This course is designed to teach the Wildland / Urban Interface and fighting brush fires with specialized apparatus. The Standing Orders and Watchouts are reviewed during the lecture. Instruction includes the various types of brush fire apparatus and defining their limitations and capabilities. Strategy and tactics of fighting wildland fires are discussed and history of Read more
This course covers all types of marina fires that one might expect to find in Suffolk County. This class will be hosted by the West Islip Fire Department. Prerequisite: Firefighter I REGISTRATION OPENS ON April 4th, 2026. Please note: This is a lecture course only. There are no certificates issued upon completion.Read more
This course covers all types of marina fires that one might expect to find in Suffolk County. This class will be hosted by the West Islip Fire Department. Prerequisite: Firefighter I REGISTRATION OPENS ON March 6th, 2026. Please note: This is a lecture course only. There are no certificates issued upon completion.Read more
This course provides an overview of water safety and rescue issues including; hazard assessment, responder safety, risk management, hypothermia, near-drowning, basic water search techniques, basic shore based rescue techniques, incident management issues, and water rescue equipment. Designed for: All emergency response personnel.Read more
This course provides an overview of water safety and rescue issues including; hazard assessment, responder safety, risk management, hypothermia, near-drowning, basic water search techniques, basic shore based rescue techniques, incident management issues, and water rescue equipment. Designed for: All emergency response personnel.Read more
This course provides an overview of water safety and rescue issues including; hazard assessment, responder safety, risk management, hypothermia, near-drowning, basic water search techniques, basic shore based rescue techniques, incident management issues, and water rescue equipment. Designed for: All emergency response personnel.Read more
This course provides an overview of water safety and rescue issues including; hazard assessment, responder safety, risk management, hypothermia, near-drowning, basic water search techniques, basic shore based rescue techniques, incident management issues, and water rescue equipment. Designed for: All emergency response personnel.Read more
This 4 session course will be held at the Suffolk County Fire Academy. Students that register for the course will be sent a confirmation email with the pertinent information for attending the class. Course Length: 16 Hours Prerequisite: Firefighter I, ICS 100* & ICS 200* Certificate: SCFA REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON August 8th, 2026 at Read more
This 4 session course will be held at the Suffolk County Fire Academy. Students that register for the course will be sent a confirmation email with the pertinent information for attending the class. Course Length: 16 Hours Prerequisite: Firefighter I, ICS 100* & ICS 200* Certificate: SCFA REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON December 23rd, 2025 at Read more
This three session course provides vehicle operators with a better understanding of the seriousness of emergency vehicle operation. Prerequisites: Valid NYS Drivers License All students are responsible for bringing the vehicle they will be testing on to Session 3. Registration will open on June 11th at 8:00 am. Read more