Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I and II

This 80 hour course is designed for those who wish to become certified in the State of Ohio as a Fire Instructor. This course includes 80 hours of instruction and 2 hours for the examination . This course complies with NFPA 1041 Standard for Emergency Service Instructor I and II Qualifications. Students must have 5 years' experience in the fire service to take this class.

Dates: April 27, May 18-22 & 26, 2026
Time: 0900 to 1300

Location: Ashland Fire Department, 274 Cleveland Ave, Ashland, OH

The time between in-class meetings will be virtual training academy & lesson building/practice. More details to follow.

Tuition: $700 (book not included)

If your department is paying for the class, please select billing/invoice and put the department address.

If you are self-paying for the class, payment is required before the first day. We accept Visa, MC, Amex, Discover or check. Please contact Kathy Shaffer, 330-972-8240, to make the payment or mail a check to Training Center for Fire & Hazardous Materials, Attn: Kathy Shaffer, 225 S. Main Street, POL 327, Akron, OH 44308.

Required Textbook: Fire and Emergency Services Instructor: Principles and Practice, 3rd edition, ISBN 9781284172331. Here is the link:

https://www.psglearning.com/fire/instructor/productdetails/9781284172331

Contact Information: Matt Claflin, mtc6@uakron.edu

***Disclaimer*** All courses will close a week before the start date. No late registration will be accepted. Also, payments must be received before any state testing is allowed or course completion certificates are distributed.