No person shall provide firefighting, fire safety inspector, or hazard recognition officer services without possessing the appropriate certificate issued by the executive director pursuant to section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and Chapters 4765-20 and 4765-24 of the Administrative Code.
Last updated October 26, 2023 at 12:46 PM
[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-25-02 of the Administrative Code.]
(A) An applicant for a volunteer firefighter certificate shall satisfy all the requirements listed in the "Volunteer Firefighter Course Packet" to be eligible for certification, including the following:
(1) Pass the practical skills examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code prior to being eligible to sit for the knowledge examination;
(2) Pass the knowledge examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code within one hundred eighty days of volunteer firefighter training course completion prior to submission of a completed "Firefighter, Fire Safety Inspector, or Hazard Recognition Officer Initial Application;"
(3) Submit a completed "Firefighter, Fire Safety Inspector, or Hazard Recognition Officer Initial Application" within ninety days of passing the knowledge examination.
(B) An applicant for a firefighter I or firefighter II certificate shall satisfy all of the requirements listed in the corresponding course packet on the division website to be eligible for certification, including the following:
(1) Pass the practical skills examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code prior to being eligible to sit for the knowledge examination;
(2) Pass the knowledge examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code within one hundred eighty days of firefighter I or firefighter II training course completion, prior to submission of a completed "Firefighter, Fire Safety Inspector, or Hazard Recognition Officer Initial Application";
(3) Submit a completed "Firefighter, Fire Safety Inspector, or Hazard Recognition Officer Initial Application" within ninety days of passing the knowledge examination.
(C) In addition to the requirements set forth in paragraphs (A) to (B) of this rule, as applicable, an applicant for firefighter:
(1) For initial certification, shall pass a criminal history review.
(2) For certificate renewal and reinstatement, the applicant shall not have been convicted of the following:
(b) A misdemeanor committed in the course of practice;
(c) A misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
(3) Shall not have committed fraud, misrepresentation, or material deception in applying for or obtaining a certificate issued under section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and this chapter.
(4) Shall not have been previously revoked or denied a certificate by the executive director or the licensing organization in another state.
(D) In deciding whether to grant a firefighter certificate, the executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee, has the following options:
(1) The executive director shall issue a firefighter certificate to an applicant who meets all of the requirements listed in paragraphs (A) to (C) of this rule, as applicable;
(2) The executive director shall refuse to grant a firefighter certificate to an applicant who fails to meet one or more of the requirements listed in paragraphs (A) to (C) of this rule, as applicable;
(3) The executive director may grant, refuse to grant, or restrict a firefighter certificate to an applicant who meets the requirements listed in paragraphs (A) to (B) of this rule, as applicable, but fails to meet one or more of the requirements listed in paragraph (C) of this rule.
(E) Credit shall be given for successful completion of the emergency vehicle operations course if all of the following are met:
(1) The training is recognized by the program director of a chartered program; and
(2) The training is consistent with the course requirements set forth in the "Emergency Vehicle Operations Course Packet."
(F) Credit may be given for successful completion of hazardous materials awareness and operations level training if all of the following are met:
(1) The training is recognized by the program director of a chartered program; and
(2) The training is consistent with the course requirements set forth in the "Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Course Packet."
(G) Credit shall be given for successful completion of hazardous materials awareness and operations level training specified in paragraph (B) of this rule if the training was completed as part of an Ohio firefighter I training course.
(H) Credit shall be given for successful completion of emergency medical care training that includes healthcare provider cardio pulmonary resuscitation and basic first aid. State certification at any EMS provider level meets this requirement.
(I) No person shall hold a firefighter certificate at more than one level.
(J) A firefighter certificate issued pursuant to this rule shall be issued in accordance with the certification cycles and pro-rated renewal requirements set forth in rule 4765-20-16 of the Administrative Code.
Last updated July 8, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Authorized By: 4765.55
Amplifies: 4765.55
--> Five Year Review Date: 10/1/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 5/1/1979, 1/1/1996, 9/25/2000
[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-25-02 of the Administrative Code.]
(A) An applicant for a fire safety inspector certificate shall satisfy all the requirements listed in the "Fire Safety Inspector Course Packet" to be eligible for certification, including the following:
(1) Pass the practical skills examinations as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code prior to being eligible to sit for the knowledge examination;
(2) Pass the knowledge examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code within one hundred eighty days of fire safety inspector course completion prior to submission of a completed "Firefighter, Fire Safety Inspector, or Hazard Recognition Officer Initial Application";
(3) Submit a completed "Firefighter, Fire Safety Inspector, or Hazard Recognition Officer Initial Application" within ninety days of passing the knowledge examination.
(B) An applicant for a hazard recognition officer certificate shall satisfy all the requirements listed in the "Hazard Recognition Officer Course Packet" to be eligible for certification, including the following:
(1) Pass the practical skills examinations as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code prior to being eligible to sit for the knowledge examination;
(2) Pass the knowledge examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code within one hundred eighty days of hazard recognition officer training course completion prior to submission of a completed "Firefighter, Fire Safety Inspector, or Hazard Recognition Officer Initial Application";
(3) Submit a completed "Firefighter, Fire Safety Inspector, or Hazard Recognition Officer Initial Application" within ninety days of passing the knowledge examination.
(C) In addition to the requirements set forth in paragraph (A) to (B) of this rule an applicant for fire safety inspector or hazard recognition officer:
(1) For initial certification shall pass a criminal history review;
(2) For certificate renewal and reinstatement, the applicant shall not have been convicted of the following:
(b) A misdemeanor committed in the course of practice;
(c) A misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
(3) Shall not have committed fraud, misrepresentation, or material deception in applying for, or obtaining a certificate issued under section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and this chapter.
(D) In deciding whether to grant a fire safety inspector certificate, the executive director has the following options:
(1) The executive director shall issue a fire safety inspector certificate to an applicant who meets all of the requirements listed in paragraphs (A) and (C) of this rule;
(2) The executive director shall refuse to grant a fire safety inspector certificate to an applicant who fails to meet one or more of the requirements listed in paragraph (A) of this rule;
(3) The executive director may grant, refuse to grant, or restrict a fire safety inspector certificate to an applicant who meets the requirements listed in paragraph (A) of this rule, but fails to meet one or more of the requirements listed in paragraph (C) of this rule.
(E) In deciding whether to grant a hazard recognition officer certificate, the executive director has the following options:
(1) The executive director shall issue a hazard recognition officer certificate to an applicant who meets all of the requirements listed in paragraphs (B) and (C) of this rule;
(2) The executive director shall refuse to grant a hazard recognition officer certificate to an applicant who fails to meet one or more of the requirements listed in paragraph (B) of this rule;
(3) The executive director may grant, refuse to grant, or restrict a hazard recognition officer certificate to an applicant who meets the requirements listed in paragraph (B) of this rule, but fails to meet one or more of the requirements listed in paragraph (C) of this rule.
(F) A fire safety inspector or hazard recognition officer certificate issued pursuant to this rule shall be issued in accordance with the certification cycles and pro-rated renewal requirements set forth in rule 4765-20-16 of the Administrative Code.
Last updated July 8, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Authorized By: 4765.55
Amplifies: 4765.55
--> Five Year Review Date: 10/1/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 9/25/2000, 1/1/2011
[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-25-02 of the Administrative Code.]
(A) An applicant for a firefighter, fire safety inspector, or hazard recognition officer certificate shall submit a completed "Firefighter, Fire Safety Inspector, or Hazard Recognition Officer Initial Application."
(B) An applicant for renewal of a firefighter, fire safety inspector, or hazard recognition officer certificate shall submit a completed "Firefighter, Fire Safety Inspector, or Hazard Recognition Officer Renewal Application."
(C) An applicant requesting reinstatement of a firefighter, fire safety inspector, or hazard recognition officer certificate shall submit a completed "Firefighter, Fire Safety Inspector, and/or Hazard Recognition Officer Reinstatement Application."
(D) An applicant requesting certification as a firefighter through reciprocity shall submit a completed "Firefighter Reciprocity Application."
(E) An application that is not filled out in the manner specified may be deemed incomplete by the executive director. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the executive director.
(F) At the time of application, an applicant who has been convicted of any criminal offense other than a minor traffic offense, shall at the applicant's expense submit the following with the application:
(1) A certified copy of the judgment entry from the court in which the conviction occurred;
(2) A civilian background check from the bureau of criminal identification and investigation (BCI&I); and
(3) A certified copy of the police report or law enforcement agency report, if applicable.
(G) Subject to the discretion of the executive director, failure to submit documentation required in paragraph (F) of this rule may render the application incomplete.
(H) Armed forces applications are processed as follows:
(1) The division shall track and monitor each application for a certificate that has been received from an applicant who is a:
(b) Member of the armed forces;
(c) Spouse of a veteran or member of the armed forces; or
(d) Surviving spouse of a veteran or member of the armed forces.
(2) The division shall prioritize and expedite each completed initial application and renewal application received from an applicant who is a:
(b) Member of the armed forces;
(c) Spouse of a veteran or member of the armed forces; or
(d) Surviving spouse of a veteran or member of the armed forces.
(3) In order to expedite the processing of completed applications and renewals, especially for individuals facing imminent deployment, the division shall accept necessary information in support of the application by electronic and other appropriate means.
Last updated February 21, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Authorized By: 4765.55
Amplifies: 4765.55
--> Five Year Review Date: 10/1/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 4/7/2014
(A) The holder of a firefighter, fire safety inspector, or hazard recognition officer certificate issued pursuant to section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and this chapter of the Administrative Code shall provide written notice to the executive director no later than thirty days following any changes in the certificate holder's:
(1) Full legal name;
(2) Home mailing address;
(3) Personal telephone number;
(4) Personal email address;
(B) A certificate holder notifying the executive director of a name change shall submit legal documentation verifying such a name change.
Last updated October 26, 2023 at 12:46 PM
Authorized By: 4765.55
Amplifies: 4765.55
--> Five Year Review Date: 10/1/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 1/24/2008, 4/7/2014
(A) The initial examinations required for a firefighter certificate shall consist of a knowledge examination and a practical skills examination as approved by the executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee.
(1) The knowledge examination for a firefighter certificate shall meet the following:
(a) The knowledge examination shall be taken at the level of firefighter certification sought;
(b) A passing score of at least seventy per cent on the knowledge examination is required for certification;
(c) The knowledge examination required for certification shall be passed within three attempts;
(d) If the applicant is unable to pass the knowledge examination within three attempts, the applicant shall complete a new course of instruction as set forth in the appropriate level firefighter course packet.
(2) The practical skills examination shall consist of skills testing applicable to the level of firefighter certificate sought and shall meet the following:
(a) The practical skills examination shall be administered by a chartered program;
(b) The practical skills examination shall be evaluated by a practical skills evaluator;
(c) The practical skills examination shall be based on a pass or fail grading system;
(d) The applicant shall pass each skill in its entirety. Failure to pass any portion of a tested skill requires re-testing of the entire skill.
(e) A maximum of three attempts per skill is permitted, with no more than two attempts occurring on the same day;
(f) If the applicant is unable to pass the practical skills examination within three attempts, the applicant shall complete a new course of instruction as set forth in the appropriate level firefighter course packet.
(3) An applicant shall successfully pass the practical skills examination as set forth in paragraph (A)(2) of this rule prior to attempting the knowledge examination as set forth in paragraph (A)(1) of this rule.
(B) The reinstatement examinations required for a firefighter certificate shall consist of a knowledge examination and a practical skills examination as approved by the executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee. Time lines for reinstatement requirements for a firefighter certificate are set forth in rule 4765-20-08 of the Administrative Code.
(1) The knowledge examination for reinstatement of a firefighter certificate shall meet the following:
(a) The knowledge examination shall be taken at the level of firefighter certification sought;
(b) A passing score of at least seventy per cent on the knowledge examination is required for certification;
(c) The knowledge examination required for reinstatement shall be passed within three attempts;
(d) If the applicant is unable to pass the knowledge examination within three attempts, the applicant shall complete a new course of instruction as set forth in the appropriate level firefighter course packet.
(2) The practical skills examination for reinstatement of a firefighter certificate shall consist of skills testing applicable to the reinstatement level sought and shall meet the following:
(a) The practical skills examination shall be administered by a chartered program;
(b) The practical skills examination shall be evaluated by a practical skills evaluator;
(c) The practical skills examination shall be based on a pass or fail grading system;
(d) The applicant shall pass each skill in its entirety. Failure to pass any portion of a tested skill requires re-testing of the entire skill;
(e) A maximum of three attempts per skill is permitted, with no more than two attempts occurring on the same day;
(f) If the applicant is unable to pass the practical skills examination within three attempts, the applicant shall complete a new course of instruction as set forth in the appropriate level firefighter course packet.
(C) The initial examinations required for a fire safety inspector certificate shall consist of a knowledge examination and a practical skills examination as approved by the executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee.
(1) The knowledge examination for a fire safety inspector certificate shall meet the following:
(a) A passing score of at least seventy per cent on the knowledge examination is required for certification;
(b) The knowledge examination for fire safety inspector shall be passed within three attempts;
(c) If the applicant is unable to pass the knowledge examination within three attempts, the applicant shall complete a new course of instruction for fire safety inspector as set forth in the "Fire Safety Inspector Course Packet."
(2) The practical skills examination for fire safety inspector shall meet the following:
(a) The practical skills examination shall be administered by a chartered program;
(b) The practical skills examination shall be evaluated by a fire safety inspector who is also a fire and emergency services instructor trained as a practical skills evaluator;
(c) The practical skills examination shall be based on a pass or fail grading system;
(d) The applicant shall pass each skill in its entirety. Failure to pass any portion of a tested skill requires re-testing of the entire skill;
(e) A maximum of three attempts per skill is permitted, with no more than two attempts occurring on the same day;
(f) If the applicant is unable to pass the practical skills examination, the applicant shall complete a new course of instruction for fire safety inspector as set forth in the "Fire Safety Inspector Course Packet."
(D) The reinstatement examination required for a fire safety inspector certificate shall consist of a knowledge examination and practical skills examination as approved by the executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee.
(1) A passing score of at least seventy per cent on the knowledge examination is required for certification.
(2) The knowledge examination required for fire safety inspector shall be passed within three attempts.
(3) If the applicant is unable to pass the knowledge examination within three attempts, the applicant shall complete a new course of instruction for fire safety inspector as set forth in the "Fire Safety Inspector Course Packet."
(E) The initial examinations required for a hazard recognition officer certificate shall consist of a knowledge examination and a practical skills examination as approved by the executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee.
(1) The knowledge examination for a hazard recognition officer certificate shall meet the following:
(a) A passing score of at least seventy percent on the knowledge examination is required for certification;
(b) The knowledge examination for hazard recognition officer shall be passed within three attempts;
(c) If the applicant is unable to pass the knowledge examination within three attempts, the applicant shall complete a new course of instruction for hazard recognition officer as set forth in the "Hazard Recognition Officer Course Packet."
(2) The practical skills examination for hazard recognition officer shall meet the following:
(a) The practical skills examination shall be administered by a chartered program;
(b) The practical skills examination shall be evaluated by a fire safety inspector who is also a fire and emergency services instructor trained as a practical skills evaluator;
(c) The practical skills examination shall be based on a pass or fail grading system;
(d) The applicant shall pass each skill in its entirety. Failure to pass any portion of a tested skill requires re-testing of the entire skill;
(e) A maximum of three attempts per skill is permitted, with no more than two attempts occurring on the same day;
(f) If the applicant is unable to pass the practical skills examination, the applicant shall complete a new course of instruction for hazard recognition officer as set forth in the "Hazard Recognition Officer Course Packet."
(F) The reinstatement examination required for a hazard recognition officer shall consist of a knowledge examination and a practical skills examination as approved by the executive director, with the advice and counsel of the committee.
(1) A passing score of at least seventy percent on the knowledge examination is required for certification.
(2) The knowledge examination required for hazard recognition officer shall be passed within three attempts.
(3) If the applicant is unable to pass the knowledge examination within three attempts, the applicant shall complete a new course of instruction for hazard recognition officer as set forth in rule 4765-24-14 of the Administrative Code and meet all criteria for a hazard recognition officer certificate as provided in the "Hazard Recognition Officer Course Packet."
Last updated July 8, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Authorized By: 4765.55
Amplifies: 4765.55
--> Five Year Review Date: 10/1/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 1/24/2008
[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-25-02 of the Administrative Code.]
(A) The executive director shall renew a firefighter certificate, issued under section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and this chapter, to an applicant who meets the following requirements:
(1) The applicant satisfies the requirements for a firefighter certificate as set forth in rule 4765-20-02 of the Administrative Code;
(2) The applicant satisfies the continuing education requirements for a firefighter certificate as set forth in Chapter 4765-20 of the Administrative Code;
(3) The applicant submits a completed "Firefighter, Fire Safety Inspector, or Hazard Recognition Officer Renewal Application" on or before the expiration date of the current certificate.
(B) The executive director shall renew a fire safety inspector certificate, issued under section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and this chapter, to an applicant who meets the following requirements:
(1) Except for the requirement to possess a current and valid firefighter certificate, the applicant shall meet all qualifications for a fire safety inspector certificate, as set forth in rule 4765-20-03 of the Administrative Code;
(2) The applicant satisfies the requirements for a fire safety inspector certificate as set forth in rule 4765-20-03 of the Administrative Code;
(3) The applicant satisfies the continuing education requirements for a fire safety inspector certificate as set forth in Chapter 4765-20 of the Administrative Code;
(4) The applicant submits a completed "Firefighter, Fire Safety Inspector, or Hazard Recognition Officer Renewal Application" on or before the expiration date of the current certificate.
(C) The executive director shall renew a hazard recognition officer certificate, issued under section 4765.55 of the Revised Code and this chapter, to an applicant who meets the following requirements:
(1) Except for the requirement to possess a current and valid firefighter certificate, shall meet all qualifications for a hazard recognition officer certificate, as set forth in rule 4765-20-03 of the Administrative Code;
(2) Satisfies the requirements for a hazard recognition officer certificate as set forth in rule 4765-20-03 of the Administrative Code;
(3) Satisfies the continuing education requirements for a hazard recognition officer certificate as set forth in Chapter 4765-20 of the Administrative Code;
(4) Submits a completed "Firefighter, Fire Safety Inspector, or Hazard Recognition Officer Renewal Application" on or before the expiration date of the current certificate.
(D) In accordance with section 5903.10 of the Revised Code, the holder of an expired firefighter, fire safety inspector, or hazard recognition officer certificate shall be granted renewal of the expired certificate if the following conditions are met:
(1) The holder presents the division with satisfactory evidence that the holder or the holder's spouse, as applicable, was honorably discharged, released under honorable conditions from active duty or national guard duty, or separated from the military under honorable conditions, and either of the following applies:
(a) The certificate was not renewed because of the holder's service in the armed forces.
(b) The certificate was not renewed because the holder's spouse's service in the armed forces resulted in the holder's absence from this state.
(2) The certificate renewal application and military discharge evidence is submitted to the division within six months of the holder's or holder's spouse's discharge from the armed forces or release from active duty or national guard duty.
(3) The certificate holder meets the requirements for renewal of a certificate as set forth in Chapter 4765-20 of the Administrative Code.
(4) A veteran or spouse of a veteran who meets the conditions in paragraph (D) of this rule shall not be assessed a penalty for submitting a late renewal application.
(E) No later than sixty days prior to the applicant's expiration date, the division, as directed by the executive director, shall provide notification of the certificate's expiration date and the method of renewal to each person who has been issued a certificate of firefighter, fire safety inspector, or hazard recognition officer training.
(F) A person issued a firefighter, fire safety inspector, or hazard recognition officer certificate shall accurately document all approved continuing education courses the certificate holder completes in accordance with this chapter. Upon request by the division, a certificate holder shall report all approved continuing education courses completed within the time parameters set forth by the executive director.
(G) A renewed firefighter, fire safety inspector, or hazard recognition officer training certificate does not become effective until the expiration date of the current certificate.
(H) If an applicant's certification cycle was less than thirty-six months, the applicant shall complete the pro-rated continuing education requirements as set forth in rule 4765-20-16 of the Administrative Code.
Last updated July 8, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Authorized By: 4765.55
Amplifies: 4765.55
--> Five Year Review Date: 10/1/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/2018
[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-25-02 of the Administrative Code.]
(A) A firefighter, fire safety inspector, or hazard recognition officer certificate shall expire on its expiration date if the certificate holder fails to renew such certificate.
(B) In order to reinstate a firefighter certificate that has expired, or becomes invalid due to a voluntary surrender, an applicant shall meet all of the following requirements:
(1) The applicant shall meet all qualifications for a firefighter certificate as set forth in rule 4765-20-02 of the Administrative Code;
(2) The applicant shall have previously held a firefighter certificate for the level of certification sought;
(3) The applicant shall have been in good standing at the time the certificate expired or was voluntarily surrendered;
(4) The applicant shall meet the requirements as set forth in paragraph (D), (E), or (F) of this rule, as applicable.
(5) The applicant shall submit a completed "Firefighter, Fire Safety Inspector, and/or Hazard Recognition Officer Reinstatement Application."
(C) The application fee for military veterans shall be waived.
(D) The executive director shall reinstate a firefighter certificate that has expired, or becomes invalid due to a voluntary surrender, for not more than ninety days from the expiration date or date of surrender, if the applicant meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (B) of this rule and all of the following requirements:
(1) The applicant submits an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(2) The applicant provides documentation to the division that all continuing education requirements as set forth in Chapter 4765-20 of the Administrative Code were met for the last certification cycle prior to the certificate's expiration date or date of surrender. If the continuing education requirements have not been completed prior to expiration date or date of surrender, the applicant is not eligible for reinstatement under this paragraph.
(E) The executive director shall reinstate a firefighter certificate that has expired, or becomes invalid due to a voluntary surrender, for not more than eighteen months from the expiration date or date of surrender, if the applicant meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (B) of this rule and all of the following requirements:
(1) The applicant submits an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(2) The applicant provides documentation to the division that all continuing education requirements as set forth in Chapter 4765-20 of the Administrative Code were met for the last certification cycle. Continuing education need not be completed prior to the certificate's expiration date or date of surrender, but shall be completed at time of application;
(3) The applicant passes the knowledge examination, at the level of certification sought, as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code.
(F) The executive director shall reinstate a firefighter certificate that has expired, or becomes invalid due to voluntary surrender, for more than eighteen months, but not more than thirty-six months from the expiration date or date of surrender, if the applicant meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (B) of this rule and all of the following requirements:
(1) The applicant submits an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(2) The applicant provides documentation to the division that all continuing education requirements as set forth in Chapter 4765-20 of the Administrative Code were met for the last certification cycle. Continuing education need not be completed prior to the certificate's expiration date, but shall be completed at time of application;
(3) The applicant passes the knowledge examination, at the level of certification sought, as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code;
(4) The applicant passes the practical skills examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code.
(G) If a firefighter certificate has expired, or becomes invalid due to voluntary surrender, for more than thirty-six months from the expiration date or date of surrender, the applicant is not eligible for reinstatement. The applicant shall complete a new course of instruction and meet all qualifications for a certificate of firefighter training as provided in rule 4765-20-02 of the Administrative Code.
(H) In order to reinstate a fire safety inspector certificate that has expired, or becomes invalid due to a voluntary surrender, an applicant shall meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Except for the requirement to possess a current and valid firefighter certificate, the applicant shall meet all qualifications for a fire safety inspector certificate, as set forth in rule 4765-20-03 of the Administrative Code;
(2) The applicant shall have previously held a fire safety inspector certificate;
(3) The applicant shall have been in good standing at the time the certificate expired or was voluntarily surrendered;
(4) The applicant shall meet requirements as set forth in paragraph (I), (J), or (K) of this rule, as applicable;
(5) The applicant shall submit a completed "Firefighter, Fire Safety Inspector, and/or Hazard Recognition Officer Reinstatement Application."
(I) The executive director shall reinstate a fire safety inspector certificate that has expired, or becomes invalid due to voluntary surrender, for not more than ninety days from expiration date or date of surrender, if the applicant meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (G) of this rule and all of the following requirements:
(1) The applicant submits an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(2) The applicant provides documentation to the division that all continuing education requirements as set forth in Chapter 4765-20 of the Administrative Code were met for the last certification cycle prior to the certificate's expiration date or date of surrender. If the continuing education requirements have not been completed prior to expiration date, the applicant is not eligible for reinstatement under this paragraph.
(J) The executive director shall reinstate a fire safety inspector certificate that has expired, or becomes invalid due to a voluntary surrender, for not more than eighteen months from expiration date, if the applicant meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (H) of this rule and all of the following requirements:
(1) The applicant submits an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(2) The applicant provides documentation to the division that all continuing education requirements as set forth in Chapter 4765-20 of the Administrative Code were met for the last certification cycle. Continuing education need not be completed prior to the certificate's expiration date, but shall be completed at time of application;
(3) The applicant passes the knowledge examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code.
(K) The executive director shall reinstate a fire safety inspector certificate that has expired, or becomes invalid due to voluntary surrender, for more than eighteen months, but not more than thirty-six months from the expiration date or date of surrender, if the applicant meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (H) of this rule and all of the following requirements, within such time period:
(1) The applicant submits an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(2) The applicant provides documentation to the division that all continuing education requirements as set forth in Chapter 4765-20 of the Administrative Code were met for the last certification cycle. Continuing education need not be completed prior to the certificate's expiration date or date of surrender, but shall be completed at time of application;
(3) The applicant passes the knowledge examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code.
(4) The applicant passes the practical skills examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code.
(L) If a fire safety inspector certificate has expired, or becomes invalid due to voluntary surrender, for more than thirty-six months from the expiration date or date of surrender, the applicant is not eligible for reinstatement. The applicant shall complete a new course of instruction and meet all qualifications for a fire safety inspector certificate as set forth in rule 4765-20-03 of the Administrative Code.
(M) In order to reinstate a hazard recognition officer certificate that has expired, or becomes invalid due to a voluntary surrender, an applicant shall meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Except for the requirement to possess a current and valid firefighter certificate, the applicant shall meet all qualifications for a hazard recognition officer certificate, as outlined in rule 4765-20-03 of the Administrative Code;
(2) The applicant shall have previously held a hazard recognition officer certificate;
(3) The applicant shall have been in good standing at the time the certificate expired or was voluntarily surrendered;
(4) The applicant shall meet requirements as outlined in paragraph (N), (O), or (P) of this rule, as applicable;
(5) The applicant shall submit a completed "Firefighter, Fire Safety Inspector, and/or Hazard Recognition Officer Reinstatement Application."
(N) The executive director shall reinstate a hazard recognition officer certificate that has expired, or becomes invalid due to voluntary surrender, for not more than ninety days from the expiration date or date of surrender, if the applicant meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (M) of this rule and all of the following requirements:
(1) The applicant submits an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(2) The applicant provides documentation to the division that all continuing education requirements as set forth in Chapter 4765-20 of the Administrative Code were met for the last certification cycle prior to the certificate's expiration date or date of surrender. If the continuing education requirements have not been completed prior to the expiration date, the applicant is not eligible for reinstatement under this paragraph.
(O) The executive director shall reinstate a hazard recognition officer certificate that has expired, or becomes invalid due to voluntary surrender, for not more than eighteen months from expiration date, if the applicant meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (M) of this rule and all of the following requirements:
(1) The applicant submits an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(2) The applicant provides documentation to the division that all continuing education requirements as set forth in Chapter 4765-20 of the Administrative Code were met for the last certification cycle. Continuing education need not be completed prior to the certificate's expiration date or date of surrender, but shall be completed at time of application;
(3) The applicant passes the knowledge examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code.
(P) The executive director shall reinstate a hazard recognition officer certificate that has expired, or becomes invalid due to voluntary surrender, for more than eighteen months, but not more than thirty-six months from the expiration date or date of surrender, if the applicant meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (M) of this rule and all of the following requirements:
(1) The applicant submits an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(2) The applicant provides documentation to the division that all continuing education requirements as set forth in Chapter 4765-20 of the Administrative Code were met for the last certification cycle. Continuing education need not be completed prior to the certificate's expiration date or date of surrender, but shall be completed at time of application;
(3) The applicant passes the knowledge examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code
(4) The applicant passes the practical skills examination as set forth in rule 4765-20-06 of the Administrative Code.
(Q) If a hazard recognition officer certificate has expired or becomes invalid due to voluntary surrender, for more than thirty-six months from the expiration date or date of surrender, the applicant is not eligible for reinstatement. The applicant shall complete a new course of instruction and meet all qualifications for a hazard recognition officer certificate as set forth in rule 4765-20-03 of the Administrative Code.
(R) A firefighter, fire safety inspector, or hazard recognition officer applicant shall meet all requirements for eligibility prior to taking any examination.
(S) A firefighter applicant who is eligible for reinstatement is not eligible to apply for certification by reciprocity at or below the level of the expired certificate.
(T) A firefighter applicant who qualifies for reinstatement is eligible to be reinstated only at the level previously held by such applicant.
(U) A fire safety inspector applicant who qualifies for reinstatement is eligible to be reinstated at the fire safety inspector or hazard recognition officer level.
(V) A firefighter, fire safety inspector, or hazard recognition officer certificate issued pursuant to this rule shall be issued in accordance with the certification cycles and pro-rated renewal requirements set forth in rule 4765-20-16 of the Administrative Code.
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