Firefighter I & II, Class 26-01 January 3 through June

Class begins January 3 and runs on Saturdays through June.

York County Regional Training Center, 79 First County Way, Alfred, ME 04002

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Project Home Front. First Responder Resilience and Wellness Program

Providing monthly training on various topics regarding first responder readiness. Training provided is for all types of first responders (Corrections, Fire, EMS, Dispatch, Police, etc.). Training is intended for first responders and their significant others and support system.

For more information email rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov

 

Project Home Front. Lost in Translation: Can you hear me know?

Dates: January 23, 1800-2000

Course Info: Practical talking and communication tools

Instructors: Chantel Cote – LCSW, Jill Bellard-LCPC

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov

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FEBRUARY

 

Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)

February 9 - June 5, 2026

Class Meeting Times: Tuesday Evening Lecture: 5pm - 9pm and Monday Lab 8am - 4pm

OR Wednesday & Thursday Evening lab 5pm - 8pm

FMI and To Register go to: https://www.yccc.edu/degree/emt_training/

Instructors: York County Community College.

 

Eligibility Requirements: Maine Resident, High school diploma or equivalent, at least 18+ before the start of the training.

Fee: Free. Funding for this EMT program is generously funded by a Harold Alfond Grant and the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.

 

Project Homefront. Stress Reactions & Coping

Dates: February 27, 1800-2000

Course Info: Moral Injury, Compassion Fatigue and Burnout.

Instructors: Chief Elliott Moya-Eliot PD, Abi Brown-PMHNP, Dr Karen Harman-PsyhD

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov

 

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MARCH

 

Fire Officer III       

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 20, 2025.

Dates: March 9 – 13.  0800-1630

Fee: York County: $1,050. Out of County: $1,250

Instructor: Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training

Course meets NFPA 1021. Pro Board Exam will be administered. 

Minimum/Maximum 12/15 students.

Prerequisites: Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor I (Both Pro Board). 

Instructor: Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training (RAFT).

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/6Rc02TBXRp

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov

 

EMS Field Training Officer (FTO)

Dates: March 9-11. 0800-1700

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 20, 2025.

Instructor: National EMS Management Association (NEMSMA)

Course Info: https://www.nemsma.org/page/EMS-FTEP

Fee: York County $450. Out of County: $550

Minimum/Maximum: 20/30.

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/WnPaH8DYvX

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov   

 

EMS Field Training & Evaluation Program Manager (FTEP)  

Dates: March 12 & 13. 0800-1700

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 20, 2025

Instructor: National EMS Management Association (NEMSMA)

Course Info: https://www.nemsma.org/page/EMS-FTEP

Prerequisite: EMS Field Training Officer (FTO)

Fee: York County $250. Out of County: $350

Minimum/Maximum: 20/30

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/Uh2gG4fhuZ

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov  

 

Fire Instructor I    

Dates: March 16 - 20. 0800-1700

Registration deadline: February 26, 2026

Instructor: Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training

Course Info: Course meets NFPA 1041. Pro Board Exam will be administered.  

Prerequisites: Firefighter II, 3 years fire service experience, Fire Chief Authorization.

Fee: York County $1,050. Out of County: $1,250

Minimum/Maximum: 12/15

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/RLwjwfJEcC

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov  

 

Draeger Drill Tower Operations           

Dates: March 23 - 28. 0800-1700

Registration: by invitation

Instructor: Draeger Systems

Course Info: Train-the-trainer for operating the Draeger Drill Tower. 

Prerequisites: Firefighter II, Fire Instructor II (1403 Live Fire Preferred), RTC Director Authorization.

Fee: York County $500. Out of County $750. County Fire Instructors Free.

Minimum/Maximum: TBD

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov  

 

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 
(Registration for April classes will open on February 2, 2026.)

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Live Fire Instructor/Instructor in Charge (NFPA 1403)

Dates: April 2 & 4.  0800-1630

Registration Deadline: March 18, 2026

Instructor: Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training.

Prerequisites: Fire Instructor II. County Fire Instructors will have precedence.

Fee: York County $750. Out of County $850. County Fire Instructors: Free.

Minimum/Maximum: 15

Register at: pending 

FMI email  rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov

 

Rapid Intervention Teams (Tentative)  4/6/26-4/8/26

Dates:  April 6-8. 0800-1700.

Registration deadline: March 20, 2026.

Instructor: York County Fire Academy

Course Info: pending

Prerequisites: Firefighter II, Fire Chief Authorization.

Fee: York County $500. Out of County: $600

Minimum/Maximum: 12/15.

Register at: pending

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 1041. 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: pending

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: pending

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: $75.  Free if you attend following Incident Safety Officer course on 4/14 & 15.

Minimum/Maximum: 12/24

Register at: pending

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: $75

Minimum/Maximum: 12/24

Register at: pending

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov

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MAY

(Registration for May courses will open on March 5, 2026.)

 

RTC Grand Opening Ceremony

Tentative for a day in May. More to come on this topic.

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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 June courses will open on April 1, 2026.)

 

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.

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   

 

Planning for Summer and Fall 2026

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Emergency Vehicle Operator Course

Basic Pump Operator Course

Basic Firefighter Course

Technical Rescue (Ropes) Series of Courses

EMS Field Training Officer

Fire Officer II in fall

Fire Officer IV in fall

Fire Instructor II w/ LFI & IIC, in fall

Advanced EMT in October

Incident Command System (L449) Train-the-Trainer in November

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