Skilled and uniquely dedicated people serve Ohio’s communities as fire rescue personnel. If you have the passion and interest to make a difference as a firefighter, Butler Tech’s Fire Rescue Academy will prepare you for this rewarding and challenging career. Our experienced faculty leads intensive study in Fire, EMS, Technical Rescue, Emergency Vehicle Operation and Hazardous Materials incidents. Training at our state-of-the-art Regional education Safety Complex includes up to 40 hours of experience in our propane-fueled fire tower. Butler Tech offers the only evening fire rescue academy in Ohio.

Butler Tech’s Fire Rescue Academy offers training to volunteer firefighters and a part-time program for Ohio’s Level I and Level II Firefighters. Because much of a firefighter’s workday is spent in emergency medical response, Butler Tech’s full-time paramedic program is also open to full-time firefighters. For more information about our volunteer firefighter or full-time paramedic programs, call (513) 645-8350.

CERITIFICATIONS     
State Fire Levels I and II Certification
EMT-Basic Certification

SALARY RANGE
$30,000 to $45,000 for full-time employment
$12 to $16 per hour for part-time employment

PROGRAM TIMES      
Full-time day program meets Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning in September and January.

Full-time evening academy meets Monday-Friday from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. beginning in July.

PREREQUISITES        
WorkKeys Testing
Medical Exam
Interview with Program Coordinator