Training Records
All fire departments recognized by the Kentucky Fire Commission are required to enter training records for all firefighters. Each department may have up to four authorized users of the Kentucky Fire Information and Records Entry System (KyFIRES).
Training for each firefighter is tracked and reflected on fire department records. These records are used to establish qualifications for participating in the Fire Commission's State Aid and Incentive & Pension programs, as well as continuing to be a recognized fire department in the Commonwealth.
Annual Training Requirements
- Volunteer firefighters must receive a minimum of 20 hours of training per fiscal year
- Paid firefighters must receive a minimum of 100 hours of training per calendar year
KyFIRES
KyFIRES allows active firefighters to securely access personal training and certification records through a web browser. These records may be printed via the KyFIRES platform.
Training records are updated in real-time as soon as entry of the record is complete.
Additional Notes
Effective April 11, 2013, once a firefighter has become certified, they are allowed to count up to 25% of their annual qualifying training through online instructional methods. This is an amount up to 5 hours for volunteer firefighters, and 25 hours for paid firefighters.
"Online" instructional methods are defined as instruction delivered over the internet, offering flexible, remote learning through digital content and allowing learners to receive training anywhere, anytime in a setting outside of a real-time, instructor-led class. Online training differs from the Fire Commission's Virtual Instructor-Led training.
Effective October 24, 2013, EMS Training may be counted toward a maximum of 25% of annual qualifying training hours.
Questions regarding the Training Records Program should be directed via email to kyfires@kctcs.edu or via telephone at (859) 256-3475.
Forms
KFS-1A Training Roster
KFS-1B Training Notice
KyFIRES User Identification Application
Documents
Kentucky Basic 1 Certification
Kentucky Basic 2 Certification
KFS-1A Training Roster KFS Sample
KFS-1A Explanatory Sheet
KyFIRES Portal User Guide
Fire Instructors Handbook "Blue Book"
Approved Curricula List
Training Categories and Codes
