2023-2024 Credential Information
NCOSFM - Firefighter Technology III
Credential Name | NCOSFM - Firefighter Technology III |
Credential Vendor Info | North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission 1202 Mail Service Center | Raleigh, NC 27699-1202 osfmcertifications@ncdoi.gov 1.800.634.7854 Attn: Certifications |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | Yes |
Validation Artifact | Sharefile spreadsheet submitted to OSFM |
Credential Lead Consultant | David Barbour david.barbour@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | IP33 Firefighter Technology III |
Credential as POL | IP33 POL = Yes     Note: NCOSFM - Firefighter Technology III. MUST PASS ALL MODULES |
Pathway(s)^ | Firefighter Technology (FIFI) |
Cost of Instructor Training | N/A |
Instructor Training Requirements | Required Teacher certification as a Qualified NCOSFM Fire Instructor. |
Exam Voucher Expiration | N/A |
Credential Lifespan | Lifetime |
Renewal Options | N/A |
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Emergency Management Directors (11-9161)First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (33-1012) |
Articulation | No |
Sequencing | Yes Although students can take all modules but Fire Control, they do earn these modules and do not have to repeat them once they graduate. This is completely stackable allowing the student to only have to take the missing module to earn their OSFM Firefighter certification quickly after graduation or turning 18. |
Employer Transferability | Yes |
Delivery Format | Paper/pencil and Performance-based |
Proctored Environment Required | Yes |
Test Site Options and Requirements | Certified Proctor |
Testing Environment Requirements | Classroom equipment list required for skills portion. |
Proctored Requirements | Proctors are trained by OSFM and cannot be the teacher. |
Exam Time Allotment | Each module is about 30 minutes for the written assessment and the skills assessments have no time limit. |
Exam Passing Requirement | 70% or higher |
Retakes | No |
Student Accommodations | Yes https://www.ncosfm.gov/media/544/open |
Multilingual Resources* | No |
Directory Notes | CIMC or BLC (designated test coordinator) grades each unit test using provided answer key downloaded from OSFM website. |