Scheduled Firefighter Training Courses
PRE-REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCED FIRE TRAINING COURSES:
In addition to the above requirements, the student meets the following admission requirements for each course of study:
| 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 NIMS-700 and ICS-100 (copy of certificates) |
| Firefighter 1 | Completion of NIMS-700 and ICS-100 (copy of certificates) |
| 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 1&2 | Completion of NIMS-700 and ICS-100 (copy of certificates) |
| Fire Safety Inspector | 1. Must be employed by one of following:
a. Office of State Fire Marshal; 2. Submit a letter for recommendation from employer. 3. Must hold a current firefighter certificate (copy of card) 4. Completion of NIMS-700 and ICS-100 (copy of certificates) |
| Fire Officer | Recommended to have a minimum of 5 years work experience as Firefighter or Fire Safety Inspector, including 3 years immediately prior to course
Completion of NIMS-700 and ICS-100 (copy of certificates) |
FIRE TRAINING COURSE REGISTRATION ONLY !
By Internet: Register me now – 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, purchase order or letter of authorization to sponsor a student. Facsimiles of application forms are not acceptable.
For further information, contact:
Robert Hanmer, Program Director
c/o 430 S. Main Street
Oberlin OH 44074
Phone: (440) 774-3211
Email: rhanmer@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. Informationcan be found under the LORAIN COUNTY STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES (SOGs) # 001.
LORAIN COUNTY STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES (SOGs)
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.
Lorain County Fire Chiefs’ Assocation, Inc. —
Fire Training Academy
State of Ohio Department of Public Safety
Fire Training Charter Accreditation #351
Fire Training Admission Requirements
The prospective student must:
- Be at least 18 years of age or not be attending high school
- Must have current driver’s license.
- Has not been convicted of, pled guilty to, had a judicial finding of guilt for any of the following:
- fraud or material deception in applying for, or obtaining a certificate.
- a felony
- a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude
- a violation of any federal, state, county or municipal narcotics law
- 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.
THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE:
FIRE TRAINING:
- Electric Vehicles-Fire Operations (October 7th 0:900 to 17:00)
- Volunteer Firefighter, 36 Hours, Sept 9,10; 16,17; 23,24 $825
- Firefighter 1-T*, 142 Hours, Sept 2022 $1100
- Firefighter II-T*, 89 Hours, Sept 3 thru Nov 24 2024 $1400 (includes EVOC course)
- Course Schedule
- Practical Skills
- FFII State Test 9/26/2024 at 18:00
All students taking the VFF, FFI, FFI-T or FF II-T are required to complete a physical evaluation prior to the start of class.
T*: Transition courses. Admission to these courses require prior certification. VFF certification required for FFI-T admission and FFI certification is required for FF2-T admission.
FIRE PREVENTION: Deadline to Register January 3
- Fire Safety Inspector January 9, 2024- March 9, 2024 (80-hours): January $600
- Hazard Recognition Officer(40-hours): TBD $450
- HRO Course Schedule
Fire Chief’s Authorization sample letter for FSI or HRO
FIRE OFFICER:
- Fire Officer I, (Online) TBD: $450
- Fire Officer II, (Online): TBD: $450
BLUE CARD COMMAND LABS:
Information for Registration for ONLINE portion of Blue Card:
Blue Card | Purchase Blue Card User License (bshifter.com)
If that link doesn’t work here is the web address: https://bshifter.com/register.aspx
The above link takes you to the registration page on the B-Shifter (blue card) website. From there, scroll down near the bottom of the page where it says, “User License Information”. Fill out your State, Department and the number of licenses (blue card on-line classes) you want. Under user information use the drop down to select “Blue Card New Subscription – 1 year ($385)”. Enter the user email, first and last name of the student. At the bottom of the page, it will show you the total due. Click on billing & payment info to complete. NOTE: if your department name can not be found or you will be registering more than 9 people you will need to call 1-855-872-5822 and speak with Jen (sometimes this is easier if you are registering multiple people or payment is through your city using a purchase order).
If you still have questions, contact Chief David Swope at yourtraining@gmail.com or 440-840-2886
- Lab 1: Blue Card Lab Class 24-hours (September 20, 21, 22) $350*
- Friday Labs are 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday 08:00 to 16:00
- Need a minimum of 6 students, maximum 10 per class
- Lab 2: Blue Card Lab Class 24-hours (October 25, 26, and 27)
- Friday Labs are 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday 08:00 to 16:00
- Need a minimum of 6 students, maximum 10 per class
- Lab 3: Blue Card Lab Class 24-hours (November 15, 16, 17) $350*
- Friday Labs are 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday 08:00 to 16:00
- Need a minimum of 6 students, maximum 10 per class
* Blue Card labs are $350 at the Oberlin Fire Department or North Ridgeville Fire Department for Lorain County departments There will be a minimum set up fee of $500 if classes are held at other locations. A $200 lab fee will also be distributed among all students.
BLUE CARD RE-CERTIFICATION LABS
** Blue Card Re-Certifications Labs are 8-hours each lab. Labs fees are $200 per class and will be divided among the total number of students. There will be a minimum set up fee of $500 if classes are held outside of Oberlin.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS
- Youth Firesetter Intervention Level I For more information on this program, click here.
- Child Safety Seat Technician
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.
- LC911 Alert Notification Form
- LCFC Accountability Order Form
- LCFC SOGs
- MABA S FORMS
- LCFC Medical Exam Form
- LC FD Resource BLANK Form
- LCFCA Expense Report
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