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| Lorain County
Fire Chiefs' Association, Inc. - Firefighter Training Program State of Ohio Department of Public Safety - Fire Training Charter Accreditation #351 |
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This page provides descriptions and registration information for fire training conducted through the Lorain County Fire Chiefs' Association. Program documents and applications may be copied for registration use. Some documents are in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format, unless otherwise noted. |
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SCHEDULED FIREFIGHTER TRAINING COURSES as of January 26, 2012:
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COURSE
(See course pre-requisites below)COURSE DATES
COURSE FEES
REGISTRATION
Volunteer Firefighter
36 hours (Hazmat included)None $260 ** - Firefighter 1 Transition
84 hoursNone $340 ** - Firefighter 1
120 hoursNone $445 ** - Firefighter 2 Transition
120 hoursJan 5 - Mar 30 (M,Th,S)
Tentative schedule$445 ** Closed Firefighter 2
240 hoursNone $900 ** - Fire Safety Inspector
72 hoursNone $450 - Fire Instructor
40 hoursNone $310 - Fire Inspector CEU class (6 hrs) - $25 - Fire Investigation I None $ - Confined space entry (8 hrs) None $NA - Confined space rescue (16 hrs) None $NA - Hazmat/WMD Awareness (6 hrs) None $NA - Hazmat/WMD Operations (16 hrs) Feb 18&19 0800-1600
Oberlin FD$30 REGISTRATION Incident Command System (300) NIMS None $20 - Incident Command System (400) NIMS None $20 -
** Plus textbook fees - $85
The prospective student must:
- Be at least 18 years of age or not be attending high school
- Provide a copy of current Ohio driver's license.
- Has not been convicted of, pled guilty to, had a judicial finding of guilt for any of the following:
a. fraud or material deception in applying for, or obtaining a certificate.
b. a felony
c. a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude
d. a violation of any federal, state, county or municipal narcotics law
e. any act committed in another state, that, if committed in Ohio, would constitute a violation set forth in this section.- Has not been adjudicated mentally incompetent by a court of law
- At the time of admission, is not under indictment for a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
- Does not currently engage in the illegal use of controlled substances, alcohol or other habit forming drugs or chemical substances to an extent that it impairs the ability to perform the duties of a fire fighter or fire safety inspector.
Download Course Handbook
(41kb)
In addition to the above requirements, the student meets the following admission requirements:
COURSE |
Pre-requisites |
| Volunteer Firefighter |
Completion of Hazmat
Awareness/Operations,
NIMS 700, and ICS 100 (or concurrent before course completion). |
| Firefighter 1 Transition |
Completion of Volunteer Firefighter
course (copy of card) Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operation course (copy of certificate) Completion of NIMS-700 and ICS-100 (copy of certificates) |
| Firefighter 1 | None |
| Firefighter 2 Transition |
Completion of Firefighter 1 course
(copy of card) Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operation course (copy of certificate) Completion of NIMS-700 and ICS-100 (copy of certificates) |
| Firefighter 2 | None |
| Fire Safety Inspector |
1. Must be employed by one of
following: a. Office of State Fire Marshal; b. A firefighting agency; c. Private fire company that provides fire protection. 2. Submit a letter for recommendation from employer. 3. Must hold a current firefighter certificate (copy of card) |
| Fire Instructor |
1. Minimum of 5 years work experience
as Firefighter or Fire Safety Inspector, including 3 years
immediately prior to course; 2. Successful completion of knowledge exam (80%+). |
FIRE TRAINING COURSE REGISTRATION
ONLY !
By Internet:
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register for classes through this website.
NO RESERVATIONS are accepted for course registrations. Applicants are accepted on a first-come basis until the maximum enrollment is obtained. Original application forms must be submitted with check or purchase order; facsimiles of application forms are not acceptable.
For further information, contact:
Chief Dennis Kirin, Program Director
430 S. Main Street
Oberlin OH 44074Phone: (440) 774-3211 or email: dkirin@cityofoberlin.com
LORAIN COUNTY INCIDENT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE TEAM (IMAT) PROGRAM
The Lorain County Fire Chiefs' Association has formed an Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) to provide trained and experienced ICS personnel for use in various portions of an Incident Command System organizational structure during major emergency incidents. These trained officers will enable the local Incident Commander to fill needed positions within the ICS organization. Click information for a copy of the county IMAT procedure or application to obtain a form to join the IMAT team.
LORAIN COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT RIT PROGRAM
Rapid Intevention Training (RIT) training program materials are now available for loan at the LC EMA office.
No additional information provided at this time
The Lorain County Fire Chiefs' Association has adopted several standard operating guidelines for use in various types of emergency incidents. These procedures were developed to assure interoperability of operations involving multiple fire departments or other agencies at large-scale incidents. Click on the title to download a .pdf form.
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Revised:
January 26, 2012 |