Upcoming Terrorism Awareness @ SCFA – 2026 – 1


  •  Tuesday, April 7, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Overview:  Developed by the New York State Intelligence Center (NYSIC) and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), the purpose of the class is to make Fire/EMS responders better aware of suspicious activities (potentially related to terrorism and other criminal behavior) and the proper way to report these observations to Read more

Upcoming Unmanned Aircraft Systems @ SCFA


  • Session 1
     Tuesday, April 14, 2026
     8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Session 2
     Wednesday, April 15, 2026
     8:30 am - 4:00 pm

This is a New York State Homeland Security class delivered by the Suffolk County Fire Academy. You MUST enroll through NYS DHSES Learning Management System. Please click the link to start the registration process- Click HERE to Register NO WALK INS WILL BE PERMITED!  Read more

Upcoming Terrorism Awareness @ SCFA – 2026 – 2


  •  Thursday, July 9, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Overview:  Developed by the New York State Intelligence Center (NYSIC) and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), the purpose of the class is to make Fire/EMS responders better aware of suspicious activities (potentially related to terrorism and other criminal behavior) and the proper way to report these observations to Read more

Upcoming Lithium Ion Batteries – Are You Ready? @ Virtual – 3


  •  Tuesday, September 29, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

This lecture will provide a general overview of lithium-ion battery construction and technology.  Issues associated with lithium-ion battery damage and failure will be discussed as well as recommended initial response actions to lithium-ion emergencies. Hazards, safety, case studies, and lessons learned will be examined. Please note: This is a lecture course only. There are no certificates Read more

Upcoming Terrorism Awareness @ SCFA – 2026 – 3


  •  Tuesday, November 17, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Overview:  Developed by the New York State Intelligence Center (NYSIC) and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), the purpose of the class is to make Fire/EMS responders better aware of suspicious activities (potentially related to terrorism and other criminal behavior) and the proper way to report these observations to Read more