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Brief Description

Hybrid version of the OFA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I & II course.

Full Description

This course is required for certification in the state of Ohio as an Instructor for Fire, EMS, or CFSI and complies with NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I & II. The course provides the basic knowledge, skills and abilities needed to deliver effective instruction from a lesson plan while maintaining associated records.
Students learn theories of modern adult education and practice and teaching skills with in-class presentations. The course curriculum includes lectures, case studies, and class discussion. Students will deliver a speech, give demonstrations and teach from their own prepared lesson plans.
Students are required to attend all classes and pass both a written and practical exam to successfully complete the course. For certification, students must pass the Division of EMS
Instructor Techniques exam and complete student teaching requirements. Students who successfully complete all course requirements are eligible for IFSAC certification.

Prior to admission all candidates must:

FIRE INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATE: Possess a current firefighter certificate; in the preceding seven years, have at least five years of experience as a certified firefighter; possess a current and valid firefighter certificate that is in good standing, pass fire instructor knowledge examination at the firefighter II level; and comply with O.A.C. 4765-21-03. The knowledge examination shall be taken within one year prior to the start of a fire instructor course.

EMS INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATE: In the preceding seven years, has been certified or licensed for at least five years as an EMS provider, registered nurse, or physician assistant;
Possesses a current and valid certificate to practice as an EMS provider or holds a current and valid Ohio license to practice as a registered nurse or a physician assistant. Has passed the instructor knowledge examination within the preceding three years at the level of the individual’s certificate to practice as an EMS provider; has passed the practical examination within the preceding three years at the level of the individual's certificate to practice as an EMS provider, and comply with OAC 4765-18-03.

Certified Fire Safety Inspector Instructor: In the preceding seven years, an applicant shall have been certified for at least five years as a fire safety inspector; possess a current and valid fire safety inspector certificate that is in good standing; pass the fire safety inspector instructor knowledge examination as set forth in paragraph (C) of OAC 4765-21-05. The knowledge examination shall be taken within one year prior to the start of a fire safety inspector instructor course.

All prerequisites must be met and documents uploaded no later than 14 days prior to the class start date.

** If using your certification exam as your entrance test, contact Ohio Division of EMS and request a letter of approval to do so.**

Training Dates

09/23/2024 - 11/08/2024

Prerequisites

Instructor Certification You are Applying For
I acknowledge and understand that all prerequisites must be satisfied at time of registration and I will not request any waivers unless previously approved in writing by the course coordinator.
Last 4 Digits of SSN
Instructor Knowledge Exam(s) Results
State Certification Number

Registration Dates

09/24/2023 - 09/07/2024

Available Seats

11

Hours

142h 0m

Fee

$300.00

Training Location

Ohio Fire Academy - Main Campus

8895 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Directions to Location

SFM Ohio Fire Academy
8895 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg OH 43068

Dormitory space is limited due to the current single-occupancy requirements. For this reason it is highly recommended that you check on availability with the Registrar’s office at least 2-3 weeks prior to your scheduled check-in to confirm booking. It is also recommended that you book a room in a local hotel in the event a dorm room is not available during you class. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Resources Required

Text:
Jones and Bartlett Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Principles and Practices Third Edition
ISBN for Textbook:9781284172331 ,

Laptop,

And a USB Jump Drive

Reporting Instructions

Report to the B building at 9AM on the first day and 8AM every day after

Dormitory space is limited due to the current single-occupancy requirements. For this reason it is highly recommended that you check on availability with the Registrar’s office at least 2-3 weeks prior to your scheduled check-in to confirm booking. It is also recommended that you book a room in a local hotel in the event a dorm room is not available during you class. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Housing is optional

Check-In 11/07/2024

Check-Out 11/08/2024

Documents

Course Schedule

Instructor I Skill Sheets

Instructor II Skill Sheets

Skill Sheets

Signup Details

Prior to admission all candidates must:

FIRE INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATE: Possess a current firefighter certificate; in the preceding seven years, have at least five years of experience as a certified firefighter; possess a current and valid firefighter certificate that is in good standing, pass fire instructor knowledge examination at the firefighter II level; and comply with O.A.C. 4765-21-03. The knowledge examination shall be taken within one year prior to the start of a fire instructor course.

EMS INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATE: In the preceding seven years, has been certified or licensed for at least five years as an EMS provider, registered nurse, or physician assistant;
Possesses a current and valid certificate to practice as an EMS provider or holds a current and valid Ohio license to practice as a registered nurse or a physician assistant. Has passed the instructor knowledge examination within the preceding three years at the level of the individual’s certificate to practice as an EMS provider; has passed the practical examination within the preceding three years at the level of the individual's certificate to practice as an EMS provider, and comply with OAC 4765-18-03.

Certified Fire Safety Inspector Instructor: In the preceding seven years, an applicant shall have been certified for at least five years as a fire safety inspector; possess a current and valid fire safety inspector certificate that is in good standing; pass the fire safety inspector instructor knowledge examination as set forth in paragraph (C) of OAC 4765-21-05. The knowledge examination shall be taken within one year prior to the start of a fire safety inspector instructor course.

All prerequisites must be met and documents uploaded no later than 14 days prior to the class start date.

WHEN SUBMITTING PREREQUISITES: Only submit prerequisites as PDF files. NO JPEG, PNG, or other files other than PDF will be accepted.

** If using your certification exam as your entrance test, contact Ohio Division of EMS and request a letter of approval to do so.**

Dormitory space is limited due to the current single-occupancy requirements. For this reason it is highly recommended that you check on availability with the Registrar’s office at least 2-3 weeks prior to your scheduled check-in to confirm booking. It is also recommended that you book a room in a local hotel in the event a dorm room is not available during you class. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of State Fire Marshal

Hybrid Training - Fire and Emer. Services Instructor I & II, NFPA 1041, 2019 edition - 0012