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Reciprocity Certification

It is the policy of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), Fire Service Training (FST) to issue certificates of reciprocity upon request to individuals who are currently certified by entities whose certifications are accredited by either the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (NPQS).

Requests for reciprocity can be e-mailed, faxed, or mailed to:

Ms. Denise Perkins
Wisconsin Technical College System Office
4622 University Ave, PO Box 7874
Madison, WI 53707-7874
denise.perkins@wtcsystem.edu
Fax: 608-266-1690

Please include in the request copies of the certificates (with legible certificate numbers) with the accreditation agency clearly displayed, full name, address, and phone number of the individual requesting reciprocity. Reciprocal certificates will be issued only to the highest level of certification documented and only for certifications we are currently awarding.

Reciprocity Challenge (Advanced Standing)

Advanced standing may be granted if documentation is provided demonstrating training to the current standard for the certifications(s) being requested. This must be submitted to the local technical college fire coordinator or the WTCS Fire Education and Training Director. This may qualify an applicant for a one time reciprocity challenge of the written and practical exams for the certification(s) being requested. All reciprocity challenges must begin at the lowest pre-requisite level and testing must be successfully completed sequentially to the certification level requested. Contact Information for each college is located on this website: Technical College Fire Service Contacts.


Last modified: July 27, 2009

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