Reciprocity

Reciprocity In accordance with Miss. Code Ann. § 45-11-253(b), the MSCB may grant reciprocity to Mississippi fighters who possess valid certification credentials issued by other approved fire service training entities. Such reciprocity may allow direct entry into the MSCB certification system or may require additional testing. A denial for reciprocity will require the candidate to successfully complete all existing requirements for certification. Any candidate seeking reciprocity must show evidence that all required training was completed prior to employment with a Mississippi fire fighting unit, or consisted of a course not offered by the Mississippi State Fire Academy that was completed out of state, or completed while serving in the armed forces. Fire service agencies are prohibited from sending employees to out-of-state training entities for the purpose of gaining individual MSCB certification through reciprocity. Under this policy, Mississippi fire personnel that possess valid certifications from fire service training entities accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) shall be granted reciprocity and allowed direct entry into the MSCB certification system. Candidates with certificates issued by entities accredited by other organizations or not accredited at all may seek MSCB certification through an approved challenge testing system administered by the Mississippi State Fire Academy. Upon successful completion of the examination process and proper submission of all required documentation, qualified candidates shall be granted MSCB certification.