Flexibility

COTC has agreements with two program partners to offer students flexibility and options in selecting training courses.

• ​Students attend classes at the Ohio Fire Academy (OFA) Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The daytime program is 10 weeks with some evenings and weekends as arranged/needed.
• Application and required documents are due at least 35 days prior to the start of classes. Visit Steps to Enroll to get started.

• ​Students attend classes at C-TEC Adult Career Center five nights a week from 5 to 9 p.m.
• The evening program is 16 weeks with some Saturdays as arranged/needed.
• Applications and required documents are due prior to the start of classes​. Visit Steps to Enroll to get started.

Existing certified firefighters can expand their career by pursuing other emergency response certificates and degrees.

• ​Fire science technical rescue associate degree 
• EMT certificate