are there any prerequisites?

A. Yes. Each certification level has specific prerequisites.Click here to see prerequisites.

Q. How do I register for a certification class or skills exam?

A. Call the Center at 215.340.8417 or send email to hatrakm@bucks.edu for more information on dates and registration.

Q. Can I receive IFSAC certification with out taking a test?

A. Only if you hold an NPQS (Pro Board) or IFSAC certification in the same discipline and at the same level.

Q. I am a Training Officer or Chief Officer and I want to hold a class for my department. How can I request a class at my station?

A. Select the class you would like to hold, fill out a course request form, and mail the form to us at Bucks County Public Safety Training Center, 1760 S. Easton Rd., Doylestown, PA 18901, or fax it to the Center at 215.343.6794.

Q. What is this IFSAC and Pro-Board certification all about anyway?

A. The International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and National Professional Qualifications Board (Pro Board) are independent organizations that examine and accredit training and testing agencies. What this means is that an outside, independent source has examined our tests and testing processes and determined that our test can accurately examine candidates on each aspect of a standard, such as NFPA 1001. Your successful completion of the certification exam means that you will receive a certificate and be registered with IFSAC and/or Pro Board as having demonstrated your competency in that discipline.

Q. I would like to talk to someone about certification and testing, who should I call?

A. Contact the Center at 215.340.8417 and we will assist you.