The Fire Service Training Bureau is Iowa’s designated state fire academy, training Iowa’s firefighters since 1923. The Bureau provides quality training and education for Iowa’s fire and emergency services, under the direction of Bureau Chief Randal E. Novak. To learn more about Bureau Chief Randal E. Novak, click here.

The Bureau provides a variety of training courses, certification, and other services through the following programs:

Field Programs

Certification Program

Special Programs

The Fire Service Training Bureau is committed to meeting the needs of Iowa's fire service by emphasizing up-to-date, recognized training, partnerships with the community college districts, as well as in-house training opportunities.

The Fire Service Training Bureau accomplishes its mission through a variety of core functions.  These core functions include:

• Promote safety in all aspects of fire and emergency service training
• Training ranging from basic skills to more advanced specialized topics.
• Professional certification through a program accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard).
• Point of contact for the federal fire programs.
• In a leadership role, develop and utilize new techniques and technologies.
• Distribute training materials through the Iowa Fire Service Bookstore
• Provide research, technical assistance and support.

Contact the Fire Service Training Bureau