Registration Packet                           Physical Form

                       Class Dates:    Tuesday’s, Thursday’s & Sunday’s: March 19, 2024 – May 9, 2024   

                                                The State fire exam will be given on Thursday, May 9 at Howland Station #30.              

Times:              Tuesday and Thursday classes meet from 6 PM – 10 PM. Sunday classes meet from 8 AM - 4 PM (varies).

Location:           Howland Fire Department; 169 Niles-Cortland Rd. NE, Warren, OH 44484

Cost:               $950.00 registration

                      $125.00 Books & online learning platform (Navigate)

                      $1075.00

$525.00 Rental Gear – Turnout Gear Rental, Inc

BCI Background Check – To be completed on own

Gear supplied from a sponsoring department must be within NFPA 10 yr. compliance                                                                   

Make checks or money orders payable in full to the Howland Training Center. Purchase orders will only be accepted from Fire Departments. 

Students must provide the following information the first night of class:

                          Copy of Firefighter I card

                        Copy of an Ohio driver’s license

                        Completed NFPA-compliant physical examination by Doctor – Forms attached

                        Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCI) check paid for by the candidate.

                        Copy of their NIMS 100 and 700 certifications

                        Hazmat Awareness & Operations

                        Life Safety Initiatives

                        EVOC not more than twelve months prior to the firefighter II training course start date.

ProBoard:         Following the issuance of an Ohio Firefighter I or Firefighter II certificate to practice, the firefighter will be emailed a notice of eligibility and a link to apply for Pro Board certification.

If you have any questions, please call Natalie at 330-856-5022 (ext. 1097) or email natalie.ciferno@howlandtownship.org, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Class size is limited to 20 students.

Fill out and return the registration form via mail, fax or email. Registration and payment deadline is: Friday, March 1, 2024