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(A) No person shall provide firefighting, fire safety inspector, fire instruction, or other related services without possessing the appropriate certificate issued by the executive director pursuant to section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and Chapter 4765-11 of the Administrative Code.
(B) Every individual who is certified as a firefighter or fire safety inspector prior to the effective date of this rule, shall apply for a certificate of fire training in accordance with rule 4765-20-19 of the Administrative Code within twelve months following the effective date of this rule.
Effective: 01/24/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
(A) An applicant for a certificate of fire training shall satisfy the following requirements:
(1) Submit a completed application on a form approved by the executive director;
(2) Successfully complete a fire training program through a chartered program, and receive a document of course completion at the level for which the certificate of fire training is sought. Such program must have been completed no more than one year prior to making application;
(3) Pass the initial examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code;
(4) Be at least eighteen years of age;
(5) Has not been convicted of any of the following;
(a) Any felony;
(b) A misdemeanor committed in the course of practice;
(c) A misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
(6) Has not committed fraud or material deception in applying for or obtaining a certificate issued under section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and this chapter;
(B) In deciding whether to grant a certificate of fire training, the executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee, has the following options:
(1) The executive director shall issue a certificate of fire training to an applicant who meets all of the requirements listed in paragraph (A) of this rule;
(2) The executive director shall refuse to grant a certificate of fire training to an applicant who fails to meet one or more of the requirements listed in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(4) of this rule;
(3) The executive director may grant, refuse to grant, or restrict a certificate of fire training to an applicant who meets the requirements listed in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(4) of this rule, but fails to meet one or more of the requirements listed in paragraphs (A)(5) to (A)(6) of this rule.
Effective: 01/01/2011
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4765.55
Prior Effective Dates: 7/25/04, 6/30/75, 5/1/79, 1/1/89, 1/1/96, 9/25/00, 5/29/03, 01/24/2008
(A) An applicant for a certificate of fire safety inspector training shall satisfy the following requirements:
(1) Submit a completed application on a form approved by the executive director;
(2) Successfully complete a fire safety inspector training program through a chartered program, pursuant to section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and Chapter 4765-11 of the Administrative Code, and receive a document of course completion at the level for which the certificate of fire safety inspector training is sought. Such program must have been completed no more than one year prior to making application;
(3) Pass the initial examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code;
(4) Be at least eighteen years of age;
(5) Has not been convicted of any of the following;
(a) Any felony;
(b) A misdemeanor committed in the course of practice;
(c) A misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;
(6) Has not committed fraud or material deception in applying for, or obtaining a certificate issued under section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and this chapter;
(B) In deciding whether to grant a certificate of fire safety inspector training, the executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee, has the following options:
(1) The executive director shall issue a certificate of fire safety inspector training to an applicant who meets all of the requirements listed in paragraph (A) of this rule;
(2) The executive director shall refuse to grant a certificate of fire safety inspector training to an applicant who fails to meet one or more of the requirements listed in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(4) of this rule;
(3) The executive director may grant, refuse to grant, or restrict a certificate of fire safety inspector training to an applicant who meets the requirements listed in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(4) of this rule, but fails to meet one or more of the requirements listed in paragraphs (A)(5) to (A)(6) of this rule.
Effective: 01/01/2011
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4765.55
Prior Effective Dates: 07/25/04, 6/30/75, 5/1/79, 1/1/89, 1/1/96, 9/25/00, 5/29/03, 01/24/2008
(A) An application submitted for a certificate of fire training shall be on a form approved by the executive director.
(B) No later then sixty days prior to its expiration, the division, as directed by the executive director, shall notify each person who has been issued a certificate of fire service training of the scheduled expiration date and a mechanism for renewal.
(C) An application that is not filled out in the manner as specified on the application will be deemed incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered and will be returned to the applicant with the notation that the application is incomplete.
(D) An applicant who has been convicted of any offense listed in paragraph (A)(5) of rule 4765-20-02 of the Administrative Code must, at the applicant’s expense, submit with the application a certified copy of the judgment entry from the court in which the conviction occurred, a civilian background check from the bureau of criminal identification and investigation (BCI&I), and a certified copy of the police report or law enforcement agency report, if applicable. Failure to submit this documentation will render the application incomplete; however, the application will not be returned to the applicant and will not be processed until the above documentation has been submitted to the executive director.
Effective: 01/24/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
(A) The holder of a certificate of fire training issued pursuant to section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and this chapter shall provide written notice to the executive director no later then thirty days following any changes in the certificate holder’s:
(1) Full legal name;
(2) Home mailing address;
(3) Home telephone number;
(4) Email address.
(B) A certificate holder notifying the executive director of a name change must submit legal documentation verifying such a name change.
Effective: 01/24/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
(A) The initial examination for firefighter training will consist of written and practical examinations established by the executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee, and a passing score of at least seventy per cent is required for certification.
(B) The initial examination for fire safety inspector will consist of a written and practical examinations established by the executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee, and a passing score of at least seventy per cent is required for certification.
(C) The fire and fire safety inspector instructor knowledge examinations will consist of a written examinations established by the executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee, and a passing score of at least eighty per cent is required.
(D) The fire and fire safety inspector instructor technique examination will consist of a written and/or practical examinations established by the executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee, and a passing score of at least seventy per cent is required.
(E) The reinstatement examination will consist of a written test established by the executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee and a passing score of at least seventy per cent is required for reinstatement.
Effective: 01/24/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
(A) An applicant for renewal of a certificate of fire training shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Submit a completed renewal application, on a form approved by the executive director, on or before the expiration date of the applicant’s current certificate;
(2) Continue to meet all standards for certification as set forth in section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and paragraphs (A)(5) to (A)(6) of rule 4765-20-02 of the Administrative Code at the level for which renewal is sought;
(3) Completion of continuing education requirements as provided under section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and this chapter.
(B) In deciding whether to renew a certificate of fire training, the executive director, with advice and counsel of the committee, has the following options:
(1) The executive director shall renew a certificate of fire training for an applicant who meets all of the requirements listed in paragraph (A) of this rule;
(2) The executive director may renew, refuse , restrict, suspend, impose a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars, or revoke a certificate of fire training for an applicant who fails to meet one or more of the renewal requirements listed in paragraph (A) of this rule.
(C) An applicant for renewal must maintain records which are subject to audit by the division in accordance with rule 4765-22-01 of the Administrative Code, documenting completion of the applicant’s continuing education requirements for the current and previous certification cycle.
(D) There shall be no fee required for an application for renewal of a certificate of fire training.
(E) A renewed certificate of fire training does not become effective until the expiration date of the current certificate.
Effective: 01/24/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
(A) A certificate of fire training will expire on its expiration date if the certificate holder fails to renew such certificate.
(B) The executive director may reinstate a firefighter certificate that has expired, or become invalid due to voluntary surrender, for no more than six months if all of the following occur within such time period:
(1) The applicant submits a completed reinstatement application;
(2) The applicant completes the reinstatement examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code, at the level previously held by the applicant and obtains a passing score within three attempts.
If the applicant is unable to pass the reinstatement examination in three attempts, the applicant must complete a new course of instruction and meet all criteria for a certificate of fire training as provided in rule 4765-20-02 of the Administrative Code.
(C) The executive director may reinstate a firefighter certificate that has expired, or become invalid due to voluntary surrender, for more than six months but less than eighteen months if the applicant, in addition to meeting the requirements set forth in paragraph (B) of this rule does the following within such time period:
(1) Completes eighteen hours of continuing education related to firefighting as approved by the fire chief or program director;
(2) The course of training completed by the applicant is significantly similar to the current curriculum requirements for the level of certification sought.
(D) A firefighter certificate that has expired, or becomes invalid due to voluntary surrender, for eighteen months or longer must complete a new course of instruction and meet all qualifications for a certificate of fire training as provided in rule 4765-20-02 of the Administrative Code.
(E) An applicant must meet all requirements for eligibility prior to taking any examination.
(F) An applicant who qualifies for reinstatement is eligible to be reinstated at the level previously held by such applicant.
(G) The executive director may reinstate a fire safety inspector certificate that has expired, or become invalid due to voluntary surrender, for no more than six months if all of the following occur within such time period:
(1) The applicant submits a completed reinstatement application;
(2) The applicant completes the reinstatement examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code, at the level previously held by the applicant and obtains a passing score within three attempts. If the applicant is unable to pass the reinstatement examination in three attempts, the applicant must complete a new course of instruction and meet all criteria for a certificate of fire safety inspector certificate provided in rule 4765-20-03 of the Administrative Code.
(H) The executive director may reinstate a fire safety inspector certificate that has expired, or become invalid due to voluntary surrender, for more than six months but less than eighteen months if the applicant, in addition to meeting the requirements set forth in paragraph (G) of this rule and within such time frames, completes continuing education hours in accordance with rule 4765-20-16 of the Administrative Code, for a reduced amount of ten hours.
(I) A fire safety inspector certificate that has expired, or becomes invalid due to voluntary surrender, for eighteen months or longer must complete a new course of instruction and meet all qualifications for a fire safety inspector certificate as provided in rule 4765-20-03 of the Administrative Code.
Effective: 01/01/2011
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4765.55
Prior Effective Dates: 1/24/2008
(A) The executive director is not obligated to reinstate a certificate of fire training that has been previously revoked.
(B) The executive director shall not reinstate a certificate of fire training that has been revoked less then one year from the date on which the revocation order is journalized with the executive director.
(C) An applicant whose certificate has been revoked by the executive director for at least one year but no more than eighteen months must, within this time period, meet the following requirements:
(1) Submit a completed reinstatement application;
(2) Complete a reinstatement examination, as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code, and obtain a passing score within three attempts;
If an applicant is unable to pass such examination within three attempts, the applicant must complete a new course of fire instruction and apply for a new certificate of fire training under rule 4765-20-02 of the Administrative Code.
(3) Completion eighteen hours of continuing education related to firefighting as approved by the applicant’s fire chief or program director;
(4) Meet all qualifications for a certificate of fire training as outlined in paragraphs (A)(5) to (A)(6) of rule 4765-20-02 of the Administrative Code;
(5) Have previously held a certificate of fire training issued under section 4765.55 of the Revised Code for the level of certification sought;
(6) The course of training completed by the applicant is significantly similar to the current curriculum requirements for the level of certification sought;
If such training is not significantly similar to the current curriculum, the applicant must complete additional coursework in the areas of deficiency through a chartered program at the appropriate level.
(D) An applicant whose certificate has been revoked by the executive director for more than eighteen months is not eligible for reinstatement. Such an applicant must complete a new course of instruction and apply for a new certificate of fire training under rule 4765-20-02 of the Administrative Code.
(E) The executive director shall not reinstate a certificate of fire training that has been permanently revoked.
(F) An applicant must meet all requirements for eligibility prior to taking any examination.
(G) An applicant who qualifies for reinstatement is eligible to be reinstated at the level previously held by such applicant.
(H) In addition to having an applicant meet the requirements set forth in this rule, the executive director may also take into consideration other relevant factors, including but not limited to the following, when determining whether to grant a request for reinstatement:
(1) The nature and severity of the acts that resulted in revocation of the applicant’s certificate;
(2) The time elapsed since the revocation;
(3) Additional convictions or violations of the Revised Code occurring after the revocation;
(4) Any evidence of rehabilitation, including but not limited to appropriate treatment or counseling, which the applicant may submit to the executive director;
(5) Evidence of additional education or training, which the applicant may submit to the executive director.
(6) Compliance with previous executive director orders, executive director-approved consent agreements, or court order sentencing;
(7) Employment history, including compliance with any departmental discipline, which the applicant may submit to the executive director.
Effective: 01/24/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
(A) The executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee, shall issue a fire training certificate in lieu of completing a chartered program to an applicant who meets the following requirements:
(1) Submits a completed application, on a form prescribed by the executive director;
(2) Submits documentation that establishes when the applicant began serving as a firefighter, including but not limited to certified copies of personnel records, certified copies of historical records, or any other affidavits required by the executive director to verify the applicant’s employment dates.
(B) The executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee, shall issue a volunteer fire training certificate in lieu of completing a chartered program to an applicant who began serving as a volunteer firefighter, or equivalent certification, prior to July 2, 1979, with a fire department of any township, fire district, city, or village and meets the following requirements:
(1) Complies with the requirements in paragraph (A) of this rule;
(2) Submits documentation that establishes that the applicant has maintained active participation in a fire department for at least five years prior to the date of submitting an application under this rule.
(C) The executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee, shall issue a firefighter II certificate in lieu of completing a chartered program to an applicant who began serving as a permanent full-time paid firefighter with a fire department of any city or village prior to July 2, 1970, and meets the following requirements:
(1) Complies with the requirements in paragraph (A) of this rule;
(2) Submits documentation that establishes that the applicant has maintained active participation in a fire department for at least five years prior to the date of submitting an application under this rule.
(D) Any person seeking fire certification under this rule shall apply to the division no later then December 31, 2010.
Replaces: Part of former 4765-11-15
Effective: 01/24/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
Prior Effective Dates: 9/30/04, 7/3/97, 9/25/00
(A) The executive director, with advice and counsel of the committee, shall issue a certificate of equivalency to an applicant who meets the following requirements:
(1) The applicant submits a completed application on a form prescribed by the executive director.
(2) The applicant completed a fire training program in another state, branch of the U.S. military, or other fire training program approved by the executive director that has training standards that equal to or the same as those in this chapter and has successfully completed a structured training program that required the student to pass one or more written and practical examinations that test knowledge, skills, and ability to provide firefighter services.
(3) The training program requires classroom and practical skills training in the subject areas for approximately the same number of course hours required by this chapter;
(4) The applicant meets all the requirements for admission under paragraphs (A)(5) to (A)(6) of rule 4765-20-02ofthe Administrative Code.
(5) Within twelve months after the application is approved and a letter of authorization is issued, the applicant passes, within three attempts an examination approved by the executive director within three attempts at the level for which certification is sought:
An applicant who possesses a certificate from the international fire service accreditation congress or national board on professional qualifications is required to take the examination listed in this rule if their training did not requires the student to pass one or more written and practical examinations.
Replaces: Part of former 4765-11-16
Effective: 01/24/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
Prior Effective Dates: 12/09/05, 5/1/75, 6/30/75, 1/1/89, 7/3/97, 9/25/00
(A) The executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee, shall issue a certificate to teach a fire training program to an applicant who meets the following requirements:
(1) The applicant submits a completed application on a form prescribed by the executive director;
(2) The applicant completed a fire instructor training program in another state, branch of the U.S. military, or other fire training program approved by the executive director that has training standards that equal to or the same as those in this chapter and has successfully completed a structured training program that required the student to pass one or more written and practical examinations that test knowledge, skills, and ability to provide firefighter services;
(3) The course of instruction is similar to the curriculum requirements set forth in this chapter the individual may receive credit for the fifty hours of classroom instruction required in rule 4765-11-15 of the Administrative Code;
(4) The individual successfully completes ten hours of supervised teaching as specified in rule 4765-11-16 of the Administrative Code;
(5) The individual successfully completes the eight hour curriculum module of instruction specific to the fire training as specified in rule 4765-11-16 of the Administrative Code;
(6) The individual is in compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (A)(5) to (A)(6) of rule 4765-20-02 of the Administrative Code.
(B) An applicant who possesses a certificate from the international fire service accreditation congress or national board on professional qualifications for NFPA standard 1041 fire instructor II is required to complete paragraphs (A)(5) to (A)(6) of this rule if the training requires the student to pass one or more written and practical examination.
Effective: 01/24/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
(A) When applying for renewal of a volunteer firefighter or firefighter I certificate, an applicant has two options for meeting the continuing education requirements set forth in this chapter:
(1) An applicant who wishes to renew at the applicant’s current certification level shall complete and document in accordance with rule 4765-20-07 of the Administrative Code, fifty four hours of continuing education that is related to the fire service and approved by the applicant’s fire chief or program director. Such continuing education courses may be completed through in-service training programs conducted by the applicant’s affiliated fire department.
(2) An applicant who wishes, at the time of renewal, to upgrade to a firefighter certification level higher than the one currently held by the applicant must complete the appropriate number of continuing education hours as set forth in rule 4765-20-14 or 4765-20-15 of the Administrative Code.
(B) When applying for renewal of a firefighter II certificate, an applicant shall complete fifty four hours of continuing education that is related to the fire service and approved by the applicant’s a fire chief or program director.
Effective: 01/24/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
(A) In order for a volunteer firefighter to upgrade to a firefighter I , the volunteer firefighter shall document compliance with all of the following requirements:
(1) Completion of at least eighty-four hours of continuing education that meets all the objectives in the current NFPA standard 1001 for a firefighter I, is offered through a chartered program in accordance with rule 4765-11-03 of the Administrative Code, and commences and ends within a consecutive thirty-six month period;
(2) Completion of sixteen hours of emergency vehicle operation course in accordance with the NFPA standard 1451 and 1002 approved by a chartered program which shall consist of the following;
(a) Eight hours of classroom lecture;
(b) Eight hours of practical driving.
(3) Successfully passing, within three attempts, a written examination approved by the executive director within twelve months of completion of the course.
(B) Chartered programs offering continuing education as outlined in paragraph (A) of this rule shall provide for regular evaluations of student performance and achievement through written and practical testing prior to the issuance of a certificate of completion.
(C) Any hours completed under paragraph (A) of this rule may be applied toward the applicant’s continuing education requirements for the applicant’s current fire certification level.
Effective: 01/24/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
(A) In order for a firefighter I to upgrade to a firefighter II , the firefighter I shall document compliance with all of the following requirements:
(1) Completion of at least one hundred-twenty hours of continuing education that meets all the objectives in the current NFPA standard 1001 for a firefighter II, is offered through a chartered program in accordance with rule 4765-11-03 of the Administrative Code, and commences and ends within a consecutive thirty-six month period;
(2) Completion of a sixteen hours of emergency vehicle operation course as set forth in rule 4765-20-14 of the Administrative Code;
An applicant who has already successfully completed the emergency vehicle operation course and can provide documentation to the program director is not required to repeat the course.
(3) Successfully passing, within three attempts, a written examination approved by the executive director.
(B) Chartered programs offering continuing education as outlined in paragraph (A) of this rule shall provide for regular evaluations of student performance and achievement through written and practical testing prior to the issuance of a certificate of completion.
(C) Any hours completed may be applied toward the applicant’s continuing education requirements for the applicant’s current fire certification level.
Effective: 01/24/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
When applying for renewal of a fire safety inspector certificate, a person certified as a fire safety inspector shall document compliance with the following continuing education requirements:
(A) Completion of a total of not fewer than thirty hours of continuing education devoted to the following topics:
(1) The theory of fire code enforcement;
(2) Enforcement of fire codes;
(3) Life safety system of building and uses;
(4) The safe use and maintenance of facilities, building, and uses which are subject to the state of Ohio fire code;
(5) The safe handling of materials which pose a fire hazard;
(6) Fire code administration;
(7) Legal method of code enforcement;
(8) Legal rights of landlords and tenants under federal, state, and local laws;
(9) The application, installation, use, and interpretation of the NFPA standards.
(B) Continuing education shall be operated by or under the auspices of post secondary institutions of higher education, courses sponsored by a recognized state agency, chartered training programs, fire schools, fire training academies, or a fire department operated by federal, state, county, or local government, or non-profit organizations.
(C) Continuing education programs offering continuing education, as outlined in this rule, shall provide for regular evaluation of student performance prior to the issuance of a certificate of completion.
Effective: 01/24/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
(A) The executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee, may grant an applicant for renewal of a certificate of fire training a complete or partial exemption from compliance with the continuing education requirements for reasons including but not limited to the following:
(1) The holder is on active military duty;
(a) A request for exemption from the continuing education requirements shall be made in writing and submitted to the executive director and shall include the following:
(i) The continuing education requirements for which an exemption is sought;
(ii) Justification for the exemption;
(iii) Signature of the certificate holder;
(iv) Proof of active military duty during the present certification period.
(2) Medical hardship or unusual circumstances, as determined by the executive director:
(a) A request for exemption from the continuing education requirements shall be made in writing and submitted to the executive director ninety days before the expiration of the certificate of fire training to practice and shall include the following:
(i) The continuing education requirements for which an exemption is sought:
(ii) Justification for the exemption:
(iii) Signature of the certificate holder.
(b) If a request for exemption is received fewer than ninety days prior to the expiration date of a certificate of fire training, the executive director may consider the request if the executive director determines there are extenuating circumstances affecting either the submission of the request for exemption in a timely manner, or the ability of the certificate holder to comply with the continuing education requirements.
Effective: 01/24/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
(A) A holder of a certificate of fire training may voluntarily surrender the holder’s certificate by submitting it to the division.
(1) Such surrender shall be in writing and accompanied by the holder’s certificate of fire training;
(2) Such surrender is subject to the executive director approval;
(3) The executive director may not accept a surrender of a certificate of fire training if the certificate holder is under investigation by the division;
(4) A surrender approved by the executive director becomes effective upon the date of such approval.
(B) An individual who surrendered his/her certificate pursuant to paragraph (A) of this rule and subsequently wishes to be reinstated must comply with the reinstatement provisions set forth in rule 4765-20-08 of the Administrative Code.
(C) No person shall hold a certificate to practice at more than one level.
Effective: 01/24/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
(A) Any person who currently possesses an Ohio firefighter certificate shall submit an application for renewal of the holder’s firefighter certificate of fire service training, on a form and in a manner approved by the executive director, within twelve months of the effective date of this rule.
(B) The executive director, with advice and counsel of the committee, shall issue a certificate of fire service training to an applicant who is not also certified as a first responder or EMT, with the following certification cycles.
(1) Any applicants whose date of birth is in the months of January, April, July, and October, a certificate of fire service training will be issued at the applicant’s current and active level of certification, and will expire on the applicant’s date of birth in the first year of certification.
No continuing education pursuant to this chapter will be required for eligibility to renew such applicants.
(2) For those applicants whose date of birth is in the months of February, May, August or November, a certificate of fire service training will be issued at the applicant’s current and active level of certification, and will expire on the applicant’s date of birth in the second year of certification.
Eighteen hours of continuing education pursuant to this chapter will be required for eligibility to renew such applicants.
(3) For those applicants whose date of birth is in the months of March, June, September or December a certificate of fire service training will be issued at the applicant’s current and active level of certification, and will expire on the applicant’s date of birth in the third year of certification.
Thirty six hours of continuing education pursuant to this chapter will be required for eligibility to renew such applicants.
(C) The executive director, with advice and counsel of the committee, shall issue a certificate of fire service training to an applicant who is also currently certified as a first responder or EMT. Such certificate of fire service training shall expire on the applicant’s birthday in the same year in which the applicant’s first responder or EMT certificate expires, with the following certification cycles:
(1) Less than twelve months, no continuing education is required to renew such applicants.
(2) More than twelve months but less than twenty four months, eighteen hours of continuing education is required to renew such applicants.
(3) More than twenty four months but less than thirty six months, thirty six hours of continuing education is required to renew such applicants.
(D) A person who fails to submit an application within twelve months of the effective date of this rule is not eligible to function as a firefighter and shall be subject to reinstatement as set forth in rule 4765-20-08 of the Administrative Code.
Effective: 01/24/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
(A) Any person who currently possesses an Ohio fire safety inspector certificate shall submit an application for renewal of the holder’s fire safety inspector certificate, on a form and in a manner approved by the executive director, within twelve months of the effective date of this rule.
(B) The executive director, with advice and counsel of the committee, shall issue a fire safety inspector certificate to an applicant who is not also certified as a first responder or EMT, with the following certification cycles:
(1) For those applicants whose date of birth is in the months of January, April, July, or October, a fire safety inspector certificate will be issued at the applicant’s current and active level of certification, and will expire on the applicant’s date of birth in the first year of certification;
No continuing education pursuant to this chapter will be required for eligibility to renew such applicants.
(2) For those applicants whose date of birth is in the months of February, May, August or November, a fire safety inspector certificate will be issued at the applicant’s current and active level of certification, and will expire on the applicant’s date of birth in the second year of certification;
Ten hours of continuing education pursuant to this chapter will be required for eligibility to renew such applicants.
(3) For those applicants whose date of birth is in the months of March, June, September or December a fire safety inspector certificate will be issued at the applicant’s current and active level of certification, and will expire on the applicant’s date of birth in the third year of certification;
Twenty hours of continuing education pursuant to this chapter will be required for eligibility to renew such applicants.
(C) The executive director, with advice and counsel of the committee, shall issue a fire safety inspector certificate to an applicant who is also currently certified as a first responder or EMT. Such fire safety inspector certificate shall expire on the applicant’s birthday in the same year in which the applicant’s first responder or EMT certificate expires, with the following certification cycles:
(1) Less than twelve months, no continuing education is required to renew such applicants;
(2) More than twelve months but less than twenty four months, ten hours of continuing education is required to renew such applicants;
(3) More than twenty four months but less than thirty six months, twenty hours of continuing education is required to renew such applicants.
(D) A person who fails to submit an application within twelve months of the effective date of this rule is not eligible to function as a fire safety inspector and shall be subject to reinstatement as set forth in rule 4765-20-08 of the Administrative Code.
Effective: 01/24/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
(A) Any person, who currently possesses a certificate to teach as a fire instructor shall be required to submit an application for renewal of the holder’s certificate of fire instructor on a form and in a manner approved by the executive director, within twelve months of the effective date of this rule.
(B) The executive director, with advice and counsel of the committee, shall issue a fire instructor certificate to an applicant who is not also certified as a first responder or EMT, with the following certification cycles:
(1) For those applicants whose date of birth is in the months of January, April, July, or October, a certificate of fire instructor will be issued at the applicant’s current and active level of certification, and will expire on the applicant’s date of birth in the first year of certification;
No continuing education pursuant to Chapter 4765-21 of the Administrative Code will be required for eligibility to renew such applicants.
(2) For those applicants whose date of birth is in the months of February, May, August or November, a certificate of fire instructor will be issued at the applicant’s current and active level of certification, and will expire on the applicant’s date of birth in the second year of certification;
Two hours of continuing education pursuant to Chapter 4765-21 of the Administrative Code will be required for eligibility to renew such applicants.
(3) For those applicants whose date of birth is in the months of March, June, September or December, a certificate of fire instructor will be issued at the applicant’s current and active level of certification, and will expire on the applicant’s date in the third year of certification;
(a) Four hours of continuing education pursuant to Chapter 4765-21 of the Administrative Code will be required for eligibility to renew such applicants.
(C) The executive director, with advice and counsel of the committee, shall issue a fire instructor certificate to an applicant who is also currently certified as a first responder or EMT. Such fire instructor certificate shall expire on the applicant’s birthday in the same year in which the applicant’s first responder or EMT certificate expires, with the following certification cycles:
(1) Less than twelve months, no continuing education is required to renew such applicants;
(2) More than twelve months but less than twenty four months, two hours of continuing education is required to renew such applicants;
(3) More than twenty four months but less than thirty six months, four hours of continuing education is required to renew such applicants.
(D) A person who fails to submit an application by twelve months is not eligible to function as a fire instructor and shall be subject to reinstatement as set forth in rule 4765-21-05 of the Administrative Code.
Effective: 01/24/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: 4765.55
(A) This rule shall apply to individuals applying for initial certification, equivalency or reinstatement of a fire training or fire instructor certificate.
(B) A firefighter certificate shall expire on the individual’s birthday in the third year, except as provided in paragraph (C) of this rule. In order to be eligible to renew the firefighter certificate, the individual shall complete continuing education, in accordance with rule 4765-20-13 of the Administrative Code, for a reduced amount of thirty-six hours.
(C) A firefighter certificate issued to an individual who also holds a current first responder or EMT certificate to practice shall expire on the same date as the certificate to practice. In order to be eligible to renew the firefighter certificate, the individual shall complete continuing education, in accordance with rule 4765-20-13 of the Administrative Code, for the following reduced hours and certification cycle:
(1) Twelve months or less, no continuing education is required;
(2) More than twelve months but less than twenty-four months, eighteen hours of continuing education is required;
(3) Twenty-four months but less than thirty-six months, thirty-six hours of continuing education is required;
(4) Thirty-six months or more, fifty-four hours of continuing education is required.
(D) Except as provided in paragraph (E) of this rule, a fire safety inspector certificate shall expire on the same date as the individual’s firefighter certification, or on the individual’s birthday in the third year if the individual does not possess a current firefighter certificate. In order to be eligible to renew the fire safety inspector certificate, the individual shall complete continuing education, in accordance with rule 4765-20-16 of the Administrative Code, for a reduced amount of twenty hours.
(E) A fire safety inspector certificate issued to an individual who also holds a current first responder or EMT certificate to practice, but does not hold a firefighter certificate, shall expire on the same date as the certificate to practice. In order to be eligible to renew the fire safety inspector certificate, the individual shall complete continuing education, in accordance with rule 4765-20-16 of the Administrative Code, for the following reduced hours and certification cycle:
(1) Twelve months or less, no continuing education is required;
(2) More than twelve months but less than twenty-four months, ten hours of continuing education is required;
(3) Twenty-four months but less than thirty-six months, twenty hours of continuing education is required;
(4) Thirty-six months or more, thirty hours of continuing education is required.
(F) A fire instructor or fire safety inspector instructor certificate shall expire on the same date as the individual’s firefighter certification, or fire safety inspector certificate if the individual does not hold a current firefighter certificate. In order to be eligible to renew the instructor certificate, the individual shall complete continuing education, in accordance with rule 4765-21-04 of the Administrative Code, for the following reduced hours and certification cycle:
(1) Twelve months or less, no continuing education or instruction of a fire service training or continuing education program is required
(2) More than twelve months but less than twenty-four months, two hours of continuing education and eight hours of instruction of a fire service training or continuing education program is required;
(3) Twenty-four months but less than thirty-six months, four hours of continuing education and sixteen hours of instruction of a fire service training or continuing education program is required;
(4) Thirty-six months or more, six hours of continuing education and twenty-four hours of instruction of a fire service training or continuing education program is required.
(G) An assistant fire instructor certificate shall expire on the same date as the individual’s firefighter certification. In order to be eligible to renew the assistant fire instructor certificate, the individual shall complete continuing education, in accordance with rule 4765-21-04 of the Administrative Code, for the following reduced hours and certification cycle:
(1) Twelve months or less, no continuing education or instruction of a fire service training or continuing education program is required;
(2) More than twelve months but less than twenty-four months, two hours of continuing education and two hours of instruction of a fire service training or continuing education program is required;
(3) Twenty-four months but less than thirty-six months, three hours of continuing education and four hours of instruction of a fire service training or continuing education program is required;
(4) Thirty-six months or more, six hours of continuing education and eight hours of instruction of a fire service training or continuing education program is required.
(H) Once a mutual expiration date is established for all EMS and fire certificates, all certificates will expire on the individual’s birthday in the third year.
Effective: 01/01/2011
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4765.55
(A) Within ninety days of the effective date of this rule, a person holding a current firefighter and/or fire safety inspector certificate, and/or a fire instructor or assistant instructor certificate, who also holds a current first responder or EMT certificate to practice, shall be issued a common expiration date for all certificates, which will be the expiration date of the firefighter certificate, or fire safety inspector certificate if the individual does not possess a current firefighter certificate.
(B) Any person who held an active firefighter and/or fire safety inspector certificate on January 24, 2008, and failed to submit an application for renewal within twelve months of that date is not eligible to function as a firefighter or fire safety inspector and shall be subject to reinstatement as set forth in rule 4765-20-08 of the Administrative Code.
(C) Any person who held an active fire instructor certificate on January 24, 2008, and failed to submit an application for renewal within twelve months of that date is not eligible to function as a fire instructor and shall be subject to reinstatement as set forth in rule 4765-21-05 of the Administrative Code.
(D) Once a mutual expiration date is established for all EMS and fire certificates, all certificates will expire on the individual’s birthday in the third year.
Effective: 01/01/2011
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/23/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4765.55
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4765.55