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
Orientation - Wednesday June 22, 2022 at 5pm at Waverly Fire Department
Schedule: June 27 - July 25 / Mondays and Wednesday 6pm-10pm and One Saturday, 7-25 8am-4pm.
Tuition: $370
Books: $125
Total: $495
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
Location: Waverly Fire Department, 202 South Market St, Waverly OH 45690
Program: Volunteer Firefighter - Cohort II
[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
Orientation - Wednesday August 31, 2022 at 5pm at Waverly Fire Department
Schedule: September 7 - October 3 / Mondays and Wednesday 6pm-10pm and One Saturday, 10-1 8am-4pm.
Tuition: $370
Books: $125
Total: $495
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
Location: Waverly Fire Department, 202 South Market St, Waverly OH 45690
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
Orientation: Tuesday January 3, 2023 at 5pm at the Waverly Fire Department
Schedule: January 3 - May 3 / Mondays and Wednesday 6pm-10pm and One Saturday, 4-29 8am-4pm
Tuition: $990
Books: $125
Total: $1115
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
Location: Waverly Fire Department, 202 South Market St, Waverly OH
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
Orientation - To Be Determined
Schedule will be determined at Orientation.
Tuition: $865
Books: $125
Total: $990
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
Location: Waverly Fire Department, 202 South Market St, Waverly OH