PROGRAM DOCUMENTS

Program Guide
Policies & Procedures

COURSE DATES

8/31/2026 – 10/31/2026
$800
80 Hours
Mon, Wed: 6:00p – 10:00p
Some Saturdays
MAIN CAMPUS
SOUTH CAMPUS

  • Duties, Legal Guidelines, and Authority
  • Codes, Standards, Complaint Procedures, and Permits
  • Fire Behavior
  • Construction Types and Occupancy Classifications
  • Building Construction
  • Building Components
  • Means of Egress
  • Site Access
  • Fire Hazard Recognition
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Water Supply Distribution Systems
  • Water Based Fire Suppression Systems
  • Special Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems and Portable Extinguishers
  • Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
  • Plans Review and Field Verification
  • Inspection Procedures, Complex Complaint Management, and Emergency Planning and Preparedness
  • Ohio Fire Code, NFPA Fire Codes, Ohio Building Code

Ohio Department of Public Safety Fire Safety Inspector

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Have a valid Ohio Driver’s License
  • Clean criminal record
  • Completion of NIMS 100 & 700
  • Must Hold a Current and Valid ODPS Firefighter Certificate
  • Must be employed by one of the following:
    • The Office of the State Fire Marshal, or
    • A Firefighting Agency as defined in Division (A)(3) of Section 9.60 of the O.R.C., or
    • A Private Fire Company as defined in Division (A)(5) of Section 9.60 of the O.R.C. that is providing fire protection in accordance with division (B), (C), or (D) of Section 9.60 of the O.R.C.
  • Employment Verification – Letter from Fire Chief with Verification of Employment and a Statement of Qualifications