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Fire Training

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Tri-C has been providing fire training to the community since 1971. Our state-of-the-art facilities and highly qualified instructors provide outstanding training to new cadets and seasoned fire professionals.

Benefits of Studying Fire Science at Tri-C

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  • Classroom training and hands-on skill development
  • Day or evening fire training academies to fit your schedule
  • Earn 13 college credits toward an Associate of Applied Science degree while in the Fire Training Academy
  • Training facilities include firehouse, fire apparatus, a two-story Class A burn building, training tower, dual burn trailers and confined-space rescue prop
  • Financial aid and scholarship opportunities available for qualified students
  • EMS and paramedic training available on campus
  • Degree and advanced-training opportunities

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Academy

Fire Training Academy
The Fire Training Academy includes the Firefighter I and II courses, preparing you for entry-level positions in professional fire service. We offer three academies: a seven-week daytime academy, 10-week daytime academy and 17-week evening/weekend academy.

Associate Degree

Fire-Emergency Medical Services
This degree program will allow you to enter the fire service by helping you meet civil-service entry requirements as a firefighter I and II, and paramedic.

Advanced Training

Fire Advanced Training
The Firefighter Advanced Training courses improve the training level of professional firefighters. This training is designed for the volunteer, part-time and professional firefighter. Participants must be certified as a Firefighter A, Firefighter I or Firefighter II.
EMS Advanced Training
Courses enhance the knowledge and skills of certified EMS and health care providers. You must have state certification in EMS or health care provider training to take these courses.

Contract Training

We partner with corporate partners or fire departments to offer specialized, custom training to meet their needs. Previous partners include GM, FirstEnergy, 3M, Charter Steel, Lakewood Fire Department and North Royalton Fire Department to name a few.

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How to Reach Us

Fire Training Academy
Mary Paulus
216-987-5076
mary.paulus@tri-c.edu 

Advanced Fire and Contract Training
Gwen Kovach
216-987-5429
gwen.kovach@tri-c.edu 

EMT, Paramedic or Fire-Emergency Medical Service
Ed Bak
216-987-4449
edward.bak@tri-c.edu

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