{"id":2577,"date":"2019-11-07T22:01:37","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T22:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2577"},"modified":"2019-12-26T18:54:42","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T18:54:42","slug":"how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-ohio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-ohio\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become A Firefighter In Ohio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ohio has an interesting claim to fame when it comes to firefighting history and many have asked how to become a firefighter in Ohio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cincinnati Fire Department is the oldest paid\nprofessional department in the country. Yes, there are lots of smaller\nvolunteer departments that will probably claim to have started before 1853, but\nOhio holds on tight to this honor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This status and the development of the state and its\npopulation mean that standards are high. So, how can you become a firefighter\nin Ohio?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660be9d992e59\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660be9d992e59\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-ohio\/#How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_Ohio\" title=\"How to Become a Firefighter\nin Ohio\">How to Become a Firefighter\nin Ohio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-ohio\/#Firefighting_in_Ohio\" title=\"Firefighting in Ohio\">Firefighting in Ohio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-ohio\/#Fire_Academies_in_Ohio\" title=\"Fire Academies in\nOhio\">Fire Academies in\nOhio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-ohio\/#Major_Fire_Departments_in_Ohio\" title=\"Major Fire\nDepartments in Ohio\">Major Fire\nDepartments in Ohio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-ohio\/#Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_in_Ohio\" title=\"Job Prospects for Firefighters in Ohio\">Job Prospects for Firefighters in Ohio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_Ohio\"><\/span><strong>How to Become a Firefighter\nin Ohio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 or\nabove<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High\nschool diploma or GED<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A valid\ndriver\u2019s license<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Physically\nfit<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>EMT\ntraining preferable<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum requirements to become a firefighter in Ohio\naren\u2019t that tough compared to some states. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The low age, residency and education rules are a basic\nstarting point. But, there is a long process ahead. Below I will talk more\nabout this, the challenges of Ohio and some of the training college and\ndepartments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firefighting_in_Ohio\"><\/span><strong>Firefighting in Ohio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The hiring process follows a similar pattern in most departments in Ohio. Once you complete the initial application with those minimum requirements above, you can then move onto the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"written test (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-prepare-for-the-civil-service-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\">written test<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"physical agility tests (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/training-for-cpat\/\" target=\"_blank\">physical agility tests<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we use the Cincinnati department as a good example, we can see how important the written test can be. Here it accounts for 60% of your total score in the hiring process. The other 40% comes from the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"firefighter interviews (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/51-firefighter-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\">firefighter interviews<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Figures and expectations can vary between departments. Some may not be so tough with the interview, while others will be very thorough and check your background with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"polygraph testing (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/firefighter-polygraph\/\" target=\"_blank\">polygraph testing<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"drug testing (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/do-firefighters-get-drug-tested-a-simple-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">drug testing<\/a> and criminal checks. As long as you have no criminal or drug history you should be fine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t assume that the process ends indoors with the written\nand oral sections. There are also grueling physical tests to ensure that you\nare up to the job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Cincinnati, this includes a stair climb, ladder raise,\ndummy drag, equipment carry and self-rescue. Often, these tests are timed. Pass\nall the events or prepare to do it all again in the next hiring window. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Challenges faced by Ohio Firefighters <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The challenges that you will face if you become a\nfirefighter in Ohio will depend on your location. Those that work in major\ncities like Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati will deal with a higher volume\nof calls and more major accidents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Akron firefighters will have to be aware of the influx of\nstudents and the need for fire prevention and suppression around the\nuniversity. Those out in the more rural, agricultural areas have different\nbusinesses and landscapes to protect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there is the lakefront area to the north. One of the\nseasonal risks that firefighters in Ohio have to face is the risk of bad\nweather and subsequent damage in what is known as the \u201csnow belt\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This belt is a stretch of land that runs along the shore of\nLake Erie. For a large part of the year, the lakefront is a nice place to live\nand tourists can come here to enjoy the scenery and watersports in different\ncoastal towns. But, the winter can be harsh here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some difficult storms where the snow and ice drive in off the lake and can cause havoc in these communities. A build-up of snow can trap residents and make it difficult to get around. The temperatures and slippery conditions increase the risk of vehicular accidents and medical incidents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there is the frozen ice. There will always be those\nthat decide to venture out onto the lake when it freezes over. It always looks\nso solid and inviting to thrill seekers, skaters and kids on a dare. But, that\nice will break, and the water beneath can kill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is why emergency personnel in Northern Ohio need to be\nready to handle ice rescues as well as water rescues. Residents here may see\ndepartments training to develop skills and strategies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One department that knows the value in this is Chardon. This\nsmall city department gets regular calls for incidents in the snow belt because\nit is just 30 miles from Cleveland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a small staff here, with 7 full-time and 43 part-time\ncrew members. They handle mostly EMS calls in the area and can deal with as\nmany as 2000 calls a year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fire_Academies_in_Ohio\"><\/span><strong>Fire Academies in\nOhio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of different colleges and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fire academies (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/find-fire-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\">fire academies<\/a> that provide an education in fire training or fire science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may decide to choose a college based on its location if\nyou live locally or have a fire department in mind for your career. But, it is\nalso worthwhile comparing options in courses, the modules taken, and the\nqualifications offered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some facilities will go further with associate degrees and\ntransferable credits for management roles. Others are shorter entry-level\ncourses for those that want to get straight into work at the ground level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Cleveland: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cuyahoga Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tri-c.edu\/programs\/fire\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Cuyahoga Community College<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Cincinnati: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cincinnatistate.edu\/real-world-academics\/academics\/health-and-public-safety\/copy9_of_bt_program_template\/program\/?searchterm=fire\" target=\"_blank\">Cincinnati State Technical and Community College<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">University of Cincinnati-Main Campus<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Great Oaks Career  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greatoaks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Great Oaks Career <\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Columbus: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Columbus State Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cscc.edu\/about\/columbus\/\" target=\"_blank\">Columbus State Community College<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Akron: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"University of Akron Main Campus (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uakron.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">University of Akron Main Campus<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Dayton: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Sinclair Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sinclair.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sinclair Community College<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Perrysburg: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Owens Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.owens.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Owens Community College<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Newark: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Central Ohio Technical College and Career (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cotc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Central Ohio Technical College<\/a> &amp; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.onlineeducation.net\/school\/career-and-technology-education-centers-of-licking-county\" target=\"_blank\">Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Bowling Green: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bgsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bowling Green State University-Main Campus<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Elyria: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Lorain County Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lorainccc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lorain County Community College<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Nelsonville: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hocking.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hocking College (opens in a new tab)\">Hocking College<\/a><\/strong> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I have to start with Akron for two reasons. First of all,\nthis is home to one of the best colleges in the region so is sure to provide a great\neducation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other is because they also have their own Professional Firefighter Academy. The academy gives students the training required to work towards their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Firefighter 1 and 2 certificate (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/the-difference-between-firefighter-1-and-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Firefighter 1 and 2 certificate<\/a> and move into the profession. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the course here also gives students college\ncredit that can go towards a degree program. It is up to them whether to leave\nthe <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/best-college-degrees-for-current-and-aspiring-firefighters\/\">college with their firefighter<\/a>, hazardous materials and incident management\ncertificates or to continue for a degree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fire Protection Technology program is a great choice\nbecause it gives students a more well-rounded education about the behavior of\nfire and how best to manage it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will learn about different situations, equipment options and how to handle the situation. This also means modules on the legal and administrative side of the job and dealing with other organizations. You can learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uakron.edu\/dses\/fire-protection-tech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Cincinnati, the Great Oaks Career College is an\nestablishment that focuses more on vocational training for valuable professions\nin Ohio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great place to come for certification in Firefighter I and II, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"EMT training (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/emt-training-near-me\/\" target=\"_blank\">EMT training<\/a> and other emergency service skills. The campus in Cincinnati now provides great training opportunities in firefighter courses where students can work on their Fire Officer I certificate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is an intensive 6-day course on leadership, communications, incident management and more. You can learn more about the different options available <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/adults.greatoaks.com\/public-safety\/lepd\/?_ga=2.152660218.2125556871.1572817862-23892845.1572817862\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Fire_Departments_in_Ohio\"><\/span><strong>Major Fire\nDepartments in Ohio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is a list of\nmajor fire departments in Ohio.&nbsp; While it isn\u2019t comprehensive it\u2019s a great\nplace to start if you\u2019re interested in learning more about how to become a\nfirefighter in Ohio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a\nCincinnati, OH Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 or\nabove<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High\nschool diploma or GED<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A valid\ndriver\u2019s license<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Physically\nfit<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>EMT\ntraining preferable<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of major cities in Ohio with large\ndepartments. As we have already looked at the requirements of Cincinnati, let\u2019s\nlook at their department in a little more detail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cincinnati department is large and diverse when it comes\nto all of the different situations it needs to deal with. The team covers an\narea of 77 square miles, which includes 25 miles of the Ohio River. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that crews need to be ready to handle medical emergencies, major fires, accidents and water rescue whenever the call comes. They also have divisions in arson investigation, hazardous materials and advanced life support. Read more about the department <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cincinnati-oh.gov\/fire\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a\nDayton, OH Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 or above<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High school diploma or GED<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A valid driver\u2019s license<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Physically fit<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>EMT training preferabl<\/strong>e<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dayton fire department is a fair size with 12 stations\nand 368 personnel. One of the interesting things about working here is the\nbalance between fire-related calls and medical calls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of EMT and paramedic trained crew members\nhere ready to handle life-threatening situations. Furthermore, the team has\ndivisions for citizen rescue, pre-hospital emergency care and transportation to\nemergency rooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, fire suppression, prevention and other support roles also occur here. That is why Dayton crew members need to train for a variety of skills to best serve their community. You can find out more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.daytonohio.gov\/314\/About\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_in_Ohio\"><\/span><strong>Job Prospects for Firefighters in Ohio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of 2018 Ohio is the state with the fourth-highest number\nof firefighters employed. There are 19,210 which means that it has the highest\nconcentration of jobs at 3.55 per 100 people. It also has the biggest quotient\nat 1.60. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at high employment rates by non-metropolitan area,\nWest Northwestern Ohio had 910 employed with 3.53 per 1000 jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The mean wage for\nfirefighters in Ohio is $46,310. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st\">https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ohio has been producing some of the best firefighters in the\nUS for a very long time. The departments and facilities above show that there\nis plenty of chance to make your way into the profession, your you\u2019re\ninterested in learning how to become a firefighter in Ohio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just be aware of what it takes to serve your community in your\nregion. Build up your skillset and keep on learning about the evolving threats\nto this state and its people. 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