Event Type: single-event

Upcoming Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC) 2 @ SCFA – 2026


  • Session 1 @ SCFA
     Tuesday, March 10, 2026
     7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Session 2 @ SCFA
     Tuesday, March 17, 2026
     7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Session 3 @ SCFA
     Saturday, March 21, 2026
     8:00 am - 10:00 am

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 January 10th at 8:00 am.   Read more

Upcoming Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC) 1 @ SCFA – 2026


  • Session 1 @ SCFA
     Monday, February 23, 2026
     7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Session 2 @ SCFA
     Monday, March 2, 2026
     7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Session 3 @ SCFA
     Saturday, March 7, 2026
     8:00 am - 10:00 am

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 December 23rd at 8:00 am. 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 Lithium Ion Batteries – Are You Ready? @ Virtual – 1


  •  Sunday, January 25, 2026
     9:00 am - 12:00 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 Trench Rescue – Operations 2026


  • Session 1
     Saturday, November 14, 2026
     8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Session 2
     Sunday, November 15, 2026
     8:00 am - 12:00 pm

This two day program consists of intense hands-on training in the field of trench rescue.  The students will be taught several ways to shore trenches, the different types of extrication techniques, proper rescue site management, as well as the proper safety concepts needed to complete a safe and successful rescue.  There will be live exercises Read more

Upcoming Medium Structural Collapse Operations – Tools 2026


  • Session 1
     Saturday, June 6, 2026
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Session 2
     Sunday, June 7, 2026
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm

This two-day program will familiarize the student with the tools used in structural and excavation collapse related incidents.  This is an intensive hands-on course and students will be evaluated on proper use of the tools provided.  This is a 16-hour course which will be delivered over 2 sessions.  Pre-registration is required. Prerequisites:  Basic Structural Collapse Operations Read more

Upcoming Medium Structural Collapse Concepts 2026


  • Session 1
     Saturday, April 11, 2026
     8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Session 2
     Sunday, April 12, 2026
     8:00 am - 2:00 pm

This program is designed to provide the background knowledge necessary to perform rescue operations at a structural collapse incident.  The course includes instruction on structural construction considerations such as types of construction, construction techniques, terminology and mechanism of collapse based on structure type; detailed concepts of structural shoring systems; void search and rescue operations in Read more

Upcoming Firefighter II – 2026 – 4


  • Session 1
     Monday, October 5, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 3
     Monday, October 19, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 5
     Monday, November 2, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 7
     Monday, November 16, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 8
     Monday, November 23, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 9 - Final Exam
     Monday, November 30, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Firefighter II is a Hybrid course of classroom, self-paced sessions and hands-on training. All sessions are conducted at SCFA. In addition to the classroom sessions, students are required to actively participate in online based training using the IFSTA ResourceOne learning management system. This course will require extensive self-study, reading and completion of homework assignments Read more

Upcoming Firefighter II – 2026 – 3


  • Session 1
     Thursday, August 13, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 3
     Thursday, August 27, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 5
     Thursday, September 10, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 7
     Thursday, September 24, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 8
     Thursday, October 1, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 9 - Final Exam
     Thursday, October 8, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Firefighter II is a Hybrid course of classroom, self-paced sessions and hands-on training. All sessions are conducted at SCFA. In addition to the classroom sessions, students are required to actively participate in online based training using the IFSTA ResourceOne learning management system. This course will require extensive self-study, reading and completion of homework assignments Read more

Upcoming Firefighter II – 2026 – 2


  • Session 1
     Thursday, April 16, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 3
     Thursday, April 30, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 5
     Thursday, May 14, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 7
     Thursday, May 28, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 8
     Thursday, June 4, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Session 9 - Final Exam
     Thursday, June 11, 2026
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Firefighter II is a Hybrid course of classroom, self-paced sessions and hands-on training. All sessions are conducted at SCFA. In addition to the classroom sessions, students are required to actively participate in online based training using the IFSTA ResourceOne learning management system. This course will require extensive self-study, reading and completion of homework assignments Read more