Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association

10/20/2026

OFE Class 25 recently wrapped up their fourth week of in-person instruction at OFCA HQ in Worthington.

10/19/2026

👩‍🚒 LEVEL UP YOUR LEADERSHIP WITH OFCA 🚒

Ready to take the next step as a company officer, prevention program manager, or fire department supervisor? Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association membership provides access to practical professional development, leadership resources, and a statewide network of experienced fire service professionals to help you grow with confidence. You’ll also have a stronger voice in advocacy efforts that shape Ohio’s fire service’s future—and you don’t need to be a chief officer to join. Use the link below or scan the QR code to apply, strengthen your leadership skills, and connect with peers statewide. Level Up Your Leadership with OFCA and join today!

10/18/2026

10/17/2026

Check out these open positions from across Ohio and beyond!

10/16/2026

🚒 BACK STEP TO FRONT SEAT: FIRE SERVICE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Leadership is tested when conditions deteriorate, decisions matter, and your crew is counting on you.

The Back Step to Front Seat course in the OFCA’s Officer Development Series is designed to help officers strengthen their leadership, sharpen their decision-making, and prepare for the challenges of leading on the fireground and in the firehouse.

🔥 CLASS FOCUS AREAS
• Block 1: The Transition to Officer
• Block 2: Leadership on the Firehouse Floor
• Block 3: Fireground Size-Up, Dynamics & Construction
• Block 4: Command
• Block 5: MAYDAY Studies

This five-hour officer development course integrates leadership principles, operational knowledge, and real-world scenarios to challenge how we think, lead, and make decisions.

Because becoming an officer is more than earning a bugle. It's about earning trust, developing people, and being prepared to support your crew when they need you most.

📣 Take the next step in your leadership journey!
🔥 LEVEL UP YOUR LEADERSHIP WITH OFCA 🔥

10/15/2026

🚨The Fall 2026 issue of InCommand Magazine is now live. 🚨

Titled "A Year of Collaboration, A Future of Opportunity," this edition showcases collaboration and forward-looking leadership across Ohio’s fire service. Highlights include President Rick Vober’s inaugural President’s Message, guest columnist Brian Brush’s "Why Fireground Civilian Rescue Data Matters," and Clayton O’Brien’s "Leadership That Works." The issue also examines executive collaboration in today’s fire service and features a new installment of "On the Road with Deeks." Explore these stories and more to help our members remain premier, professional, and proactive.

📫 InCommand Magazine is available in your mailbox and online in the Members section of ohiofirechiefs.org.

10/15/2026

As firefighters increasingly leave departments for shorter hours, research on fire chiefs’ responses remains limited. Fire Chief Dr. Paul Hasenmeier examines their perspectives, finding they view shorter hours as a complex organizational change rather than a universal solution. The study extends fire-service sensemaking theory and guides leaders balancing employee well-being with organizational effectiveness.

Chief Hasenmeier discusses this issue and offers essential insights into modern fire service trends for aspiring, new, and experienced officers.

🎙 Triple P Podcast — Premier • Professional • Proactive
The official Ohio Fire Chiefs Association podcast, available wherever you listen.

10/14/2026

Get updated information on the ongoing national issues with fire & EMS apparatus and check out our statment here: https://bit.ly/4hNC29l