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Essentials of Structural Fire Attack - Weekend 2026

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Brief Description: This two-day program is designed for firefighters looking to gain experience in fire suppression.

Full Description: This two-day program is designed for firefighters that are looking to gain some valuable experience in basic fire suppression, hose movement, and fire behavior. Students will experience our Mobile Fire Behavior Lab (Flashover unit) in order to gain a better understanding of fire behavior and flashovers. Students will also have the opportunity to work on their hose advancement and water application skills during live fire evolutions in the OFA burn building. Students will leave this course with valuable hands-on experience and fortified knowledge of firefighting fundamentals.

Prerequisites: Firefighter certification
Letter from your Fire Chief (If you are a FF I or FF II click on "Add Documentation" and request a waiver)
Student Waiver Form
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.
OFA COVID Acknowledgement Form

Directions to Location: SFM Ohio Fire Academy
8895 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg OH 43068

Resources Required: Participants must be in good physical condition and bring their own personal protective equipment (PPE) and a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA with two (2) full cylinders. This equipment must be NFPA compliant, including PPE within the ten (10) year requirement, and will be inspected by Academy personnel prior to any participation in live fire training. Beards are not permitted.

All students must provide documentation indicating they meet all prerequisites listed below.
Requirements:
1. Students must submit a copy of their valid Ohio Firefighter Certification Card (minimum, Ohio 36-hour Volunteer Firefighter).
2. Students that only have an Ohio Volunteer Firefighter card must also submit a signed letter from their Fire Chief, indicating they meet the requirements outlined in NFPA 1403, Chapter 4.3.

Reporting Instructions: Report to the main building at 9AM on the first day and 8AM every day after

Documents: 1. OFA COVID Acknowledgement Form - This form is a required document and must be completed and signed by the student.

2. OFA Student Waiver - This form is a required document and must be completed and signed by the student.

3. NFPA 1403 4.3 Student Prerequisites - This document outlines the additional training requirements that must be met by a student possessing a 36-Hour Volunteer Firefighter Certification.

4. Sample Chief Letter for 36-hour students.

Signup Details: Students must hold a minimum of an Ohio 36-hour (Volunteer Firefighter) certification card AND meet the prerequisite requirements listed in NFPA 1403 objectives 4.3. The student must provide a signed letter from their Fire Chief attesting they have met these objectives. If you already hold an Ohio Firefighter I or Firefighter II certification, this letter is not required and you may request a waiver.