Ozarks Tech Fire Safety Certification Testing

Fire Safety Certification Testing Information

Ozarks Tech administers the MO DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY CERTIFICATION EXAMS in the Springfield Campus Testing Services department. (Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and Technical Rescuer Core for OTC Students at no charge.)

Non-OTC students can also take Fire Safety Certification Exams for a $20 Proctoring fee. 

Fire Safety Certification Exam Information:

OTC FST students there is no charge to take (Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and Technical Rescuer Core)

Non-OTC test takers there is a $20 fee for each exam taken. See list of available exams below.

You MUST schedule your Fire Safety Certification exam with the link below using the “Fire Safety State Certification” Exam Group. Do NOT schedule your Fire Science exam on the Ozarks Tech Online and Makeup Exam Scheduler, or else Testing Services will NOT receive your exam information from the State.

• Once an FST Student successfully completes an FST course that is aligned with a MO Division of Fire Safety certification course, the instructor will submit the required paperwork to the MO Division of Fire Safety. After the Division reviews and approves the paperwork, the FST student will receive an email from the Division that states that student is approved to take the written exam for certification.
• After confirmation of approval from the Division, the FST student will pick a date and time on the Scheduler Link at the Ozarks Tech Springfield Testing Center. The FST student will pick one appointment per exam. No more than two certification exams per day.
• On the day of the exam, the student will present their Ozarks Tech student ID or a Valid unexpired State Issued ID. Non-OTC test takers will also need to bring a copy of their receipt of payment.
• The FST student will take the exam within the allowable time for that particular exam.
• The MO Division of Fire Safety will email the test results to the student indicating pass or fail. If the student failed, the email would include information concerning areas where the student was weakest in their answers in order for the student to be able to review that particular material in preparation for their second testing opportunity. Students cannot retest on the same day and are encouraged to speak with their instructor before taking their second attempt.
• If a student fails on their second attempt at a written exam, that student will be required to repeat the course, either at Ozarks Tech or with a fire department, in order to be eligible to take the exam again.
• If the student passes, the student will receive an email with a downloadable copy of the certification for which they tested.

Non-OTC Test Takers Payment Options

Pay Online with Commerce Manager

You may pay your testing fees online using the Commerce Manager Payer. There will be a non-refundable $3.00 processing fee when paying with Commerce Manager.

*Please bring a printed receipt with you to Testing Services on day of exam.

Pay Cash at Student Account Services

Located at the Student Services Counter in ICW 109 (8:00AM – 5:00PM, Monday – Friday). There is no extra charge if paid with cash.

*Please retain the receipt as proof of payment.

OTC FST Students do not make a payment. If you are unsure if you should pay please contact Testing Services before paying. Refunds are limited.

Exams Offered:

MO DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS:

NOTE: A TESTING FEE OF $20 PER EXAM IS REQUIRED AT REGISTRATION

Springfield Campus Testing Services

Located in the Information Commons East (ICE) 123A

All exams must be scheduled on the Fire Science Scheduler.

Testing days are Monday-Friday and some Saturdays (except finals periods and closures). Exams must be completed by the time the Testing Center closes. There will be limited afternoon appointments when Testing closes at 8 pm. Additionally, there are limited Saturdays available during the Spring and Fall Semesters.