Chapter 4765-21 Fire Instructor Training Programs

4765-21-02 Fire service instructor training program entrance requirements.

(A) Prior to admission into a fire instructor training program, an individual must meet all of the following requirements:

(1) Possess a current certificate to practice as a firefighter issued under section 4765.55 of the Revised Code;

(2) In the preceding seven years, have at least five years of experience as a certified firefighter;

(3) Pass a written knowledge examination approved by the executive director that demonstrates a level of knowledge in fire service training;

If an applicant is unable to pass the written examination within three attempts, the applicant must wait for a time period of six months and complete a course approved by the executive director with the advice and counsel of the committee before attempting the examination again.

(B) Prior to admission into a fire safety inspector instructor training program, an individual must meet all of the following requirements:

(1) Possess a current certificate to practice as a fire safety inspector issued under section 4765.55 of the Revised Code;

(2) In the preceding seven years, have at least five years of experience as a certified fire safety inspector;

(3) Pass a written knowledge examination approved by the executive director that demonstrates a level of knowledge in fire safety inspection;

Replaces: Part of former 4765-11-08

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, 6/30/75, 5/1/79, 1/1/89, 1/1/96, 9/25/00, 5/29/03

4765-21-03 Criteria for a certificate to teach fire service training.

(A) The executive director shall issue a certificate to teach a firefighter or fire safety inspector training program to an individual who meets all of the following:

(1) Submits a completed application on a form approved by the executive director;

(2) Is in compliance with all entrance requirements outlined in this chapter;

(3) Has successfully completed a fire instructor training program as set forth in rule 4765-11-15 of the Administrative Code;

(4) Has passed, within three attempts, the techniques examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code;

Failure to pass the techniques examination within three attempts will require completion of a new fire service instructor training program. Credit for the written fire instructor knowledge examination shall remain valid for two years from the date of successful completion of this examination.

(5) Has completed all requirements for a certificate to teach within two years of successful completion of the written knowledge examination.

(6) Is in compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (A)(2) to (A)(6) of rule 4765-20-02 of the Administrative Code.

(B) A certified instructor shall maintain a current and valid certificate of fire service training.

(C) A certificate to teach shall run concurrently with the individual's certificate of fire training and may be renewed by the executive director pursuant to rule 4765-21-04 of the Administrative Code.

Replaces: Part of former 4765-11-08

4765-21-04 Renewal of a certificate to teach fire service training.

(A) The division shall make available a renewal application to each certified instructor and assistant instructor no later than sixty days prior to the expiration date of the instructor's certificate to teach.

(B) The executive director shall renew a certified instructor certificate, issued under section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and this chapter, for any applicant who meets the following criteria:

(1) Submits a completed application on a form approved by the executive director;

(2) Continues to satisfy the requirements for a certificate to teach as set forth in this chapter;

(3) During the preceding three years has provided not less than twenty four hours of instruction of a fire service training or continuing education program and shall maintain documentation of such continuing education;

(4) Obtains six hours of continuing education related to fire service instruction and shall maintain documentation of such continuing education.

(C) The executive director shall renew an assistant fire instructor certificate to teach, issued under section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and this chapter, for any applicant who meets the following criteria:

(1) Submits a completed application on a form approved by the executive director;

(2) Continues to satisfy the requirements for a certificate to teach as set forth in this chapter;

(3) During the preceding three years has provided not less than eight hours of instruction of a fire service training or continuing education program and shall maintain documentation of such continuing education;

(4) Obtains six hours of continuing education related to fire service instruction and shall maintain documentation of such continuing education.

Replaces: Part of former 4765-11-08

4765-21-05 Reinstatement of a certificate to teach fire service training.

(A) A certificate to teach fire service training will expire on its expiration date if the applicant fails to renew such certificate as provided in this chapter.

(B) The executive director may reinstate a certificate to teach that has been expired for no more than six months if the applicant meets all of the following:

(1) Submits a completed application on a form approved by the executive director;

(2) Has passed, within three attempts, the techniques examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code;

If an applicant is unable to pass the techniques examination within three attempts, the applicant must complete a new fire instructor training program or fire safety inspector instructor training program and meet all criteria for a certificate to teach as outlined in this chapter.

(3) Meets all qualifications for a certificate to teach as outlined in this chapter;

(4) The applicant previously held a certificate to teach a fire instructor or fire safety inspector instructor training program issued by the executive director, and such certificate was in good standing at the time the certificate holder allowed the certificate to expire.

(C) The executive director may reinstate a certificate to teach that has been expired for more than six months but less than one year if the applicant meets all of the following:

(1) Meets all the requirements listed in paragraph (B) of this rule;

(2) Completes ten hours of supervised teaching under the direct supervision of a certified fire instructor or fire safety inspector instructor and under the auspice of a program director of a chartered training program.

(D) The executive director may reinstate a certificate to teach that has been expired for at least one year but less than two years if the applicant meets all of the following:

(1) Meets all the requirements listed in paragraph (C) of this rule;

(2) Repeats and successfully completes the eight-hour curriculum module in instruction specific to the field of fire or fire safety inspector, as outlined in rules 4765-11-15 and 4765-11-16 of the Administrative Code.

(E) If a certificate to teach has been expired two years or more, the applicant must complete a new fire instructor or fire safety inspector instructor course and meet all requirements for a certificate to teach as outlined in this chapter.

Replaces: Part of former 4765-11-08

4765-21-06 Qualification for fire service instructor trainers.

(A) A fire service instructor training program, outlined in rules 4765-11-15 and 4765-11-16 of the Administrative Code, shall be provided under the auspice of a chartered training program and shall be taught by a fire service instructor trainer appointed by the program coordinator of the chartered training program.

(B) A fire service instructor trainer must meet the following criteria:

(1) Holds a valid certificate to teach a fire service training program issued under rule 4765-21-03 of the Administrative Code;

(2) Has three years educational experience that includes demonstrable ability in teaching, developing lesson plans, course materials, managing classroom resources, and managing and evaluating students;

(3) Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.

(C) The program director of a chartered program assumes responsibility to select and maintain fire service instructor trainer designations based upon documented evaluation of acceptable performance review standards.

(D) The program director of a chartered program may appoint himself or herself as a fire service instructor trainer, but must have the documented evaluation of acceptable performance review standards conducted by the program director's supervisor.

Replaces: Part of former 4765-11-08

4765-21-07 EMS instructor seeking fire service instructor certification.

(A) The executive director may issue a fire instructor certificate to teach to an applicant who holds a valid EMS instructor certificate, issued under rule 4765-18-05 of the Administrative Code, if the applicant meets all of the following requirements:

(1) Submits a completed application on a form approved by the executive director;

(2) Meets all entrance criteria outlined in rule 4765-21-02 of the Administrative Code;

(3) Successfully completes the eight hour curriculum module in instruction specific to the fire service training as outlined in rule 4765-11-15 of the Administrative Code;

(4) Is in compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (A)(2) to (A)(6) of rule 4765-20-02 of the Administrative Code.

(B) The executive director may issue a fire safety inspector instructor certificate to an applicant who holds a valid EMS instructor certificate issued under rule 4765-18-05 of the Administrative Code, if the applicant meets all of the following requirements:

(1) Submits a completed application on a form approved by the executive director;

(2) Meets all entrance criteria outlined in rule 4765-21-02 of the Administrative Code;

(3) Successfully completes the eight-hour curriculum module in instruction specific to the fire safety inspector training as outlined in rule 4765-11-16 of the Administrative Code;

(4) Is in compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (A)(2) to (A)(6) of rule 4765-20-02 of the Administrative Code.

Replaces: Part of former 4765-11-08

4765-21-08 Fire service instructor crossover certification.

(A) The executive director shall issue a fire safety inspector instructor certificate to an applicant who holds a valid fire instructor certificate issued under rule 4765-21-03 of the Administrative Code, if the applicant meets the following requirements in paragraph (C) of this rule.

(B) The executive director shall issue a fire instructor certification to an applicant who holds a valid fire safety inspector instructor certification issued under rule 4765-20-02 of the Administrative Code if the applicant meets the requirements in paragraph (C) of this rule.

(1) Submits a completed application on a form approved by the executive director;

(2) Meets all entrance criteria outlined in rule 4765-21-02 of the Administrative Code;

(3) Successfully completes the eight-hour curriculum module in instruction specific to the fire training as outlined in rules 4765-11-15 and 4765-11-16 of the Administrative Code;

(4) Is in compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (A)(2) to (A)(6) of rule 4765-20-02 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

4765-21-09 Criteria for a certificate of assistant fire instructor.

(A) The executive director shall issue a certificate to teach as an assistant fire instructor to an individual that meets the following:

(1) Submits a completed application as approved by the executive director;

(2) Possess a current certificate to practice as a firefighter issued under section 4765.55 of the Revised Code;

(3) In the preceding seven years, have not less than five years experience or training in a related area determined acceptable by the executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee;

(4) Pass a written knowledge examination at the individual's level of fire certification;

(5) Has successfully completed a course on NFPA standard 1403 conducted by a chartered program;

(6) Is in compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (A)(5) and (A)(6) of rule 4765-20-02 of the Administrative Code;

(B) In addition to the requirements set forth in paragraph (A) of this rule, a chartered program may require an assistant instructor to possess current teaching certification in the area of fire service training issued by the state board of education under section 3319.281 of the Revised Code.

(C) An assistant instructor certification shall run concurrently with the individual's certificate of fire service training and may be renewed by the executive director pursuant to rule 4765-21-04 of the Administrative Code.

(D) A certified assistant instructor shall maintain a current and valid certificate of fire service training.

Replaces: Part of former 4765-11-08

4765-21-10 Reinstatement of a revoked certificate.

(A) The executive director is not obligated to reinstate a certificate to teach that has been previously revoked.

(B) The executive director shall not reinstate a certificate to teach that has been revoked less than 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 two years must, within this time period, meet the following requirements:

(1) Submit a completed reinstatement application;

(2) Has passed, within three attempts, the techniques examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code;

(3) Meets all qualifications for a certificate to teach as outlined in this chapter;

(5) Repeats and successfully completes the eight-hour curriculum module in instruction specific to the field of fire or fire safety inspector, as outlined in rules 4765-11-15 and 4765-11-16 of the Administrative Code.

(D) If a certificate to teach has been revoked two years or more, the applicant must complete a new fire instructor or fire safety inspector instructor course and meet all requirements for a certificate to teach as outlined in this chapter.

(E) 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 when determining whether to grant a request for reinstatement, including but not limited to the following:

(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 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