At Ascent Fire Department Assessment Centers & Training LLC (Ascent FD ACT), we specialize in delivering high-quality promotional assessment center processes and Pro Board-Certified* training aligned with NFPA standards. Our mission is to help fire departments promote the most qualified individuals and equip their teams with the skills and knowledge needed to reach their highest potential.
Ascent FD ACT: The Right Assessment. The Right Training.
The Right Results.
*Pro Board Accredited Certification that is authorized and distributed by a 3rd party partner, Great Oaks Career Campuses
Services Delivered to You, Nationwide
Promotional Consultation Services
Discover your department’s future leaders with Ascent’s Candidate Assessment Center Process. Our team of experienced Chief-level officers brings the process to your site, delivering a structured, objective evaluation of each candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You’ll gain the insight needed to make informed, defensible, and confident promotional decisions—backed by a process trusted by agencies across the country.
🔍 Trusted. Objective. Proven.
With Ascent, you're not just filling a position—you’re shaping the future of your organization.
📞 Ready to schedule an assessment or learn more?
Nationally Recognized Training Receiving a Pro Board Certificate
Ascent proudly delivers internationally accredited training to fire service professionals across the United States. Our certified instructors provide high-quality, standards-based instruction on-site at your department or training facility—bringing Pro Board–accredited certification* directly to your team.
Whether you're building foundational skills or advancing your department’s capabilities, we’re ready to support your mission.
🔥 Ready to explore our courses?
Incident Command Certification to NFPA 1026
Five Days. Forty Hours. Total Immersion. $650
This intensive program delivers 40 hours of hands-on training designed to sharpen leadership and command skills.
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Day 1–2: 13 hours of strategy and tactics
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Day 3–5: 27 hours of real-world, scenario-based application
Students will take command in scenarios ranging from:
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NIMS Type 3, 4, and 5 incidents
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Single- and multi-alarm fires
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Technical rescues
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Natural and man-made disasters
By the end of the course, participants will walk away with:
✅ Recognition-primed decision-making skills
✅ Confidence as an Incident Commander
✅ The ability to implement ICS at any scale
✅ A Nationally recognized ICS certificate for meeting Pro Qual. of NFPA 1026
📌 Special Offer for Chiefs: Host this course and get 50% off tuition for your first 4 students!
Every class is delivered with a hands-on, team-focused approach tailored to your operational environment.
Pro Board Certifications for Department of Defense
ASCENT FD ACT offers training for the following NFPA Professional Qualification levels (all listed under our Pro Board Training Tab). Pro Board ® Accredited Certification to these levels is provided by the (name of Accredited Agency) delivers Pro Board-accredited certification courses directly to your base of operations—providing convenient, mission-ready training tailored for our Department of Defense partners.
Our mobile training teams ensure your personnel receive high-quality, standards-based instruction without leaving your installation.
✅ Why Choose Ascent for DoD Training?
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On-base delivery for maximum convenience
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Pro Board–accredited curriculum
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Aligned with DoD operational readiness goals
📘 Explore our current training offerings and submit your request today.
Frequently Asked Questions
“The Ascent Assessment Center was one of the most comprehensive selection processes I have ever encountered. I highly recommend Ascent for anyone wanting to choose their best fire officer candidate."
Battalion Chief Robert Edmonds
