Butler Tech has been training firefighters for more than 30 years. Our intensive courses prepare students for:
- Firefighter safety
- Physical training
- Structural firefighting
- Incident command systems
- Technical rescue team assistance
- Vehicle rescue and extrication
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Hazardous materials operations
- Other topics defined by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1001, 2012 edition
Enrollment open
In Person
Part Time
Firefighter 1 & 2
Course Highlights
Industry Recognized Credentials. Students who successfully complete the program can apply for certifications as:
- Firefighter Level I and Firefighter Level II Transition
(Ohio Department of Public Safety/Ohio EMS) - ProBoard certification
Schedule WorkKeys
Total Costs
$5,897
(cost for student purchased textbooks is not included in this total)
Tuition
$3,872
Books / Supplies
STUDENTS MUST PURCHASE REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS ON THEIR OWN
SUPPLIES: $2,025
Median Pay
$59,530 Per Year | $28.62 Per Hour
Next Upcoming Program
February 2
Firefighter I and II Evening: 02-02-2026 - 05-13-2026
Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm
Public Safety Liberty Twp Campus
Application Deadline: 01-15-2026
April 20
Firefighter I and II Day: 04-20-2026 - 08-07-2026
Mon/Wed/Fri 8am-5pm
Public Safety Liberty Twp Campus
Application Deadline: 04-02-2026