The Ohio Fire Academy, a bureau within the Division of State Fire Marshal, is responsible for providing training to Ohio’s first responders (firefighters, emergency medical services, and law enforcement). 

The mission of the Ohio Fire Academy is to provide fire service personnel and other allied professionals with training, education, and accredited courses that are consistent with nationally recognized standards to improve the safety and proficiency of Ohio’s Fire Service.

It is the vision of the bureau to be recognized as the national premier leader in the development and delivery of fire, EMS and emergency responder training programs.