Any career Firefighters who are currently affiliated with a Minnesota fire department (full-time) must be licensed by the State of Minnesota. Part-time, paid-on-call or volunteer firefighters may choose to be licensed (not mandatory), provided they meet the licensing requirements. Minn. Stat. § 299N.05 and Minn. Stat. § 299N.04
In order to become a licensed firefighter, you must have IFSAC Firefighter II (2002 or newer) certification and must be affiliated with a Minnesota Fire Department. Minn. Stat. § 299N.04 and Minn. Stat. § 299N.05
In order to renew the firefighter license every three years, 72 hours of MBFTE-approved continuing firefighter education is required. Minn. Stat. § 299N.05, subd.6
If you meet the above requirements:
Go to MBFTE under “Licensing” tab and complete the Online Application (New Firefighters) or complete the Offline New Firefighter Application and mail it in with the appropriate fee.
Verification of your employment is a requirement for all applicants.
The license fee is $75 for a three- year triennial period of a firefighter license.
If the application is in the middle of the board set triennial period, the fee will be pro-rated.
If mailing in application with fee, send to:
MBFTE
445 Minnesota St., Suite 146
St. Paul, MN 55101
You may contact the Licensing Coordinator at 651-201-7259 or 888-995-3473 or email the Board at fire-training.board@state.mn.us
Review:
License FAQS Continuing
Continuing Education Requirements
The Link Between Licensing & Certification
Online Application (New Firefighters)
Offline New Firefighter Application
Online Renewal / Reinstatement
Applications available at MBFTE, hover over Licensing tab for the Applications.
License fee - $75
Renewal - $75
Pro-rated fee if between triennial period set by the board.
