How to become a firefighter in Missouri

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

Certifying agencyDivision of Fire Safety – Training and Certification
CPAT sites2 licensed

We're still verifying Missouri'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 Missouri

Test siteCityCPAT feePractice run
Metropolitan Community College – Kansas City Kansas City Check site —
St. Louis County Fire Academy St. Louis Check site —

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