How to become a firefighter in Michigan

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

Certifying agencyFire Fighters Training Council
CPAT sites1 licensed

We're still verifying Michigan'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 Michigan

Test siteCityCPAT feePractice run
Schoolcraft College Testing Center Livonia Check site —

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