Admission & Program Requirements

Fire Fighter I

Qualifying score on the WorkKeys assessment and a copy of high school diploma/ GED OR if you are enrolled through COTC a copy of your student ID.

FIREFIGHTER  CLASS  REQUIREMENTS:

  • Capable of strenuous physical activity

  • Mandatory class participation, career ready fitness training & objectives

  • No facial hair (mustache acceptable)

  • Submit physical form on the first day of class. Physical is only valid up to one year prior to the start of class.

  • NFPA approved fire equipment and gear.  C-TEC will assist you with rental gear as needed.

  • Valid Driver’s License

  • Completion of NIMS 100+700 (copy of certificate required)

  • Must be at least 17 years old and a high school senior

  • Must be in department uniform or navy blue C-TEC shirt and pants with black shoes. Refer to the EMT and Firefighter Student hand- books.

  • Must have a current, valid Ohio Driver's License, and must not have any restrictions that would prevent the student to be insured for automobile/liability insurance coverage provided by a potential employer. 

  • BCI/FBI background check code #109 578 will be required before clinical time.  Please have your BCI/FBI mailed to:
    C-TEC, attn: Tammy Martin. 150 Price Road, Newark, OH 43055
    Applicant shall not have been convicted of any of the following:
      - Any felony
      - A misdemeanor committed in the course of practice
      - A misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.

    Background checks are only valid up to one year prior to the start of class.

  • EMS & EVOC Certs per ODE Public Safety Requirements.

  • Click here for all required forms (All forms should be printed prior to the first class)

Any student funded by a department will need to present a letter of intent to pay from the chief at the time of enrollment.  Fax letter of intent to (740) 364-2303.   To enroll call registration at (740) 364-2261.

Fire Fighter II

The Fire Fighter ll student must have successfully completed FF l, hold a current ODPS FF l Certification, and must also hold a current EVOC card that has been issued within the last year.