What does your state require for firefighter training, type, hours, etc.?

It seems to me that there is a very wide range of requirements nationwide and from state to state. I am reaching out to the members of FFN asking for your help in comparing these requirements.

I am in search of what each state requires for training hours for a firefighter, i.e. such as Basic Firefighting, a 28 hour/36 hour/120 hour course, FF1,and FF2.

I want to compare our state with yours nationally. Let me know what your state offers, what the requirements are, and what your state mandates?

Thanks, train often, stay safe and share your knowledge.

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Comment by Norman E. Flanders on November 6, 2008 at 9:18pm
Hi Jenny, thanks for the reply. I'm just trying to find out nationally what each state requires. You're right there is a lot of differences and I'd like to find them all. What have you got for data that you could pass my way on what you've found? Again, thanks for the reply, stay safe train often and share your knowledge
Comment by Jenny Holderby on November 6, 2008 at 5:56pm
Currently Ohio requires 36 hrs of Technical & Industrial firefighter training and 3 hours a year *law just changed so I'm not 100% on that*. There is also talk of going to the 120hr training. The 36 hrs is equal to FF1. Let me know what you find out. I've been working on this for several years. It is absolutely AMAZING the differences you will find.

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