Division of Training - The City of North Ridgeville, Ohio

The Division of Fire Training is headed by Assistant Chief John Reese. The goal of the Division of Fire Training is to prepare our members to handle emergencies safely and efficiently. This goal is accomplished through lectures, hands-on training, and following the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Standards to the best of our ability. The State of Ohio requires that all of our members receive 18 hours of continuing education in fire fighting to maintain their fire fighter certification. The State also requires all of our paramedics to receive 31 hours of continuing education annually.

The department has seven certified public safety instructors that provide training for our members on a daily basis. The department also occasionally hosts classes of instruction that are provided by outside experts. Our average member currently receives over 100 hours of training per year.

Assistant Chief Reese is a state certified Paramedic, Public Safety Instructor, CPR Instructor, Fire Safety Inspector, Hazardous Materials Technician and a Trench Rescue Technician. He has an associate degree in fire science and a bachelor degree in public safety management. He is currently enrolled in the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.