Fire with EMT
Short-Term Certificate
Overview
Many fire stations seek employees with skills in both firefighting and emergency medical services. You will gain entry-level skills in both fields by pursuing the fire with emergency medical technician (EMT) certificate.
With this certificate you can begin working in fire science and emergency medical services right away. Students are also encouraged to continue their education with the Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technology for advancement in a firefighting career.
Courses for the fire with EMT certificate are held in a variety of locations and at different times to give students flexibility. COTC provides certain courses on our campuses and partners with other businesses to complete the certificate requirements.
For fire science courses, students can choose to attend the Ohio Fire Academy or Career and Technology Education Centers (C-TEC). For the EMT course, students can choose to attend C-TEC, Knox Technical Center or Ohio Fire Academy. Learn more about COTC partner locations below.
| C-TEC | Ohio Fire Academy | Knox Technical Center | ||
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| Courses | Fire EMT |
Fire EMT |
EMT | |
| Schedule | Classes available in the evening | Classes available during the day | Classes in the evening with one arranged Saturday per month. | |
| Location | 150 Price Road Newark, OH 43055 |
8895 E. Main St. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 |
308 Martinsburg Road |
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| Deadline | 35 days prior to the start of classes | |||
Admission Requirements
Students must enroll at both COTC and their selected partner institution (CTEC, Knox County Career Center or Ohio Fire Academy). To be admitted to COTC, students must submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll. Additional admission requirements for each partner institution are in the checklists below.
Admission Requirements Checklists
Ohio Fire Academy fire checklist
Ohio Fire Academy EMT checklist
C-TEC fire checklist
C-TEC EMT checklist
Knox Technical Center EMT checklist
Plan of Study
Short-Term Certificate
Fire with EMT Certificate
Total Credit Hours: 18
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First Semester |
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Fire Fighter I^ |
7 |
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| FIRE-112 | Fire Fighter II (Fire 111 pre-req)*^ | 7 |
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Total |
14 |
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Second Semester |
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Emergency Medical Technician |
7 |
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Total |
7 |
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*Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course description to view all prerequisites and requirements.
^Course requires a “C” (2.00) grade or better to progress and graduate from this program.
The college reserves the right to change curricula without notice.
Published: March 2025
Continue Your Education
Credits earned in the Fire with EMT Certificate count toward COTC’s Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I complete the Fire with EMT Certificate?
This certificate may be completed in two semesters.
Can I take classes online or face-to-face?
Classes in the Fire with EMT Certificate program require hands-on learning and are only offered face-to-face, so you should plan to be on campus to complete this degree.
What financial assistance is available to help me pay for college?
COTC awards more than $1 million in scholarships to students each year.
Every student is encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. Students who complete the FAFSA are automatically considered for some scholarships. Other scholarships require an application.
In addition, this certificate is eligible for the Talent Ready Grant to assist you in covering the cost of tuition and fees (up to $2000).
Learn more about the talent ready grant
See Paying for College for more information, or connect with the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.