Training
Check with Porter Twp, there should be a training person or someone with information about classes in your area. Like someone else said, they should pay for the training unless it is required to have to put in an application. I am not sure how Ohio runs, but you may need to be sponsored by a dept to sit in on a class (usually has to do with insurance and equipment while in training). If that Twp won't pick you up, try a neighboring area. There is a need for volunteers everywhere.