The Howland Training Center offers an EMT-Basic course. This course provides the technical knowledge, practical skills, and monitored field experiences to prepare for entry into the pre-hospital healthcare field. Students will learn medical and trauma assessment, airway management, skills for emergency patient care and stabilization, pharmacological interventions, care reporting, procedures for moving and transporting patients and various other topics that are relevant to the field. An EMT candidate should possess leadership qualities, the ability to adapt to changing situations and good moral character. Good attendance is critical for this class. Quizzes and tests will be given throughout the course and students are required to maintain a passing grade at all times. This course is recognized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and upon successful completion of the course and passing the National Registry exam; a student will be issued a card by the state of Ohio that will allow them to function as an EMT-Basic within the state of Ohio.

              What EMTs and Paramedics Do

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People’s lives often depend on their quick reaction and competent care. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and   transporting patients to medical facilities.

             Work Environment

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics work both indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather. Their work is physically strenuous and can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations and patients who are suffering.

             How to Become an EMT or Paramedic

All EMTs and paramedics must complete a formal training program. All states require EMTs and paramedics to be licensed; requirements vary by state.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, EMTs and Paramedics, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/emts-and-paramedics.htm (visited August 12, 2013).

EMT-Basic Course General Information

Prerequisite: Students may enter the program if they are at least 17 years old and in their final year of high school. All students are required to take an entry level placement test prior to being accepted into the program. This test will cover reading, mathematical computation, language, and spelling.

The test is given at the Howland Fire Department at 169 Niles Cortland Rd NE (near the intersection of Route 46 and E. Market). Park in the rear of the building and enter through the door located between the 2 garage doors. You will need to allow 1-1/2 hours to take the test. Please check the date that you are taking the pretest on your registration form and return. You may come in anytime between the hours shown above on Tuesdays and Thursday. There is no fee to take the test. Students are permitted to take the test twice.

NIMS: (National Incident Management System) Effective September 30, 2006, all EMS personnel must have NIMS courses IS-100.b and IS-700.a as mandated by the Department of Homeland Security pursuant to Homeland Security Directives HSPD-5 and HSPD-8. Students are responsible for obtaining both courses on-line at www.training.fema.gov

There is no cost to take the courses. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you when you successfully complete each course. You must submit copies of your Certificates of Completions for both courses by the required dates shown on your class syllabus.

If you like, you may take these on-line courses prior to the start of class. If you have questions on how to take these courses, more information will be provided by your instructor when the class starts.

CPR: All students will be required to take a CPR (Professional Rescuer) course. The cost of this class is included in your registration fee. If you do not attend our class, you will be responsible for taking the course elsewhere and for the cost of the course.

Refund Policy: 100% - Withdrawal one (1) week prior to the start of class

50% - Approved withdrawal through the second week of class

0% - Withdrawal after the second week of class

No refund on books once they are used.

National Registry Test Date: Students who successfully complete the course, meet attendance requirements and demonstrate practical skill competency will be eligible to take the National Registry exam. The National Registry exam is only offered at Pearson Vue testing centers. The closest testing sites are in Beachwood (Cleveland area) and Bath (Akron area). The National Registry exam fee is $80.00 for each attempt. You will have 3 attempts to successfully pass the National Registry exam. This fee is payable directly to the National Registry and is not part of your registration fee.

Registration Deadline: Payment in full is due when you have passed the placement test making you eligible to take the course. Students are encouraged to submit their registration form and schedule their pretest as soon as possible.

Acceptance to the program will be determined by the placement test and receipt of payment or purchase order. Once payment is made you will be notified when you can pick up your textbook and workbook for the class.

Make checks or money orders payable in full to the Howland Training Center. Purchase orders will only be accepted from Fire Departments.

Howland Training Center offers fire training courses that provide the technical knowledge, practical skills, and controlled field experience to prepare for entry into the fire service.

           Firefighter I                  Firefighter II                  Firefighter I & II – Fire Academy

Fire training subjects that will be covered throughout the basic fire courses include: Hazmat Awareness & Operations, Emergency Vehicle Operator, Life Safety Initiatives, Fire Department Organization & Safety, Fire Behavior, Fire Cause & Origin, Rescue, Water Supplies, Forcible Entry, Ventilation & Tools, Ropes, Salvage, Incident Command System (ICS), Practical Evolutions, Live Fire Training and various other topics that are relevant to the field.

Prerequisite: 

• Students may enter the program if they are at least 17 years old and in their final year of high school. You must be 18 years of age to be certified as a firefighter.

• All students are required to take an entry level placement test prior to being accepted into the program. This test will cover reading, mathematical computation, language, and spelling.

Students must provide the following information the first night of class / orientation:

• A copy of a their Ohio driver’s license
• Firefighter I card if applicable (FFII)
• Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCII) check - paid for by the candidate.
• Hazmat Awareness & Operations, EVOC & Life Safety Initiatives if applicable (FFII)
• A copy of a physical examination within the past 12 months stating that you are fit to participate in a firefighter class.  Department physicals will be accepted if done with the past year. See below for more information about the physical course requirements.
• A copy of their NIMS 100 and 700 certifications (FFII)
• CPR and First Aid Certification. Contact HTC for more information on available classes
• Documentation of cognitive proficiency:

Separate fire classes are held two days a week over the course of three to four months.

The Fire Academy is 8 weeks in the summer months. Monday thru Friday, 7:45 – 4:30.

Book: Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills, 3^rd Ed. paired with Navigate online platform

Gear supplied from a sponsoring department must be NFPA compliant.

NIMS: (National Incident Management System) Effective September 30, 2006, all EMS personnel must have NIMS courses IS-100.b and IS-700.a as mandated by the Department of Homeland Security pursuant to Homeland Security Directives HSPD-5 and HSPD-8. Students are responsible for obtaining both courses on-line at www.training.fema.gov. There is no cost to take the courses. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you when you successfully complete each course. You must submit copies of your Certificates of Completions for both courses by the required dates shown on your class syllabus. If you like, you may take these on-line courses prior to the start of class. If you have questions on how to take these courses, more information will be provided by your instructor when the class starts.

Upon successful completion of the course and practical skills test, students will be permitted to take the computer based state test. Students must score a 70% within 3 attempts.

Refund Policy: 100% - Withdrawal one (1) week prior to the start of class

                           50% - Approved withdrawal through the second week of class

                            0% - Withdrawal after the second week of class

                           No refund on books once they are used.

ProBoard: Following the issuance of an Ohio Firefighter II certificate to practice, the firefighter will be emailed a notice of eligibility and a link to apply for Pro Board certification. To be eligible, a score of 70% or higher must be obtained on both the level I and level II portions of the exam.

Registration Deadline: Payment in full is due before the start date of the course. This also insures your place in the class. 

Make checks or money orders payable in full to the Howland Training Center. Purchase orders will only be accepted from Fire Departments.

Physical Requirements

All students enrolling in a Fire Training Program are required to provide the Training Center with a Completed NFPA compliant physical examination by Doctor prior to attending class – Forms available in accordance with NFPA 1582. To assist the student in obtaining this, the following information will help you and your physician determine your ability to perform the duties of a firefighter for the training program.

A good way to prepare yourself for this demanding training is to maintain or improve your overall physical fitness. A suitable weight-training program is a good place to begin. People of smaller stature should consider a specific program to develop upper body strength.

Physical Performance Requirements

You must be determined “Fit for Duty” by your physician and be able to physically perform in these eight job-specific areas. This may be done wearing mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the training program

• Bunker coats (8 pounds dry or approximately 15 pounds wet)Bunker pants and boots (15 pounds dry or approximately 23 pounds wet)
• Helmet (4 pounds)
• Gloves (2 pounds dry)
• And our current Self Contained breathing apparatus (30.5 pounds). 

The combined total weight of just the PPE is approximately 59 pounds (dry and as much as 74 pounds when they are wet).  Added to that would be a wide variety of hand held equipment such as an axe or saw which you may be required to carry or use.

• Stair Climb – in full protective clothing
• Hose Drag – maneuvering around obstacles
• Equipment Carry – moving power tools to and from an emergency scene
• Ladder Raise, Extension and Climb – ladder from ground to roof or window
• Forcible Entry – breaking through a locked door or knocking down a wall
• Search – Crawling and searching for a victim in limited visibility
• Rescue – removing a person from a scene
• Ceiling Breach and Pull – bringing down a ceiling with a pike pole 

Please have your doctor complete the available NFPA compliant physical form.

         - Students enrolled in a Firefighter Course shall meet the objectives in the NFPA 1001. Medical requirements of NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments. NFPA 1582 Chapter 6, section 6.1 Medical Evaluation states, “A medical evaluation of a candidate shall be conducted prior to the candidate being placed in training programs or fire department emergency response activities.”

CPR Registration Form

E-mail: cprclass@howlandtownship.org

Mail: Howland Fire Department; 169 Niles-Cortland Rd. NE Warren, OH 44484

Fax: 330-609-9977

Return completed form by email, mail, or FAX to the number shown above, attention Ted Luman. Form may be copied.
Please make checks payable to Howland Training Center -Cash must be exact, and no credit cards are accepted.
There will be no reimbursement of funds.

We would like to take this opportunity to explain the Howland Fire Department and a few of the activities and programs the Fire Department is involved in and may involve you or your business.

We currently operate as a combination department. This means the department is staffed by a combination of full-time career firefighters, volunteer firefighters and part-time firefighters. We operate from three fire stations. The main fire station is at 169 Niles Cortland Rd NE, We also have Station 32 at the intersection of Wilson Ave NE and Overland Ave NE and Station 31 is located on Ridge Rd. SE by the two water tanks.

We provide the following services to our community.

• Emergency Medical Services:
  We currently have four advanced life support units available.
• Fire Suppression:
  Response to unfriendly fires of all types including structural, commercial, automobiles, and brush fires.
• Rescue Services:
  The department houses the Trumbull County Technical Rescue Equipment. We also are equipped for Auto Extrication, Ice Rescue, Confined Space, and Trench Rescue Response.
• Fire Prevention/Inspection:
  We review all con­struction and remodeling projects for commercial buildings. We also conduct fire safety inspections of our businesses. We try to inspect each building at least once each year. During our fire safety inspections the primary goal is to assure that your facility is complying with the requirements of the Fire Code. Our inspectors will make every effort to help you correct violations that may exist.
• Public Education:
  We also have a public education program that includes fire extinguisher classes and several other target programs. If you have any questions concerning the Howland Fire Department or any of the information I have provided you, please contact the department at 330-856-5022.
• Knox Box Program
  
  The department uses the KNOX-BOX system for rapid access. Each KNOX-BOX is keyed to a single master key controlled by the fire department. With the Knox System, there is no waiting for a property owner to unlock the door in the middle of the night, and no forcing the door open to gain entry. The Knox Rapid Entry System reduces response time, property damage and the liability for lost keys. The department uses a key retention system to maintain control of our master keys

We have created the flyer listed below to help you keep your business fire safe:

New Business Information and Pre-Inspection Checklist

You may contact IAFF Local 2786 at:

330-856-5022