OFE Class 16 Begins Their Studies

Ohio Fire Executive Class 16 began their studies this week at the Quest Conference Center. OFE is a professional certification for fire officers on the equivalent of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program, but geared more specifically to work in the state of Ohio. The curriculum was designed by fire chiefs and educators to build on three elements: self-analysis, leading change, and executive leadership.

Dr. Bill Ashley is the OFE Program Director. Today’s presenter is Dr. Burton A. Clark, EFO. Dr. Clark writes, lectures, and teaches fire service research, safety, culture, and professional development worldwide. He will be presenting a module titled Organizational Vision, Mission & Values.

OFE Class 16 students include:

Lieutenant Justin Buehler; Chief Jeffrey Deeks; Captain Thomas Harris; Assistant Chief Chad Hollinger; Captain Chris Johns; Captain Jon Jones; Lieutenant John King; Captain Chris Martin; Lieutenant Nicholas Martin; Assistant Chief Nathan Murphy; Lieutenant Samuel Parsons; Chief James Powers; Lieutenant Brandon Reece; Lieutenant Neal Ressler; Lieutenant Scott Reymann; Chief Barry Saley; Lieutenant Anthony Schaffer; Lieutenant Josh Scott; Lieutenant Eric Simon; Chief Christopher Smith; Lieutenant Roderick Standiford; Lieutenant Mike Susanek; Chief John Tosko; and Lieutenant Kevin Watts.