Fire Safety Inspector – Online/Classroom
Online dates:
March 23 - May 10, 2026
Classroom dates:
May 11-15, 2026
Description
For qualified firefighters who wish to complete their fire safety inspector certification with a combination of concentrated class work and online learning.
REGISTER BY March 16. This class has been approved by the ODPS/Fire Training Committee to be delivered in this format at BGSU. The online section of the class will be taught March 23 - May 10 and the in-class portion is taught at BGSU during the week of May 11-15. You must successfully complete the online course work in order to progress to the in-class section. The State exam will be available in the afternoon of Friday, May 15.
Special Requirements
OAC 4765-11-14: Each student shall be certified as a firefighter under section 4765.55 of the Revised Code. Each student shall be employed by one of the following: A firefighting agency as defined in division (A)(5) of section 9.60 of the Revised Code; A private firefighting company as defined in division (A)(5) of section 9.60 of the Revised Code that is providing fire protection in accordance with division (B), (C), or (D) of section 9.60 of the Revised Code.
Required Textbook
You must purchase and bring IFSTA Fire Inspection & Code Enforcement–9th Edition Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, 9th Edition | IFSTA
IFSTA ResourceOne -Students will be required to complete tests and quizzes online through IFSTA ResourceOne
IFSTA App for phone: App - Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement 9 | IFSTA (optional)
Students will also need a copy of the current Ohio Fire Code
Lead Instructors
Brandon Loboschefski, Chief, Maumee FD
Patrick Wambo, Fire Inspector, Sylvania Twp. FD, Chief (Retired), Waterville FD
Andrew Bickerstaff, Lieutenant, Niles FD
Fee
$675
Updated: 12/03/2025 02:28PM
