Basic Wildland Fire Suppression
Developed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers and the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control for firefighters involved in wildland fire suppression. The course contents include jurisdiction and responsibilities, fire behavior, wildland fire elements and size-up, use of tools and equipment, general concepts related to fire suppression, […]
2025 Junior/Explorer BEFO Program
The Suffolk County Fire Academy will once again be conducting a New York State Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations (BEFO) course exclusively to members of fire department junior/youth/explorer programs. Download the following letter for additional information regarding the course and application.
Annual Hazmat Refresher Now Available
The 2025 Hazmat Refresher is now available and can be accessed here.
College Credit Information
Suffolk County FRES Watch Ops.
FRES Watch Ops. daily emails allow responders to stay connected with what is current in the Fire & EMS services in Suffolk County. Information shared includes operational readiness, fire academy updates, weather forecasts, utility updates, transportation updates, amongst much other valuable information. To apply for the Daily Watch Operations Brief, see the attached document and […]
NYS Training Stipend Information
Please download the attached document for information regarding the NYS Training Stipend program.
Fire Officer 1 – Supervising Fire Officer Course
The Suffolk County Fire Academy will be transitioning to the New York State Fire Officer 1 – Supervising Fire Officer modular program. Click the link below for details.
Digital Fire Extinguisher Training
The Suffolk County Fire Academy presents fire extinguisher training using the BullsEye Digital Fire Extinguisher Training System. Don’t let the first time you handle a fire extinguisher be during a real fire! Prepare to successfully extinguish a fire with realistic, hands-on training. Lasers simulate the discharge of actual extinguishers for a completely safe and clean […]
National Grid First Responder Training
Whether you’re responding to a fire, accident, crime code, or wind and water damage, your crew and your community are counting on you. Knowing how to deal with utility-related hazards is an important part of the job. National Grid’s First Responder Utility Safety Training is a no-charge, self-paced learning program. Get started today! Register at […]
