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

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After completing this program...

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

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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​

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

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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
  

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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).