New York State Academy of Fire Science

01/12/2023

Governor Hochul, as part of the 2023 State of the State, announced major public safety initiatives and investments, expanding proven programs and services to further drive down gun violence and other violent crime, reduce recidivism, address the flow of deadly fentanyl and improve the efficacy of th...

01/12/2023

OFPC Staff Empowerment Week 🏆

01/06/2023

🔥🧫🧪 Haz Mat Seminar at New York State Academy of Fire Science

Save the date for the ‘23 NY OFPC Hazardous Materials Seminar

If you are interested in presenting at the seminar send an email to the address listed to get a presentation submission form.

01/04/2023

Excellent opportunity 🎉🎉 start off 2023 with some professional development 📚🖊️📓

📢 Attention all middle and top-level fire officers: NYS Weekend is coming up at the National Fire Academy in MD! Take one of five courses offered March 31-April 2 at this excellent educational and networking event. To learn more and register, visit https://on.ny.gov/40vLqUt

12/13/2022

Please join us for our EMT Basic Course! 🚑🩺🩹

Want to serve your community as an EMT? Take the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic course at the New York State Academy of Fire Science in Montour Falls January 23-February 17. To learn more and register, visit https://on.ny.gov/3UYzDdu

12/01/2022

Welcome to the team, Chief Luci Labriola-Cuffe!!

Former Chief of Fire Training for Westchester County is First Woman to Serve as Deputy State Fire Administrator

11/28/2022

A job well done! 🎉🎉

11/10/2022

Congrats Graduating Class 86!! 💪🚒🔥🔥Nice work!

New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Jackie Bray today announced the graduation of 37 new firefighters from the State’s Recruit Firefighter Training program at the Office of Fire Prevention and Control’s Academy of Fire Science in Montour Falls. The Academy's 86th Recruit Firefighter Training class represents graduates from 18 different fire departments across the state. The rigorous 15-week residential program provides extensive fire service training in an environment similar to a full-time fire department. Upon graduation, all recruits will begin to serve as career firefighters in their respective fire department. https://on.ny.gov/3DYbdtP

11/09/2022

08/04/2022

Academy Maintenance Supervisor making us proud! Thanks for going above and beyond your “day to day” duties 💪💪

This week, the New York State Fire Academy is hosting the Fire Inspector 2 course. The class follows last weeks Fire Inspector 1 course and National Certification exam. Pictured below is the Fire Academy Maintenance Supervisor explaining the operations of an industrial boiler to the students of the class.

08/02/2022

Post Blast Investigation Course at the Academy! 🧨💥

Full Description: This course provides instruction related to explosives identification, component recognition improvised explosive devices, blast effects, and laboratory analysis services. Attendees will observe an explosives demonstration and participate in scene processing and evidence collection exercises.

Designed for: All fire and law enforcement personnel, emphasis toward those with responsibility to investigate explosion incidents.

Course Length: 24 hours

Course Number: : 01-01-0025

Course Location(s): NYS Academy of Fire Science, 600 College Avenue, Montour Falls, NY

Training Dates: August 29th through September 2nd

Prerequisites: None

Registration Dates: Registration closes August 15th, 2022

Available Seats: 26

Reporting Instructions: Students are required to register through the New York State learning management system, ACADIS, by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/549mrpu6