Event Type: single-event

Upcoming Heavy Rescue – 26-2


  • Class 1
     Wednesday, April 29, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Class 2
     Wednesday, May 6, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Class 3
     Wednesday, May 13, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Class 4
     Wednesday, May 20, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

This four-session course will be held at the Suffolk County Fire Academy. There are a limited number of openings available and registration is on a first-come, first served basis.  Registration is required. Prerequisite:  Firefighter I, Scene Support Operations or Basic Exterior Firefighter REGISTRATION WILL OPEN on February 28th, 2026 at 8AM.Read more

Upcoming Heavy Rescue – 26-1


  • Class 1
     Thursday, April 9, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Class 2
     Thursday, April 16, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Class 3
     Thursday, April 23, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Class 4
     Thursday, April 30, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

This four-session course will be held at the Suffolk County Fire Academy. There are a limited number of openings available and registration is on a first-come, first served basis.  Registration is required. Prerequisite:  Firefighter I, Scene Support Operations or Basic Exterior Firefighter REGISTRATION WILL OPEN on February 9th, 2026 at 8AM.Read more

Upcoming RIT / Firefighter Assist & Search Team 2026-6


  • Session 1
     Monday, November 2, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 2
     Monday, November 9, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 3
     Monday, November 16, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 4
     Monday, November 23, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 5
     Monday, November 30, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Seats are limited and registration is required. Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 Registration will open on September 2nd, 2026 at 8AM.Read more

Upcoming RIT / Firefighter Assist & Search Team 2026-5


  • Session 1
     Thursday, October 1, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 2
     Thursday, October 8, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 3
     Thursday, October 15, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 4
     Thursday, October 22, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 5
     Thursday, October 29, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Seats are limited and registration is required. Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 Registration will open on August 1st, 2026 at 8AM.Read more

Upcoming RIT / Firefighter Assist & Search Team 2026-4


  • Session 1
     Tuesday, September 1, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 2
     Tuesday, September 8, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 3
     Tuesday, September 15, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 4
     Tuesday, September 22, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 5
     Tuesday, September 29, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Seats are limited and registration is required. Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 Registration will open on July 1st, 2026 at 8AM.Read more

Upcoming RIT / Firefighter Assist & Search Team 2026-3


  • Session 1
     Wednesday, May 6, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 2
     Wednesday, May 13, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 3
     Wednesday, May 20, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 4
     Wednesday, May 27, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 5
     Wednesday, June 3, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Seats are limited and registration is required. Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 Registration will open on March 6th, 2026 at 8AM.Read more

Upcoming RIT / Firefighter Assist & Search Team 2026-2


  • Session 1
     Monday, April 6, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 2
     Monday, April 13, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 3
     Monday, April 20, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 4
     Monday, April 27, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 5
     Monday, May 4, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Seats are limited and registration is required. Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 Registration will open on February 6th, 2026 at 8AM.Read more

Class Full RIT / Firefighter Assist & Search Team 2026-1


  • Session 1
     Thursday, March 5, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 2
     Thursday, March 12, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 3
     Thursday, March 19, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 4
     Thursday, March 26, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 5
     Thursday, April 2, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Seats are limited and registration is required. Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 Registration will open on January 5th, 2026 at 8AM.Read more

Upcoming Basic Exterior Firefighter – 10 @ Suffolk County Fire Academy – 2026


  • Orientation @ SCFA
     Sunday, August 23, 2026
     8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Session 2 @ SCFA
     Sunday, August 30, 2026
     8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Session 3 @ Virtual
     Sunday, September 6, 2026
     8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Session 4 @ SCFA
     Sunday, September 13, 2026
     8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Session 5 @ SCFA
     Sunday, September 20, 2026
     8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Session 7 @ SCFA
     Sunday, October 4, 2026
     8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Session 9 @ SCFA
     Sunday, October 18, 2026
     8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Session 11 @ SCFA
     Sunday, November 1, 2026
     8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Session 13 @ SCFA
     Sunday, November 15, 2026
     8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Session 15 @ SCFA
     Sunday, November 29, 2026
     8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Final Exam @ SCFA
     Saturday, December 5, 2026
     8:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Suffolk County Fire Academy will host a Basic Exterior Firefighter Course beginning on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 at 8AM. This course is not for firefighters seeking interior status. The course is a combination of classroom sessions, and self-paced learning offered over a 15-week period. The course includes a written final exam. Student MUST attend all sessions Read more

Upcoming Basic Exterior Firefighter – 9 @ Riverhead – 2026


  • Orientation @ Riverhead
     Wednesday, August 12, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 2 @ Riverhead
     Wednesday, August 19, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 3 @ Virtual
     Wednesday, August 26, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 4 @ Riverhead
     Wednesday, September 2, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 5 @ Riverhead
     Wednesday, September 9, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 7 @ Riverhead
     Wednesday, September 23, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 9 @ Riverhead
     Wednesday, October 7, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 11 @ Riverhead
     Wednesday, October 21, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 13 @ Riverhead
     Wednesday, November 4, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 15 @ Riverhead
     Wednesday, November 18, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Final Exam @ SCFA
     Saturday, November 21, 2026
     8:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Riverhead Fire Department will host a Basic Exterior Firefighter Course beginning on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 at 7PM. This course is not for firefighters seeking interior status. The course is a combination of classroom sessions, and self-paced learning offered over a 15-week period. The course includes a written final exam. Student MUST attend all sessions of Read more