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Firefighter

As a firefighter, you will save lives and property. You are a key member of the community, whether you work as a volunteer or through a department.
Key Skills:
  • The science behind fire behavior
  • Techniques of firefighting
Did You Know?
The median wage for Firefighters in Ohio is $50,690!

Source: Career One Stop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor

Program length

Firefighter I - 160 hours (3½ months)
Firefighter II - 84 hours (2 months)
Plus 12 hours additional training

After completing this program...

You will be eligible to take the Ohio certification exams

Enrollment Requirements

  • ​​Be at least 17 years of age and in your final year of high school
  • ​Complete the process as outlined on the enrollment page
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The Knox Technical Center is a great learning environment, with instructors that are very knowledgeable, approachable, and driven to make you the best you can be."
G.S., 2021 Firefighter I graduate
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cost sheet

36 Hour Volunteer Firefighter

calendar - ORIENTATION AUG. 23: First class Sept. 1

Firefighter I

program plan
course description
calendar - Orientation July 21 : First class Aug. 2, 2022
calendar - Orientation dec 27 : First class jan 3, 2023

Firefighter II 

You must first complete Firefighter I
program plan
course description
calendar - Orientation Nov 1 : First class Nov. 8, 2022
calendar - Orientation April 11 : First class April 18, 2023

Firefighter Physical Assessment Testing​

Firefighter PAT
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).
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Knox Technical Center
308 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
​740.393.2933

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The Knox County Career Center Schools/Knox Technical Center are committed to the equal opportunity for all personnel and students and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies.  Kim Williams, KTC Director, kwilliams@knoxcc.org, 740.393.2933
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Knox Technical Center is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education | 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350 | Telephone: 770-396-3898 | Fax: 770-396-3790
  • Programs
    • Allied Health >
      • Health Information Technician
      • Medical Assistant
      • Phlebotomy
    • Business >
      • Certified Administrative Assistant
      • IT-Computer Systems & Networking
    • Cosmetology >
      • Cosmetology
      • Nail Technician
      • Salon
    • Industrial Trades >
      • HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration)
      • Maintenance Technician
      • Welding Certification
    • Nursing >
      • STNA (Nurse Aide Training Competency and Evaluation Program)
      • Practical Nursing
      • LPN to RN Transition
    • Public Safety >
      • CPR / First Aid
      • Public Safety - EMT >
        • EMT
        • EMS Instructor
      • Public Safety - Fire >
        • Firefighter
        • Fire Instructor
        • Fire Officer
    • GED® / High School Diploma
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    • Student Dashboard
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