May 9th 2025
We would like to announce that Lt. Ryan Peterman has completed the requirements, to be credentialed through the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association, as an Ohio Fire Officer. Lt. Peterman is the first Holmes Fire District #1 officer to receive this credential. Lt. Peterman has been a member of the department since 2011 and was promoted to Lieutenant in 2024. He oversees several areas of the department’s operations including Fire Investigation, Radio Systems, and Grant Management. Congratulations Lt. Ryan Peterman, OFO.
From the OFCA Website
“The Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association (OFCA) and the Ohio Fire & Emergency Services Foundation (OF&ESF) have identified the need to further enhance the professionalism of fire officers throughout the State of Ohio by the establishment of a uniform Fire Officer credentialing program. The goal of the program is to ensure a strong degree of accountability. The Credentialing Program sets forth the goals needed for fire officers to establish a higher degree of professionalism so that fire officers may be better prepared to serve their department, their community, and other organizations. The goal is to promote the professional development of the fire officer in Ohio and to assist these officers in their daily operations, management, and leadership.”
