York County Fire Academy
Training Opportunities
Choose from these current offerings and submit your request below.
Upcoming
Courses in 2025
Schedule
as of April 1, 2025
APRIL
APRIL 5-6 & 12-13, 2025. 0800-1700
Fire Instructor I (NFPA 1041)
Pro Board exam will be given.
Location: At York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME
Instructor: Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training
Min/Max: 10/15
Fees: $875 York County Depts. $975 outside York County. $1075 outside Maine
Register: SOLD OUT
APRIL 23 & 24, 2025. 0800-1630
ICS 300/Intermediate Incident Command for Expanding Incidents
At York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME
FMI Contact: Scott Gagne srgagne@yorkcountymaine.gov
Register: https://forms.gle/VEXDnyQQTESs3ztM6
This course is offered free of charge and lunch will be provided. To reduce paper use, course materials will be provided electronically, and students will need to bring their own device.
APRIL 28 through May 2, 2025. 0800-1700
HAZMAT TECHNICIAN
Location: At York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Rd. Alfred, ME
Instructor: Scott Luciano, Specialty Response Solutions, Inc.
Fee: Free. Paid for by a SERC Grant.
Prerequisites: Firefighter II, HAZMAT Operations
Register: https://forms.gle/XE5QWRFMWGhQzTJw6
MAY
May 5-8, 2025. 0800 - 1700
Fire Officer III (NFPA 1021)
At York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, ME
Instructor: Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training. RAFT911.org
Prerequisites: Fire Officer II
Register: SOLD OUT
May 14 through August 13, 2025, Wednesdays 0930 to 1630
Advanced EMT
At: Ogunquit Fire Station, 25 School Street, Ogunquit, ME
Provider: www.firemednh.com
Register at: https://nhfiremed.com/event/aemt-ogunquit-location-summer/
May 17 & 18, 2025, 0800-1630
EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATOR COURSE (EVOC)
At: York County Community College, 112 College Dr, Wells, ME 04090
Number of Students Min/Max: 8/12
Register at: https://forms.gle/ySYYwNLRRyW331867
Fee: $75.00
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.
May 22 & 23, 2025, 0800-1630
EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATOR COURSE (EVOC)
At: York County Community College, 112 College Dr, Wells, ME 04090
Number of Students Min/Max: 8/12
Register at: https://forms.gle/DEL8ormADo6cQkbt5
Fee: Free. Paid for by a grant through York County Community College.
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 9-13, 2025
Wildland Firefighter Academy
Planning in progress.
Classes will include S130/S190, Portable Pumps, 1st Aid/CPR, UTV/ATV Operations.
More information will be posted as available.
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
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.
SEPTEMBER
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
Advance EMT
October 15 through February 4. Wednesdays 0930-1630
At Ogunquit Fire Station, 25 School St Ogunquit, ME
Provider: www.firemednh.com
Register at: https://nhfiremed.com/event/aemt-ogunquit-location-fall/
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
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
G 402 Incident Command System (ICS) Overview for Executives/Senior Officials
December 11, 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.
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/