Fire science programs in Newark, OH
5 schools within 30 miles of Newark, OH offer fire science & firefighting programs, and 2 are in Newark itself. Firefighters in Ohio earn a median $59,370 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 5
- Closest
- 1 mi
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in OH
- $59,370
5 fire science & firefighting schools within 30 mi of Newark, OH
School results
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH · 1.2 mi · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +11
Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County
Newark, OH · 2.0 mi · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +10
Knox County Career Center
Mount Vernon, OH · 21 mi · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +7
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Zane State College
Zanesville, OH · 22 mi · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +10
Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education
Zanesville, OH · 25 mi · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- Welding
- +6
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
What are the closest fire science & firefighting schools to Newark?
The closest are Central Ohio Technical College (Newark, 1 mi), Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County (Newark, 2 mi), and Knox County Career Center (Mount Vernon, 21 mi). In total, 5 schools within 30 miles teach fire science & firefighting.
How much do fire science & firefighting programs near Newark cost?
For the 2 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $8,062 to $9,948. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do firefighters make near Newark?
Across Ohio, the median pay is $59,370 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a fire science & firefighting school in Newark?
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.
Fire science programs in nearby cities
- Reynoldsburg (21 mi)
- Mount Vernon (22 mi)
- Zanesville (23 mi)
- Lancaster (26 mi)