Rule 4765-18-04 | Fire and emergency services instructor training program curriculum.
[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.]
(A) Fire and emergency service instructor courses, as set forth in Chapter 4765-18 or 4765-24 of the Administrative Code, shall be provided under the auspices of an accredited or chartered training program and be taught by a fire and emergency services instructor II appointed by the program director in accordance with this rule.
(B) The program director shall ensure that the fire and emergency instructor II meets all of the following:
(1) Holds a valid fire and emergency services instructor II certificate, that is in good standing, issued under Chapter 4765-21 of the Administrative Code;
(2) Has at least three years of educational experience that includes demonstrable ability in teaching, developing lesson plans and course materials, managing classroom resources, and managing and evaluating students;
(3) Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills;
(4) Has completed an orientation by the program director.
(C) A training course for Fire and emergency services instructor I and II shall meet the objectives set forth in the "Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Course Packet," and be taught under the auspices of a chartered or accredited training program:
(1) Shall be taught by a fire and emergency services instructor II designated by the program director as an instructor trainer;
(2) A chartered or accredited training program shall admit into a "Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Course" only those individuals who meet the admission requirements as set forth in the "Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Course Packet."
(D) Applicants seeking only fire and emergency services instructor I certification shall:
(1) Complete all course requirements for fire and emergency services instructor I as set forth in the "Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Course Packet";
(2) Pass the fire and emergency services instructor I certification exam.
(E) A person seeking certification as a fire and emergency services instructor who holds at least a baccalaureate degree in education may be granted credit for the course if they:
(1) Submit a written request to the division;
(2) Provide copy of their diploma and transcript;
(3) Receive written approval to test from the division;
(4) Submit copy of approval letter to program director prior to testing;
(5) Pass the fire and emergency services instructor II certification exam within three attempts and within ninety days of approval.
(F) The division shall consider relevant education, training, or service completed by the holder of a certificate to practice as a member of the armed forces of the United States, the Ohio national guard, the Ohio military reserve, the Ohio naval militia, or the national guard of any other state or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States; in determining whether the holder of a certificate to practice has met the experience and educational requirements for a certificate to teach as a fire and emergency services instructor set forth in paragraph (B) or (C) of this rule.
(G) A person seeking certification as a fire and emergency services instructor who holds at least a baccalaureate degree in education may receive credit for the instruction required in paragraph (C) of this rule.
(H) A fire and emergency services instructor training program shall be taught by an EMS instructor trainer, appointed by the program director, under the auspices of an accredited institution.
Last updated September 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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