York County Fire Academy
Training Opportunities
Choose from these current offerings and submit your request below.
Schedule
as of June 25, 2024
August 26, 2024
HAZMAT Technician Initial Course
40-hours
August 26-30. 0800-1700.
Location: York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME
Instructor: Al Nygren, Training Technologies Inc.
Register: using the form below.
August 28, 2024, 0800-1400
HAZMAT Operations Refresher; Air Monitoring/Sampling
Location: Limington Fire Department, 424 Sokokis Ave, Limington, ME 04049
Instructor: Al Nygren, Training Technologies, Inc.
Fee: Free. (Paid for by a SERC grant).
To register: contact Limington FD, or use form below.
September 11, 2024
Fire Instructor I & II (Pro Board)
Location: York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME
Instructor: Maine Fire Service Institute
Fee: $350 in state, $700 out of state.
FMI and to register go to https://mfsi.me.edu/events/fire-emergency-services-instructor-i-ii-alfred/
September 16-17, 2024
Certified Fire Plans Examiner (NFPA 1031)
Certified Fire Plans Examiner (NFPA 1031)
Sept 16-17, 2024At York County EMA
October 7 - 11, 2024 0800-1700
Fire Officer II (NFPA 1021)
Fire Officer II (NFPA 1021)
Location: York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME
Instructor: Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training. www.raft.org
Prerequisites: Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, 5-years fire service experience. Priority will be given to officers in rank.
Fee: York County Departments: $875, Outside York County $975, Outside Maine $1075.
Register at: https://forms.gle/ToBQ1WQ2oByT8KUN6
FMI Email: firetrain@yorkcountymaine.gov
Note: Pro Board Exam will be conducted on October 30, 2024. Details will be provided in class.
October 28 & 29, 2024, 0800-1700
EMS Field Training & Evaluation Program Managers Course
This two-day executive-level course is intended for supervisors, educators, managers, and executives who want to develop a sound, legally defensible EMS field training and evaluation program (EMS-FTEP™) to integrate new employees smoothly and effectively into their agencies or to strengthen and solidify an existing field training program.
Location: York County EMA
Fee: $250
Instructor: National EMS Managers Association (NEMSMA)
Register here: https://forms.gle/yzBkozXzUhk4vrJp6
October 30 - November 1, 2024 0800-1700
EMS Basic Field Training Officer Course
Location: York County EMA
Fee: $450.00
Instructor: National EMS Managers Association (NEMSMA)
Register here: https://forms.gle/AjnN1Ahk1ZoEBfD1A
November 5-8, 2024 0800-1700
Fire Service Communications
Effective communications is a critical component of fire service operations. It provides the vital link between citizens and responders. This course continues to advance fire communications training, improving service to the caller and increasing safety of the field responders. This dynamic course covers the terms, techniques, and technologies required for excellence in fire service call-taking and dispatch. There is also a strong focus on incident types and the pertinent information needed for dispatch in these situations.
Audience: Dispatchers
Location: York County EMA
Fee: $480.00
Instructor: Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO)
Register at: www.apcointl.org/schedule
January 6-7, 2025
Fire Inspector II (NFPA 1031)
January 6-7, 2025
Fire Inspector II (NFPA 1031)
At York County EMA
Ongoing
HAZMAT Training Grants
To obtain HAZMAT Training funded through the SERC Grant
Download the HAZMAT Training Request
Complete the HAZMAT Training Request form and email it to firetrain@yorkcountymaine.gov or fax it to 207-324-4997 or by US mail to York County Fire/EMS Office, 149 Jordan Springs Rd, Alfred, ME 04002.
A listing of SERC authorized training vendors is available at https://www.maine.gov/mema/maine-prepares/plans-trainings-exercises/serc/responder-training-resources/fast-track-vendors
Submit Your Information
Use this form to submit your information to sign up for training courses