Training

General Fire Training

• Must be at least 16 years old

• Must be a member of a Volunteer Fire Department or Emergency Squad in New York State

• Some of these courses involve intense physical activity

• Some courses require pre-registration and have pre-requisites.

• Basic Firefighter training is recommended before taking other classes

• Some classes require turnout and/or other protective gear

Emergency Medicine

• Must be at least 17 years old to take NYS-EMS training

• No Age limit for CPR training

• Must have experience and hold an basic EMT card before taking Advanced or Paramedic Classes

• Some observation time in local hospitals may be required.

• Students not affiliated with an EMS agency are subject to tuition fees.