York County Fire Academy
Training Opportunities
Choose from these current offerings and submit your request below.
Upcoming
Courses in 2025
Schedule
as of May 2, 2025
MAY
May 21 & 22, 2025
ICS 400/Advanced Incident Command for Command and General Staff
At York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME
FMI and Updates: https://www.yorkcountymaine.gov/training-and-exercises
More information will be posted when available.
JUNE
June 5, 2025
G-191/Incident Command System & Emergency Operations Center Interface
At York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME
FMI and Updates: https://www.yorkcountymaine.gov/training-and-exercises
More information will be posted when available.
June 6, 2025 from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
ACLS/Advanced Cardiac Life Support
At York County Community College, 112 College Dr, Wells, ME 04090
FMI and to register, go to https://www.yccc.edu/degree/acls-pals-training/
June 9-13, 2025
Wildland Firefighter Academy
Wildland Firefighter Academy; June 9-13, 2025.
Classes will include S130/S190, Portable Pumps, 1st Aid/CPR, and UTV/ATV Operations.
More information and to register, go to https://forms.gle/eRqdY5wbWanhyPgD8
June 16, 2025, 0800-1630
Rapid Risk Recognition
This program provides a systematic approach to addressing these challenges. By equipping responders with the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes (KSAA), we aim to reduce risks and improve outcomes.
Location: At York County Community College, 112 College Dr, Wells ME. Pratt & Whitney Building Hannaford Auditorium.
Course Fee: York County $200. Maine $250. Out of state: $300
Register Here: https://forms.gle/F76LVmCWPhQQXfNbA
June 17 & 18. 0800-1630
Health & Safety Officer (NFPA 1521)
Locations: At York County Community College, 112 College Dr, Wells ME. Maine Building Room 113.
Course Fee: York County $600. Maine $650. Out of State $700.
Min/Max Students: 12/20
Pro Board Exam will be administered.
Register here: https://forms.gle/QWnbAXukoMwHyk169
June 20, 2025. 0900-1100
Electrical Safety for First Responders
Location: York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME 04002
Central Maine Power presentation.
Register here: https://forms.gle/VMocPT9FYrJsmUbL7
June 21, 2025. 08:00 am - 4:30 pm
PALS/Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Location: York County Community College, 112 College Dr, Wells, ME 04090
Register here:
AUGUST
August 13, 2025
IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction and ICS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
Location: York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME
FMI and Updates: https://www.yorkcountymaine.gov/training-and-exercises
More information will be posted when available.
August 18-22, 2025. 0800-1630
Hazardous Materials Technician
Location: York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME 04002
Instructor: Al Nygren
More information will be posted when available.
SEPTEMBER
September - Dates TBD
Basic Firefighter School
Location: Waterboro Fire Station, 6 John Smith Rd, E. Waterboro, ME
This course meets the minimum requirements of the Maine Bureau of Labor Standards (BLS).
More information will be posted when available.
September 24, 2025
ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
Location: At York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME
FMI and Updates: https://www.yorkcountymaine.gov/training-and-exercises
More information will be posted when available.
September 27 & 28, 2025
Incident Safety Officer (NFPA 1521) Pro Board
Instructor: Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training.
More information will be posted when available.
September 27 & 28, 2025
Fall Fire/EMS School
More information will be posted when available.
OCTOBER
Fire Officer IV (NFPA 1021) Pro Board
October 6-11, 2025. 0800-1700
Instructor: Alabama Fire College.
Pro Board Exam will be offered.
Prerequisite: Fire Officer II.
More information will be posted when available.
Fire Officer II (NFPA 1021) Pro Board.
October 14-17, 2025. 0800-1700
At York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME
Instructor: Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training
Pro Board Exam will be offered.
Prerequisite: Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I.
Course Fees: $875 York County Depts. $975 outside York County. $1075 outside Maine.
Textbook and IT cost: $100.00
ICS 300/Intermediate Incident Command for Expanding Incidents
October 22 & 23, 2025
At York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME
FMI and updates: https://www.yorkcountymaine.gov/training-and-exercises
More information will be posted when available.
EMS Field Training Officer (FTO)
October 27-29, 2025. 0800-1700.
At York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME
Instructor: NEMSMA
Course Fees: York County $450, Maine $500, Out of State: $550.
EMS Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP)
October 30-31, 2025. 0800-1700.
At York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME
Instructor: NEMSMA
Prerequisite: EMS FTO.
Course Fees: York County $250, Maine $300, Out of State: $350.
NOVEMBER
November 7, 14, 21, December 5 if needed)
Fire Officer 1 (NFPA 1021) Pro Board
Location: York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME
Instructor: Maine Fire Service Institute
Pro Board Exam will be offered
Prerequisite: Fire Instructor I
Course Fees: TBD
More information will be posted when available
ICS 400/Advanced Incident Command for Command and General Staff
November 12 & 13, 2025
At York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME
FMI and updates: https://www.yorkcountymaine.gov/training-and-exercises
More information will be posted when available.
DECEMBER
December 11, 2025
G 402 Incident Command System (ICS) Overview for Executives/Senior Officials
At York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME
FMI and updates: https://www.yorkcountymaine.gov/training-and-exercises
More information will be posted when available.
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/