Admission Requirements for the Firefighting I & II Program

Prior to enrollment in a fire training program, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Provide a copy of a high school diploma or high school academic transcript or GED Exception can be made if a student lacks a high school diploma or GED by enrolling in the ASPIRE/GED/ADULT DIPLOMA program at Tolles .

2. BCI background check. If you are having your background check done at a location other than Tolles, you will need to have the agency use ORC 109 578 and have a direct mail copy sent to Tolles Career & Technical Center, Attn: Josh McDowell, 7877 US Hwy 42 South, Plain City, OH 43064.

3. Have not been convicted of, pled guilty to, or had a judicial finding of guilt for any of the following:

   • Fraud or material deception in applying for, or obtaining, a certificate issued in accordance with OAC 4765-11-03 (A) (16) and 4765-11-03 (A) (17)

   • A felony

   • A misdemeanor involving moral turpitude

   • A violation of any federal, state, county, or municipal narcotics law

   • Any act committed in another state, that if committed in Ohio, would constitute a violation set forth in this paragraph

4. Facial hair must comply with OSHA regulations for a respirator (no beard).

5. Have a valid driver's license.

6. Complete the ACT WorkKeys tests: Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents. A score of three (3) or higher is required on each test. Schedule WorkKeys HERE

7. Individuals should be in good physical condition, verified by a physician- Physical Examination Form

Course Pre-requisites:

Students are required to complete the following online training courses titled National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100c, 200c, 700b and 800d. There is not fee associated with these courses and time will also be provided in class to complete these as well.

IS 100: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c

IS 200: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c&lang=en
IS 700: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b

IS 800: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.d&lang=en

When you complete these courses you will receive an email with a link that opens the completion certificate. 

Tuition

$2700.00 (2025-2026 school year)

Tuition does NOT include:

• BCI background check fee $28.00 (Non-refundable)

• WorkKeys testing fee $75.00 (Non-refundable)

• Uniform - $15-$100

• Application fee $25.00 (Non-refundable)

• Textbook $104.26

• Fire Gear Rental - $500

• SCBA Rental - $200

Program Details and Costs Sheet

Payment in full or a signed payment plan is required on or before the first date of class. Accepted registrations are on a first come, first serve basis. Seats are limited to the first 30 students.

Funding opportunities may be available. Please check our Financial Resources page for more information.

Tolles is a chartered facility through the Ohio Department of Public Safety and is also an accredited program.

Registration Information

This class meets on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Saturdays from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Attendance is required for all class days.

To register for classes or to view upcoming dates, please visit our Student Portal. You will need to create an account to register for a class and verify your email. Instructions can be found on the Student Resources page.

If you are a current student, you will use the same link to connect to your account. Please use the same email that you used to register for the class originally.  Once your account is set up, you will be able to view your student file, attendance, grades, and financial information.

Level of Occupations

Detail for CIP Code 43.0203

Title: Fire Science/Fire-fighting.

Definition: A program focusing on the theory and practice of fires and fire-fighting. Includes instruction in fire chemistry and physics, combustible materials, computer science, building construction, fire codes and related laws, fire hydraulics, fire command, fire prevention/inspection, fire protection systems, fire suppression systems, fire/arson investigation, occupational safety, equipment operation, emergency medicine and communications.