Fire Instructor (Emergency Service Instructors Certification)

This 60 hour course is designed for those who wish to become certified in the State of Ohio as a Fire Instructor. This course includes 48 hours of instruction, 2 hours for the examination, and 10 hours of student teaching . 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: April 8-13, Mon thru Sat 0830 to 1730
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 Service Instructor: Principles and Practice Includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access, Second Edition:
http://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=12218-3&ref=psg&coupon=25PER18

Final Exam is Monday, April 15th, @ 1000 hours

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

Preknowledge exam dates will be Feb. 25, Mar. 5, or Mar. 13 at 1000 hours.

Please email your name, fire certificate number, birth date, last 5 digits of your SSN 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

Fee Breakdown

Category	Description	Amount
Course Fee (Basic)	Tuition	$ 550.00