More than 1,300 first responders to gather for annual fire school

Volunteer firefighters train for car accidents during weekend classes in 2017.

The Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Fireman’s Association annual Regional Fire School will be held March 11 and 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Penta Career Center, 9301 Buck Road, Perrysburg. This is the second year that the annual Regional Fire School will be held at Penta Career Center after being located on the campus of BGSU for several decades.

More than 1,300 first responders from Ohio and Michigan regularly attend the Regional Fire School.

Some of the classes available to first responders include medical emergencies, agricultural emergencies, fire and explosions, illegal drug interventions with first responders, firefighter safety classes, disaster response, and numerous outside hands-on trainings. Many vendors also participate in the school to show first responders the latest tools and equipment available. 

This school is free to first responders.