Maryland Instructor Certification Review Board
Maryland Instructor Certification Review Board (MICRB) is an independent five-member board created as a unit within the University System of Maryland responsible for the administration of the State Emergency Services Instructor Certification Program. Authority: Education Article, §§11-105 and 11-503, Annotated Code of Maryland - Title 13B Maryland Higher Education Commission, Subtitle 03 Fire-Rescue Education and Training Commission, Chapter 01 Certification Standards and Procedures for Emergency Services Instructors.
Announcements
MICRB COVID 19 STATUS UPDATE:
UMD has resumed its full time operations hours. Please be advised that we continue to operate in full compliance with all state, local and University of Maryland protocols. All visitors to campus are expected to abide by the UMD health and safety guidelines.
The office of the Chairman is located on the College Park Campus at MFRI Headquarters, 4500 Campus Drive. Administrative services are staffed remotely. Please call 301-226-9962 with any questions about the State Emergency Services Instructor certification process.
Continue to send correspondence via email to: micrb@mfri.org
NEXT MEETING OF THE MICRB
The next meeting of the MICRB is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at MFRI Headquarters in College Park. The following instructors are due to recertify at that time:
MICRB Due to Recertify May 2023
MFRI SPRING 2023 SKILLS WEEKEND DATES
Skills Enhancement Weekend: Saturday and Sunday, April 1/2
Skills Weekend: Saturday and Sunday, April 15/16
If you are interested in attending, reply to Debbie Sklodowski with the information below by Friday, March 24, 2023.
- Candidate Name
- Last five of Social Security number
- Phone Number
- Mailing Address
- Email Address
- Discipline (EMS, Fire, Hazardous Materials, or Rescue)
Management Skills will still be evaluated via portfolio method of experience and training credentials using the required matrix sheet. ALS Skills are conducted through the ALS Office.
Contact Todd Dyche Regional Coordinator with any questions.
QUICK FORMS LINKS
Application for Instructor Certification/Recertification
Application for Instructor Evaluator
IT Candidate Worksheet
ITC Challenge Process
Instructor Evaluation Form
PDI Approval Form
Request for Permission to Begin the Reentry Process
MICRB COVID 19 STATUS UPDATE:
UMD has resumed its full time operations hours. Please be advised that we continue to operate in full compliance with all state, local and University of Maryland protocols. All visitors to campus are expected to abide by the UMD health and safety guidelines.
The office of the Chairman is located on the College Park Campus at MFRI Headquarters, 4500 Campus Drive. Administrative services are staffed remotely. Please call 301-226-9962 with any questions about the State Emergency Services Instructor certification process.
Continue to send correspondence via email to: micrb@mfri.org
NEXT MEETING OF THE MICRB
The next meeting of the MICRB is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at MFRI Headquarters in College Park. The following instructors are due to recertify at that time:
MICRB Due to Recertify May 2023
MFRI SPRING 2023 SKILLS WEEKEND DATES
Skills Enhancement Weekend: Saturday and Sunday, April 1/2
Skills Weekend: Saturday and Sunday, April 15/16
If you are interested in attending, reply to Debbie Sklodowski with the information below by Friday, March 24, 2023.
- Candidate Name
- Last five of Social Security number
- Phone Number
- Mailing Address
- Email Address
- Discipline (EMS, Fire, Hazardous Materials, or Rescue)
Management Skills will still be evaluated via portfolio method of experience and training credentials using the required matrix sheet. ALS Skills are conducted through the ALS Office.
Contact Todd Dyche Regional Coordinator with any questions.
QUICK FORMS LINKS
Application for Instructor Certification/Recertification
Application for Instructor Evaluator
IT Candidate Worksheet
ITC Challenge Process
Instructor Evaluation Form
PDI Approval Form
Request for Permission to Begin the Reentry Process
RESOURCES

Certification Standards and Procedures for Emergency Services Instructors in the State of Maryland
Title 13B, Subtitle 03, Chapter 01 Certification Standards and Procedures for Emergency Services Instructors Approved September 2021
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Board Membership
The MICRB is comprised of representatives of the Maryland Fire-Rescue Education and Training Commission, the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, the Maryland Council of Fire and Rescue Academies, the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, and the Maryland State Firemen's Association. Members are appointed by the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland.
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MICRB Policies and Procedures
Policies and procedures adopted by the MICRB to facilitate the implementation and navigation of the Regulations.
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