Instructor III Equivalency Challenge

University of Maryland

Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute Instructor III Equivalency Challenge

To challenge Instructor III, the candidate must submit documentation electronically to ids@mfri.org that meets one of the following options:

Option One

A degree in education:  The candidate must provide copies of transcripts.

Option Two

MFSPQB, NPQS, or IFSAC Instructor III certification:  Provide a copy of a MFSPQB, NPQS, or IFSAC certification card or certificate.

The documentation will be reviewed to determine if the candidate meets the educational equivalency challenge. If the course work is approved, the student must successfully complete each of the following components based on current NFPA 1041 Instructor III standards:  All Performance Test Items (PTIs) required in the current Instructor III program  Written exam(s) - minimum score 70%

See the following page for the Checklist.

Checklist for MFRI Instructor III Equivalency Challenge

☐ Send a request via email to the MFRI Planning Section Chief to begin an equivalency challenge for Instructor III. In the email, provide the required documentation as outlined in the Instructor

Challenge Procedure, e.g. certificates, transcripts, syllabus, etc. Note: Once the documentation is deemed as meeting the equivalency requirements, the MFRI Planning Section Chief will notify the MFRI Regional Office. The MFRI Regional Office will establish a course number for the candidate.

All components below must be completed through the MFRI Regional Office or MFRI Headquarters. Assignments and the passing criteria will be in accordance with the current Instructor III Course Requirements. All components must be completed within 45 days.

☐ The MFRI Regional office will establish a course number for the candidate. ☐ Successfullycomplete all Performance Test Items (PTIs) required in the current course. PTIs cannot be Emergency Services based unless otherwise indicated in the PTI document. All components must be the original work of the candidate. ☐ Successfullycomplete the written exam (70% minimum). ☐ Allow two weeks for the class to be added to your transcript. ☐ Once the equivalency is on your transcript, you are eligible to apply for Pro Board certification through MFSPQB. An application with the appropriate payment and documentation must be sent to the MFSPQB representative.

FOR MICRB

The Instructor III certification or equivalency challenge must be within 5 years of the application date for MICRB certification. If it is between 5-10 years old, it can be used but the candidate must also take 12 hours of PDI. If it is over 10 years old, the candidate must follow the process for equivalency or retake and successfully complete the Instructor III course.