How to become a firefighter in Kansas

Written by a career firefighter · Updated 2026-11-04

Certifying agencyKansas State Fire Marshal – Training
CPAT sites2 licensed

We're still verifying Kansas's academy, EMT and testing details against official sources. Until then, the certifying agency above is the authority on state requirements, and each department's job posting lists its own testing steps.

Where to take the CPAT in Kansas

Test siteCityCPAT feePractice run
Johnson County Community College
Monthly Sunday test dates; uses a StepMill for the stair climb.
Overland Park $110 src —
Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson $85 src —

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