How to become a firefighter in Nebraska

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

Certifying agencyNebraska State Fire Marshal
CPAT sites1 licensed

We're still verifying Nebraska'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 Nebraska

Test siteCityCPAT feePractice run
Metropolitan Community College – Nebraska Omaha Check site —

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