# Ohio Admin. Code 4765-24-09: Rule 4765-24-09. Volunteer firefighter course

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Admin. Code 4765-24-09
- **Heading:** Rule 4765-24-09. Volunteer firefighter course
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Administrative Code / Agency 4765 / Chapter 4765-24 / Rule 4765-24-09

## Text

119.03 [Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-25-02 of the Administrative Code.] (A) A training course for a volunteer firefighter certification shall consist of not more than thirty-six hours of training: (1) The course shall meet the volunteer firefighter course objectives approved by the executive director, with advice and counsel of the committee as provided in the "Volunteer Firefighter Course Packet." (2) The volunteer firefighter course curriculum shall be approved by the division prior to delivery. (B) A chartered fire training program shall use the "Volunteer Firefighter Course Objectives Check-Off Sheet Packet" and "Volunteer Firefighter Practical Skills Examination Packet" approved by the executive director with advice and counsel of the committee, when conducting a volunteer firefighter training course. (C) A chartered program shall admit only those individuals who meet the following requirements into a volunteer firefighter course: (1) Is at least eighteen years of age, except that a chartered program may admit a student who is seventeen years old into a post-secondary volunteer firefighter course provided that the student has graduated or is enrolled in the twelfth or final grade in a secondary school program; (2) Meets all admission requirements established by the chartered program. (D) Volunteer firefighter course instructors shall be appointed by the program director in accordance with the following: (1) Each instructor shall hold a current and valid firefighter certificate in accordance with Chapter 4765-20 of the Administrative Code; (2) Each instructor shall hold a current and valid certificate to teach in accordance with Chapter 4765-21 of the Administrative Code. (E) The training requirements listed in paragraph (A) of this rule shall commence and end within a consecutive twelve-month period
Each instructor shall hold a current and valid firefighter certificate in accordance with Chapter 4765-20 of the Administrative Code; (2) Each instructor shall hold a current and valid certificate to teach in accordance with Chapter 4765-21 of the Administrative Code. (E) The training requirements listed in paragraph (A) of this rule shall commence and end within a consecutive twelve-month period. (F) A chartered program shall not allow students enrolled in a volunteer firefighter training course to participate in any training involving immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) environments to include any live fire training. Last updated July 8, 2024 at 10:39 AM Supplemental Information Authorized By: 4765.55 Amplifies: 4765.55 10/1/2028 5/1/1979, 9/25/2000, 1/24/2008

## Nearby sections

- [Ohio Admin. Code 4765-24-01 Rule 4765-24-01. General provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_ADC_4765_24_01.md)
- [Ohio Admin. Code 4765-24-02 Rule 4765-24-02. Classification of firefighter, fire safety inspector, and instructor training courses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_ADC_4765_24_02.md)
- [Ohio Admin. Code 4765-24-03 Rule 4765-24-03. Qualifications for a fire charter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_ADC_4765_24_03.md)
- [Ohio Admin. Code 4765-24-04 Rule 4765-24-04. Application for a fire charter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_ADC_4765_24_04.md)
- [Ohio Admin. Code 4765-24-05 Rule 4765-24-05. Renewal of a fire charter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_ADC_4765_24_05.md)
- [Ohio Admin. Code 4765-24-06 Rule 4765-24-06. Notification to executive director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_ADC_4765_24_06.md)
- [Ohio Admin. Code 4765-24-07 Rule 4765-24-07. Reinstatement of an expired or voluntarily surrendered fire charter or classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_ADC_4765_24_07.md)
- [Ohio Admin. Code 4765-24-08 Rule 4765-24-08. Reinstatement of a revoked fire charter or classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_ADC_4765_24_08.md)
- [Ohio Admin. Code 4765-24-09 Rule 4765-24-09. Volunteer firefighter course](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_ADC_4765_24_09.md)
- [Ohio Admin. Code 4765-24-10 Rule 4765-24-10. Firefighter I transition course](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_ADC_4765_24_10.md)
- [Ohio Admin. Code 4765-24-11 Rule 4765-24-11. Firefighter I course](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_ADC_4765_24_11.md)
- [Ohio Admin. Code 4765-24-12 Rule 4765-24-12. Firefighter II transition course](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_ADC_4765_24_12.md)
- [Ohio Admin. Code 4765-24-13 Rule 4765-24-13. Firefighter I and II course](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_ADC_4765_24_13.md)
- [Ohio Admin. Code 4765-24-14 Rule 4765-24-14. Fire safety inspector and hazard recognition officer courses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_ADC_4765_24_14.md)

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