Equivalency

Coordinator

How to Apply

Equivalency Request Application Form (PDF)

MFRI

  1. From the MFRI website obtain an unofficial MFRI Transcript.
  2. Fill out an Equivalency Application (PDF).
  3. Submit both the Equivalency Application and your unofficial MFRI Transcript to one of the options noted below:
    • via email – [email protected]
    • interoffice mail or drop-off –
      Public Safety Training Academy
      Attn: Cecilia Johnson
      8751 Snouffer School Road
      Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Note: MFRI EVOC is no longer being accepted by MCFRS for equivalency, EVOC must be taken at the MCFRTA.

ProBoard

  1. From the ProBoard website obtain an unofficial ProBoard Registry.
  2. Fill out an Equivalency Application (PDF).
  3. Submit both the Equivalency Application and your unofficial ProBoard Registry to one of the options noted below:
    • via email – [email protected]
    • interoffice mail or drop-off –
      Public Safety Training Academy
      Attn: Cecilia Johnson
      8751 Snouffer School Road
      Gaithersburg, MD 20879

IFSAC

  1. From the IFSAC Seal Verification website, print and fill out the Verification Request Form.
  2. Per the instructions on the Form, email the filled-out Verification Form to [email protected].
  3. When your official IFSAC Verification is returned, fill out an Equivalency Application (PDF).
  4. Submit both the IFSAC Verification Form and the Equivalency Application to one of the options noted below:
    • via email – [email protected]
    • interoffice mail or drop-off –
      Public Safety Training Academy
      Attn: Cecilia Johnson
      8751 Snouffer School Road
      Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Please note: Equivalency should align with all MCFRS classes required for Promotions and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.