IFSAC Fire Instructor I
This course prepares candidates with basic knowledge to perform at the Instructor I Level, as defined by National Fire Protection Association Standard 1041. This knowledge is necessary to develop skills for preparing and presenting training for personnel of fire and emergency services organizations. This course is based on the content in IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 9th Edition.
PREREQUISITES & EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Class participants must possess IFSAC Accredited Firefighter II certification at the time of registration. To certify as a Kentucky Level I Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, must be an active member on a fire department, degree program or recognized federal fire department within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and must be a certified firefighter (Kentucky Basic 1 or equivalent) for a minimum of one year prior to the start of the class.
All class participants will need to obtain an IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 9th Edition textbook prior to the class starting. Reading assignments will be assigned for completion prior to the start of class. It is highly encouraged that the students also purchase the study guide that goes along with the textbook.
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
An attempt at IFSAC certification will be available the last day of class in the form of skills and written testing. Candidates will submit a completed application to the Kentucky Fire Commission, and remit the prescribed written test sitting fee of $50 for Kentucky firefighters and $100 for non-Kentucky firefighters.
OUT-OF-STATE-STUDENTS
The Fire Commission welcomes students from outside of Kentucky to participate in the IFSAC Fire Instructor class series. Note that priority is given to in-state firefighters. All testing must be completed in Kentucky and accredited certification pre-requisites must be met.
CLASS DATES & REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The Fire Commission has scheduled the following IFSAC Fire Instructor I classes. Registration will be conducted through the hosting SFRT district office. Preference will be given to students that meet all pre-requisites prior to the start of the class. This class is open to students from EMS and Kentucky Emergency Management Agencies if the class is not filled with students that meet all pre-requisites.
| Class Dates | Host | Class Location |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, August 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 16, 2026 | SFRT District 11 | Prestonsburg |
| October 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 2026 | SFRT District 6 | Louisville |
| October 12, 13 14, 15, 16, 17, 2026 | SFRT District 5 | Elizabethtown |
| October 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 2026 | SFRT District 3 | Owensboro |
| November 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 2026 | SFRT District 13 | London |
| January 8, 9, 10, 22, 23, 24, 2027 | SFRT District 9 | Morehead |
| January 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 2027 | SFRT District 2 | Princeton |
| March 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 2027 | SFRT District 4 | Bowling Green |
| March 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 2027 | SFRT District 7 | Burlington |
| April 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 2027 | SFRT District 12 | Hazard |
| April 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 2027 | SFRT District 14 | Somerset |
| June 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 2027 | SFRT District 15 | Paris |
For questions regarding this class, please contact the the district office hosting the class. A list of district office contact information may be found at the link below:
