The REACT Center is proud to be an accredited testing agency with the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board). Our certification program has undergone rigorous third-party evaluation to ensure professionalism, security, and compliance with national standards.
Why Pro Board Certification Matters
- National Recognition: Certification is portable across jurisdictions and respected nationwide.
- Professional Credibility: Demonstrates that individuals meet rigorous standards and have been evaluated against peers.
- Organizational Integrity: Enhances the reputation of departments and agencies with certified personnel.
Upon successful completion of the certification exam, qualified candidates receive a Pro Board-recognized certificate, a mark of excellence in the fire service profession.
Certification Resources
Explore key documents and tools related to our certification process:
- REACT Certification Policy & Procedure Manual
- Search the Pro Board Certification Registry
- Application for Certification (PDF Download)
- Prerequisite Checklist (PDF Download)
- Request for Reciprocity (PDF Download)
For questions not addressed in these resources, contact us directly. We’re here to help.
Current Curriculums In Use
Our training and certification programs follow NFPA 1006 and other national standards. Current course materials include:
Technical Rescuer & Rope Rescue
High Angle Rescue Techniques, 3rd Ed.
– Vines & Hudson
Confined Space
Confined Space Entry and Rescue, 2nd Ed.
– CMC Rescue
Trench Rescue
Trench Rescue: Awareness, Ops, Technician, 2nd Ed.
– Martinette Jr.
Structural Collapse
FEMA Structural Collapse Technician Manual (2009)
HazMat Awareness & Ops
Hazardous Materials: Awareness & Operations, 1st Ed.
– Schnepp
HazMat Technician
Managing the Incident, 4th Ed.
– Noll & Hildebrand
Practical Skills Evaluation
All practical evaluations are based on Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) from NFPA 1006. Be sure to review both Chapter 5: Technical Rescuer and the specific discipline sheets before testing.
Skill Sheets by Discipline:
- Technical Rescuer / Chapter 5 (PDF Download)
- Rope Rescue Level 1 (PDF Download)
- Rope Rescue Level 2 (PDF Download)
- Confined Space Levels 1 & 2 (PDF Download)
- Trench Rescue Levels 1 & 2 (PDF Download)
- Structural Collapse Level 1 (PDF Download)
- Structural Collapse Level 2 (PDF Download)
Contact Us
Ready to sign up or do have questions about certification, curriculum, or evaluation? Reach out to the REACT Center team, we’re ready to support your journey toward national certification.