NOVFA Fire School 2025: Full Schedule

9:00am EST

Sat. AM - CFSI Recertification Class 1

Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST

CFSI Recertification will be split into 4 - 3 hrs. sessions.

Class 1 - For the newer inspector or those who do not do many inspections: Class is for the newer inspector or those who do not do many inspections. Class will go over what to look for, what to check, what to review while on site, how to write violations, what the customers may be looking for from you the inspector. Also, the class will cover the basics of fire protection systems, what each system is and the inspection requirements of them.
Class 2 - Covering chapters 3, 5, and 6. This class will cover the Ohio Fire Code Chapters 3 (General Requirements), 5 (Fire Service Features), and 6 (Building Services and Systems). Class will breakdown each of these chapters and go over requirements with them. We will also discuss their applicability while conducting inspections.
Class 3 - Fire protection systems. This class will cover fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire pumps, fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, Kitchen hood Suppression systems. This class will go over the requirements for each of these systems and will go in further detail of NFPA72, 25, 10, and 17.
Class 4 - Citations, what they are, how to write them, and how to enforce them. Above ground storage tanks (what they are, who permits them, when are permits needed, and who can enforce the permit requirements).

Speakers

State of Ohio Fire Marshal Fire Prevention Bureau

Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Room 1207 - 1st Floor East Wing

Fire

Audience Fire Inspector
Offering Offered 4 Times
Type of Class Classroom

9:00am EST

Sat. - Community Risk Reduction

Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EST

The Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Principles and Practices course focuses on nationally recognized principles that can lead to successful community risk-reduction programs. It’s suitable for emergency management education and emphasizes practical application, integrating CRR initiatives in all organizations by personnel at any rank. The course covers the critical components of the CRR model and planning process, supported by examples and illustrations

Speakers

State of Ohio Fire Marshal Fire Prevention Bureau

Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EST

Fire

Audience Fire, Fire Officer, Fire Inspector
Type of Class Classroom

1:00pm EST

Sat. PM - CFSI Recertification Class 2

Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Room 1207 - 1st Floor East Wing

CFSI Recertification will be split into 4 - 3 hrs. sessions.

Class 1- For the newer inspector or those who do not do many inspections: Class is for the newer inspector or those who do not do many inspections. Class will go over what to look for, what to check, what to review while on site, how to write violations, what the customers may be looking for from you the inspector. Also, the class will cover the basics of fire protection systems, what each system is and the inspection requirements of them.
Class 2 - Covering chapters 3, 5, and 6. This class will cover the Ohio Fire Code Chapters 3 (General Requirements), 5 (Fire Service Features), and 6 (Building Services and Systems). Class will breakdown each of these chapters and go over requirements with them. We will also discuss their applicability while conducting inspections.
Class 3 - Fire protection systems. This class will cover fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire pumps, fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, Kitchen hood Suppression systems. This class will go over the requirements for each of these systems and will go in further detail of NFPA72, 25, 10, and 17.
Class 4 - Citations, what they are, how to write them, and how to enforce them. Above ground storage tanks (what they are, who permits them, when are permits needed, and who can enforce the permit requirements).

Speakers

State of Ohio Fire Marshal Fire Prevention Bureau

Fire School Advisory Board

Thomas Rampe

Retired FF / Fire Safety Inspector, NOVFA

Semi retired firefighter and active fire safety inspector with Kalida Fire Department.Member of NOVFA Fire School Committee.Member of Ohio Fire Chiefs Water Supply Technical Advisory Committee.

Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Room 1207 - 1st Floor East Wing

Fire

Audience Fire Inspector
Offering Offered 4 Times
Type of Class Classroom

9:00am EDT

Sun. AM - CFSI Recertification Class 3

Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Room 1207 - 1st Floor East Wing

CFSI Recertification will be split into 4 - 3 hrs. sessions.

Class 1 - For the newer inspector or those who do not do many inspections: Class is for the newer inspector or those who do not do many inspections. Class will go over what to look for, what to check, what to review while on site, how to write violations, what the customers may be looking for from you the inspector. Also, the class will cover the basics of fire protection systems, what each system is and the inspection requirements of them.
Class 2 - Covering chapters 3, 5, and 6. This class will cover the Ohio Fire Code Chapters 3 (General Requirements), 5 (Fire Service Features), and 6 (Building Services and Systems). Class will breakdown each of these chapters and go over requirements with them. We will also discuss their applicability while conducting inspections.
Class 3 - Fire protection systems. This class will cover fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire pumps, fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, Kitchen hood Suppression systems. This class will go over the requirements for each of these systems and will go in further detail of NFPA72, 25, 10, and 17.
Class 4 - Citations, what they are, how to write them, and how to enforce them. Above ground storage tanks (what they are, who permits them, when are permits needed, and who can enforce the permit requirements).

Speakers

State of Ohio Fire Marshal Fire Prevention Bureau

Fire School Advisory Board

Brian Baker

NOVFA

Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 1207 - 1st Floor East Wing

Fire

Audience Fire Inspector
Offering Offered 4 Times
Type of Class Classroom

9:00am EDT

Sun. - Community Risk Reduction

Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Speakers

State of Ohio Fire Marshal Fire Prevention Bureau

Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Fire

Audience Fire, Fire Officer, Fire Inspector
Type of Class Classroom

1:00pm EDT

Sun. PM - CFSI Recertification Class 4

Sunday March 9, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Room 1207 - 1st Floor East Wing

CFSI Recertification will be split into 4 - 3 hrs. sessions.

Class 1 - For the newer inspector or those who do not do many inspections: Class is for the newer inspector or those who do not do many inspections. Class will go over what to look for, what to check, what to review while on site, how to write violations, what the customers may be looking for from you the inspector. Also, the class will cover the basics of fire protection systems, what each system is and the inspection requirements of them.
Class 2 - Covering chapters 3, 5, and 6. This class will cover the Ohio Fire Code Chapters 3 (General Requirements), 5 (Fire Service Features), and 6 (Building Services and Systems). Class will breakdown each of these chapters and go over requirements with them. We will also discuss their applicability while conducting inspections.
Class 3 - Fire protection systems. This class will cover fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire pumps, fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, Kitchen hood Suppression systems. This class will go over the requirements for each of these systems and will go in further detail of NFPA72, 25, 10, and 17.
Class 4 - Citations, what they are, how to write them, and how to enforce them. Above ground storage tanks (what they are, who permits them, when are permits needed, and who can enforce the permit requirements).

Speakers

State of Ohio Fire Marshal Fire Prevention Bureau

Fire School Advisory Board

Brian Baker

NOVFA

Sunday March 9, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 1207 - 1st Floor East Wing

Fire

Audience Fire Inspector
Offering Offered 4 Times
Type of Class Classroom

NOVFA Fire School 2025