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.
College Credit Information
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.
