Fire Instructor

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If you are a Firefighter who wants to train future Firefighters, this course will prepare you with the skills to pass on your knowledge.

Key Skills:

Lesson Plan Development
Classroom Management
Ethics

Program length

Fire Instructor: 60 hours
Live Fire Instructor: 24 hours

After completing this program...

You will be eligible to sit for the Ohio Fire Instructor Knowledge Exam

Enrollment Requirements

Comply with the requirements for a Firefighter Certificate as set forth in paragraph (F) of 4765-20-02 of the Ohio Administrative Code
Possess a current and valid Firefighter certificate that is in good standing; in the preceding seven years, have been certified for at least five years as a Firefighter
Successfully pass the Instructor Knowledge Examination as set forth in rule 4765-21-05 of the Administrative Code at the Firefighter II level within one year prior to admission into a Fire Instructor course
Submit a completed Fire Instructor, Assistant Fire Instructor and/or Fire Safety Inspector Instructor Initial application within two years of passing the knowledge examination. Must submit a copy of your results
Complete the process as outlined on the enrollment page

I like having instructors who really care about the students."
H.G., 2019 student

INSTRUCTOR

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LIVE FIRE INSTRUCTOR

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Funding options:

Students may be eligible for grants and scholarships
Federal financial aid is not available for programs under 600 hours
For more details, see our Financial Aid page

The KTC Public Safety program is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Our programs are accredited by the Ohio Department of Public Safety #OH116. Applicants for the Public Safety programs must meet moral, ethical, and substance use policies of the Ohio Department of Public Safety (OAC 4765).