The governing body for the firefighter certification system in the state of Utah is the Utah Fire Service Certification Council (UFSCC). The twelve members of the council are selected from the fire service of Utah and appointed by the director of the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy for a three-year term. The council is made up of users of the system representing both paid and volunteer departments or agencies, members with special expertise areas, and members from various geographical locations in the state.
The purposes of the Utah Fire Service Certification Council are to:
The Utah Fire Service Certification Council meets every other month at various locations. All Council meetings begin at 10:00 a.m. and are open to the public. If you would like to be on the agenda, please contact the Certification program manager 30 days in advance and request to be on the agenda. (Meetings are subject to change.)
The certification system abides by the Policies and Procedures Manual.
The Utah Fire Service Certification Council will be meeting on the following dates during the 2024 calendar year. Meetings are tentative and subject to change. All meetings will be held at UFRA and scheduled for 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.