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Advanced Tactical Operations – Medical Specialist (ATOMS) TEMS Provider
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Tri-Med Tactical, LLC (TMT) takes great pride in producing the most scientifically, statistically, clinically, and tactically sound medicine available today that exceeds the National TEMS Initiative and Council curriculum.
TMT uses concepts from Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) in conjunction with over 200 years of professional experience between the staff, to make sure that the student gets the most realistic and up-to-date training available.
TMT’s new ATOMS course is over 60+ hours of intense didactic and scenario based training in austere environments. At the conclusion of the course, the student will have a firm understanding of their role in the tactical environment and how to mitigate the most dynamic situations that tactical units face today.
In order to be eligible to participate in this program, the student must be an EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, NP, PA, and/or MD. Additionally, the applicant must complete the verification form located in the documents section below.
The form must be submitted to Tri-Med Tactical.
Please see the DOCUMENTS section below and click on the document name for forms needed for this course.
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11/03/2025 - 11/07/2025 | |
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05/05/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
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After the Call
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After the Call was created to provide administrators with some ideas, concepts, and techniques they might use to help themselves during a critical or traumatic incident. This course is designed to help administrators address their feelings in the wake of trauma, while also dealing with tasks critical to their job, such as dealing with the media, other members in the agency and people who serve under them. We also want to let these officers know that, just like the rest of their agency, they are having a normal reaction to an abnormal circumstance. It’s not only okay to ask for assistance, it will help ensure they are able to provide the guidance and oversight to
help their agency and its personnel work through the aftermath to be stronger than before the incident happened.
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Building Organizational Support for Community Risk Reduction (F0636)
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This 2-day course is designed to help fire and emergency services learn what community risk reduction is and how to build organizational support for it. This course will address the challenges that fire departments face in shifting their priorities from response to prevention. In many departments, community risk reduction is still considered a low priority. This course will show you how community risk reduction can help you and your department become more of a community player in times of decreased budgets.
This course includes 3 units of instruction:
Unit 1: Components of Community Risk Reduction.
Unit 2: Community Risk Reduction as a Service Priority.
Unit 3: Building Organizational Support for Community Risk Reduction.
At the end of this course, students will be evaluated through a 25-question, multiple-choice examination. A final grade will be provided to each student. The minimum score needed to pass is 70.
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Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Awareness, NFPA 1006, 2021 edition
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This course meets the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006, 2021 edition, Chapter 8.1 These rescue skills are applicable to vehicle events involving common passenger
vehicles and environments where rescuer intervention does not constitute a high level of risk based upon the environment or other factors.
Students will be introduced to many different aspects covering vehicle design, access, and disentanglement of victims while developing a planned response all the way through termination of the event. Equipment stabilization and energy isolation play a large part in vehicle events and will be covered in this class. Resources are added and updated constantly so scenarios will not be finalized until the first day of class. With some of the best instructors in the country, students are sure to gain valuable knowledge and experience to be used in the real world and shared among their departments and peers.
Additional information will be available upon course confirmation. Students must complete written and hands-on skill competency evaluations to successfully complete the course. Evaluations of student performance will be conducted throughout the course, and will conclude with a final exam. Students who successfully complete all course requirements are eligible for International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification.
Lunch is included but students will still be responsible for all other costs associated with the class (i.e., breakfast, dinner, housing).
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Community Risk Reduction: A Policy Approach R0670
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The purpose of this 6-day course is to empower students with the ability to create, evaluate and defend public policy in their home community. The course is also designed to facilitate understanding of how codes and regulations can be used as an effective component of fire prevention, fire mitigation and overall community risk reduction. A risk assessment is used to prioritize risk.
The course presents the stages of the policy process, which include:
Problem identification and agenda setting.
Policy formation.
Issue resolution and policy adoption.
Implementation and application.
Evaluation.
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Crisis Awareness
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Crisis Awareness Training provides participants examples of physical and emotional signs a co-worker, family member, friend or the employee themselves may exhibit after a traumatic event. This can be brought about by an incident at work, in their personal life, or as the result of the cumulative effects of exposure to traumatic situations. While everyone’s reaction to trauma is unique, this course gives possible signs and symptoms to look out for, as well as techniques to help someone who may benefit from assistance. Issues discussed include: physical, cognitive and emotional responses to trauma, alcohol/drug issues, techniques and strategies for working through the effects of a traumatic incident. We often want to help someone dealing with trauma, don’t know how to best assist them. This course provides the opportunity to ask questions about trauma and stress, as well as gives resources and concepts to help not only someone else, but the employee themselves. This course also includes one hour of Addiction Awareness, which focuses on chemical addiction (drugs & alcohol) and process addiction (gaming, shopping, sex etc.). The extent of addiction is discussed and resources for assistance are provided.
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DD Ohio Fire Incident Management System - DD Ohio Fire Incident Management System
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Emergency Medical Technician Refresher, Ohio 2012 EMS Curriculum
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This refresher course fulfills the requirements for certification renewal and will give participants the most current skills and information needed to perform their duties efficiently. Students will learn not only from traditional classroom lecture but also from scenario-based instruction. This course meets the requirements of the National Registry transition for NREMT-B to NREMT policy. The course also meets the NREMT requirements for remedial training for students who have failed the cognitive exam three times.
Requirements:
Emergency Medical Technicians who successfully complete this course must demonstrate competency through written and practical testing over the knowledge and psychomotor skills.
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03/10/2025 - 03/13/2025 |
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Emergency Medical Technician, Ohio EMS 2012 Curriculum
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This intense course is designed to prepare students to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This is a six week program which includes classroom, hands-on lab time, and offsite clinical instruction in EMT skills.
**Students enrolled in the EMT course are required to stay on campus in the student dorms.
Several online assignments are to be completed and submitted prior to the first day of on-campus classes. All participants must have the physical strength necessary to perform the functions of an EMT. Embedded in this course is a daily one-hour physical training program. You will be expected to run 1 1/2 miles on the first day without stopping.
This course runs Monday thru Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm with some Saturday and evening sessions. Students will be required to complete field clinical time. Attendance is required for all physical training, classroom, and clinical sessions. Students will be eligible for National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician's (NREMT) certification testing upon successful completion of the EMT course.
•••› Prospective students should download the "FF EMT Information Packet" which contains ALL information and forms needed to register (Scroll to the bottom of this page to locate the "Documents" section).
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Ohio Fire Academy - Main Campus |
01/21/2025 - 02/28/2025 | |
0020 |
Ohio Fire Academy - Main Campus |
03/24/2025 - 05/02/2025 | |
0022 |
Ohio Fire Academy - Main Campus |
09/08/2025 - 10/17/2025 | |
0021 |
Ohio Fire Academy - Main Campus |
06/30/2025 - 08/08/2025 |
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EMS CE - Ohio volunteer Weekend at the OFA
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EMS Instructor Module
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This course is required for certification in the state of Ohio as an EMS instructor. Students will gain the basic knowledge and skills needed to deliver instruction effectively from lesson plans. Students will practice teaching skills during in-class project presentations.
The course uses traditional interactive lectures, case studies, class discussions and student participation in presentations and projects. 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 this course. To become certified, students must also pass the Division of EMS Instructor Techniques exam and complete student teaching requirements.
Course prerequisites are established by the Division of EMS, in
O.A.C. 4765-18-03; and O.A.C. 4765-8-01-(A)(3) to (A)(7).
REQUIREMENTS: EMS INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATE: Possess a certificate as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN or PA; in the preceding seven years, have at least five years of
experience as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN or PA; pass the instructor knowledge exam at the level of certification within last three years, (RN and PA tests at medic level); pass practical
skills exams, administered by the sponsoring institution, at the level of certification within last three years, (RN and PA tests at medic level); and comply with O.A.C. 4765-1 8-05.
ASSISTANT EMS INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATE: Possess a certificate as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, paramedic, RN or PA; in the preceding five years, have at least three years of experience as an
EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN or PA; pass the instructor knowledge exam at the level of certification within last three years, (RN and PA tests at medic level); pass practical skills
exams, administered by the sponsoring institution, at the level of certification within last three years, (RN and PA tests at medic level); and comply with O.A.C. 4765-1 8-18.
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EMS Instructor Practical Skills Exam
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This practical exam is required prior to entry in the EMS Instructor training course
according to section 4765-18-05 (A) (5) of the Ohio Administrative Code. This
is the psychomotor examination that is part of the entrance testing. Please bring
the following: 1. Driver’s License. 2. Current EMS Certification Card or ODPS
Certification Printout.
Students will be tested to the level which they are certified. Three are no Prerequisites
for this exam. Please note, no electronic devices are permitted in the testing area.
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Fire & Life Safety Educator Level I, NFPA 1035, 2015 edition
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This Fire and Life Safety Educator class includes level I. During the class, participants will learn the skills and knowledge addressed in NFPA 1035, Public Fire and Life Safety Educator. Based on NFPA 1035, a Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I is a person who has demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary to schedule, present and evaluate an education program for a variety of audiences.
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10/21/2025 - 10/23/2025 | |
0029 |
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08/19/2025 - 08/21/2025 | |
0027 |
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02/04/2025 - 02/06/2025 | |
0028 |
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04/29/2025 - 05/01/2025 |
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Fire & Life Safety Educator Level I, NFPA 1035, 2015 edition-
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This Fire and Life Safety Educator class includes level I. During the class, participants will learn the skills and knowledge addressed in NFPA 1035, Public Fire and Life Safety Educator. Based on NFPA 1035, a Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I is a person who has demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary to schedule, present and evaluate an education program for a variety of audiences.
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Fire & Life Safety Educator Level II, NFPA 1035, 2015 edition-
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This Fire and Life Safety Educator class includes level II. During the class, participants will learn the skills and knowledge addressed in NFPA 1035, Public Fire and Life Safety Educator. Based on NFPA 1035, a Public Fire and Life Safety Educator II is a person who has demonstrated the skills and depth of knowledge necessary to develop presentations, analyze statistical information to select target groups, evaluate program status and write budget proposals.
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Fire & Life Safety Educator Level II, NFPA 1035, 2015 edition.
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This Fire and Life Safety Educator class includes level II. During the class, participants will learn the skills and knowledge addressed in NFPA 1035, Public Fire and Life Safety Educator. Based on NFPA 1035, a Public Fire and Life Safety Educator II is a person who has demonstrated the skills and depth of knowledge necessary to develop presentations, analyze statistical information to select target groups, evaluate program status and write budget proposals.
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12/02/2025 - 12/04/2025 | |
0019 |
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06/03/2025 - 06/05/2025 |
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Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I & II, NFPA 1041, 2019 edition
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The Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Training Program is composed of education standards approved by the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services (EMFTS) and the Executive Director of the Division of EMS, with the advice and counsel of the Firefighter and Fire Safety Inspector Training Committee of the EMFTS Board
The instructor training program for EMS or fire certificates to teach shall only be offered by and Ohio accredited EMS or a chartered fire training program authorized be the EMFTS Board and the Executive Director to teach instructor training courses. The instructor training programs for EMS or fire service certificates shall be taught by a Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II, appointed by the program director as an Instructor Trainer, under the auspices of an accredited EMS or a chartered fire training program. The program director is responsible for ensuring compliance with all requirements set forth in chapters 4765-7 and 4765-18, or 4765-21 and 4765-24 of the Ohio Administrative Code (O.A.C.).
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08/18/2025 - 09/10/2025 | |
0015 |
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11/12/2025 - 12/10/2025 | |
0014 |
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09/29/2025 - 10/22/2025 | |
0012 |
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03/03/2025 - 03/26/2025 |
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Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I, NFPA 1041, 2019 edition
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This course is designed for those individuals who wish to become certified as an IFSAC Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I in order to meet the Fire Officer I prerequisite requirement as stated in NFPA 1021 section 4.1.
The course will provide participants with the basic knowledge and skills to adapt and deliver instruction effectively from a prepared lesson plan and maintain the associated records. The participants will learn about the theories of modern adult education and their application by using techniques to maximize student learning. The participants will practice teaching skills during online presentations. The course utilizes online instruction, case studies, class discussion, and student participation in presentations and projects. Students will prepare and deliver a speech, give demonstrations, and teach from their own prepared lesson plans.
Students are required to pass both a written and practical examination to successfully complete this course.
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01/13/2025 - 02/19/2025 | |
0041 |
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11/03/2025 - 12/10/2025 | |
0039 |
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07/07/2025 - 08/13/2025 | |
0038 |
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03/31/2025 - 05/07/2025 | |
0040 |
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09/15/2025 - 10/22/2025 |
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Fire Instructor I & II, NFPA 1021, 2014 edition
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This course is required for certification in the state of Ohio as a fire instructor and complies with NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire 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.
** If using your certification exam as your entrance test, contact Ohio Division of EMS and request a letter of approval to do so.**
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Fire Instructor Knowledge Exam, NFPA 1001, 2013 edition
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This is the knowledge examination required prior to entry into a Fire Instructor training
course according to section 4765-21-02(A)(3) of the Ohio Administrative Code. This
is a computer based examination. You must bring your driver's license for proof of I.D.
Course Content 2.5 hour computer based examination. Those taking the examination will be tested on their knowledge at the Firefighter II level defined by NFPA Standard 1001. Ten days advance
notice is required from your request date. No electronic devices, cellular phones, pagers,
etc. are permitted in the testing center. Test begins at 1:00pm
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Fire Instructor Module
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This module is designed for certified EMS providers, fire safety inspector instructors wanting to transition to be certified fire instructors or firefighters wanting to become assistant fire instructors.
The course meets all objectives set forth by the Division of EMS and includes an awareness module on the NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions. The Division of EMS requires all fire safety inspector instructors to be certified as fire instructors or assistant instructors.
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Fire Investigator, NFPA 1033, 2014 edition
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This course complies with NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators and is designed for those with at least five years of experience in fire service and/or
law enforcement. Students will learn the fundamentals of fire scene investigation for origin and cause determination through interactive classroom presentations, lecture, group exercises and
hands-on practical exercises. Upon completion of this course, students will have the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to participate in a fire origin and cause investigation.
This course emphasizes the practical application of material learned during class time. Evaluations of students’ cognitive and hands-on performance will be conducted throughout the course, as well as with a final exam. Students who successfully complete all course requirements are eligible for certification by IFSAC.
Requirements: Documentation of completion of National Incident Management System 100 and 700; Employment Verification Letter and Statement of Qualifications forms; Ohio Department of Public Safety Firefighter or Law Enforcement Certification; BCI and FBI Back Ground Check (must be received 45 days prior to the start of class, OFA Code Number109-578). This information must be sent regular mail to the OFA Registrar’s Office.
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Fire Officer II, NFPA 1021, 2020 edition - Fire Officer II, NFPA 1021, 2020 edition
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This is the only Fire Officer II program in Ohio which allows students to receive both National Fire Academy and International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification. This course is for fire officers in leadership roles for their departments and is designed to meet or exceed NFPA 1021, Standards of Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer II. It expands on management techniques learned in Fire Officer I and focuses on public education and community relations, budget preparation and requests, legal responsibilities, time management,handling conflicts in the fire service, dealing with various media agencies, crew resource management and emergency operations management.
This course is part of the ‘Flipped Classroom’ model, which requires reading and studying new material prior to on-campus class time. For more information on the course style and
expectations, see Page 8 of the 2019 Course Catalog. Evaluations of student performance will
be conducted throughout the course, as well as with a final exam.
Per NFPA 1021 Chapter 5.1 General: For qualification at Level II, the Fire Officer I shall meet the job performance requirements defined in Sections 5.2 through 5.7 of this standard. A.5.1.1 Other prerequisite knowledge can include an understanding of negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent retention; respondeat superior; understanding of tort claims acts, sovereign immunity, statutory immunity, special duty, public duty; and knowledge of OSHA standards and citations and strategies for compliance with OSHA documentation requirements.
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Fire Officer III & IV, NFPA 1021, 2020 edition - Fire Officer III & IV, NFPA 1021, 2020 edition
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This is the only Fire Officer III & IV program in Ohio which allows students to receive International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification. The course meets and exceeds NFPA 1021, Standards of Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer III and Fire Officer IV. This course is intended for students whose primary responsibilities is as a shift commander or above in their department.
Topics covered include the principles of management theory and its application to the fire service including topics on communications, professional development, community and intergovernmental relations, human resources, legal issues, strategic planning, public education, budget and financial issues and emergency management.
This course will meet on campus a total of four times with time in between sessions being used to complete assignments. This is an intensive program that requires out of class work and students should plan on spending at least 20 hours on these assignments. It is not a sit-and-learn program. This course is designed to meet the standards of NFPA 1021, Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer II and this standard clearly lays out the progressive sequence of becoming a fire officer. Because this is a standards-based course, material will be presented to you from a variety of sources.
Evaluations of student performance will be conducted throughout the course, as well as with a final exam. Students will be required to report to campus once at the end of the course to take their final exam.
Prerequisites
• Completion of a Fire Officer II program
• Completion of NIMS 300
• Certification as an Instructor I
• Certification as a Firefighter II
Students admitted to the program who have not completed an accredited (IFSAC or ProBoard) Fire Officer I & II programs will be required to demonstrate competency by passing the Fire Officer I & II exams in addition to the Fire Officer III/IV exam.
If you are a State of Ohio Fire, EMS, or Fire Safety Inspector Instructor certification only (not IFSAC or Pro Board) you are required to you take and pass the Instructor I course completion exam in addition to the Fire Officer III/IV course completion exam.
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05/12/2025 - 10/11/2025 |
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Firefighter & EMT Pre-Registration information course
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Firefighter & EMT Pre-Registration information course is a prerequisite to sign up for firefighter or EMT
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Firefighter I & II, NFPA 1001, 2019 edition
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•••› Prospective students should download the "FF / EMT Information Packet" which contains the information needed to register, including how to complete the online pre-registration information course, acceptable documents, and answers the most common questions about the course. (Scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the "Documents" section).
This extensive 50-day firefighter training program is the only one of its kind in the state of Ohio to be recognized by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and ProBoard. This course exceeds the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) requirements for firefighters and the training and education standards identified in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards.
Students enrolled in the Firefighter I&II course are required to stay on campus in the student dorms (Sunday - Thursday).
This course meets Monday – Friday 0600-1700. Students must pass written and practical skill competency evaluations to successfully complete the course.
This fast-paced course is both mentally and physically demanding, requiring high levels of dedication and commitment from every student. Embedded in this course is a daily one-hour physical training program that requires students to run 1.5 miles on the first day.
Upon completion of this course, participants will have the knowledge necessary to successfully complete the Ohio Firefighter 1 & 2 examination. In addition to basic firefighter job skills, students will learn essential functions of the job including: professionalism, leadership, teamwork, honor, firefighter safety, emergency vehicle operation, and apparatus pumping.
Students are responsible for providing their own turnout gear and course textbooks. The Ohio Fire Academy does provide Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) if a department issued SCBA will not be used. Information on obtaining these materials and equipment will be provided upon official acceptance into the course.
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Ohio Fire Academy |
05/12/2025 - 07/18/2025 | |
242 |
Ohio Fire Academy |
08/25/2025 - 10/31/2025 | |
240 |
Ohio Fire Academy |
02/18/2025 - 04/25/2025 |
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Flawed Situational Awareness: The stealth killer of first responders
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This program shares the powerful findings of Dr. Gasaway’s extensive research on issues related to first responder decision making and flawed situational awareness. In his review of hundreds of near-miss reports, case studies, line-of-duty death reports and videos he continually found himself being frustrated because there were so many clues, indicators and signs that the incident was going to end in disaster.
Yet, for some reason, personnel operating at the incident scene – from company officers to incident commanders – could not see it coming. Or if they did see it coming, they did nothing to alter their course.
In his research to understand why first responders were (seemingly) blind and deaf to what was happening right in front of them, Dr. Gasaway uncovered and investigated over one hundred barriers that can destroy situational awareness and flaw decision making.
This program focuses on some of the most pervasive situational awareness barriers first responders will face while operating in stress-filled, dynamically-changing environments.
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Hazardous Materials: Technician, NFPA 1072, 2017 edition
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This course is approved by the Federal Office of Domestic Preparedness. Upon completion, participants will be prepared to enter hazardous materials hot zones to control spills and leaks using offensive measures designed to protect property and the environment. Students will have the opportunity to practice material learned in the classroom through hands-on exercises. The course also prepares students to recognize, respond and terminate a weapon of mass destruction event.
This course conforms to all competencies for OSHA 29 CFT 1910.120 HAZWOPER as well as NFPA 472 & 1072 competencies for Hazardous Materials Technicians. Students will learn the use of ICS, CBRNE, prevention and deterrence, clothing protection, basic chemistry, air monitoring instruments, control containment and confinement techniques, and terrorism threat assessment.
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Hybrid Training - Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician, NFPA 1006, 2021 edition
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This course meets the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006, 2021 edition, Chapter 8. These rescue skills are applicable to vehicle events involving common passenger
vehicles and environments.
Students will be introduced to many different aspects covering vehicle design, access, and disentanglement of victims while developing a planned response all the way through termination of the event. Vehicle stabilization and energy isolation play a large part in vehicle events and will be covered in this class. With some of the best instructors in the country, students are sure to gain valuable knowledge and experience to be used in the real world and shared among their departments and peers.
Additional information will be available upon course confirmation. Students must complete written and hands-on skill competency evaluations to successfully complete the course. Evaluations of student performance will be conducted throughout the course, and will conclude with a final exam. Students who successfully complete all course requirements are eligible for International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification.
Lunch is included but students will still be responsible for all other costs associated with the class (i.e., breakfast, dinner, housing).
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06/02/2025 - 07/11/2025 | |
0009 |
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03/03/2025 - 04/18/2025 |
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Hybrid Training - Confined Space Rescue Level I & II, NFPA 1006, 2013 edition
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This course combines the knowledge, skills, and abilities for both Level I and Level II of Confined Space Rescue and will include all of the objectives in NFPA 1006, Chapter 7, 2013 version. Beginning with atmospheric monitoring and basic equipment overview and progressing through to execution of a confined space rescue with the aid of a complete pre-plan, the student shall cover all articles within Chapter 7.
Rescuer care, air monitoring, patient packaging within the confined space environment, and development of a confined space pre-plan are covered. Students will gain access through openings as small as 16 inches in diameter.
Lunch is included in the tuition fee but students will still be responsible for all other costs associated with the class (i.e., breakfast, dinner, housing).
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Hybrid Training - Confined Space Rescue Technician, NFPA 1006, 2021 edition - Hybrid Training - Confined Space Rescue Technician, NFPA 1006, 2021 edition
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This course combines the knowledge, skills, and abilities for awareness, operations, and technician levels of Confined Space Rescue and will include all of the objectives in NFPA 1006, Chapter 7, 2021 edition. Beginning with atmospheric monitoring and basic equipment overview and progressing through to execution of a confined space rescue with the aid of a complete pre-plan, the student shall cover all job performance requirements (JPRs) within Chapter 7.
Rescuer care, air monitoring, patient packaging within the confined space environment, and development of a confined space pre-plan are covered. Students will gain access through openings as small as 16 inches in diameter.
Rope Rescue Operations level training is a prerequisite for this course. Additional information will be available upon course confirmation. Students must complete written and hands-on skill competency evaluations to successfully complete the course. Evaluations of student performance will be conducted throughout the course, and will conclude with a final exam. Students who successfully complete all course requirements are eligible for International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification.
Lunch is included in the tuition fee but students will still be responsible for all other costs associated with the class (i.e., breakfast, dinner, housing).
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04/28/2025 - 06/12/2025 | |
0010 |
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08/25/2025 - 10/02/2025 |
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Hybrid Training - Fire and Emer. Services Instructor I & II, NFPA 1041, 2019 edition
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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.**
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Hybrid Training - Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator (EVO), NFPA 1002 CH 4, 2017 edition
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Hybrid Training - Fire Inspector I&II, NFPA 1031, 2014 edition - Hybrid Training - Fire Inspector I&II, NFPA 1031, 2014 edition
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This course is designed to meet the requirements for Fire Inspector I&II. Students learn the skills necessary to conduct fire safety inspections from the OFA in conjunction with the SFM Code Enforcement Bureau. This course meets certification eligibility requirements for IFSAC Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector II certification. Students will gain an understanding of the fire inspector’s role in code enforcement, general fire prevention practices, fire safety requirements related to hazardous materials, electrical systems and fire protection systems. Students must attend all classes and pass all written and practical exams to successfully complete the course.
REQUIREMENTS: Documentation of competency of NFPA 472, 2013 edition; Chapter 4 HazMat Awareness requirements, or the equivalent. For Ohio Certification, students must also submit:
Documentation of completion of National Incident Management System 100 and 700; Employment Verification - this is a Letter from your Fire Chief or Training Officer with Verification of employment and a Statement of Qualifications.
Only applicants with all prerequisites will be considered for enrollment in the class.
The class objectives can be found in the NFPA Standard 1031 (2014) Chapters 4 & 5, and NFPA 472 Section 4.2. Please review these prior to class. Free online access is available at:
https://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards/All-Codes-and-Standards/Free-access
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Hybrid Training - Fire Investigator, NFPA 1033, 2022 edition
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This course complies with NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators and is designed for those with at least five years of experience in fire service and/or
law enforcement. Students will learn the fundamentals of fire scene investigation for origin and cause determination through interactive classroom presentations, lecture, group exercises and
hands-on practical exercises. Upon completion of this course, students will have the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to participate in a fire origin and cause investigation.
This course emphasizes the practical application of material learned during class time. Evaluations of students’ cognitive and hands-on performance will be conducted throughout the course, as well as with a final exam. Students who successfully complete all course requirements are eligible for certification by IFSAC.
Requirements: Documentation of completion of National Incident Management System 100 and 700; Employment Verification Letter and Statement of Qualifications forms; Ohio Department of Public Safety Firefighter or Law Enforcement Certification; BCI and FBI Back Ground Check (must be received 45 days prior to the start of class, OFA Code Number121-08). This information must be sent regular mail to the OFA Registrar’s Office.
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Hybrid Training - Fire Officer I, NFPA 1021, 2020 edition - Hybrid Training - Fire Officer I, NFPA 1021, 2020 edition
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This is an intensive program that requires significant pre-course and in-class work on behalf of the student. It is not a sit-and-learn program.
This course is designed to meet the standards of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021, Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer and this standard clearly lays out the progressive sequence of becoming a fire officer. This is a standards-based course, material will be presented to you from a variety of sources.
This course meets the requirements of the NFPA 1021, Standards of Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer I and is the only Fire Officer I course in Ohio in which students are able to obtain International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification. Students will also receive certificates from both the Ohio and National Fire Academies upon completion of the course. To receive IFSAC certification for this class students must have IFSAC or ProBoard certification for their prerequisites or complete the required knowledge and skills examinations for those prerequisites in which they are not certified.
This is an intensive program that requires out of class work and students should plan on spending at least 15 hours on these assignments. It is not a sit-and-learn program. Because this course is designed to meet the standards of NFPA 1021, Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer and this standard clearly lays out the progressive sequence of becoming a fire officer. This is a standards-based course, meaning, material will be presented to you from a variety of sources.
Students will learn essential techniques and skills in leadership, supervision, decision making practices, legal responsibilities, communication, report writing, workplace safety, quality assurance, delegation, pre-incident planning and prioritization in both routine and emergency situations. This course is helpful in guiding the firefighter in the transition from peer to officer.
Evaluations of student performance will be conducted throughout the course, including skills testing and a comprehensive course final exam covering all Fire Officer I objectives. Students will have the opportunity to put skills to use in practice simulations and role play scenarios. There will be two three day on campus sessions during the class.
Course prerequisites
• Certification as a Firefighter II (See Signup Details)
• Certification as an Instructor I (See Signup Details)
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Hybrid Training - Fire Officer II, NFPA 1021, 2020 edition - Hybrid Training - Fire Officer II, NFPA 1021, 2020 edition
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This is the only Fire Officer II program in Ohio which allows students to receive both National Fire Academy and International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification. This course is for fire officers in leadership roles for their departments and is designed to meet or exceed NFPA 1021, Standards of Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer II. Students admitted to the program who have not completed an accredited Fire Officer I program will be required to demonstrate competency by passing the Fire Officer I exam in addition to the Fire Officer II exam.
If you are a State of Ohio Fire, EMS, or Fire Safety Inspector Instructor certification only (not IFSAC or Pro Board) you are required to you take and pass the Instructor I course completion exam in addition to the Fire Officer II course completion exam.
We will expand on management techniques learned in Fire Officer I and focus on public education and community relations, budget preparation and requests, legal responsibilities, time management, handling conflicts in the fire service, dealing with various media agencies, crew resource management, and emergency operations management.
Students will spend the first five days of the course on campus in the classroom. After this they will return home to complete assignments. This is an intensive program that requires out of class work and students should plan on spending at least 17 hours on these assignments. It is not a sit-and-learn program. This course is designed to meet the standards of NFPA 1021, Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer II and this standard clearly lays out the progressive sequence of becoming a fire officer. Because this is a standards-based course, material will be presented to you from a variety of sources.
Evaluations of student performance will be conducted throughout the course, as well as with a final exam. Students will be required to report to campus once at the end of the course to take their final exam.
Prerequisites
• Completion of Firefighter II
• Completion of Fire Officer I
• Completion of Instructor I
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09/15/2025 - 10/17/2025 |
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Hybrid Training - Fire Safety Inspector, NFPA 1031, 2014 edition
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This course is designed to meet the requirements for Fire Safety Inspector as prescribed by the O.A.C. 4765-20-03 and NFPA 1031. Students learn the skills necessary to conduct fire safety
inspections from the OFA in conjunction with the SFM Code Enforcement Bureau. This course meets certification eligibility requirements for IFSAC Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector II
certification. Students will gain an understanding of the fire inspector’s role in code enforcement, general fire prevention practices, fire safety requirements related to hazardous materials,
electrical systems and fire protection systems. Students must attend all classes and pass all written and practical exams to successfully complete the course. For certification, students must pass the Division of EMS Fire Safety Inspector exam.
REQUIREMENTS: Documentation of competency of NFPA 472, 2013 edition; Chapter 4 HazMat Awareness requirements, or the equivalent. For Ohio Certification, students must also submit:
Documentation of completion of National Incident Management System 100 and 700 on FEMA Certificate; Employment Verification - this is a Letter from your Fire Chief or Training Officer with Verification of employment and a Statement of Qualifications; Ohio Department of Public Safety Firefighter Certification.
Only applicants with all prerequisites will be considered for enrollment in the class.
The class objectives can be found in the NFPA Standard 1031 (2014) Chapters 4 & 5, and NFPA 472 Section 4.2. Please review these prior to class. Free online access is available at:
https://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards/All-Codes-and-Standards/Free-access
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01/27/2025 - 03/27/2025 | |
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Hybrid Training - Hazardous Materials: Technician, NFPA 1072, 2017 edition
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Upon completion, participants will be prepared to enter hazardous materials hot zones to control spills and leaks using offensive measures designed to protect property and the environment. Students will have the opportunity to practice material learned in the classroom through hands-on exercises. The course also prepares students to recognize, respond and terminate a weapon of mass destruction event.
This course conforms to all competencies for OSHA 29 CFT 1910.120 HAZWOPER as well as NFPA 1072 competencies for Hazardous Materials Technicians. Students will learn the use of ICS, CBRNE, prevention and deterrence, clothing protection, basic chemistry, air monitoring instruments, control containment and confinement techniques, and terrorism threat assessment.
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Hybrid Training - Interagency Wildfire Annual Refresher (NWCG)
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The 2021 Ohio Interagency Crew RT-130 Interagency Wildfire Refreshers will be offered in a blended format. The RT-130 will include an online self-study component and a hands-on component consisting of the fire shelter deployment and pack test. The self-study component will be available starting in early February 2021, and information pertaining to logistics of the fire shelter deployment and pack test components will follow. If you plan on participating in western fire as a part of the Ohio Interagency Crew and would like to be added to the 2021 RT-130 information email group, please contact Lewis Bailey at lewis.bailey@dnr.state.oh.us. Deadline to complete all components of the 2021 RT-130 is May 13, 2021.
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Hybrid Training - Live Fire Instructor, NFPA 1403, 2018 edition
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This 58-hour course is designed to deliver a comprehensive live fire training program in accordance with NFPA 1402, NFPA 1403, and NFPA 1500. with the utilization of lecture and practical teaching techniques students will be capable of accurately applying the above standards to all live fire training activities. This course will discuss all 9 chapters of NFPA 1403 and the referenced NFPA standards, review the required NFPA 1403 positions, safety requirements, check list, SOP's, inspect the Fire Academy's burn building and props and conduct an evaluation of an acquired structure for NFPA 1403 compliance and review other live fire training props and their associated requirements.
The purpose of the course is to provide a process for educating students/instructors on the proper techniques and requirements for conducting live fire training evolutions to ensure that they are conducted in safe facilities and that the exposure to health and safety hazards for the firefighters receiving the training is minimized.
This course meets the requirements set by the Dept. of Public Safety, Division of EMS in rule 4765-21-03 (C) of the Ohio Administrative Code and is designed as an initial training course for the fire instructor who will be instructing students participating in live fire training as part of an initial firefighter certification program through an authorized Ohio chartered fire training program. Students must bring full turnout gear to class to use on Day 4 and Day 5.
Students are required to purchase the textbook: Live Fire Training: Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition, with Advantage Access by Jones & Bartlett (ISBN 9781284140729). Once you have the book you will use your unique student access code to access the course in Navigate. The course number is ________.
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Hybrid Training - Rope Rescue Level I, NFPA 1006, 2013 edition
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This course is designed so personnel can become familiar with basic rope rescue techniques. The course will consist of material covered in the job performance requirements of NFPA 1006.
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Hybrid Training - Rope Rescue Level II, NFPA 1006, 2013 edition
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Rope Rescue is an essential skill needed by any member in the emergency rescue service. This course is intended for those that have completed the basic level of Rope Rescue. This advanced course focuses on litter rigging, high-line applications and leadership on the rescue scene. Students will apply tactics to real life scenarios and will have the opportunity to practice at various sites throughout Central Ohio.
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Hybrid Training - Rope Rescue Technician, NFPA 1006, 2021 edition
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This hybrid style course covers material in NFPA 1006 2021 edition, Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5.1 – 5.3; Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) for Rope Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Technician. This course will provide fire personnel with little to no rope rescue skills, as well as personnel who have had rope training in the past who, wish to refresh their skills, the opportunity to go through, in a systematic way the various JPR's and KSA's that are referenced by NFPA 1006 2021 edition.
Students will be required to attend five (5) online virtual instructor-led classes followed by seven (7) days on campus at the Ohio Fire Academy (includes the weekend). Any student who fails to have 100% attendance will fail the class, and not receive a certification. Students will also be required to read, in its entirety " Rope Rescue; Principles and Practice, 5th edition" ISBN-978-1-284-19510-1, by Jones and Bartlett. All students will be required to use the Jones and Bartlett Navigate platform to complete quizzes, and other assignments that will be due prior to arriving on campus. The student must commit to the class, and all of its requirements in order to be successful. Failure to do so will result in failure of the class.
Critical angles, mechanical advantage systems, rappelling, ascending, self-rescue techniques, lowering systems, high angle techniques, low angle rescue techniques, as well as lead climbing man-made structures, high-lines, and rope rescue leadership will be some of the skills covered and placed into practical application during the 7 days you will be on campus at the Academy as well as at other off-campus sites.
Additional information will be available upon course confirmation. Students must complete written and hands-on skill competency evaluations to successfully complete the course. Evaluations of student performance will be conducted throughout the course, and will conclude with a final exam. Students who successfully complete all course requirements are eligible for International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification.
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03/31/2025 - 05/16/2025 | |
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08/04/2025 - 09/19/2025 |
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Hybrid Training - Structural Collapse Rescue Level I, NFPA 1006, 2013 edition
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This course meets the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006 chapters 6.1.1, 6.1.2, and 9.1 and provides students with the operational knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform patient rescue at structural collapse incidents involving light frame and masonry buildings.
Students will complete all aspects of Structural Collapse Level I skills. Students must complete written and hands-on skill competency evaluations to successfully complete the course.
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Hybrid Training - Structural Fire Attack Lab (Fire Blast) 1 Session over 1 day
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The Mobile Structural Fire Attack Lab (Fire Blast), in partnership with the Findlay Fire Department, is available as part of our Close to Home - Regional Delivery package. The MSFAL features three live fire training props as well as a roof ventilation simulator.
The unit supports a number of training scenario possibilities including, but not limited to: structural fire attack, transitional fire attack, vent-enter-search, basement fires, industrial fires, rescue, and ventilation from ground ladders and aerial devices. Whether your department is large, small, or in-between, this unit will meet training demands, and all training can be customized to meet your department's needs.
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Hybrid Training - Swift Water Rescue Level I, NFPA 1006, 2013 edition
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This combined surface and swiftwater course meets the standards for Ohio Fire Academy as an operations trained responder for swift water rescue. Students will learn material through online classroom lecture and hands-on applications. Remote or indirect rescues will be stressed and boat handling skills will be presented. Hands-on applications will be conducted at regional facilities and locations.
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Hybrid Training - Swiftwater Rescue Blended Ops/ Technician, NFPA 1006, 2021 edition - Hybrid Training - Swiftwater Rescue Blended Ops/Technician, NFPA 1006, 2021 edition
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This swiftwater course meets the standards for Ohio Fire Academy as a ops/technician trained responder for swift water rescue. Students will learn material through online classroom lecture and hands-on applications. Remote or indirect rescues will be stressed, and boat handling skills will be presented. Hands-on applications will be conducted at regional facilities and locations.
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02/03/2025 - 03/28/2025 |
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Hybrid Training - Swiftwater Rescue Operations, NFPA 1006, 2021 edition - Hybrid Training - Swiftwater Rescue Operations, NFPA 1006, 2021 edition
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This combined surface and swiftwater course meets the current NFPA 1006 standard as an operations trained responder for surface and swift water rescue. Students will learn material through online classroom lecture and hands-on applications. Remote or indirect rescues will be stressed and boat handling skills will be presented. Hands-on applications will be conducted at regional facilities and locations. Additional information will be provided at course registration.
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Hybrid Training - Trench Rescue Level I & II, NFPA 1006, 2013 edition
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This course meets the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006 chapters 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 8.1, and 8.2, to deliver a complete Trench Rescue Course. Students will be exposed to the basics of Trench Rescue and perform both Level I and Level II requirements. Students will begin with the concrete Trench Training Prop and finish with multiple live trench scenarios.
Students learn various shoring techniques, assorted trench layouts, hazard control
scenarios, scene management, rescue vs. recovery operation, and termination
procedures of a trench incident.
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Hybrid Training - Trench Rescue Technician, NFPA 1006, 2021 edition - Hybrid Training - Trench Rescue Technician, NFPA 1006, 2021 edition
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This course meets the awareness, operations, and technician level job performance requirements (JPRs) defined in NFPA 1006, 2021 edition, Chapter 12. Students will begin with the concrete Trench Training Prop and finish with multiple live trench scenarios.
Students will learn various shoring techniques, assorted trench layouts, hazard control
scenarios, scene management, rescue vs. recovery operations, and termination
procedures of a trench incident.
Additional information will be available upon course confirmation. Students must complete written and hands-on skill competency evaluations to successfully complete the course. Evaluations of student performance will be conducted throughout the course, and will conclude with a final exam. Students who successfully complete all course requirements are eligible for International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification.
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Hybrid Training - Vehicle Rescue I & II, NFPA 1006, 2013 edition
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This course meets the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1006 chapters 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 10.1, and 10.2 . Level I rescue skills are applicable to vehicle events involving common passenger
vehicles and environments where rescuer intervention does not constitute a high level of risk based upon the environment or other factors.
Students will be introduced to many different aspects covering vehicle and machinery design, access, and disentanglement of victims while developing a planned response all the way through termination of the event. Equipment stabilization and energy isolation play a large part in vehicle and machinery events and will be covered in this class. Students will have access to multiple passenger vehicles, small machinery, large vehicles and machinery. Resources are added and updated constantly so scenarios will not be finalized until the first day of class. With some of the best instructors in the country, students are sure to gain valuable knowledge and experience to be used in the real world and shared among their departments and peers.
Lunch is included but students will still be responsible for all other costs associated with the class (i.e., breakfast, dinner, housing).
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Ignitable Liquid Detection Canine Certification
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Evaluation testing for ignitable liquid detection canine teams. Teams are tested using standards designed to determine the proficiency and reliability of the accelerant detection canine team to work together in the detection if ignitable liquids.
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Ignitable liquid detection canine evaluator - Ignitable Liquid Detection Canine Evaluator
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This course is designed to provide the evaluator with necessary skills and updated procedures, to be able to evaluate the ability of the canine team to detect known ignitable liquids. The course structure is focused on preparing the evaluator to administer evaluations through the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of the State Fire Marshal.
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Interagency Wildfire (S-190/S-130/L-180)
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This national certification (Red Card) course is a combination of three courses from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, Wildland Firefighter Training, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service, and the Work Capacity Test (pack test - optional). The course meets the NFPA 1051 Standard for Wildland Firefighter Personnel Professional Qualifications. Students will complete both classroom and hands-on training. This course is offered in two separate formats: a week-long class held Monday through Friday, and a weekend class held over three weekends. Review course dates prior to registration as
perfect attendance is required for successful completion. The course is often referred to as the ‘Red Card’ course. A Red Card is an annual national qualification card issued by a wildland firefighter’s sponsoring agency. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will only provide an Incident Qualification Card (Red Card) to students who plan on being available for deployment through the Ohio Interagency Fire Crew.
Prerequisite: National Incident Management System Introduction to Incident Command System (IS-100.c) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) an Introduction (IS-700.b). Must be the most current version of the NIMS courses. NWCG S-110- Basic Wildfire orientation.
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10/06/2025 - 10/10/2025 | |
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02/22/2025 - 03/08/2025 |
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Interagency Wildfire Annual Refresher (NWCG)
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This annual wildland firefighting recertification is the equivalent to the National Wildfire Coordinating Group RT-130 course and is a requirement for firefighters who intend to participate in western wildland fire support. This course covers the four core Interagency Wildfire Red Book topics: entrapment avoidance, current issues, other hazards and safety issues, and fire shelter. Students will also complete the work capacity test (pack test).
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will only provide an Incident Qualification Card (Red Card) to students who plan on being available for deployment through the Ohio Interagency Fire Crew. For the pack test, students may change into tennis shoes, shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts or sweatpants. Prerequisite: Interagency Wildfire (S-190/S-130/L-180).
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05/07/2025 - 05/07/2025 | |
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04/23/2025 - 04/23/2025 | |
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03/05/2025 - 03/05/2025 | |
0044 |
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05/21/2025 - 05/21/2025 | |
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02/26/2025 - 02/26/2025 |
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Leadership in Supervision (R0645)
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Leadership in Supervision: Creating Environments for Professional Growth (0646)
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This two-day course presents the supervisor with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire and EMS environment. The course includes concepts related to a successful transition to supervisory and leadership roles, including concepts of adaptive leadership; change management; active followership; effective communication, including difficult conversations and advocacy-inquiry based dialogue; ethics; authority; power; decision-making; and active engagement through development of a personal plan.
Selection criteria
The primary target audience for this course are those individuals who are at the first line level of supervision. For purposes of student selection first line level is considered to be those at the Company Officer or Unit (fire prevention, fire education, communications, EMS, etc.) Supervisor level.
More specifically primary selection criteria are as follows:
First line supervisors in fire and emergency medical services organizations.
Fire and emergency medical services personnel due for promotion/appointment to a first line supervisory position within 18 months.
Fire and emergency medical services personnel who are regularly assigned acting supervisory positions.
Fire and EMS personnel currently enrolled in the National Fire Academy Managing Officer Program will be provided priority selection.
The secondary target audiences are fire and EMS personnel at the first line management level (Chief Officer or above). Students at this level may be given consideration on a space available basis.
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03/06/2025 - 03/07/2025 | |
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09/08/2025 - 09/09/2025 |
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Leadership in Supervision: Frameworks to Success (0648)
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This two-day course provides the supervisor with the knowledge and skills to perform successfully in the fire and Emergency Medical Services environments. The course addresses professionalism, resilience, emotional intelligence, and situational awareness, as well as managing conflict, delegating mentoring, coaching, empowering, and building collaboration and synergy for professional growth.
Selection criteria
The primary target audience for this course are those individuals who are at the first line level of supervision. For purposes of student selection first line level is considered to be those at the Company Officer or Unit (fire prevention, fire education, communications, EMS, etc.) Supervisor level.
More specifically primary selection criteria are as follows:
First line supervisors in fire and emergency medical services organizations.
Fire and emergency medical services personnel due for promotion/appointment to a first line supervisory position within 18 months.
Fire and emergency medical services personnel who are regularly assigned acting supervisory positions.
Fire and EMS personnel currently enrolled in the National Fire Academy Managing Officer Program will be provided priority selection.
The secondary target audiences are fire and EMS personnel at the first line management level (Chief Officer or above). Students at this level may be given consideration on a space available basis.
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04/28/2025 - 04/29/2025 | |
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11/06/2025 - 11/07/2025 |
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Leadership in Supervision: Perspectives in Thinking (0647)
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This two-day course provides the supervisor with the conceptual foundation and framework for success in leadership roles by exploring creative, analytical, political and critical thinking perspectives. The course addresses skills needed for assessing situations from multiple perspectives, making critical decisions, fostering creativity and innovation, and using persuasion.
Selection criteria
The primary target audience for this course are those individuals who are at the first line level of supervision. For purposes of student selection first line level is considered to be those at the Company Officer or Unit (fire prevention, fire education, communications, EMS, etc.) Supervisor level.
More specifically primary selection criteria are as follows:
First line supervisors in fire and emergency medical services organizations.
Fire and emergency medical services personnel due for promotion/appointment to a first line supervisory position within 18 months.
Fire and emergency medical services personnel who are regularly assigned acting supervisory positions.
Fire and EMS personnel currently enrolled in the National Fire Academy Managing Officer Program will be provided priority selection.
The secondary target audiences are fire and EMS personnel at the first line management level (Chief Officer or above). Students at this level may be given consideration on a space available basis.
Prerequisites
ICS-100-level and ICS-200-level training. Preferred courses are Q0462 and Q0463, available through NFA Online. Chief's signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training.
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10/07/2025 - 10/08/2025 | |
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Live Fire Instructor, NFPA 1403, 2018 edition - Live Fire Instructor, NFPA 1403, 2018 edition
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This 58-hour course is designed to deliver a comprehensive live fire training program in accordance with NFPA 1402, NFPA 1403, and NFPA 1500. with the utilization of lecture and practical teaching techniques students will be capable of accurately applying the above standards to all live fire training activities. This course will discuss all 9 chapters of NFPA 1403 and the referenced NFPA standards, review the required NFPA 1403 positions, safety requirements, check list, SOP's, inspect the Fire Academy's burn building and props and conduct an evaluation of an acquired structure for NFPA 1403 compliance and review other live fire training props and their associated requirements.
The purpose of the course is to provide a process for educating students/instructors on the proper techniques and requirements for conducting live fire training evolutions to ensure that they are conducted in safe facilities and that the exposure to health and safety hazards for the firefighters receiving the training is minimized.
This course meets the requirements set by the Dept. of Public Safety, Division of EMS in rule 4765-21-03 (C) of the Ohio Administrative Code and is designed as an initial training course for the fire instructor who will be instructing students participating in live fire training as part of an initial firefighter certification program through an authorized Ohio chartered fire training program. Students must bring full turnout gear to class to use on Day 4 and Day 5.
Students are required to purchase the textbook: Live Fire Training: Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition, with Advantage Access by Jones & Bartlett (ISBN 9781284140729). Once you have the book you will use your unique student access code to access the course in Navigate. The course number is ________.
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Live Fire Training - Ohio Volunteer Weekend at the OFA
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Modern & Hybrid Vehicle Technology
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This course offers a basic review of the construction of various hybrid vehicles and new
vehicle construction practices designed to keep the vehicle occupants safe. This course
is designed so that members of the emergency services community are prepared to
respond to incidents involving many types of modern vehicle designs while keeping
themselves safe.
Training includes descriptions and graphics of the latest new vehicle construction
technology, metals and metal combinations, hybrid designs, and updated extrication
techniques.
Upon successful completion, firefighters will be equipped with the latest techniques to
speed up the extrication of victims of serious accidents involving the safest, five-star
crash-rated vehicles and alternative power sources.
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Ohio Fire Incident Management System - Ohio Fire Incident Management System
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Hamilton Fire Department |
12/18/2024 - 12/18/2024 | |
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American Township Fire Department |
11/25/2024 - 11/25/2024 | |
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Muskingum County EMA |
12/10/2024 - 12/10/2024 |
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Ohio Fire Incident Reporting System
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The OFIRS course gives students a practical look at how to easily navigate National Fire Incident Reporting system (NFIRS) codes. The student will learn when each field should and should not be filled out and how to find the information to put in the box. Real world scenarios will be used to allow the student to use the knowledge gained to code incidents quickly and efficiently. Many myths about fire reporting will be addressed and confusing fields like Mutual Aid, Exposures and Incident Types will be addressed and clarified.
This class will clarify how to code incidents which in turn will allow your department to leverage your data well and see what your Real Fire Problem is. This will allow you to promote a CRR program and promote to your community good risk reduction. This helps when trying to acquire grants and additional funding.
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) developed the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). This system is based primarily on the work of the Nation fire Information Council (NFIC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Technical Committee on Fire Reporting. The NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Reporting is responsible for developing and maintaining NFPA 901, Standard Classifications for Incident Reporting and Fire Protection Data. This standard establishes basic definitions and terminology for use in incident reporting and serves as a means of classifying data so that the information can be aggregated.
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10/16/2025 - 10/16/2025 | |
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07/09/2025 - 07/09/2025 | |
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04/08/2025 - 04/08/2025 | |
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01/13/2025 - 01/13/2025 |
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Paramedic Refresher, Ohio 2012 EMS Curriculum
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This course reviews essential components of Ohio-approved curriculum and provides
exposure to scientific advances in emergency medical care concepts. The Paramedic Refresher
Course consists of 48 classroom hours and will include cognitive and psychomotor testing.
The course is divided into the following subject areas: Airway Management and
Ventilation, Medicine: Cardiology and Medical Emergencies, Trauma issues, Special
Populations: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics, and EMS Operations.
This course meets the requirements of the National Registry transition for NREMT-P to
NR-PARAMEDIC policy.
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
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American Safety & Health Institute’s Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) program was created to provide healthcare professionals with training in the recognition and treatment of conditions that may lead to cardiopulmonary arrest in an infant or child. Topics covered include: Pediatric assessment, Respiratory Emergencies, Cardiovascular Emergencies, shock, rhythm disturbances, Trauma and Burns, Children with Special Healthcare Needs, Airway Management, Rhythm Recognition and Electrical Therapy, Vascular Access and Medication Administration. Case scenarios will be used.
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Refresher
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The refresher course is an 8-hour review of the American Safety & Health Institute’s Pediatric Advanced Life Support program. Students must have a current PALS certification or their certification must not be expired by more than 60 days. Students must successfully complete all skill stations and pass the written exam.
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Perfecting the Initial Line
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"So goes the first line, so goes the incident." The argument can be made that in the first 300 seconds of an incident, there is no more vital action to increase the odds of a positive outcome than a correctly deployed and functioning initial attack line. This 3-day H.O.T. is designed to evaluate that initial line using modern scientific data and proven tactic- and task-level actions.
Students will get reps in drills covering aggressive hose movement and fire attack strategies to improve the initial attack lines' probability of success. By the end of this course, students will have a better understanding of what it takes to achieve an effective and efficient initial line.
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Plan Review for Fire Officials
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This class is designed for fire safety inspector recertification and is a three-day basic course designed to meet the needs of the fire prevention officer. This course uses a combination of
classroom instruction and hands-on skill building. It addresses code application during building construction, interpersonal communication, code interpretations, acceptance testing and
maintenance of fire protection systems.
Course objectives include: determining the need for a plan review; the steps of the plan review process; the general elements of a systematic plan review; site plans; building plans and
construction drawings for plans review; determining if plans meet egress code requirements; types of fire protection systems; what is required for a plan review and whether the system plans are code compliant.
Also covered are topics including: water supply requirements for automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems; design requirements for sprinklers; practical exercise on water supply calculations and basics system demand for varying types of sprinkler systems; plan review and approval standards for sprinkler systems; fire alarm systems; means of egress and fire department access.
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11/12/2025 - 11/14/2025 | |
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01/14/2025 - 01/16/2025 | |
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06/10/2025 - 06/12/2025 |
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Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
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The Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) program emphasizes a quick assessment
of patients with traumatic injuries to improve survival. Topics covered include the
principles of trauma care, scene and patient assessment, airway management, circulation,
hemorrhage control and detection/treatment of shock.
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Pump Operations I
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This one-day course focuses on the knowledge operators need to be successful on the fire ground. It covers advancements in pump controls technology of today’s pressure governors without forgetting the operational nuances of old-school analog controls. The class contains
classroom and theory elements, as well as field operations focusing on initial attack from tank water, hydrant operations and drafting water from a static source. Students will learn the proper pump discharge pressure to give the desired flow to the attack team, how to use and manipulate a pump chart, and rough estimate methods to provide the flows to the fire ground.
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Pump Operations: Basic Fundamentals
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This 6-hour course was developed by the Ohio Fire Academy and designed to provide the new pump operator or individuals who maintain pumps with an overview of the operation of the pump.
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Pump Operations: Theory & Hydraulics
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This classroom session takes the theory of pump operation and creates a practical application for firefighters to calculate simple formulas for proper fire apparatus pump pressures. Once completed, students will be capable of generating safe and effective fire streams for single pumper operations, as well as more complicated multi-unit, supply, relay and fire attack operations. This program is designed to give the basic pump operator information to determine the required fire flows and how to operate the pump to generate the required flow. This course will demonstrate the principles to operate fire apparatus and pumps. It includes pump construction, power development and transmission, trouble shooting and producing effective fire streams. Students should have an understanding of basic mathematics and how to operate a pump prior to taking this class. The course curriculum covers the relationship between flow and pressure and mathematical hydraulic formulas. This course will study pertinent properties of water, distribution of pressures in dynamic and static systems, friction loss in hoses and pipes, and factors which influence it. Approximation methods for quick calculations are given, as well as the most technical computations.
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QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer
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The Mission
To save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
What does QPR mean?
• Q - Question
• P - Persuade
• R - Refer
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
QPR can be learned in our Gatekeeper course in as little as one hour.
What is a Gatekeeper?
According to the Surgeon General’s National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (2001), a gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide.
Gatekeepers can be anyone, but include parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, and many others who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide.
As a QPR-trained Gatekeeper you will learn to:
• Recognize the warning signs of suicide
• Know how to offer hope
• Know how to get help and save a life
How is QPR like CPR?
Much of the world is familiar with CPR — short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation — an emergency medical intervention created in 1957 by Peter Safar. The process is designed to stabilize people who aren’t breathing or breathing intermittently and who may be in cardiac arrest until the person can reach a hospital or other care.
Similarly, QPR is an an emergency mental health intervention for suicidal persons created in 1995 by Paul Quinnett. An abbreviation for Question, Persuade and Refer, the intent is also to identify and interrupt the crisis and direct that person to the proper care.
Both are part of a "Chain of Survival"
Both CPR and QPR are part of systems designed to increase the chance of survival in the event of a crisis.
Early Recognition
We cannot overemphasize the need for early recognition of suicide warning signs.
A well-executed, strong and positive response to the early warning signs of a pending suicide event may render subsequent links in the Chain of Survival unnecessary. Most people thinking about suicide are suffering from an undiagnosed and/or untreated mental illness or substance abuse disorder for which excellent treatments exist.
The prompt recognition of the scream of a smoke detector can eliminate the need to suppress a raging fire. In just that way, by recognizing early the warning signs of suicide, opening a supporting dialogue with a suicidal person and securing consultation a professional may prevent the need for an emergency room visit or psychiatric hospitalization.
Often times, the simple offering of hope and social and spiritual support can avert a suicide attempt entirely.
Different Crisis, Different Warning Signs
In CPR the general public is educated about the classic signs of a heart attack: pressure, fullness, squeezing and pain in the center of the chest, sweating, and other symptoms, and then taught how to respond.
In QPR the general public is educated about the known warning signs of a suicide crisis: expressions of hopelessness, depression, giving away prized possessions, talking of suicide, securing lethal means, and then taught how to respond.
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03/17/2025 - 03/17/2025 | |
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10/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 |
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RD Ohio Fire Incident Management System - RD Ohio Fire Incident Management System
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The Ohio Fire Incident Records Management System is the new reporting system for the State of Ohio. This system will allow for both direct entry of incident reports and importing incident reports from a 3rd party vendor. This system does much more than just incident reporting. This system can be used additionally for station management including inventory, truck check, tracking activity and training, scheduling, Smoke Alarms for Everyone, Thermal Fuses, Project Sound Off, and much more. This training session is designed to enhance the user's experience using the OFIRMS software. The class will cover the basics of how to use it and also how to use the enhancements of the software.
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Responding to Pipeline Emergencies - Train
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This 8-hour training program will be held on March 13th, 2024, at the Ohio Fire Academy, 8895 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. This course will cover a number of pipeline, and pipeline response topics, and will conclude with several classroom exercises to give responders a chance to practice what they have learned.
Pipeline Emergencies is designed to help the fire service and industry emergency responders to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively manage a pipeline incident. It is based upon nationally recognized engineering practices, recommended operating practices, and training programs.
Fire Chief (Ret.) Philip Oakes will be the instructor for this program. A retired fire chief with over 23 years of experience and response to numerous oil field and energy emergencies, Philip has taught this curriculum all over the world for a number of years.
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Response to Lithium-ion Battery Incidents
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This course will provide students with information to allow them to identify incidents which may potentially involve Lithium-ion Batteries and to be better prepared to respond to these incidents.
Topics covered include identification of locations where Lithium-ion Batteries may be present, types of incidents likely to be encountered, actions needed to prepare for response to incidents involving Lithium-ion Batteries. Issues unique to incidents involving Lithium-ion Batteries including thermal runaway and stranded energy are discussed and reviewed along with cues and clues which will help responders develop responders develop Incident Action Plans when responding to these incidents.
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Retirement: Surviving Being a Member of the Survivor’s Club
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Retirement is what we all aspire to reach from the day we walk into the Academy…
However, for many, this can be more like facing a deep chasm vs. a well-deserved finish line. We all claim to be working towards that magic day but, many First Responders fear the loss of connection, being needed, serving their community and the feeling of not being one of “us” anymore, and becoming one of “them”.
Like many things in public safety, knowing what to expect and how to prepare for it can help reduce the fear and questions about what it’s like to be a member of the Survivor’s Club.
This course helps personnel who are ready to retire, or those who have recently retired, begin to think about how they can move into the next chapter in a healthy and happy way.
Being a First Responder is not just a job. It’s in your DNA, it’s who you are, like it or not. Being prepared to move from that part of your life into the next should be the goal of every law enforcement officer, firefighter, medic, dispatcher or corrections officer.
This course can be adjusted as time permits.
Audience: No Limit
Length of Presentation: 2 Hours
Format: PowerPoint / Lecture
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06/09/2025 - 06/09/2025 | |
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10/03/2025 - 10/03/2025 |
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Search & Rescue - Search & Rescue
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: Fundamentals of search safety, search and rescue techniques, victim removal techniques, risk management, communications, and basic firefighter self-rescue. Utilizing our unique design of a residential dwelling, confidence maze , as well as searching techniques for large areas such as warehouses and larger buildings.
From a new recruits to seasoned veterans this training is essential for your safety and success as a Fire Fighter.
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Self-Care
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With everything that has been going on since March, and especially in the past few weeks, we wanted to provide something for Ohio’s First Responder community. Many of the programs for FR mental health have had to postpone and reschedule and as we move thru current issues, funding and availability of these programs may be in jeopardy.
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Structural Fire Attack Lab (Fire Blast)
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The Mobile Structural Fire Attack Lab (Fire Blast), in partnership with the Findlay Fire Department, is available as part of our Close to Home - Regional Delivery package. The MSFAL features three live fire training props as well as a roof ventilation simulator.
The unit supports a number of training scenario possibilities including, but not limited to: structural fire attack, transitional fire attack, vent-enter-search, basement fires, industrial fires, rescue, and ventilation from ground ladders and aerial devices. Whether your department is large, small, or in-between, this unit will meet training demands, and all training can be customized to meet your department's needs.
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Swift Water Rescue Awareness-
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NFPA 1670 CHAPTER 9, Water Search and Rescue - Awareness Level.
This program was developed by members of the Ohio Water TAC Advisory Committee. This training is designed for personnel who will respond to incidents involving water rescue emergencies as part of the initial response. Students will be trained to respond, evaluate, and identify the resources necessary to conduct safe and effective water operations. Training will be in accordance with NFPA 1670 Chapter 9, 2014 Edition, Water Search and Rescue - Awareness Level.
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Technical Rescue Operations Level Training
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Underground Storage Tanks (UST) - Inspector
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The Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector course is designed to prepare students to perform UST inspections. With emphasis on general practices and rules governing work activities, the course leads the new inspector through the installation, removal, abandonment in place and major repairs of UST systems. The emphasis of this program segment is how to inspect UST sites. Includes BUSTR regulations; OSHA regulations; field inspection reports; permit application & review procedures; operational compliance monitoring. Course addresses UST requirements found in R.C. 3737.881; OAC 1301:7-9; API-1604; API-1615; PEI-RP-100; PEI-RP-1000; and NFPA-407. An exam fee of $25 is payable to Treasurer, State of Ohio on the first day of class. This exam fee is not included in the enrollment fee.
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Underground Storage Tanks (UST) - Installer
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The Underground Storage Tank (UST) Installer course is designed to prepare students to perform UST installations. This 36-hour course will cover general practice and rules governing work activities as related to the installation, removal, abandonment in place, major repairs and testing of UST systems. Include BUSTR regulations, delegated authority, enforcement, API standards, compliance checks, OSHA safety and health, confined space entry, safety manuals, MSDS sheets, recordkeeping, tank upgrades, unattended sites, cathodic protection, testing and backfill techniques. Course addresses UST requirements found in R.C. 3737.881; OAC 1301:7-9; API-1615; PEI-RP-100; PEI-RP-1000; and NFPA-407. This course is a prerequisite for the UST Inspector course and is designed specifically for Certified Fire Safety Inspectors planning to become UST Inspectors. Any other persons wishing to become Certified UST Installer must seek training through a private course sponsor. For more information contact BUSTR at 800-686-2878 or visit the BUSTR web site at www.com.state.oh.us/sfm/bust/.
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Vehicle Extrication and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
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Vehicle Extrication, focusing on common passenger vehicles and a discussion on alternative fuel vehicles and the hazards they present.
Student will understand the differences in Awareness, Operations and Tech Level extrications. Students will have hands on training with scenarios that allow for critical thinking and building your rescue skills.
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Virtual - Ohio Fire Incident Management System - Virtual - Ohio Fire Incident Management System
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Virtual Training - After the Call
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After the Call was created to provide administrators with some ideas, concepts, and techniques they might use to help themselves during a critical or traumatic incident. This course is designed to help administrators address their feelings in the wake of trauma, while also dealing with tasks critical to their job, such as dealing with the media, other members in the agency and people who serve under them. We also want to let these officers know that, just like the rest of their agency, they are having a normal reaction to an abnormal circumstance. It’s not only okay to ask for assistance, it will help ensure they are able to provide the guidance and oversight to
help their agency and its personnel work through the aftermath to be stronger than before the incident happened.
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02/28/2025 - 02/28/2025 | |
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09/12/2025 - 09/12/2025 |
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Virtual Training - Courage to be Safe (CTBS)
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This is a provocative and moving presentation by the National Fallen Firefighters
Foundation, through the Everyone Goes Home® Program, that is designed to change the
culture of accepting the loss of firefighters as a normal occurrence.
Building on the untold story of line-of-duty death survivors, it reveals how family
members must live with the consequences of a firefighter death. This presentation
provides a focus on the need for firefighters and officers to change fundamental attitudes
and behaviors in order to prevent line-of-duty deaths. The central theme promotes
the courage to do the right thing in order to protect yourself and other firefighters and
ensure that “Everyone Goes Home” at the end of the day.
Firefighters must have the courage to face a multitude of risks in order to save lives and
protect their communities. Their courage allows them to willingly risk their own lives so
that others can be saved. A different type of courage is required to stay safe in potentially
dangerous situations, avoiding needless risks and tragic consequences. This program is a
must for all who care, share, and have a feeling for the safety of all firefighters.
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12/19/2025 - 12/19/2025 | |
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12/10/2024 - 12/10/2024 | |
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04/15/2025 - 04/15/2025 |
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Virtual Training - Crisis Awareness
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Crisis Awareness Training provides participants examples of physical and emotional signs a co-worker, family member, friend or the employee themselves may exhibit after a traumatic event. This can be brought about by an incident at work, in their personal life, or as the result of the cumulative effects of exposure to traumatic situations. While everyone’s reaction to trauma is unique, this course gives possible signs and symptoms to look out for, as well as techniques to help someone who may benefit from assistance. Issues discussed include: physical, cognitive and emotional responses to trauma, alcohol/drug issues, techniques and strategies for working through the effects of a traumatic incident. We often want to help someone dealing with trauma, don’t know how to best assist them. This course provides the opportunity to ask questions about trauma and stress, as well as gives resources and concepts to help not only someone else, but the employee themselves. This course also includes one hour of Addiction Awareness, which focuses on chemical addiction (drugs & alcohol) and process addiction (gaming, shopping, sex etc.). The extent of addiction is discussed and resources for assistance are provided.
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05/23/2025 - 05/23/2025 | |
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03/03/2025 - 03/03/2025 | |
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Virtual Training - EMS Instructor Module, Ohio 2012 EMS Curriculum
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This course is required for certification in the state of Ohio as an EMS instructor. Students will gain the basic knowledge and skills needed to deliver instruction effectively from lesson plans. Students will practice teaching skills during in-class project presentations.
The course uses traditional interactive lectures, case studies, class discussions and student participation in presentations and projects. 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 this course. To become certified, students must also pass the Division of EMS Instructor Techniques exam and complete student teaching requirements.
Course prerequisites are established by the Division of EMS, in
O.A.C. 4765-18-03; and O.A.C. 4765-8-01-(A)(3) to (A)(7).
REQUIREMENTS: EMS INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATE: Possess a certificate as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN or PA; in the preceding seven years, have at least five years of
experience as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN or PA; pass the instructor knowledge exam at the level of certification within last three years, (RN and PA tests at medic level); pass practical
skills exams, administered by the sponsoring institution, at the level of certification within last three years, (RN and PA tests at medic level); and comply with O.A.C. 4765-1 8-05.
ASSISTANT EMS INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATE: Possess a certificate as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, paramedic, RN or PA; in the preceding five years, have at least three years of experience as an
EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN or PA; pass the instructor knowledge exam at the level of certification within last three years, (RN and PA tests at medic level); pass practical skills
exams, administered by the sponsoring institution, at the level of certification within last three years, (RN and PA tests at medic level); and comply with O.A.C. 4765-1 8-18.
Students must submit National Registry cognitive exam results and National Registry Psychomotor Testing results a minimum of 30 days prior to class start. Results can not be more than 3 years old.
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Virtual Training - Ensuring Your Attack Package Success. Does it do What You Think it Does?
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Is your attack package doing what you think it’s doing?
When Col. John Boyd began developing EM theory for Fighter Planes he stated that Air Tactics were now a science with a predictable outcome and no longer an art. With the tools at our disposal in the fire service we can make fire attack a scientific application with a predictable outcome. Hydraulics and Attack Packages are one very important piece of that puzzle. For years we have gotten by with guess work and finger calculations and now we have the tools to be exact and effective.
This discussion will put hose construction, nozzle selection, and a dynamic understanding of today's hydraulics under the microscope. We will outline some of the common mistakes we all have been guilty of while building our attack packages and offer advice as to how to solve them.
The class will be in a discussion format with a Q&A section at the end.
Student Learning Objectives:
At the end of the class students shall:
1. Have the understanding of the components of an attack package and how they work together.
2. Have functional knowledge of modern fire hose as it pertains to construction and size.
3. Have functional knowledge of nozzle types, construction, and uses.
4. Understand the benefits/importance of testing their attack packages.
5. Understand common barriers to effective attack packages.
6. Have a functional understanding of reaction force, back pressure, and nozzle pressure.
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Virtual Training - Fire & Life Safety Educator Level I, NFPA 1035, 2015 edition
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This Fire and Life Safety Educator class includes level I. During the class, participants will learn the skills and knowledge addressed in NFPA 1035, Public Fire and Life Safety Educator. Based on NFPA 1035, a Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I is a person who has demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary to schedule, present and evaluate an education program for a variety of audiences.
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Virtual Training - Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I & II, NFPA 1041, 2019
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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.**
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Virtual Training - Fire Instructor CE
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Virtual Training - Fire Instructor Module, Ohio 2018 Curriculum
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This module is designed for certified EMS providers, fire safety inspector instructors wanting to transition to be certified fire instructors or firefighters wanting to become assistant fire instructors.
The course meets all objectives set forth by the Division of EMS and includes an awareness module on the NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions. The Division of EMS requires all fire safety inspector instructors to be certified as fire instructors or assistant instructors.
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Virtual Training - Fire Officer I, NFPA 1021, 2020 edition - Virtual Training - Fire Officer I, NFPA 1021, 2020 edition
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The Ohio Fire Academy offers the only nationally (NFA) and internationally (IFSAC) accredited Fire Officer I program in the State of Ohio. Students will learn essential techniques and skills in leadership including time management, delegation and prioritization in both routine and emergency situations. Students will have the opportunity to put skills to use in practice simulations and role play scenarios. This course is helpful in guiding the firefighter in the transition from peer to officer.
This course meets NFPA 1021, Standards of Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer I. Content includes, but is not limited to, leadership, supervisory and decision making practices, legal responsibilities, communication practices, report writing, workplace safety, quality assurance and pre-incident planning.
Course prerequisites: Firefighter II & Fire Instructor I (See prerequisite requirements). Evaluations of student performance will be conducted throughout the course, including skills testing and a comprehensive course final covering all Fire Officer I objectives.
Per NFPA 1021 Chapter 4 Fire Officer I, Section 4.1* General: For qualification at Fire Officer Level I, the candidate shall meet the requirements of Fire Fighter II as defined in NFPA 1001, Fire Instructor I as defined in NFPA 1041 and the job performance requirements defined in Sections 4.2 through 4.7 of this standard, and Fire Instructor I as defined in NFPA 1041 2012 or 2019 edition. A.4.1 It is recognized that the job of Fire Officer may not be as physically demanding as that of a Fire Fighter. However, the physiological and emotional stress incurred by Fire Officers can still be significant. Therefore, it is recommended that physical fitness requirements for Fire Officer personnel be developed and validated by the AHJ. A.4.1.1 Other prerequisite knowledge can include an understanding of negligence, duty to act, standard of care, tort immunity, types of laws (statutes, regulations, etc.), role of OSHA, impact of NFPA standards on OSHA and standard of care, and sexual harassment.
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Virtual Training - Fire Officer II, NFPA 1021, 2020 edition - Virtual Training - Fire Officer II, NFPA 1021, 2020 edition
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This is the only Fire Officer II program in Ohio which allows students to receive both National Fire Academy and International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification. This course is for fire officers in leadership roles for their departments and is designed to meet or exceed NFPA 1021, Standards of Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer II. Students admitted to the program who have not completed an accredited Fire Officer I program will be required to demonstrate competency by passing the Fire Officer I exam in addition to the Fire Officer II exam.
If you are a State of Ohio Fire, EMS, or Fire Safety Inspector Instructor certification only (not IFSAC or Pro Board) you are required to you take and pass the Instructor I course completion exam in addition to the Fire Officer II course completion exam.
We will expand on management techniques learned in Fire Officer I and focus on public education and community relations, budget preparation and requests, legal responsibilities, time management, handling conflicts in the fire service, dealing with various media agencies, crew resource management, and emergency operations management.
This class is presented online and will typically meet twice a week with one or two additional sessions for activities . This is an intensive program that requires out of class work and students should plan on spending at least 17 hours on these assignments. It is not a sit-and-learn program. This course is designed to meet the standards of NFPA 1021, Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer II and this standard clearly lays out the progressive sequence of becoming a fire officer. Because this is a standards-based course, material will be presented to you from a variety of sources.
Evaluations of student performance will be conducted throughout the course, as well as with a final exam. Students will be required to report to campus once at the end of the course to take their final exam.
Prerequisites
• Completion of Firefighter II
• Completion of Fire Officer I
• Completion of Instructor I
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Virtual Training - Fire Safety Education for Frontline Firefighters
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This course is designed for the frontline firefighter that may be tasked with delivering an education program. The course covers the basics of learning in each age group, preschool through older adult. Students will learn the who, what, when, where and how of public safety education. This course covers content found in NFPA standards 1001, 1021 and 1035.
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01/06/2025 - 01/06/2025 | |
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07/09/2025 - 07/09/2025 | |
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04/08/2025 - 04/08/2025 | |
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11/06/2025 - 11/06/2025 |
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Virtual Training - Fire Safety for Healthcare Facilities – FD Train-the-Trainer
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This one hour course serves as a train-the-trainer for fire departments and was designed by the Fire Prevention Bureau. It includes information to help fire departments teach at healthcare facilities so they can meet Ohio Department of Health fire safety training mandates.
Ohio Administrative Code 3701-17-25
(E) Each operator shall provide for annual training in fire prevention for regularly scheduled staff members on all shifts, to be conducted by the state fire marshal or township, municipal, or local legally constituted fire department. The operator shall require all staff members to be periodically instructed in the home's fire control and evacuation and disaster procedures and kept informed of their duties under the evacuation plan.
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11/06/2025 - 11/06/2025 | |
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04/08/2025 - 04/08/2025 | |
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12/12/2024 - 12/12/2024 | |
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07/09/2025 - 07/09/2025 | |
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Virtual Training - Fire Safety for Older Adults / Fire Safety for Youth
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Fire Safety for Older Adults and Fire Safety for Youth are now combined into a single day of training. Completion of the IFSAC Course Fire and Life Safety Educator Level I, NFPA 1035 is recommended prior to enrollment, but not required.
Fire Safety for Older Adults explores concepts and challenges related to teaching fire safety skills to senior adult learners and explores common risk factors affecting the safety of the older generation. Effective messages are identified and discussed to reach older learners. Students work in groups to brainstorm ideas aimed at meeting the needs of their learners and identify sources for model programs. Students are encouraged to share their own experiences, best practices and lessons learned.
Fire Safety for Youth helps the participant understand stages of learning development and identifies processes and approaches for helping young learners gain valuable fire safety skills and knowledge. Participants work in groups to build skills in reading lesson plans and to modify instruction to meet the needs of their learners. Sources for model programs and safety education resources are discussed. Time is given to participants that wish to share best practices and lessons earned from their own experience.
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Virtual Training - Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) Continuing Education
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The fre safety inspector continuing education course meets the recertifcation requirements for inspectors certifed by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS under OAC 4765.
The course will help refresh inspectors on elements of inspection and review components of the Ohio Fire Code. Specifcs topics and rules covered for each one of the four sessions will be
published on the Ohio Fire Academy website.
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Virtual Training - Fire Safety Inspector Instructor Module, Ohio 2018 Curriculum
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This Fire Safety Inspector Instructor module is designed for certified EMS or Fire Safety Inspector Instructor wanting to transition to certified Fire Safety Inspector Instructors. It is also for Fire Fighters wanting to become assistant Fire Safety Inspector Instructors. The module meets all objectives set forth by the Division of EMS and introduces students to the intricacies of the teaching the Ohio Fire Code. Topics include Ohio Revised Code language and an overview of the Ohio Fire and Building Codes. This course is required by the Division of EMS for instructors to be certified as CFSI Instructors.
Student must submit Fire Inspector Instructor Knowledge exam results no later than 14 days prior to class start date.
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Virtual Training - Fire Safety Inspector, NFPA 1031, 2014 edition
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This course is designed to meet the requirements for Fire Safety Inspector as prescribed by the O.A.C. 4765-20-03 and NFPA 1031. Students learn the skills necessary to conduct fire safety
inspections from the OFA in conjunction with the SFM Code Enforcement Bureau. This course meets certification eligibility requirements for IFSAC Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector II
certification. Students will gain an understanding of the fire inspector’s role in code enforcement, general fire prevention practices, fire safety requirements related to hazardous materials,
electrical systems and fire protection systems. Students must attend all classes and pass all written and practical exams to successfully complete the course. For certification, students must pass the Division of EMS Fire Safety Inspector exam.
REQUIREMENTS: Documentation of competency of NFPA 472, 2013 edition; Chapter 4 HazMat Awareness requirements, or the equivalent. For Ohio Certification, students must also submit:
Documentation of completion of National Incident Management System 100 and 700; Employment Verification - this is a Letter from your Fire Chief or Training Officer with Verification of employment and a Statement of Qualifications; Ohio Department of Public
Safety Firefighter Certification.
Only applicants with all prerequisites will be considered for enrollment in the class.
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Virtual Training - Fundamentals of Sprinklers & Standpipes
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This course covers the history and evolution of sprinklers, requirements for different systems, and a video of hands-on practice with multiple standpipe and sprinkler systems in our Sprinkler lab.
Students learn operations and maintenance procedures of all types of automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems. The course is approved for 12 hours of Board of Building Standards (BBS) continuing education credit, BBS 2013-199a and BBS 2013-199b; and 12 hours of continuing education for fire safety inspectors, per O.A.C. 4765-20-16.
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Virtual Training - Hazardous Materials: Awareness, NFPA 1072, 2017 edition
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This course is designed to meet NFPA, OSHA, EPA and ODP standards/guidelines, and the needs of multiple disciplines (Fire, Law Enforcement, EMS, Healthcare Providers, and Public Works) that may be involved with incidents involving hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction. This course will cover hazard recognition, risk assessment, scene security/control, use of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) and communications.
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Virtual Training - HazMat Awareness/Operations T-t-T, NFPA 1072 Update
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This course is for current OFA "Adjunct" Hazmat Awareness/Operations instructors, or Ohio certified Fire Instructors that are interested in becoming "Adjunct" Hazmat Awareness/Operations instructors for the Ohio Fire Academy.
"Adjunct" instructors are authorized to teach OFA Hazmat Awareness and/or Operations courses and are provided the materials to teach the class. However, they do not receive any type of compensation from the SFM/OFA. The "Adjunct" will schedule the training with the requesting agency and work out any type of compensation directly with that agency.
The Ohio Fire Academy is transitioning away from the ‘Ohio Hazardous Materials’ curriculum to the Jones & Bartlett Hazardous Materials curriculum. This course is designed for those individuals that teach hazardous materials awareness and/or operations level courses as "Adjunct" employees for the Ohio Fire Academy. If you currently teach Hazardous Materials Awareness and/or Operations Level classes using the ‘Ohio Hazardous Materials’ curriculum and would like your students to continue to receive OFA course completion certificates, you must attend one of these update course offerings.
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Virtual Training - Incident Safety Officer, NFPA 1521, 2015 edition
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This Ohio Fire Academy Incident Safety Officer Course is an intense virtual online program based on the 3rd Edition of Dave Dodson's Incident Safety Officer and the 2015 NFPA standards 1500, 1521 and 1561. The purpose is to provide any fire officer who has been newly appointed as a Safety Officer, or is likely to fill the Incident Safety Officer role, the necessary tools to perform this vital role effectively. Topics will include Reading Firefighters, Reading Buildings, Reading Risk, Reading Smoke and Hazard Recognition. The course will help prepare the participants for the FDSOA ISO Certification Exam.
Per NFPA 1521 Chapter 5, Incident Safety Officer, JPR 5.1.1: "The fire department incident safety officer (ISO) shall meet the requirements of Fire Officer Level I specified in NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, and the job performance requirements (JPRs) defined in Sections 5.2 through 5.7."
Students MUST have the textbook at least 30 days prior to the course start date and have access to the Navigate platform. You will be required to read all chapters as well as complete quizzes and projects prior to the start of Day 1 in the virtual classroom. Students will also be required to pass a comprehensive final exam to pass the course.
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09/08/2025 - 10/10/2025 |
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Virtual Training - Instructional Methodology CE - Virtual Training - Communication Skills
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Course will aid you in gaining Instructor Methodology continuing education.
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Virtual Training - Instructional Methodology CE - Virtual Training - Today's Emergency Services Instructor
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This course will help to gain CE toward your Instructor recertification.
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Virtual Training - Leadership So Everyone Goes Home (LEGH)
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A course of the Everyone Goes Home® Program of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
designed to assist in the reduction of LODDs utilizing a series of case studies. Each study will
include what happened, why it happened, what could have avoided it, were safety measures
available and used, and how can we prevent this in the future. The benefit of this program is the
review of cultural change or adaptive challenge, rather than just enacting a technical fix, which
in most cases does not work. A great program for senior fire officers and administrative officers.
This is learning from actual incidents!
Leadership So Everyone Goes Home is a four-hour program designed to assist the chief level officer to define the tools to identify:
1. Issues that could lead to a line of duty death or serious injury.
2. How the death/injury occurred.
3. How it could have been prevented.
4. What steps should a fire department take to reduce the possibility of experiencing this action and outcome?
Reviewing the adaptive challenges facing emergency services today to create a safer
environment. All learning utilizes real-world incidents to learn and adapt our actions so
everyone does go home!
This program is specifically designed for the more senior level fire officers who have had
opportunities to be command officers at a wide variety of emergency incidents, including fires
and hazardous materials responses. Utilizing case studies the learning objectives become more
real to life and the possibility of changing the organizational culture to reduce the possibility of
deaths and injuries in the future.
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12/16/2025 - 12/18/2025 | |
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12/17/2024 - 12/19/2024 | |
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06/16/2025 - 06/18/2025 |
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Virtual Training - Leadership, Accountability, Culture & Knowledge (LACK)
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This program is designed to reach fire officers, training officers and chief officers with the opportunity to learn how Leadership, Accountability, Culture and Knowledge can guide them toward recognizing how they can improve both their own and or organizational skill set for what each letter represents (L.A.C.K.). It assumes the attendee has not yet embraced the Everyone Goes Home campaign. While improving Leadership skills,recognizing the importance of Accountability, the impact of Culture and the need for continuous Knowledge the presenter utilizes the opportunity to introduce the blueprint for the Everyoen Goes Home 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives into the personal and organizational action plan. If any attendee has embraced the 16 Firefighter Life Safet Initiatives and attends this program they will be encouraged by the interactive opportunity that both efforts can have both personally and professionally.
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04/17/2025 - 04/17/2025 | |
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12/11/2025 - 12/11/2025 | |
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12/11/2024 - 12/11/2024 |
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Virtual Training - Mental Health Summit for First Responders
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There will be a number of 60-minute sessions including; effects of trauma, resilience and self-care, family issues and partnerships of mental health and first responder agencies. EMA Director Sima Merrick is planning to be our keynote speaker to talk about partnerships.
This will be an on-line seminar. It will be open to Fire, EMS, Dispatch, LE, Corrections and support persons (spouses etc.) There will be no cost for the seminar.
With everything that has been going on since March, and especially in the past few weeks, we wanted to provide something for Ohio’s First Responder community. Many of the programs for FR mental health have had to postpone and reschedule and as we move thru current issues, funding and availability of these programs may be in jeopardy.
AGENDA
8:00 – 8:10 Summit Open
OhioMHAS Director Lori Criss
State Fire Marshall Kevin Reardon
ODPS Director Tom Stickrath
ODRC Director Annette Chambers-Smith
8:10 – 8:20 Overview and Schedule
Kim Kehl, Trauma Informed Care Coordinator, OhioMHAS
Steve Click, First Responder Liaison, OhioMHAS
8:20 – 8:50 Keynote Presentation
EMA Director Sima Merrick
8:50 Break
9:00 – 10:00 Immediate and Long-Term effects of Trauma on First Responders
Dr. Kate Chard, University of Cincinnati Stress Center / Cincinnati VA
10:00 – 11:00 Assisting the First Responder Family
Lt. Matt Parrish, Columbus Fire Department
11:00 – 11:10 Break
11:10 – 12:10 Self-Care
Dr. Laurel Kiser, University of Maryland
12:10 – 12:40 Lunch Break
12:40 – 1:40 Panel: Local Mental Health Resources: One Communities Story
David Ross and Steve Stone, Ashland County MHRB;
Lt. Scott Smart, Ashland County Sheriffs’ Office
1:40 – 2:40 Panel: Building partnerships between First Responder Agencies and Mental Health
David Ross and Steve Stone, Ashland County Mental Health & Recovery Board
Lt. Matt Askea, Akron Fire Department
2:40 – 2:50 Break
2:50 – 4:00 Panel: Resilience – First Responders Stories
Trooper Nick Malo, OSHP (Retired)
Lt. Jay Compson, Westerville Fire Department
Communications Director Kelly Davidson, Grove City Police Department
Warden Lyneal Wainwright, Ohio Department of Corrections/Marion Correctional
Institution
4:00 – 4:10 Closing Remarks
Dr. Cornell Lewis, Expanding Vision Ministry
4:10 Seminar Closing
Kim Kehl and Steve Click
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Virtual Training - Mental Health Summit for First Responders - Family Issues
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This is one of the topics that will be presented during this day long on-line seminar. It will be open to Fire, EMS, Dispatch, LE, Corrections and support persons (spouses etc.) There will be no cost for the seminar.
With everything that has been going on since March, and especially in the past few weeks, we wanted to provide something for Ohio’s First Responder community. Many of the programs for FR mental health have had to be postponed and rescheduled and as we move through current issues, funding and availability of these programs may be in jeopardy.
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Virtual Training - Mental Health Summit for First Responders - Immediate and Long-Term effects of trauma on First Responders
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This is one of the topics that will be presented during this day long on-line seminar. It will be open to Fire, EMS, Dispatch, LE, Corrections and support persons (spouses etc.) There will be no cost for the seminar.
With everything that has been going on since March, and especially in the past few weeks, we wanted to provide something for Ohio’s First Responder community. Many of the programs for FR mental health have had to postpone and reschedule and as we move thru current issues, funding and availability of these programs may be in jeopardy.
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Virtual Training - Mental Health Summit for First Responders - Local Mental Health Resources and Partnerships
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This is one of the topics that will be presented during this day long on-line seminar. It will be open to Fire, EMS, Dispatch, LE, Corrections and support persons (spouses etc.) There will be no cost for the seminar.
With everything that has been going on since March, and especially in the past few weeks, we wanted to provide something for Ohio’s First Responder community. Many of the programs for FR mental health have had to postpone and reschedule and as we move thru current issues, funding and availability of these programs may be in jeopardy.
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Virtual Training - Mental Health Summit for First Responders - Resilience
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This is one of the topics that will be presented during this day long on-line seminar. It will be open to Fire, EMS, Dispatch, LE, Corrections and support persons (spouses etc.) There will be no cost for the seminar.
With everything that has been going on since March, and especially in the past few weeks, we wanted to provide something for Ohio’s First Responder community. Many of the programs for FR mental health have had to postpone and reschedule and as we move thru current issues, funding and availability of these programs may be in jeopardy.
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Virtual Training - Mental Health Summit for First Responders - Self-Care
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This is one of the topics that will be presented during this day long on-line seminar. It will be open to Fire, EMS, Dispatch, LE, Corrections and support persons (spouses etc.) There will be no cost for the seminar.
With everything that has been going on since March, and especially in the past few weeks, we wanted to provide something for Ohio’s First Responder community. Many of the programs for FR mental health have had to postpone and reschedule and as we move thru current issues, funding and availability of these programs may be in jeopardy.
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Virtual Training - Ohio Fire Incident Reporting System (OFIRS)
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The OFIRS course gives students a practical look at how to easily navigate National Fire Incident Reporting system (NFIRS) codes. The student will learn when each field should and should not be filled out and how to find the information to put in the box. Real world scenarios will be used to allow the student to use the knowledge gained to code incidents quickly and efficiently. Many myths about fire reporting will be addressed and confusing fields like Mutual Aid, Exposures and Incident Types will be addressed and clarified.
By creating quality incident reports, you will be able to leverage your data to promote a Community Risk Reduction Program by identifying high risk areas within your response district. This information assists the fire department when applying for various grants.
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Virtual Training - Ohio Public Educator Network (OPEN)
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The Ohio Public Educator Network is an informal monthly discussion group recently formed and facilitated by members of the SFM/Fire Prevention Bureau. On the 2nd Tuesday of each month we hold an open forum of discussion for persons serving as safety educators (whatever capacity) for their FD.
The 4th Tuesday of the month is slated for an offering from the SFM or invited parties to present best-practices, updates, tips, and current topics pertinent to fire and life safety education. For the graduates of the Fire and Life Safety Educator classes, these can serve as enhancements to that training, as well as refreshers on topics discussed in the formal class.
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Virtual Training - Roundtable Discussion on First Responder Behavioral Health
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The events of the past few months have increased the stress and anxiety for everyone. Ohio’s First Responders have continued to provide excellent service during these difficult times but in addition to what everyone has been experiencing, Fire Fighters, EMS, Law Enforcement and Communications personnel have had additional stressors to contend with.
Please join us for a roundtable discussion regarding mental health, PTS/PTSD, peer support and self-care for First Responders, being hosted by the Ohio State Fire Academy on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 @ 1:00pm.
The panelists for the conversation are:
Dr. Kate Chard; University of Cincinnati Stress Center and Cincinnati VA Hospital
Lt. Matt Askea; Akron Fire Department, Ohio and Ohio Association of Professional Firefighters
Steve Click; First Responder Liaison / Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services
Topics covered will include Post Traumatic Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, peer support for fire service and First Responders and Self-care.
This free presentation is being provided by the Ohio State Fire Academy and will be offered via Microsoft Teams.
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Virtual Training - Shaping the Future (F0602)
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This course is designed to assist first- and second-level supervisors and Company Officers (COs) in developing knowledge and skills in contemporary approaches to organizational problem-solving.
Topics include:
Use of creative approaches to identifying trends within their organizations.
Applying problem-solving methodologies.
The importance and application of continuous improvement within organizations.
How to quantify problems and solutions.
Factors in organizational and individual resistance to change.
Strategies for implementing change.
The course incorporates facilitated, student-centered methodologies, including lecture, small and large group activities, and individual assessments.
Student pre-course materials and course syllabus:
https://nfa.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_f0602.pdf PDF 119KB
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Virtual Training - Shaping the Future Train-the-Trainer - Virtual Training - Shaping the Future Train-the-Trainer
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This course is only available to Ohio Fire Academy Instructors.
This course is designed to assist first- and second-level supervisors and Company Officers (COs) in developing knowledge and skills in contemporary approaches to organizational problem-solving.
Topics include:
Use of creative approaches to identifying trends within their organizations.
Applying problem-solving methodologies.
The importance and application of continuous improvement within organizations.
How to quantify problems and solutions.
Factors in organizational and individual resistance to change.
Strategies for implementing change.
The course incorporates facilitated, student-centered methodologies, including lecture, small and large group activities, and individual assessments.
Student pre-course materials and course syllabus:
https://nfa.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_f0602.pdf PDF 119KB
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Virtual Training - What’s on Your Clipboard
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This course is designed to increase the knowledge incident responders need to collect vital information used to author a fire incident report.
The class will also provide entry level knowledge of the Ohio Fire Incident Reporting System (OFIRS) and the importance of accurate data collection.
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Virtual Training - Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist, NFPA 1035, 2015 edition
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This course has a PRE Requisite of FLSE1, it introduces the learner to the concepts of NFPA 1035 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist. The class is appropriate for persons assigned to fire and life safety education duties and other professionals that have the responsibility to interview and/or education youth firesetters. Characteristics of fire setting behavior for age groups 4 - 7, 8 - 11, and 12 - 14 are covered in this course. Interviewing techniques to classify fire setting behavior and methods of establishing a community fire setter's referral program are also discussed in this course. Through group activities, students will learn to determine if the child's fire setting behavior can be treated through fire safety education, or if it is a symptom of problems requiring a referral program.
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Volunteer Firefighter, Ohio 2019 Curriculum
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•••› Prospective students should download the "Prospective Student Packet" which contains all the information and forms needed to register (Scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the "Documents" section).
This 36-hour awareness level course meets the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) requirements for volunteer firefighters. Students will obtain entry level knowledge of the fire service in the areas of ladders, ropes, ventilation, forcible entry, personal protective equipment, hoses and water movement. This program is a comprehensive, fast-paced course that requires time for studying outside of the classroom.
Students must pass written and practical skill competency evaluations to successfully complete the course.. The course is held over two weekends; each beginning at 18:00 on Friday, and concluding at 18:00 on Sunday. Attending students must have perfect attendance to be eligible for certification. There are no course fees, and tuition, meals, course materials and dormitories are provided free of charge, however, students must supply their own NFPA compliant personal protective equipment (PPE) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
All students must provide documentation indicating they meet all prerequisites listed below.
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0009 |
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08/15/2025 - 08/24/2025 |
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Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist, NFPA 1035, 2015 edition
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This course has a PRE requisite Of FLSE1 it introduces the learner to the concepts of NFPA 1035 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist. The class is appropriate for persons assigned to fire and life safety education duties and other professionals that have the responsibility to interview and/or education youth firesetters. Characteristics of fire setting behavior for age groups 4 - 7, 8 - 11, and 12 - 14 are covered in this course. Interviewing techniques to classify fire setting behavior and methods of establishing a community fire setter's referral program are also discussed in this course. Through group activities, students will learn to determine if the child's fire setting behavior can be treated through fire safety education, or if it is a symptom of problems requiring a referral program.
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0026 |
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11/18/2025 - 11/19/2025 | |
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05/07/2025 - 05/08/2025 |
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Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist, NFPA 1035, 2015 edition-
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This course has a Pre Req of FLSE1, It introduces the learner to the concepts of NFPA 1035 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist I. The class is appropriate for persons assigned to fire and life safety education duties and other professionals that have the responsibility to interview and/or education youth firesetters. Characteristics of fire setting behavior for age groups 4 - 7, 8 - 11, and 12 - 14 are covered in this course. Interviewing techniques to classify fire setting behavior and methods of establishing a community fire setter's referral program are also discussed in this course. Through group activities, students will learn to determine if the child's fire setting behavior can be treated through fire safety education, or if it is a symptom of problems requiring a referral program.
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Youth Firesetter Program Manager, NFPA 1035, 2015 edition
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This course was designed by the Fire Prevention Bureau and introduces learners to the concepts of NFPA 1035 Youth Firesetter Program Manager. The class is appropriate for persons who manage, develop, supervise, evaluate and coordinate youth firesetter intervention programs. These may include members of the fire service, mental health agencies, hospitals, law enforcement, juvenile justice and related fields. Prior completion of Youth Firesetter Level 1 or Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist NFPA 1035 is required.
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0017 |
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12/03/2024 - 12/04/2024 |
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