FF I National Certification Exam July 9, 2022
The Suffolk County Fire Academy will be hosting the Firefighter I National Certification Exam on July 9, 2022. The Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) is accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (commonly known as “The Pro Board”) to certify individuals who have met the requirements of the professional qualification […]
EMS Officer and Leadership Training
This program is a 6-hour course designed to provide the EMS provider with the tools necessary to become an effective EMS officer, leader, or mentor in today’s EMS environment. Topics include leadership skills, problem solving, communication skills, motivational techniques, and related topics. Attendance at all 6 hours is required for successful course completion. Course Length: […]
Saving Your Own Culture
In this lecture, students will take away cutting-edge techniques of defeating VRP and patient movement using drags, carries, and the use of a Hasty Rescue Device (HRD). The “Saving Your Own Culture” lecture challenges the students to do a self-assessment of both their organization and members – Can they save one of their own? Two […]
Vehicle Fires
This drill reinforces the hazards in extinguishing a vehicle fire. The potential hazards of dangerous cargo, stored energy systems and safe, effective fire attack will be discussed. Maximum: 20 firefighters
Vehicle Extrication
This drill will be conducted exclusively at the Department’s facility (firehouse or training area) and is designed to allow department members to practice their strategy and tactics when faced with a vehicle extrication. The Department will be responsible for obtaining the vehicles used for the drill and may set-up the scenario (difficulty) according to the […]
Taxpayer Fires
This drill is to provide firefighters with live fire training in a variety of commercial building types. The scenarios allow for multiple commercial store fires with occupancies above for additional complexity in conducting fire operations within these type structures. Scenarios include below grade, first floor and upper floor fires and encompass fire development and fire […]
Standpipe Operations
This drill is designed to improve the proficiency level of the firefighter and the department while conducting interior fire operations utilizing a standpipe. A short classroom session will cover the fundamentals of the standpipe system, safety concerns and “tricks of the trade” associated with this operation. Students will then reinforce what they have learned under […]
Rapid Intervention Drill
This drill is designed to allow department members to practice their strategy and tactics when faced with a down firefighter. Members will be given scenarios and allowed to operate per their department protocols and procedures using their equipment. Instructors will act as safety officers during the evolutions to ensure proper size-up, firefighting procedures, radio communications, […]
Private Dwelling Search
This drill will enable the Firefighter and Fire Officer to improve their ability to conduct an efficient and effective primary search in a Private Dwelling. Utilizing a fully furnished Cape Cod style home the students will conduct a primary search in a heavy smoke condition. Additionally, students will be required to remove multiple victims from […]
Mask Confidence Course
This drill consists of a short PowerPoint presentation combined with an extensive hands-on portion designed to increase the firefighter’s proficiency with SCBA. Emergency procedures and communications will be reviewed, and firefighters will be required to perform these actions as they proceed through the challenging maze. In the maze the firefighters shall perform self-rescue evolutions, emergency […]
