Ohio Administrative Code

(A) An EMT-intermediate must meet the requirements as outlined in rule 4765-15-01 of the Administrative Code.(B) In addition to the requirements listed above, an EMT-intermediate shall complete the programs listed in paragraphs (C), (D), and (E) of this rule through an accredited…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this chapter, see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) An EMS training program for a certificate to practice as an advanced emergency medical technician shall be conducted in accordance with d…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this chapter, see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) Except as otherwise provided in section 4765.31 of the Revised Code and this chapter, when applying for renewal of a certificate to pract…

(A) In addition to the skills listed in rules 4765-12-04, 4765-15-04 and 4765-16-04 of the Administrative Code, and in accordance with section 4765.39 of the Revised Code, a paramedic may perform the following emergency medical services only pursuant to the written or verbal auth…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this chapter, see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) An EMS training program for a certificate to practice as a paramedic shall be in accordance with division (E) of section 4765.16 of the R…

(A) Each EMS training program shall be taught through an accredited institution and shall be taught by a certified fire and emergency services instructor or assistant EMS instructor as provided in this chapter.(B) Each EMS continuing education program shall be taught through an a…

(A) An applicant for a fire and emergency services instructor I certificate to teach shall meet all the following requirements:(1) In the preceding seven years, an applicant shall have been certified for at least five years as a firefighter, fire safety inspector, or EMS provider…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) Fire and emergency service instructor courses, as set forth in Chapter 4765-18 or 4765-24 of the Administrative Code, shall be provided under…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) The board shall renew a fire and emergency services instructor certificate to teach, at the I or II level, issued under section 4765.23 and/o…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) The holder of a certificate to teach may be granted an extension of time to comply with the continuing education and/or instructional require…

(A) A fire and emergency services instructor certificate to teach shall expire on its expiration date, if the applicant fails to renew such certificate on or before the expiration date of the certificate.(B) The board shall reinstate a fire and emergency services instructor certi…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) A physician may be certified by the board as a physician EMS instructor if the physician meets the following criteria:(1) Is an active medica…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule, see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) For purposes of granting reciprocity, the board shall issue a certificate to teach to an applicant if either of the following conditions app…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) A fire and emergency services instructor training program outlined in rule 4765-18-04 of the Administrative Code shall be provided under the …

(A) An application that is not filled out in the manner as specified on the application will be deemed incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered and will be returned to the applicant with the notation that the application is incomplete.(B) An applicant who has pl…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) An applicant for a certificate to teach as a continuing education instructor must meet all of the following requirements:(1) Submits a comple…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) No later than sixty days prior to the expiration of a certificate to teach, the division shall notify each certificate holder of the certific…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) A certificate to teach as a continuing education instructor will expire on its expiration date if the applicant fails to either renew such ce…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) No later than sixty days prior to the expiration of a certificate to teach, the division shall notify each certificate holder of the certific…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) The board is not obligated to reinstate or issue a new certificate to teach to an applicant whose certificate to teach has been previously re…

(A) Unless the holder of a certificate to practice elects to take an examination approved or administered by the board in accordance with rule 4765-19-02 of the Administrative Code, or is granted an exemption under rule 4765-19-04 of the Administrative Code, the holder shall comp…

(A) In accordance with section 4765.31 of the Revised Code, an applicant for renewal of a certificate to practice may elect to pass an examination administered or approved by the board as an alternative to completing a continuing education requirement.(B) A certificate holder who…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this chapter, see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) Pursuant to section 4765.31 of the Revised Code, the holder of a certificate to practice may be granted an extension of time to comply wi…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this chapter, see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) Pursuant to section 4765.31 of the Revised Code, the board may grant an applicant for renewal of a certificate to practice a complete or …

As used in this chapter:(A) "Ad hoc committee" means a group of designated individuals appointed by the board, to serve as a small deliberative assembly, which is intended to remain subordinate to the board. An ad hoc committee is tasked with a special project or issue, and is di…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) The board shall annually select from among its members a board chair and a vice chair. Election of a board chair and vice chair shall be made…

(A) In furtherance of section 4765.02 of the Revised Code, the board may create, establish, restructure, or discontinue committees, ad hoc committees, subcommittees or workgroups necessary to carry out its functions and responsibilities. The board may appoint or remove members ap…

(A) Any person or media outlet may obtain information regarding the time and location of all regularly scheduled meetings and information regarding the time, location, and purpose of any special meetings of the board, its committees, subcommittees, and workgroups by requesting to…

No person shall provide firefighting, fire safety inspector, or hazard recognition officer services without possessing the appropriate certificate issued by the executive director pursuant to section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and Chapters 4765-20 and 4765-24 of the Administrati…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-25-02 of the Administrative Code.](A) An applicant for a volunteer firefighter certificate shall satisfy all the requirements listed in the "Volunteer Firefighter Course Packet" …

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-25-02 of the Administrative Code.](A) An applicant for a fire safety inspector certificate shall satisfy all the requirements listed in the "Fire Safety Inspector Course Packet" …

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-25-02 of the Administrative Code.](A) An applicant for a firefighter, fire safety inspector, or hazard recognition officer certificate shall submit a completed "Firefighter, Fire…

(A) The holder of a firefighter, fire safety inspector, or hazard recognition officer certificate issued pursuant to section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and this chapter of the Administrative Code shall provide written notice to the executive director no later than thirty days fo…

(A) The initial examinations required for a firefighter certificate shall consist of a knowledge examination and a practical skills examination as approved by the executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee.(1) The knowledge examination for a firefighter cert…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-25-02 of the Administrative Code.](A) The executive director shall renew a firefighter certificate, issued under section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and this chapter, to an appli…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-25-02 of the Administrative Code.](A) A firefighter, fire safety inspector, or hazard recognition officer certificate shall expire on its expiration date if the certificate holde…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-25-02 of the Administrative Code.](A) The executive director may reinstate a firefighter certificate that has been previously revoked, in accordance with the parameters set forth…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-25-02 of the Administrative Code.](A) For purposes of granting reciprocity, the division shall issue a firefighter certificate to an applicant if either of the following conditio…

(A) An applicant who wishes to renew a firefighter certificate shall have completed thirty-six hours of continuing education within the current three-year certification cycle that is related to the fire service, NFPA standards or NIOSH (national institute for occupational safety …

(A) An applicant who wishes to renew a fire safety inspector certificate shall complete twenty-four hours of continuing education training within the three-year certification cycle as set forth in this rule.(B) Fire safety inspector continuing education requirements shall include…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-25-02 of the Administrative Code.](A) Pursuant to section 4765.55 of the Revised Code, the executive director may grant an applicant for renewal of a firefighter, fire safety ins…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-25-02 of the Administrative Code.](A) The executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee, may grant an applicant for renewal of a firefighter, fire safety inspe…

(A) A holder of a firefighter, fire safety inspector, or hazard recognition officer certificate may voluntarily surrender the holder's certificate by submitting it to the division.(1) Such request for surrender shall be in writing;(2) Such request for surrender is subject to the …

(A) This rule shall apply to individuals applying for initial certification and certification through reciprocity or reinstatement of a firefighter, fire safety inspector, or hazard recognition officer certificate.(B) A firefighter certificate shall expire on the individual's dat…

(A) No person providing instruction in firefighter, fire safety inspector, hazard recognition officer, or instructor certification courses may do so without possessing the appropriate certificate to teach issued by the executive director pursuant to section 4765.55 of the Revised…

(A) The holder of a certificate to teach issued pursuant to section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and this chapter of the Administrative Code provides written notice to the executive director no later than thirty days following any changes in the certificate holder's:(1) Full legal…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-25-02 of the Administrative Code.](A) An applicant for a fire and emergency services instructor I certificate to teach shall satisfy all of the fire and emergency services instru…