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HERE IS A LINK TO THE UNITED STATES FIRE ADMINISTRATION MANUAL ON REHABILITATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ REGISTER HERE Division of State Fire Marshal   Ohio Fire Academy LAST MINUTE REGISTRATION AT OHIO FIRE ACADEMY  Spots still open for September classes! Farm Rescue  Brief Description: Prepare yourself for a variety of agricultural emergencies,such as tractor overturns,machinery entanglements, injuries involving chemicals and pesticides, grain bin entrapments, incidents concerning farm animals and more. Dates: 9/16-9/17 (Registration Deadline 8/15) Prereq: Please see course details Course Number: 1881 2011 001(you'll need this for registration) Cost: $175 Course Coordinator: Michael Bailey View Course List for Details Apply Now! Emergency Vehicle Operations  Brief Description: This 16-hour course combines 8 hours of hands-on driving experience with 8 hours of classroom training on everything from the legal aspects of operation to selecting routes and handling unusual situations. Dates: 9/18-9/19 (Registration Deadline 8/21) Prereq: None Course Number: 1227 2011 001 (you'll need this for registration) Cost: $120 Course Coordinator: David Belcher  View Course List for Details Apply Now! Auto Extrication   Brief Description: This intensive 12-hour course was developed by the Ohio Fire Academy and is a must for all rescue personnel. Extrication of victims from vehicle accidents is the type of rescue work most frequently performed today.  These skills will also help you with farm and industrial rescue operations. Dates: 9/25-9/26 (Registration Deadline 8/29) Prereq: Please see course details Course Number: 1849 2011 001 (you'll need this for registration) Cost: $320 Course Coordinator: Randall Hormann View Course List for Details Apply Now! Instructor Courses and Modules  EMS Instructor Brief Description: Learn the basics on delivering instruction effectively, grounded in theories of modern adult education.  Train and prepare for your examination and student teaching leading to certification as an EMS Instructor. Dates: 9/13-9/24 (Registration Deadline 8/15) Prereq: Please see course details Course Number: 0030 2011 001 (you'll need this for registration) Cost: $290 Course Coordinator: Thomas Beatty View Course List for Details Apply Now! Instructor Class: EMS Module Brief Description: Course is required for certification as an EMS Instructor. Dates: 9/20(Registration Deadline 8/15) Prereq: Please see course details Course Number: 0040 2011 001 (you'll need this for registration) Cost: $85 Course Coordinator: Neil Gottfried View Course List for Details Apply Now!

FIRE CLASSES

LAST MINUTE REGISTRATION AT OHIO FIRE ACADEMY  Spots still available for September! Aerial Ladder Operation  Brief Description: Six-hour class demonstrates proper use of aerial apparatus and looks at venitlation, rescue and master streams. Designed for small to midsize fire departments. Dates: 9/11 (Registration Deadline 8/15) Prereq: Course #1211 and basic pump knowledge  Course Number: 6018 2011 001(you'll need this for registration) Cost: $50 Course Coordinator: Bradley Beck View Course List for Details Apply Now! Trench Rescue Level I  Brief Description: Familiarize yourself with the hazards of collapsing trenches. Participate in field exercises utilizing the Ohio Fire Academy's Trench Rescue Training area. Dates: 9/13-9/14 (Registration Deadlines 8/15) Prereq: Good Physical Condition Course Number: 1853 2011 001 (you'll need this for registration) Cost: $100 Course Coordinator: Randall Hormann View Course List for Details Apply Now! Trench Rescue Level II  Brief Description: Advanced course provides sheeting and shoring techniques and addresses hazard control and rescue/recovery operations.  Challenging field exercises in actual trenches help you explore complex scenarios, including intersecting trenches. Dates: 9/15-9/18 (Registration Deadline 8/15) Prereq: Course #1853 and Good Physical Condition Course Number: 1876 2011 001 (you'll need this for registration) Cost: $280 Course Coordinator: Randall Hormann View Course List for Details Apply Now! Managing the MAYDAY Call or Rapid Intervention Crew Strategies  Brief Description: Improve Rapid Intervention Crew strategies and learn how to recognize and manage fireground safety issues to make the scene safer for all crews. Dates: 9/14 (Registration Deadline 8/15) Prereq: None  Course Number: 1076 2011 001 (you'll need this for registration) Cost: $75 Course Coordinator: Gerald Robinson View Course List for Details Apply Now! Farm Rescue  Brief Description: Prepare yourself for a variety of agricultural emergencies,such as tractor overturns,machinery entanglements, injuries involving chemicals and pesticides, grain bin entrapments, incidents concerning farm animals and more. Dates: 9/16-9/17 (Registration Deadline 8/15) Prereq: Please see course details Course Number: 1881 2011 001(you'll need this for registration) Cost: $175 Course Coordinator: Michael Bailey View Course List for Details Apply Now! Emergency Vehicle Operations  Brief Description: This 16-hour course combines 8 hours of hands-on driving experience with 8 hours of classroom training on everything from the legal aspects of operation to selecting routes and handling unusual situations. Dates: 9/18-9/19 (Registration Deadline 8/21) Prereq: None Course Number: 1227 2011 001 (you'll need this for registration) Cost: $120 Course Coordinator: David Belcher  View Course List for Details Apply Now! Auto Extrication   Brief Description: This intensive 12-hour course was developed by the Ohio Fire Academy and is a must for all rescue personnel. Extrication of victims from vehicle accidents is the type of rescue work most frequently performed today.  These skills will also help you with farm and industrial rescue operations. Dates: 9/25-9/26 (Registration Deadline 8/29) Prereq: Please see course details Course Number: 1849 2011 001 (you'll need this for registration) Cost: $320 Course Coordinator: Randall Hormann View Course List for Details Apply Now! Fundamentals of Pump Operations  Brief Description: Six-hour class designed to teach you pump principles and plumbing; ratings; problem areas; and practical pump operations. Dates: 9/25 (Registration Deadline 8/29) Prereq: None Course Number: 1211 2011 001 (you'll need this for registration) Cost: $65 Course Coordinator: Bradley Beck  View Course List for Details Apply Now! Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Ohio Fire School at Bowling Green State Fire Scool Link Ohio Fire School at BGSU fall session is fast approaching for the October classes.  Classes start on Monday and end on Friday Morning.  Here is a list of classes being offered this year: 36-Hour Volunteer Firefighter Certification Advanced Fire Code Advanced Fire Ground Search and Firefighter Survival Advanced Fire Investigation NEW! Advanced Rescue Scenarios NEW! Assessment and Treatment of Trauma Basic Fire Investigation  Basic and Intermediate Rope Rescue - Operations Level Building Construction – How It Can Affect Your Day Confined Space Technician NEW! Contextual Intelligence for Public Administrators NEW! EMS Field Training Officer Engine Company Operations Fire Instructor Certification Fire Officer 1 Fire Officer 2 NEW! Kids in Crisis: Pediatrics and EMS Paramedic Refresher NEW! Patient Assessment: Quick and Simple Rapid Intervention NEW! Truck Company Essentials This is an excellent time to work with your fellow firefighters from all over the state of Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal - Ohio Fire Academy  LAST MINUTE REGISTRATION AT OHIO FIRE ACADEMY  Spots still available for September! You received this reminder because you signed up for the OFA-Firefighter mailing list.  This list is designed to provide information to those interested in Ohio Fire Academy training and news related directly to firefighting.   Aerial Ladder Operation  Brief Description: Six-hour class demonstrates proper use of aerial apparatus and looks at venitlation, rescue and master streams. Designed for small to midsize fire departments. Dates: 9/11 (Registration Deadline 8/15) Prereq: Course #1211 and basic pump knowledge  Course Number: 6018 2011 001(you'll need this for registration) Cost: $50 Course Coordinator: Bradley Beck View Course List for Details Apply Now! Trench Rescue Level I  Brief Description: Familiarize yourself with the hazards of collapsing trenches. Participate in field exercises utilizing the Ohio Fire Academy's Trench Rescue Training area. Dates: 9/13-9/14 (Registration Deadlines 8/15) Prereq: Good Physical Condition Course Number: 1853 2011 001 (you'll need this for registration) Cost: $100 Course Coordinator: Randall Hormann View Course List for Details Apply Now! Trench Rescue Level II  Brief Description: Advanced course provides sheeting and shoring techniques and addresses hazard control and rescue/recovery operations.  Challenging field exercises in actual trenches help you explore complex scenarios, including intersecting trenches. Dates: 9/15-9/18 (Registration Deadline 8/15) Prereq: Course #1853 and Good Physical Condition Course Number: 1876 2011 001 (you'll need this for registration) Cost: $280 Course Coordinator: Randall Hormann View Course List for Details Apply Now! Managing the MAYDAY Call or Rapid Intervention Crew Strategies  Brief Description: Improve Rapid Intervention Crew strategies and learn how to recognize and manage fireground safety issues to make the scene safer for all crews. Dates: 9/14 (Registration Deadline 8/15) Prereq: None  Course Number: 1076 2011 001 (you'll need this for registration) Cost: $75 Course Coordinator: Gerald Robinson View Course List for Details Apply Now! Farm Rescue  Brief Description: Prepare yourself for a variety of agricultural emergencies,such as tractor overturns,machinery entanglements, injuries involving chemicals and pesticides, grain bin entrapments, incidents concerning farm animals and more. Dates: 9/16-9/17 (Registration Deadline 8/15) Prereq: Please see course details Course Number: 1881 2011 001(you'll need this for registration) Cost: $175 Course Coordinator: Michael Bailey View Course List for Details Apply Now! Emergency Vehicle Operations  Brief Description: This 16-hour course combines 8 hours of hands-on driving experience with 8 hours of classroom training on everything from the legal aspects of operation to selecting routes and handling unusual situations. Dates: 9/18-9/19 (Registration Deadline 8/21) Prereq: None Course Number: 1227 2011 001 (you'll need this for registration) Cost: $120 Course Coordinator: David Belcher  View Course List for Details Apply Now! Auto Extrication   Brief Description: This intensive 12-hour course was developed by the Ohio Fire Academy and is a must for all rescue personnel. Extrication of victims from vehicle accidents is the type of rescue work most frequently performed today.  These skills will also help you with farm and industrial rescue operations. Dates: 9/25-9/26 (Registration Deadline 8/29) Prereq: Please see course details Course Number: 1849 2011 001 (you'll need this for registration) Cost: $320 Course Coordinator: Randall Hormann View Course List for Details Apply Now! Fundamentals of Pump Operations  Brief Description: Six-hour class designed to teach you pump principles and plumbing; ratings; problem areas; and practical pump operations. Dates: 9/25 (Registration Deadline 8/29) Prereq: None Course Number: 1211 2011 001 (you'll need this for registration) Cost: $65 Course Coordinator: Bradley Beck  View Course List for Details Apply Now! REGISTRATION made easy at the Ohio Fire Academy:   (1) Review the Ohio Fire Academy course list and choose your class. (2) Review the details for the class to make sure it is a good fit for you. (3) Scroll to the bottom of the details and click Apply. (4) Login with an existing account or create an account to register. (5) Problems? Call the Academy at 888-726-7731 or 614-752-7196.  Ohio Fire Academy classes are instructed by premiere instructors of public safety services.  Many courses are delivered in an accelerated format that facilitates students in mastering the basic principles and skills needed to make an immediate impact in their work. If you are concerned about the cost of training, make sure to talk to your Training Officer or Chief or call the Academy toll-free at888-726-7731.  Some classes do have grants available.  Remember, registration deadlines are 30 days before the start of a class, so talk to someone now to ensure you still have enough time to register.