Students must be sponsored by a fire department to gain entry into the Firefighter Training programs. The Firefighter programs listed below should not be taken for occupational training for employment.
Program: Volunteer Firefighter
[Non-Occupational Training Program]
Description: Volunteer Firefighters are required to complete this 36-hour basic course. Successful completion will allow the student to sit for the examination to be a certified Ohio Volunteer Firefighter.
Program is only available to students sponsored by a fire department.
This program will allow an individual to volunteer at a local fire department. It is not intended to be or should be taken for the purposes of occupational training for employment.
Total Hours: 36
Schedule: To Be Announced
Tuition: $450
Books: $125
Total: $575
Uniforms and Supplies: Must be sponsored and outfitted with the proper equipment from a fire department.
Financial Assistance: Not eligible for federal financial aid, fire departments
Required Deposit: None
Pre-Entrance Assessment: None
Required Score: None
Cost for Assessment: None
Tech Requirements: None
Admission Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent - unless 17 years of age and enrolled in senior year, meet eligibility of state of Ohio ORC/OAC relevant laws.
Courses: Classroom/Lab 36 Hours
Program: Firefighter I Transition
[Non-Occupational Training Program]
Description: This transition course is designed for certified Volunteer Firefighters to upgrade to the Firefighter, Level I Certificate. Successful completion of this course will allow the student to sit for examination to be a certified Firefighter, Level I in Ohio.
Program is only available to students sponsored by a fire department.
This program will allow an individual to volunteer at a local fire department. It is not intended to be or should be taken for the purposes of occupational training for employment.
Total Hours: 124
Schedule: August 4, 2025 - November 3, 2025
Mondays and Wednesday / 6pm-10pm
+ 8 Saturdays / 8am - 4pm
Tuition: $975
Books: $125
Total: $1100
Uniforms and Supplies: Must be sponsored and outfitted with the proper equipment from a fire department.
Financial Assistance: Not eligible for federal financial aid, fire departments
Required Deposit: None
Pre-Entrance Assessment: None
Required Score: None
Cost for Assessment: None
Tech Requirements: None
Admission Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent - unless 17 years of age and enrolled in senior year, meet eligibility of state of Ohio ORC/OAC relevant laws, valid driver’s license, valid Ohio Volunteer FF card
Courses: Classroom/Lab 124 Hours
Program: Firefighter II Transition
[Non-Occupational Training Program]
Description: This transition course is designed for certified Firefighter I to upgrade to the Firefighter, Level II Certificate. Successful completion of this course will allow the student to sit for examination to be a certified Firefighter, Level II in Ohio.
Program is only available to students sponsored by a fire department.
This program will allow an individual to volunteer at a local fire department. It is not intended to be or should be taken for the purposes of occupational training for employment.
Total Hours: 84
Schedule: To Be Announced
Tuition: $975
Books: $125
Total: $1100
Uniforms and Supplies: Must be sponsored and outfitted with the proper equipment from a fire department.
Financial Assistance: Not eligible for federal financial aid, fire departments
Required Deposit: None
Pre-Entrance Assessment: None
Required Score: None
Cost for Assessment: None
Tech Requirements: None
Admission Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent - unless 17 years of age and enrolled in senior year, meet eligibility of state of Ohio ORC/OAC relevant laws, valid driver’s license, valid FFI card
Courses: Classroom/Lab 104 Hours
Program: Fire Safety Inspector
[Non-Occupational Training Program]
Description: This program is designed to provide firefighters with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to conduct fire and life safety inspections in Ohio.
Successful completion of this program is required to be eligible to sit for the state examination to be certified as an Ohio Fire Safety Inspector.
Total Hours: 80
Schedule: To Be Announced
Tuition: $565
Books: $35
Total: $600
Uniforms and Supplies: None
Financial Assistance: Not eligible for federal financial aid, fire departments
Required Deposit: None
Pre-Entrance Assessment: None
Required Score: None
Cost for Assessment: None
Tech Requirements: None
Admission Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
At least 18 years of age
Meet all eligibility of state of Ohio ORC/OAC relevant laws.
Certified Ohio FF
Employed by a firefighting agency (OAC 4765-24-14)
Courses: Classroom/Lab 80 Hours
Ohio Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
[Non-Occupational Program]
Course is designed to enhance safe vehicle operation by stressing theory and principles of defensive driving in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
Total Hours: 16
Tuition: $175
Books: $0
Total: $175