what is the suny course id for national firefighter certification

by Ashtyn Gorczany 9 min read

How do I take National Fire Academy (NFA) classes?

Firefighter I course for pre-requisite purposes: A. NYS Firefighting Essentials OR Basic Firefighter Training Course; AND B. NYS Initial Fire Attack OR Intermediate Firefighter Course; AND C. NYS Hazardous Material Operations Course Students MUST complete and submit the National Certification Examination Application in order to sit for the exam.

Where can I find information on New York State firefighter requirements?

Feb 26, 2022 · The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) strives to be a national recognized leader in fire services, delivering the highest quality, state of the art, and most comprehensive training, response, and technical assistance programs and services to emergency responders, local entities, and the citizens of New York State.

How to prepare for the fire fighter exam?

A. NYS Advanced Firefighter Course or B. NYS Fire Attack II or C. Firefighter II – Delmar 24 hour course (up to fall of 2016) AND . D. Accident Victim Extrication Training . Students MUST complete and submit the National Certification Examination …

Are your online courses free for fire and emergency services personnel?

Quality education has the power to change lives. But for many, choices and circumstance have put the education and training they need beyond reach. In order to eliminate these barriers, SUNY's Online Training Center connects people across New York State to our 12 EOCs and 35 ATTAIN labs, which have empowered upward mobility through tuition-free ...

Self-study

You can sign up for these classes at any time and complete them at your own pace. They are not led by an instructor.

Online-mediated

These instructor-led courses last four to six weeks. They require you to do weekly assignments, participate in discussions, and read articles as the instructor assigns them.

Orientation for National Fire Academy students

Please see COVID-19 information for students for updated protocols in place during the pandemic.

Instructors and state officials

Information on how to become a contract instructor. Also, sign-in access for contract instructor bids and awards and the NFA’s annual course call for state and regional officials.

More resources for fire service training

Fire Engineering / Firefighters Support Foundation – free training programs that address basic and advanced fire service topics. Targeted at both agency trainers and individuals, most programs include a video and PowerPoint presentation.

Program Description

  • The goal of the Fire Science Technology A.A.S. program at SUNY Ulster is to prepare students for a career as a firefighter, fire & emergency service practitioner or engineer specialist, who identifies fire hazards in homes and workplaces. The responsibility of the firefighter has been enhanced and now includes emergency medical treatment, assisting in the recovery from natural disasters, an…
See more on catalog.sunyulster.edu

Program Outcomes

  • At the completion of the AAS Fire Protection Technology Degree program, a student will be able to 1. Discover the entire process for the requirements of becoming a firefighter; 2. Effectively communicate knowledge of Fire Science content areas, including fire safety, critical incident command system, emergency planning, fire science operations, fire exercise planning, fire & em…
See more on catalog.sunyulster.edu

Requirements For Program Entry

  1. High school diploma or equivalent
  2. Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment
  3. Prior experience in public service is recommended. This can be met by working with the following types of agencies:
See more on catalog.sunyulster.edu

Developmental Assistance Available

  • For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements, or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster’s Learning Center, The Gary and Janaki Math Center, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.
See more on catalog.sunyulster.edu