Fire Instructor (Emergency Service Instructors Certification)

This 60 hour course is designed for those who wish to become a Certified in the State of Ohio as a Fire Instructor. This course complies with NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. Students must have 5 years' experience in the fire service and pass the knowledge exam with an 80%. Prior to entrance to this class, you must show proof of passing the Fire Knowledge exam.  In addition, students must complete student teaching requirements and pass the division of EMS Instructor Techniques examination. All course work must be completed within 24 months from the date of your Fire Knowledge exam.

Dates: Feb 26 - March 3, 2018     Time: 0830-1700           Students will need to complete an additional 10 hours of supervised teaching before taking the State of Ohio certification exam.

Tuition: $550 (book not included)    
Required Textbook: Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, IFSTA Eighth Edition and the Student Workbook
Final Exam is March 5, 2018 @ 1000 hours

For textbooks, go to the on the following web site : uakron-polsky.bncollege.com
Click on Textbooks at the top - Spring 2018 semester - For department scroll down to the bottom and there is FIRE ACAD - then choose the course.

STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE CLASS TO TAKE THIS KNOWLEDGE EXAM.

The preknowledge exams will be offered Tuesday January 23rd, Wednesday January 31st, and Monday, February 5th at 1000HRS.   (You have 3 opportunities to pass the exam)

Please email  your name, fire certificate number and preferred test date to  kfshaff@uakron.edu   Consider testing early so you have the opportunity to re-test if needed.

Contact Information:  Matt Claflin, 330-807-6078 or mtc6@uakron.edu

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