Upcoming Firefighter I – 2 @ Suffolk County Fire Academy – Virtual – 2027

The Suffolk County Fire Academy will host a Firefighter I Virtual Course beginning Thursday January 7th, 2027 at 7:00PM.

This course is for those who are unable to attend face to face classes held at regional training sites and are approved on a case by case basis.

For example: East End Departments, Fire Island Departments, College students.

There is an application process and you will receive an email with a questionnaire regarding eligibility.

Students are required to attend the first session on Thursday, January 7th @ 7PM and the Skills Review on Thursday, May 20th @ 7PM in person at the Suffolk County Fire Academy.

The course is a combination of Classroom Sessions, Virtual, Self-Paced learning and Hands-On Training Sessions (HOT) held over a 6 month period culminating in a Practical Skills Exam and Written Final Exam .

Sessions 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 will be self-paced learning. 

Students 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.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON November 7th, 2026 AT 8:00 AM.