Start your paramedic career.
Applications for the 2027 Cincinnati Fire Paramedic Program are open. The program admits current EMTs — review the dates and requirements below, then apply.
Pay in four quarterly installments of about $2,625.
Start the 2027 Application →Built to launch your career.
Shift friendly
A schedule built around working firefighters and EMTs.
CFD ride time
Supervised field internship with the Cincinnati Fire Department.
30 hours college credit
Earn transferable college credit as you train.
UCMC cadaver lab
Hands-on anatomy in the University of Cincinnati Medical Center cadaver lab.
Modern facilities
Newly-built learning spaces with life-like simulation equipment that gives real-time feedback.
Experienced staff
Decades of combined experience, led by Lead Instructor Dale Vandehatert.
Four steps to your seat.
Confirm eligibility
You must hold a current Ohio EMT license or NREMT certification.
Start the online application
Complete the official 2027 paramedic class application before the October 5, 2026 deadline.
Entrance exam & admission items
Sit the entrance exam (October 12–14, 2026), then complete background checks, a health physical, shot records, and the seat deposit.
Begin the program
Class runs January 5 – November 20, 2027 — 1,100 hours of paramedic education.
Request information
Not ready to apply? Tell us how to reach you and we'll be in touch about the class.
Questions before you apply?
Review the full requirements and what the program covers, or reach the program office directly.