The Suffolk County Fire Academy will host a Basic Exterior Firefighter Course beginning on Sunday, August 24th, 2025 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 of this course. Seats are limited and registration is required. No walk-ins will be admitted. After your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with final instructions.
Sessions 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 will be self-paced learning.
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN on June 24th, 2025 at 8:00 am.
**Please note: 30 days before the start date of the course, you will receive a more in depth email detailing IFSTA link/enrollment key and other pertinent information.**
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Orientation @ SCFA
Sunday, August 24, 2025
8:00 am - 11:00 am -
Session 2 @ SCFA
Sunday, September 7, 2025
8:00 am - 11:00 am -
Session 3 @ Virtual
Sunday, September 14, 2025
8:00 am - 11:00 am -
Session 4 @ SCFA
Sunday, September 21, 2025
8:00 am - 11:00 am -
Session 5 @ SCFA
Sunday, September 28, 2025
8:00 am - 11:00 am -
Session 7 @ SCFA
Sunday, October 19, 2025
8:00 am - 11:00 am -
Session 9 @ SCFA
Sunday, October 26, 2025
8:00 am - 11:00 am -
Session 11 @ SCFA
Sunday, November 9, 2025
8:00 am - 11:00 am -
Session 13 @ SCFA
Sunday, November 23, 2025
8:00 am - 11:00 am -
Session 15 @ SCFA
Sunday, December 7, 2025
8:00 am - 11:00 am -
Final Exam @ SCFA
Saturday, December 13, 2025
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Suffolk County Fire Academy
Address:
Reserve Your Seat
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 8:00 am