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All
Kentucky firefighter certifications offered, that carry IFSAC accredited credentials, require the candidate to complete both
a written examination and a skill competency evaluation. The written portion of the process is usually arranged by the
lead instructor of class-based certification, such as Level 1 Fire Instructor. Written exams are also available through the
offices of State Fire Rescue Training, by contacting the Area Coordinator of the office nearest you. You can locate that information
by clicking here to be taken to the page.
Additionally, for your convenience, the Kentucky Fire Commission offers all written exams at its System Office in Versailles once per month. Typically, it is the third Monday of each month, adjusted for holidays. The blue boxed area below gives specific details concerning written testing in Versailles and below that blue area is an online registration section where you may sign up for the monthly written testing.
Written exams require a 70% correct to achieve a passing grade. Exams are mostly multiple choice questions, with a few True/False and Matching questions scattered about. Exams carry a completion time limit. Below describes the exams available and specifics about each exam:
Additionally, for your convenience, the Kentucky Fire Commission offers all written exams at its System Office in Versailles once per month. Typically, it is the third Monday of each month, adjusted for holidays. The blue boxed area below gives specific details concerning written testing in Versailles and below that blue area is an online registration section where you may sign up for the monthly written testing.
Written exams require a 70% correct to achieve a passing grade. Exams are mostly multiple choice questions, with a few True/False and Matching questions scattered about. Exams carry a completion time limit. Below describes the exams available and specifics about each exam:
Haz Mat Awareness- 20 questions- 30 minute time limit PLUS
use of 2008 ERG guidebook
Haz Mat Operations(Core)- 25 questions- 30 minute time limit PLUS use of 2008 ERG guidebook
Haz Mat Operations(Core)- 25 questions- 30 minute time limit PLUS use of 2008 ERG guidebook
Haz Mat Operations(Product Control)-
50 Questions- 1 hr time limit PLUS use of 2008 ERG guidebook
Firefighter 1- 100 questions- 2 hr time limit
Firefighter 2- 100 questions- 2 hr time limit
Instructor 1- 50 questions- 1 hr time limit
Driver/Operator- 25 questions- 30 minute time limit
Firefighter 2- 100 questions- 2 hr time limit
Instructor 1- 50 questions- 1 hr time limit
Driver/Operator- 25 questions- 30 minute time limit
Driver/Operator
Pumper- 50 questions- 1 hr time limit
Driver/Operator Aerial- 50 questions- 1 hr time limit
Airport Firefighter- 50 questions- 1 hr time limit
Driver/Operator Aerial- 50 questions- 1 hr time limit
Airport Firefighter- 50 questions- 1 hr time limit
NOTE: Some exams may contain questions that, due to the construction and content of the question, may carry more grading weight than other questions. This can cause the number of questions contained on an exam to be fewer than advertised. If a 100 question exam contains a question that is worth 5 points due to its content, the exam may only contain 96 questions to maintain a 100 percentile grading scale.
IFSAC
Accredited Written Exams
Offered monthly at KCTCS System Office
LOCATION: 300 N. Main St., Versailles, KY 40383
Where is Versailles? Click Here
Guidelines to follow to receive written exam:
All Kentucky accredited IFSAC written exams will be available for testing.
Offered monthly at KCTCS System Office
LOCATION: 300 N. Main St., Versailles, KY 40383
Where is Versailles? Click Here
Guidelines to follow to receive written exam:
All Kentucky accredited IFSAC written exams will be available for testing.
1. Candidates
must contact Peggy Bryant by submitting the “Register for an
IFSAC Exam” form below or by phone at 859-256-3575 to register for the test session prior to the
Friday preceding the exam. Ms Bryant can also be contacted by email at pbryant0019@kctcs.edu
2. Candidates must bring their
Drivers License or an Official state issued ID card with them to the test. Candidates taking the Haz Mat Awareness
written exam must bring a completed Application for Haz Mat Awareness certification, signed by the chief or chief's designee. CLICK HERE to download the HMA Application. Applications not required for written testing of other levels.
3.
Candidates should plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time to locate visitor parking area, KCTCS Information
desk and the testing room.
4. Testing will begin at 9am, and continue throughout the day, as long as candidates are present
taking exams, not to extend beyond 4pm.
5. Candidates arriving after 9am, will NOT be permitted to test, without
valid excuse for tardiness.
6. All written exams are timed tests. FF1 and 2 have a 2 hr limit each, Haz
Mat Awareness is 30 min plus 15 minutes to complete a skill scenario on use of the ERG guidebook, Haz Mat Ops-CORE
is 30 minutes and Haz Mat Ops-PRODUCT CONTROL is 1 hr. Driver/Operator written exam is 30 minutes and the
following exams each have a 1 hr time limit: Driver/Operator-Pumper, Driver/Operator -Aerial, Instructor 1, and Airport
FF.
7. Each
written accreditation EXAM shall be accompanied by a MONEY ORDER
or DEPARTMENT/BUSINESS CHECK in the amount of the $15.00, PAYABLE TO KCTCS
FIRE COMMISSION, or they will not be processed. If multiple department members are taking a written exam, it is permissible to combine the total fees into one
check and submit it with the exams. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED AT THE TEST SITE.
Certificates earned with written exams taken prior to March 1st, 2007 shall be subject to a $15.00 certification
fee.
Candidates must park in areas designated for visitors and
enter the front of the building.
Click HERE to register for an
IFSAC Written Exam at Versailles.