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Fire School
Classes
Wayne County Regional Training Facility
2725 South Millborne Road Apple Creek, Ohio 44606
SATURDAY ONLY CLASSES
September 27th, 2025
1 Day Class – Fee $ 50.00
PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE – https://www.wcfra.com/regional-fire-school/registration-fire-school
A1 – BASIC TO ADVANCED AUTO EXTRICATION
Maximum 20 students (SATURDAY ONLY)
This course will offer basic and advanced rescue techniques for the removal of entrapped victims as if they’re a loved one.
Instructor: Luke Ricketts – Genesis Rescue Systems
A2 – FIRE INSPECTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION
Maximum 48 students (SATURDAY ONLY)
This course will cover elevator code updates and inspections in the morning and the 2024 fire code updates in the afternoon.
Instructors: Ryan Sprunger – Jackson Fire Department
A3 – BACK TO BASICS – EMT FOCUSED CARE – CLASS CANCELLED
No maximum (SATURDAY ONLY)
This course is designed to reinforce foundational skills and knowledge essential to effective EMT level care, focusing on an understanding of EMT management for various conditions and critical decision making in prehospital environments. Participants will leave with renewed confidence and competence in delivering high-quality EMT care and an appreciation that good BLS care sets the table for further definitive care.
Instructors: Justin Lonczak, Cody Shetler, and David Holloway from the Cleveland Clinic
A4 – GRANTS, NOT FREE MONEY
No maximum (SATURDAY ONLY)
This course will cover the understanding of the application process, basic misconceptions concerning grants, and post award and administration processes.
Instructors: Vera Gatchell, Didi Everhart, and Erin Sawyer
SUNDAY ONLY CLASSES
September 28th, 2025
1 Day Class – Fee $ 50.00
PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE – https://www.wcfra.com/regional-fire-school/registration-fire-school
B1 – THE FIVE C’S OF TRAINING
Maximum 12 students (SUNDAY ONLY)
This course will cover Complacency, Compliance, Competence, Command, and Control in the classroom and on the training-ground including activation of Instructor resources, Intervention Team, and discussion of NFPA 1010 Standards.
Instructors: Charlie Dixon – Ohio Society of Fire Service Instructors, and Patty Glessner
B2 – OH MY, OB!
No maximum (SUNDAY ONLY)
This course equips pre-hospital providers with essential skills and knowledge needed to manage complex obstetric emergencies. Participants will learn to recognize and respond to life-threatening conditions with emphasis on rapid assessment and hands-on interventions.
Instructors: Justin Lonczak, Cody Shetler, and David Holloway from the Cleveland Clinic
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY CLASSES
September 27 & 28, 2025
Two Day Classes – Fee $ 100.00
PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE – https://www.wcfra.com/regional-fire-school/registration-fire-school
C1 – FIREFIGHTING STRATEGY AND TACTICS
Maximum 24 students (TWO DAY CLASS)
This course will be a demanding hands-on firefighting course. Each crew member will experience the IC position, as well as driver/operator. Scenarios will range from single company to multiple company operations.
Instructors: Joe Minocchi, Larry Sedlock, Dallas Terrell, Josh Martell, Ryan Parrrish, Travis Ballentine, Mike Schlabaugh, and Matthew Graham
C2 – PUMP OPERATIONS
Maximum 20 students (TWO DAY CLASS)
This course will cover pump control with today’s technology, along with analog controls, focusing on initial attack from tank water, hydrant operations, and drafting from a static source.
Instructor: David Woodward – Ohio Fire Academy
