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MARCH

 

Fire Officer III       

Dates: March 9 – 13. 

This class is full. 

 

Fire Instructor I    

Dates: March 16 - 19. 

This class is full. 

 

HAZMAT Operations Refresher

Dates: March 26, 2026.

Registration deadline: March 24, 2025

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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Project Homefront. Purpose: Some Assembly Required.

Dates: March 27, 1800-2000.

Course Info: Post-Traumatic Growth

Instructor: Captain Matt Leach-LCSW-CC, Kennebunk FD. 

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/Qyg0d87iJh

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov   

 

 

APRIL  

 

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

 

Rapid Intervention Teams  

Dates:  April 21 - 23. 0800-1700. 

Registration deadline: April 6, 2026. 

Instructor: York County Fire Academy, Sanford Fire Dept. 

Course Info: This course meets the requirements of NFPA 1407/Standard for Training Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews, using Jones & Bartlett's Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews; Principles and Practice (1st Edition). It prepares the Firefighter II with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate as part of a RIC team.

Prerequisites: Firefighter II, Fire Chief Authorization. 

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

Minimum/Maximum: 8/16. 

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/MX9JamHAvX

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/

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov

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MAY  
( Registration for these courses will open on March 5th.)

 

Introduction to Rope and Low Angle Rescue.

Dates: May 16 & 17, 2026.  0800-1630.

Registration Deadline: May 3, 2026

Instructor: York County RTC.

Course Info: This class is designed for firefighters, EMS, rescue teams, and outdoor professionals. This course provides foundational skills in rope rescue systems with a focus on low angle environments. 

Fee: York County $150. Out of County $250.

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/ej39LiqFX9

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. (5-days)

Registration Deadline: May 27, 2026

Instructor: Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training.

Prerequisites: Firefighter II, Fire Instructor I. 

Course Info: To be updated soon.

Fee: York County $1,150. Out of County $1,350. 

Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/bwbtGdjc1C

FMI email  rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov

 

Live Fire Instructor/Instructor in Charge (NFPA 1403) 

Dates: June 8 & 9.  0800-1630.  (2-days)

Registration Deadline: May 27, 2026 

Instructor: Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training. 

Prerequisites: Fire Instructor II. 

Fee: York County $750. Out of County $850. 

Minimum/Maximum: 15. 

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/zdvzkX80Uh

FMI email  rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov  

 

Man vs. Machine

Dates: June 10, 2026.  0800-1630. 

Registration Deadline: May 27, 2026 

Instructor: P.L. Vulcan Fire Training Concepts. 

Course Info: Methods that can be used to disentangle victims from a variety of situations. Basic techniques for removing a variety of rings are addressed. Evolutions progress in complexity to include extremities stuck in multiple machines, impalements, persons trapped under vehicles, torch operations, as well as other “tips & tricks” learned from real-world experiences. The Classroom and Practical Skills portions of the program focus on finding the least complicated methods of performing such rescues rather than "overthinking" the given situations.

PPE: Students are required to provide their own PPE (Firefighter Turnouts).

Fee: York County $250. Out of County $350.  Lunch is Provided.

Minimum/Maximum: 24/30. 

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/VYYAUtJee6

FMI email  rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov  

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