Certification Testing Policy/Procedures
Below are the guidelines that will help to move each test along more efficiently.
All COMPLETED paperwork must be returned by the registration date of the particular professional certification test deadline.
A copy of the certificate of completion of the required hazardous materials course, which is dated within twelve (12) months of the requested test date, must be sent with your application. The fire chief’s signature will NO longer be accepted.
The application must be completed and accepted by the test site coordinator before a candidate is added to the roster. If the paperwork is not complete, the entire packet will be sent back to the candidate. If the candidate’spaperwork is not complete when sent in the 2nd time, the candidate will not be added to the certification test roster.
The Allegheny Count Fire Academy’s No-Show Policy will be in full effect for certification testing no shows. Failure to show will preclude the candidate from attending classes or tests for a period of 1 year.
A minimum of fifteen (15) candidates must be registered for the test to run. Failure to meet the minimum number will cause the test to be cancelled. A maximum of thirty (30) candidates will be registered for any of the professional certification tests.
The completed original application(s) must be dropped off in person or mailed directly to the Allegheny County Fire Academy by U.S. Mail. No e-mail, fax or other methods will be accepted!
The candidate’s cost for the test is $120.00. Payment must be paid by check or money order and accompany the application. Checks and money order must be made out to CCAC and include the candidate's name in the remarks section.