4765-20-09 Reinstatement of a revoked certificate of fire training.

(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(B) The executive director shall not reinstate a certificate of fire training that has been revoked less then one year from the date on which the revocation order is journalized with the executive director.

(C) An applicant whose certificate has been revoked by the executive director for at least one year but no more than eighteen months must, within this time period, meet the following requirements: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(D) An applicant whose certificate has been revoked by the executive director for more than eighteen months is not eligible for reinstatement.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