Fire science programs in Ohio
We found 29 schools offering fire science & firefighting training in Ohio, with campuses in Cincinnati, Zanesville, Newark, and Saint Clairsville and more. Firefighters in Ohio earn a median $59,370 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 29
- Public colleges
- 29
- Median pay in OH
- $59,370
- Cities with schools
- 13
24 fire science & firefighting schools
School results
Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus
Jefferson, OH · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +4
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Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses
Bethel, OH · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Welding
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools
Monroe, OH · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +10
Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County
Newark, OH · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +10
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +11
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
Cincinnati, OH · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +16
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +25
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +12
Four County Career Center
Archbold, OH · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- EMT & paramedic
Great Oaks Career Campuses
Cincinnati, OH · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +5
Knox County Career Center
Mount Vernon, OH · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +7
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +17
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Canfield, OH · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +1
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
Fire science programs by city
- Cleveland (3 within 30 mi)
- Cincinnati (7 within 30 mi)
- Dayton (4 within 30 mi)
- Hamilton (5 within 30 mi)
- Newark (5 within 30 mi)
- Reynoldsburg (3 within 30 mi)
- Lancaster (4 within 30 mi)
- Xenia (3 within 30 mi)
- Zanesville (4 within 30 mi)
- Lebanon (6 within 30 mi)
- Mount Vernon (3 within 30 mi)
- Bethel (5 within 30 mi)
- Concord Twp (3 within 30 mi)
What firefighters earn in Ohio
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $59,370
- $28.54 an hour
- Typical range
- $34,420–$84,010
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in OH
- 18,100
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.7%
- 26,800 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many fire science & firefighting schools are in Ohio?
We list 29 schools in Ohio with fire science & firefighting programs: 29 public colleges. Campuses are in Cincinnati, Zanesville, Newark, Saint Clairsville, and Springfield.
Are there community college fire science & firefighting programs in Ohio?
Yes. 29 public colleges in Ohio offer fire science & firefighting. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does fire science & firefighting school cost in Ohio?
Among the 17 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,967 to $25,648. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do firefighters make in Ohio?
The median pay for firefighters in Ohio is $59,370 a year, and most earn between $34,420 and $84,010, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a fire science & firefighting school in Ohio?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Other programs in Ohio
- Medical assistant schools (57)
- LPN programs (57)
- Welding schools (55)
- Cosmetology schools (48)
- Criminal justice programs (40)
- HVAC schools (39)
- EMT and paramedic schools (37)
- Phlebotomy classes (35)
- Dental assistant schools (35)
- Medical billing and coding schools (32)
- CNA classes (32)
- Industrial maintenance schools (30)
- IT schools (26)
- Electronics technician schools (25)
- Nail tech schools (23)
- Esthetician schools (23)
Fire science programs in other states
- California (57)
- Florida (33)
- Texas (27)
- Illinois (23)
- North Carolina (18)
- Arizona (13)
- Georgia (13)
- Massachusetts (11)
- Kentucky (10)
- Oregon (10)
- Wisconsin (10)
- Kansas (9)
- Washington (9)
- Colorado (8)
- Michigan (8)
- New Mexico (8)