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.
We offer both day and evening academics and can get you trained and ready to work in 4 to 6 months, depending on which option you choose. You’ll receive excellent instruction from experienced faculty and up to 40 hours of training in our propane-fueled fire tower at Butler Tech’s state-of-the-art Regional Public Safety Education Complex.
Individuals with a criminal record who are interested in obtaining an EMS or Fire certification may inquire whether their criminal record disqualifies them from obtaining a certification by visiting the State of Ohio EMS website.
Enrollment open
In Person
Full Time
Fire Rescue Academy
Course Highlights
The Fire Rescue Academy includes the following courses:
- Ohio Firefighter Levels I & II, CPR
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
- Emergency Vehicle Operator
- First Aid & CPR Training
- Hazard Recognition Officer
- Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Fire Service Pump Operator
- Advanced Fire Attack
- Rope Fundamentals
Schedule WorkKeys
Total Costs
$9,500
(Cost for student purchased textbooks is not included in this total)
Tuition
$6,800
Books / Supplies
STUDENTS MUST PURCHASE REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS ON THEIR OWN
SUPPLIES: $2,700
Median Pay
$59,530 Per Year | $28.62 Per Hour
Next Upcoming Program
February 2
Fire Rescue Academy Evening: 02-02-2026 - 10-12-2026
Firefighter I & II portion Mon-Thur 5-10pm | every other Saturday 8am-5pm | EMT portion Mon/Tue/Thu 6-10pm
Public Safety Liberty Twp Campus
Application Deadline: 01-15-2026
April 20
Fire Rescue Academy Day: 04-20-2026 - 11-18-2026
Fire I and II Mon/Wed/Fri 8am-5pm | EMT portion Mon/Wed 8am-5pm
Public Safety Liberty Twp Campus
Application Deadline: 04-02-2026