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:

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.

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.

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THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE:

FIRE TRAINING: 

• Electric Vehicles-Fire Operations (October 7th 0:900 to 17:00)
  • Class Information
• Volunteer Firefighter, 36 Hours,   Sept 9,10; 16,17; 23,24    $825
  • Course Schedule

• Firefighter 1-T*, 142 Hours,   Sept 2022         $1100

• Firefighter 1 ,  184 Hours,      Feb 13-May 19 2024         $1500
  • Course Schedule 2/13 thru 5/19 (Tues, Thurs 6-10 PM and Sundays 9Am-3 PM)
  • Practical Skills
  • Instructor’s Schedule

• Firefighter II-T*, 89 Hours,  Sept 5 thru Nov 19 2023  $1400 (includes EVOC course)
  • Course Schedule
  • Practical Skills

MEDICAL EVALUATION FORM

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
  • FSI Course Schedule
• 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:

• Lab 1: Blue Card Lab Class 24-hours  (Sept 22, 6-10 PM Sept 23, 24 8:00am to 4:00PM)              $350* 
  • Need a minimum of 6 students, maximum 10 per class
• Lab 2: Blue Card Lab Class 24-hours  (Oct 27, 6-10 PM Oct 28, 29 8:00am to 4:00PM) 
  • Need a minimum of 6 students, maximum 10 per class
• Lab 3: (EVENING CLASSES) Blue Card Lab Class 24-hours  (Nov 7, 9, 14, 16 5:30 to 10:00 PM)              $350* 
  • 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-Cert   (TBD)     $200**

** 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

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