Cincinnati Fire Protection District

03/26/2026

Take advantage of this local CPVR certification class formerly known as VMO. Register today!

🚨 Are You Ready to Up Your Skill Set in 2026? 🚨

The Cincinnati Fire Protection District Training Academy is proud to announce our upcoming Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Course (Formerly known as VMO).

This State Certification Course is delivered in a hybrid format and consists of 40 hours of education designed to prepare firefighters to safely and effectively operate at passenger vehicle rescue incidents.

🔥 Course Details:
📅 Mandatory Orientation (In Person): 04/09/2026 | 1900–2100
💻 Weekly Online Course Work
🛠 In-Person Practical Weekend:
• 05/02/2026 | 0800–1800
• 05/03/2026 | 0800–1800
(Two 10-hour days of hands-on practical evaluations)

💲 Cost: $500.00

👨‍🚒 This course is limited to 18 students to ensure high-quality instruction and hands-on learning.

If you’re looking to sharpen your extrication skills, enhance scene safety knowledge, and earn your State Certification, this class is for you.

✅ Secure your seat today!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer
🔗 Or register here: https://forms.gle/3dZ8a7Q7eTeqfTH56

📞 Questions? Contact Chief Schmidgall at 309-348-3579 or message our page directly.

Spots will fill quickly — don’t wait!

🚒

03/26/2026

We are in a leve 3 threat for severe weather today. Please have a plan in place.

The latest outlook from the Storm Prediction Center maintains a Level 3 Risk for severe storms on Thursday across central Illinois, though the outlook was shifted a bit further south.

Severe storms will be possible between 4 pm and midnight on Thursday with hail and damaging winds being the primary threat. The tornado threat will be highest through about 7 pm with a hail, wind, and localized flood threat persisting afterwards. The hail that occurs Thursday afternoon and evening could be quite large, potentially exceeding 2.0" in diameter in the strongest storms. As storms form into lines, damaging wind gusts up to 75 mph would be the primary concern.

Rainfall amounts will be highly variable. but most will likely see 0.50" to 1.00" of rain. Localized amounts of 2.00" to 3.00" are possible where training storms occur.

Posted 1:28 am 3/26/26

03/21/2026

🚒 Cincinnati Fire Protection District Training Announcement 🚒

Have you been looking for a class that will jump start your education in the fire service all while being close to home? Now is your opportunity!

The Cincinnati Fire Protection District is proud to announce an upcoming:

🔥 Basic Operations Firefighter / Advanced Technician Firefighter (AFT) Course 🔥

This comprehensive program is designed to give you everything you need to build a strong foundation and advance your skills—all in one place.

✅ Certifications & Training Opportunities Include:

Basic Operations Firefighter

Fire Service Vehicle Operator (FSVO)

Advanced Technician Firefighter

Hazardous Materials Operations (Hazmat Ops)

💻 Course Format:

Hybrid Model

Weekly Online Course Work

Mandatory Orientation- July 30th 1830-2030

In-Person Practical Skills Sessions

📅 In-Person Practical Dates (0800–1600):

August 22, 2026

September 12, 2026

September 13, 2026

October 10, 2026

October 11, 2026

October 24, 2026

October 25, 2026

November 7, 2026

November 8, 2026

December 12, 2026

January 2, 2027

👨‍🚒 Course Details:

Limited to 30 Students (to ensure high-quality instruction)

Cost: $1,000.00

Hands-on, real-world training with experienced instructors

👉 Register today to secure your seat and take the next step in your fire service career.

Final day to register is July 9th

Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OMzUlq6htEm5VBweO3mlWL4sor547hETjfJG5W5COeU/edit

03/11/2026

Only 5 seats left. Register your spot today!

🚨 Are You Ready to Up Your Skill Set in 2026? 🚨

The Cincinnati Fire Protection District Training Academy is proud to announce our upcoming Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Course (Formerly known as VMO).

This State Certification Course is delivered in a hybrid format and consists of 40 hours of education designed to prepare firefighters to safely and effectively operate at passenger vehicle rescue incidents.

🔥 Course Details:
📅 Mandatory Orientation (In Person): 04/09/2026 | 1900–2100
💻 Weekly Online Course Work
🛠 In-Person Practical Weekend:
• 05/02/2026 | 0800–1800
• 05/03/2026 | 0800–1800
(Two 10-hour days of hands-on practical evaluations)

💲 Cost: $500.00

👨‍🚒 This course is limited to 18 students to ensure high-quality instruction and hands-on learning.

If you’re looking to sharpen your extrication skills, enhance scene safety knowledge, and earn your State Certification, this class is for you.

✅ Secure your seat today!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer
🔗 Or register here: https://forms.gle/3dZ8a7Q7eTeqfTH56

📞 Questions? Contact Chief Schmidgall at 309-348-3579 or message our page directly.

Spots will fill quickly — don’t wait!

🚒

03/10/2026

⚠️ Severe Weather Alert for Our Area ⚠️

The tornado threat level for today has been upgraded to Level 4 out of 5, which means conditions are favorable for significant severe weather, including possible tornadoes.

Please take a few minutes now to make sure you and your family are prepared.

✔️ Identify a designated safe place in your home (basement or interior room on the lowest level away from windows).
✔️ Make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.
✔️ Review your severe weather plan with your family so everyone knows what to do if warnings are issued.

We will continue to monitor the weather and share updates as they become available. Please stay weather aware throughout the day.

Stay safe.

03/10/2026

Please keep an eye on the sky today.

03/09/2026

Tomorrow we have the possibility of severe weather in our area. Some of these storms could be significant.

Do you have a severe weather plan? If not, now is the time to figure out what you and your family will do if severe weather strikes.

If you already have a plan, take a few minutes tonight to review it with your family. Make sure everyone knows:

Where your safe place is.

How you will receive weather alerts.

What to do if warnings are issued.

We will share updates as they become available.

Please pay close attention to the weather tomorrow and stay prepared.

03/05/2026

Only 8 spots are left for this class. Register your spot today by scanning the qr code or filling out the form link.

🚨 Are You Ready to Up Your Skill Set in 2026? 🚨

The Cincinnati Fire Protection District Training Academy is proud to announce our upcoming Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Course (Formerly known as VMO).

This State Certification Course is delivered in a hybrid format and consists of 40 hours of education designed to prepare firefighters to safely and effectively operate at passenger vehicle rescue incidents.

🔥 Course Details:
📅 Mandatory Orientation (In Person): 04/09/2026 | 1900–2100
💻 Weekly Online Course Work
🛠 In-Person Practical Weekend:
• 05/02/2026 | 0800–1800
• 05/03/2026 | 0800–1800
(Two 10-hour days of hands-on practical evaluations)

💲 Cost: $500.00

👨‍🚒 This course is limited to 18 students to ensure high-quality instruction and hands-on learning.

If you’re looking to sharpen your extrication skills, enhance scene safety knowledge, and earn your State Certification, this class is for you.

✅ Secure your seat today!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer
🔗 Or register here: https://forms.gle/3dZ8a7Q7eTeqfTH56

📞 Questions? Contact Chief Schmidgall at 309-348-3579 or message our page directly.

Spots will fill quickly — don’t wait!

🚒

03/01/2026

🚨 Are You Ready to Up Your Skill Set in 2026? 🚨

The Cincinnati Fire Protection District Training Academy is proud to announce our upcoming Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Course (Formerly known as VMO).

This State Certification Course is delivered in a hybrid format and consists of 40 hours of education designed to prepare firefighters to safely and effectively operate at passenger vehicle rescue incidents.

🔥 Course Details:
📅 Mandatory Orientation (In Person): 04/09/2026 | 1900–2100
💻 Weekly Online Course Work
🛠 In-Person Practical Weekend:
• 05/02/2026 | 0800–1800
• 05/03/2026 | 0800–1800
(Two 10-hour days of hands-on practical evaluations)

💲 Cost: $500.00

👨‍🚒 This course is limited to 18 students to ensure high-quality instruction and hands-on learning.

If you’re looking to sharpen your extrication skills, enhance scene safety knowledge, and earn your State Certification, this class is for you.

✅ Secure your seat today!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer
🔗 Or register here: https://forms.gle/3dZ8a7Q7eTeqfTH56

📞 Questions? Contact Chief Schmidgall at 309-348-3579 or message our page directly.

Spots will fill quickly — don’t wait!

🚒

02/27/2026

Your CFPD Firefighters are currently providing mutual aid assistance for several fires caused by uncontrolled burning. Please refrain from burning at this time. Fires are spreading rapidly given current fire conditions.

02/06/2026

🚨Training Opportunity – February 2026 🚨

Looking to further your education and elevate your skill set in 2026? The Cincinnati Training Academy is proud to announce an Advanced Technician Firefighter course running February 26 through April 4, 2026.

This course will be delivered in a hybrid format, featuring:

4 weeks of online instruction (ending 03/26/2026)

1 in-person practical skills session focused on hands-on application

⚠️ Mandatory In-Person Orientation
📅 February 26, 2026
⏰ 1830–2030 hours

🧑‍🚒 In-Person Practical Skills Day
📅 April 4, 2026
⏰ 0800–1800 hours

This program is designed for firefighters ready to take the next step in their professional development while maintaining flexibility in their schedule.

📩 For more information or to reserve your spot, please message our page or contact Chief Schmidgall at 309-348-3579.

02/02/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the deputy involved, wishing for a speedy and full recovery.