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 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 12th, 2026 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 @ 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
Location: Riverhead Fire Dept.
Location Phone: 631-727-2751
Location Website: http://members.tripod.com/rhdfiredept/
Address:Reserve Your Seat
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON
Friday, June 12, 2026 8:00 am