Candidates wishing to apply for equivalency or reciprocity shall meet all requirements and follow all guidelines as stated below.

For both Equivalency and Reciprocity, the candidate must mail in all documentation.  Application must be original; all other documentation may be copies.  The Division of Fire Safety will not accept any faxed or emailed applications. 

EQUIVALENCY
Individuals not holding certification accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) must comply with the following guidelines:
    
     A.  Candidate must complete the appropriate application and attach supporting
          documentation.
     B.  The candidate must be a member of a Missouri Fire Department and must have
          the signature of the Fire Chief in order to request reciprocity.
     C.  Candidate must submit documentation of training and testing that complies with
          each component of the appropriate NFPA Standard for desired level of
          certification.   Documentation must be dated within the last five years.
     D.  Candidate must successfully pass the Division of Fire Safety's written exam with a
          minimum score of 70% for desired level of certification and practical skills exam,
          where applicable.
     E.  Applicant must meet the general requirements for certification as outlined in the
          appropriate certification booklet.

RECIPROCITY
Individuals holding certification accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) must comply with the following guidelines:

     A.  Candidate must complete the appropriate application and attach supporting
          documentation.
     B.  Certificates must clearly indicate IFSAC Accreditation for the level of certification.
     C.  Provide the Division with written verification from the non-Missouri certifying authority
          that the applicant's certification is current, valid and in good standing.
     D.  The candidate must be a member of a Missouri Fire Department and must
          have the signature of the Fire Chief in order to request reciprocity.
     E.  Applicant must meet the general requirements for certification as outlined in
          the appropriate certification booklet.