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;

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.

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