Overview
The Fire Service Instructor Certificate prepares students to earn certification as an Ohio Fire Instructor. After successfully completing the certificate, students can take the Instructor Techniques Exam offered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services.
To enter the program, students must have at least five years of experience (within the last seven years) as an Ohio-certified firefighter, hold a valid Ohio firefighter certificate in good standing, and have passed the Firefighter Level II Ohio Instructor knowledge examination within the past year.
Contacts
Program Chair
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Instruct fire courses through Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Fire Instructor
- EMS Instructor
Graduate Employment Outlook
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment of firefighters will grow about 4 percent through 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations
$52,500 median annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Program Chair
Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Fire Service Instructor Certificate (FSIC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FST 265 | Fire Service Instructor | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 2 | 3 | 3 | |