York County Regional Training Center
Fire-Rescue Training
Training Opportunities
Choose from these current offerings and submit your request below.
Upcoming
Courses in 2026
York County 2026 COURSE SCHEDULE
February 6, 2026
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REFUND POLICY: Course fees will not be refunded within 14 days of class start date.
For EMA and ICS training opportunities go to https://www.yorkcountymaine.gov/training-and-exercises
Courses on schedule or in planning for 2026 at the Regional Training Center.
This schedule is subject to change.
MARCH
Fire Officer III
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 20, 2026.
Dates: March 9 – 13. 0800-1630.
This class is full. Please email rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov to be added to the wait list.
Fire Instructor I
Dates: March 16 - 19. 0800-1700.
FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov
This class is full. Please email rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov to be added to the wait list.
Project Homefront. Purpose: Some Assembly Required.
Dates: March 27, 1800-2000.
Course Info: Post-Traumatic Growth
Instructor: Captain Matt Leach-LCSW-CC, Kennebunk FD.
FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov
APRIL
Live Fire Instructor/Instructor in Charge (NFPA 1403)
Dates: April 2 & 3. 0800-1630.
Registration Deadline: March 18, 2026
Instructor: Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training.
Prerequisites: Fire Instructor II.
Fee: York County $750. Out of County $850. County Fire Instructors: Free.
Minimum/Maximum: 15.
Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/zdvzkX80Uh
FMI email rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov
Fire Officer I
Dates: April 6 - 10. 0800-1700.
Registration deadline: March 26, 2026.
Instructor: Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training
Course Info: Course meets NFPA 1021. Pro Board Exam will be administered.
Prerequisites: Firefighter II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Chief Authorization.
Fee: York County $1,050. Out of County: $1,250
Minimum/Maximum: 12/15.
Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/3ChE0LZ4ux
FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov
Incident Safety Officer
Dates: April 14 & 15. 0800-1700.
Registration deadline: April 1, 2026.
Instructor: Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training
Course Info: Course meets NFPA 1521. Pro Board Exam will be administered.
Prerequisites: Fire Officer I (Pro Board).
Fee: York County $750. Out of County: $850.
Minimum/Maximum: 15 students.
Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/rh8J4JwPka
FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov
Maine Fire Chiefs’ Workshop
Dates: April 16 & 17. 0800-1700.
Registration deadline: April 2, 2026.
Instructor: Maine Fire Chiefs’ Association/Maine Fire Service Institute
Course Info: Provides current, new and aspiring Fire Chiefs with an understanding of important considerations for the delivery of fire protection services in their community. The
workshop will provide information to assist in the management and leadership of a fire department in Maine.
Fee: $50. Includes lunch both days. Course is free if you are attending following Incident Safety Officer course on April 14 & 15.
Minimum/Maximum: 12/24.
Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/WVXZhKzaKj
FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov
Basics of Community Risk Reduction
Dates: April 28 & 29. 0800-1700.
Registration deadline: April 2, 2026.
Instructor: National Fire Academy/Maine Fire Service Institute.
Course Info: Explore risk-reduction programs and learn nationally recognized principles and best practices that can lead to community risk reduction programs that can measure success in local communities.
Fee: Free.
Minimum/Maximum: 12/24.
Register at: https://mfsi.me.edu/events/best-practices-in-community-risk-reduction-nfa-o0635/
Host email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov
MAY
( Registration for these courses will open on March 5th.)
RTC Grand Opening Ceremony.
Tentative for a day in May. More to come on this topic.
HAZMAT Operations Refresher
Dates: May dates TBD.
Registration deadline: TBD.
Prerequisite: HAZMAT Ops Level Initial Course.
Instructor: York County HAZMAT Team.
Fee: Free. Paid for by a SERC Grant.
Minimum/Maximum: 12/18.
Register at: pending
FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov
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JUNE (Registration for these courses will open on April 1st.)
Fire Instructor II with Live Fire Instructor/Instructor-In-Charge (LFI/IIC)
Dates: June 8-12. 0800-1630.
Registration Deadline: May 27, 2026
Instructor: Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training.
Prerequisites: Firefighter II, Fire Instructor I. County Fire Instructors will have precedence.
Course Info: To be updated soon.
Fee: York County $1,150. Out of County $1,350. County Fire Instructors: Free.
Registration: Pending.
FMI email rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov
Tactical First Aid for First Responders
Dates: June 5, 2026. 0800-1630.
Registration deadline: TBD.
Instructor: Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.
Course Info: To be updated soon.
Fee: TBD
Minimum/Maximum: TBD.
Register at: Pending.
FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov
Ongoing
HAZMAT Training Grants
To obtain HAZMAT Training funded through the SERC Grant
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Download the HAZMAT Training Request
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Complete the HAZMAT Training Request form and email it to firetrain@yorkcountymaine.gov or fax it to 207-324-4997 or by US mail to York County Fire/EMS Office, 149 Jordan Springs Rd, Alfred, ME 04002.
A listing of SERC authorized training vendors is available at https://www.maine.gov/mema/maine-prepares/plans-trainings-exercises/serc/responder-training-resources/fast-track-vendors
Tuition Reimbursement via Harold Alfond Foundation
Maine agencies can apply for 50% reimbursement for these programs through the Harold Alfond Foundation - Work Force Development Compact. More information on reimbursement can be found at the websites below, or by contacting Kristen Wiegand, Workforce Development Coordinator, Maine Community College System, serving the York County Region. kwiegand@mccs.me.edu 207-287-0230.
https://mymccs.me.edu/ICS/HAF/HAF_Compact_Member_Application.jnz
https://www.mccs.me.edu/workforce-training/maine-workforce-development-compact/