Ohio Administrative Code|Rule 4765-21-07 | Reinstatement of a fire instructor, assistant fire instructor, live fire instructor, or fire safety inspector instructor certificate to teach.

                                                
[Comment: For dates and availability of material
		incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-25-02 of the
		Administrative Code.]
(A) A fire instructor, assistant fire
		  instructor, live fire instructor, or fire safety inspector instructor
		  certificate shall expire on its expiration date, if the applicant fails to
		  renew such certificate on or before the expiration date of the
		  certificate.
(B) The executive director shall
		  reinstate a fire instructor, live fire instructor, or fire safety inspector
		  instructor certificate that has expired, or becomes invalid due to a voluntary
		  surrender, in accordance with the parameters set forth in this
		  rule.
(C) An assistant fire instructor that
		  fails to renew the certificate by the expiration date is not eligible for
		  reinstatement. The applicant shall apply as a new applicant pursuant to rule
		  4765-21-04 of the Administrative Code.
(D) In order to be eligible to reinstate
		  a fire instructor certificate that has expired, or becomes invalid due to a
		  voluntary surrender, an applicant, in addition to the requirements set forth in
		  paragraphs (E) to (H) of this rule, as applicable, shall meet all of the
		  following requirements:
(1) In the preceding
			 seven years, the applicant shall have been certified for at least five years as
			 a firefighter;
(2) The applicant shall
			 possess a current and valid firefighter certificate that is in good standing
			 and:
(a) Shall not have been convicted of any of the
				following:
(i) Any
				  felony;
(ii) A misdemeanor
				  committed in the course of practice;
(iii) A misdemeanor
				  involving moral turpitude.
(b) 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.
(3) The applicant shall
			 have previously held a fire instructor training certificate that was in good
			 standing at the time the certificate expired or was voluntarily
			 surrendered;
(4) The applicant shall
			 submit a completed "Fire, Fire Safety Inspector, and/or Live Fire
			 Instructor Reinstatement Application."
(E) The executive director shall
		  reinstate a fire instructor certificate that has expired, or become invalid due
		  to a voluntary surrender, for no later than ninety days from the expiration
		  date or date of surrender, if the applicant meets all requirements as set forth
		  in paragraph (D) of this rule and all of the following
		  requirements:
(1) The applicant
			 provides documentation to the division that all continuing education and
			 instructional requirements as set forth in rule 4765-21-06 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 and instructional requirements were not completed prior to expiration
			 date or date of surrender, the applicant is not eligible for reinstatement
			 under this paragraph;
(2) The applicant submits
			 an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(3) The applicant shall
			 submit a completed "Fire, Fire Safety Inspector, and/or Live Fire
			 Instructor Reinstatement Application."
(F) The executive director shall
		  reinstate a fire instructor certificate that has expired, or become invalid due
		  to a voluntary surrender, for no later than six months from the expiration date
		  or date of surrender, if the applicant meets all requirements as set forth in
		  paragraph (D) of this rule and all of the following requirements:
(1) The applicant passes
			 an instructional methods examination, as set forth in rule 4765-21-05 of the
			 Administrative Code;
(2) The applicant submits
			 an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(3) The applicant shall
			 submit a completed "Fire, Fire Safety Inspector, and/or Live Fire
			 Instructor Reinstatement Application."
(G) The executive director shall
		  reinstate a fire instructor certificate that has expired, or become invalid due
		  to a voluntary surrender, for more than six months, but no later than one year
		  from the expiration date or date of surrender, if the applicant meets all
		  requirements as set forth in paragraph (D) of this rule and all of the
		  following requirements:
(1) The applicant passes
			 an instructional methods examination, as set forth in rule 4765-21-05 of the
			 Administrative Code;
(2) The applicant
			 completes ten hours of supervised teaching:
(a) In the presence of a fire safety inspector instructor trainer
				and under the auspices of a chartered program; and
(b) Including a minimum of six hours of classroom lecture and a
				maximum of four hours of practical skills instruction.
(3) The applicant submits
			 an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(4) The applicant shall
			 submit a completed "Fire, Fire Safety Inspector, and/or Live Fire
			 Instructor Reinstatement Application."
(H) The executive director shall
		  reinstate a fire instructor certificate that has expired, or become invalid due
		  to a voluntary surrender, for more than a year but less than two years from the
		  expiration date or date of surrender, if the applicant meets all requirements
		  as set forth in paragraph (D) of this rule and all of the following
		  requirements:
(1) The applicant passes
			 an instructional methods examination, as set forth in rule 4765-21-05 of the
			 Administrative Code;
(2) The applicant
			 completes ten hours of supervised teaching:
(a) In the presence of a fire safety inspector instructor trainer
				and under the auspices of a chartered program; and
(b) Including a minimum of six hours of classroom lecture and a
				maximum of four hours of practical skills instruction.
(3) The applicant
			 completes eight hours of instruction, as set forth in paragraphs (A)(2) to
			 (A)(3) of rule 4765-24-15 of the Administrative Code, through a chartered
			 program, as follows:
(a) Completion of the four hour "Fire Service Training
				Module";
(b) Completion of the four hour "Live Fire Training
				Awareness Module";
(4) The applicant submits
			 an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(5) The applicant shall
			 submit a completed "Fire, Fire Safety Inspector, and/or Live Fire
			 Instructor Reinstatement Application."
(I) If a fire instructor certificate has
		  been expired, or become invalid due to voluntary surrender, for two years or
		  more from the expiration date or date of surrender, the applicant shall
		  complete a new fire instructor course and meet all requirements for a fire
		  instructor certificate as outlined in rule 4765-21-03 of the Administrative
		  Code.
(J) In order to reinstate a fire safety
		  inspector instructor certificate that has expired or becomes invalid due to
		  voluntary surrender, an applicant, in addition to the requirements set forth in
		  paragraphs (K) to (N) of this rule, as applicable, shall meet all of the
		  following requirements:
(1) In the preceding
			 seven years, the applicant shall have been certified for at least five years as
			 a fire safety inspector;
(2) The applicant shall
			 possess a current and valid fire safety inspector certificate that is in good
			 standing and:
(a) Shall not have been convicted of any of the
				following:
(i) Any
				  felony;
(ii) A misdemeanor
				  committed in the course of practice;
(iii) A misdemeanor
				  involving moral turpitude.
(b) 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.
(3) The applicant shall
			 have previously held a fire safety inspector instructor certificate that was in
			 good standing at the time the certificate expired or was voluntarily
			 surrendered;
(4) The applicant shall
			 submit a completed "Fire, Fire Safety Inspector, and/or Live Fire
			 Instructor Reinstatement Application."
(K) The executive director shall
		  reinstate a fire safety inspector instructor certificate that has expired, or
		  become invalid due to a voluntary surrender, for no later than ninety days from
		  the expiration date or date of surrender, if the applicant meets all
		  requirements as set forth in paragraph (J) of this rule and all of the
		  following:
(1) The applicant
			 provides documentation to the division that all continuing education and
			 instructional requirements as set forth in rule 4765-21-06 of the
			 Administrative Code were met for the last certification cycle prior to the
			 certificate's expiration date. If the continuing education and
			 instructional requirements were not completed prior to expiration date, the
			 applicant is not eligible for reinstatement under this paragraph.
(2) The applicant submits
			 an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(3) The applicant shall
			 submit a completed "Fire, Fire Safety Inspector, and/or Live Fire
			 Instructor Reinstatement Application."
(L) The executive director shall
		  reinstate a fire safety inspector instructor certificate that has expired, or
		  become invalid due to a voluntary surrender, for no later than six months from
		  the expiration date or date of surrender, if the applicant meets all
		  requirements as set forth in paragraph (K) of this rule and all of the
		  following:
(1) The applicant passes
			 an instructional methods examination, as set forth in rule 4765-21-05 of the
			 Administrative Code;
(2) The applicant submits
			 an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(3) The applicant shall
			 submit a completed "Fire, Fire Safety Inspector, and/or Live Fire
			 Instructor Reinstatement Application."
(M) The executive director shall
		  reinstate a fire safety inspector instructor certificate that has expired, or
		  become invalid due to a voluntary surrender, for more than six months, but no
		  later than one year from the expiration date or date of surrender, if the
		  applicant meets all requirements as set forth in paragraph (K) of this rule and
		  all of the following:
(1) The applicant passes
			 an instructional methods examination, as set forth in rule 4765-21-05 of the
			 Administrative Code;
(2) The applicant
			 completes ten hours of supervised teaching:
(a) In the presence of a fire safety inspector instructor trainer
				and under the auspices of a chartered program; and 
(b) Including a minimum of six hours of classroom lecture and a
				maximum of four hours of practical skills instruction.
(3) The applicant submits
			 an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(4) The applicant shall
			 submit a completed "Fire, Fire Safety Inspector, and/or Live Fire
			 Instructor Reinstatement Application."
(N) The executive director may reinstate
		  a fire safety inspector instructor training certificate that has expired, or
		  become invalid due to a voluntary surrender, for more than a year but less than
		  two years from the expiration date or date of surrender, if the applicant meets
		  all requirements as set forth in paragraph (K) of this rule and all of the
		  following:
(1) The applicant passes
			 an instructional methods examination, as set forth in rule 4765-21-05 of the
			 Administrative Code;
(2) The applicant
			 completes ten hours of supervised teaching:
(a) In the presence of a fire safety inspector instructor trainer
				and under the auspices of a chartered program; and
(b)  Including a minimum of six hours of classroom lecture and a
				maximum of four hours of practical skills instruction.
(3) The applicant
			 completes the eight hour "Fire Safety Inspector Training
			 Module";
(4) The applicant submits
			 an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(5) The applicant shall
			 submit a completed "Fire, Fire Safety Inspector, and/or Live Fire
			 Instructor Reinstatement Application."
(O) If a fire safety inspector instructor
		  certificate has been expired or become invalid due to voluntary surrender, for
		  two years or more from the expiration date or date of surrender, the applicant
		  shall complete a new fire safety inspector instructor course and meet all
		  requirements for a fire safety inspector instructor certificate as set forth in
		  rule 4765-21-03 of the Administrative Code.
(P) In order to be eligible to reinstate
		  a live fire instructor certificate that has expired, or becomes invalid due to
		  a voluntary surrender, an applicant shall meet all of the following
		  requirements:
(1) In the preceding
			 seven years, the applicant shall have been certified for at least five years as
			 a fire instructor or assistant fire instructor;
(2) The applicant shall
			 possess a current and valid fire instructor or assistant fire instructor
			 certificate that is in good standing and:
(a) Shall not have been convicted of any of the
				following:
(i) Any
				  felony;
(ii) A misdemeanor
				  committed in the course of practice;
(iii) A misdemeanor
				  involving moral turpitude.
(b) 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.
(3) The applicant shall
			 have previously held a live fire instructor certificate that was in good
			 standing at the time the certificate expired or was voluntarily
			 surrendered;
(4) The applicant submits
			 an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(5) The applicant shall
			 submit a completed "Fire, Fire Safety Inspector, and/or Live Fire
			 Instructor Reinstatement Application."
(Q) If a live fire instructor certificate
		  has been expired or become invalid due to voluntary surrender, for two years or
		  more from the expiration date or date of surrender, the applicant shall
		  complete a new "Live Fire Training-Operations Level Course" and meet
		  all requirements for a live fire instructor certificate as set forth in rule
		  4765-21-03 of the Administrative Code.
(R) A holder of a current and valid fire
		  instructor certificate exempt from live fire training operations course
		  requirements as set forth in rule 4765-21-03 of the Administrative Code, shall
		  no longer be exempt from the requirements to complete the "Live Fire
		  Training-Operations Level Course" and the job performance requirements set
		  forth in the "Live Fire Training Operations Job Performance Requirement
		  Check-Off Packet" if the fire instructor certificate has become subject to
		  the reinstatement process.
(S) If a fire instructor who held a live
		  fire instructor certificate that was in good standing at the time of expiration
		  or voluntary surrender is reinstated by the executive director, the live fire
		  instructor certificate shall automatically be reinstated if the certificate has
		  been expired or surrendered for a period of less than two years.
(T) An applicant seeking reinstatement of
		  a fire instructor certificate that has been expired or become invalid due to
		  voluntary surrender for two years or more, who wishes to provide instruction in
		  any live fire training courses under the auspices of a chartered program, shall
		  successfully complete the "Live Fire Training-Operations Level
		  Course" through a chartered program. Credit may be given for completion of
		  a substantially similar live fire training operations course when approved by
		  the executive director.
(U) In order for a fire instructor, live
		  fire instructor, or fire safety inspector instructor certificate to be
		  reinstated, the fire instructor, live fire instructor, or fire safety inspector
		  instructor training course completed by the applicant shall be substantially
		  similar to the current curriculum requirements. If such training is not
		  substantially similar to the current curriculum, the applicant shall complete
		  additional course work in the areas of deficiency through a chartered
		  program.
(V) If an applicant's certification
		  cycle was less than thirty-six months, the applicant shall complete the
		  pro-rated renewal requirements as set forth in rule 4765-21-15 of the
		  Administrative Code.