Access & Functional Needs Registry
People with limited mobility or special needs can enroll in the Rockland County Access & Functional Needs Registry, so that emergency personnel are aware of your needs in the event of an emergency.
Receive Automatic Alerts
Sign up at alert.ny.gov/enroll to have emergency information sent to you via text or email.
Visit public.coderedweb.com to receive voice notification of Emergency Information or text "registercodered" to 99411 to sign up.
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Firefighter Training Programs
The Rockland County Fire Training Center opened in 1973, thanks to the foresight and efforts of many dedicated fire service leaders. Over the years, we have been educating personnel in fire prevention, protection and suppression.
Our Mission Statement reads: "The Rockland County Office of Fire and Emergency Services provides support and training necessary to the Rockland County Fire Service and all Emergency Responders so that they may provide our citizens with the finest available emergency services."
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We continue to expand and improve our firefighter training programs. We presently offer National Fire Academy Outreach Courses, New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control Fire Service Outreach Courses, and over 300 Rockland County Fire Training Courses. We can also develop and present courses to meet your special needs.
Training Videos
Training Bulletins
Each of the training bulletins posted below contains information about courses and tests. Some of these are given on a specific date and time while others are given upon request.
- ADMS Incident Command Post 01-03
- Firefighter I 01-01
- FIT Testing 19-02
- Apparatus Operator: Emergency Vehicle Ops 19-40
- Apparatus Operator: Pump Op 19-39
- Aurora CO, Active Shooter Century 16 Debrief 19-38
- Building Construction for the Fire Service 19-42
- CSX Freight Train Derailment Functional Exercise 19-37
- Vehicle Extrication 101 19-41
For ages twelve to fifteen this academy introduces young adults to the world of Emergency Services. This program will introduce you to the Fire and Emergency Medical Services provided in Rockland County. You will receive classroom and hands-on training in firefighting, first aid and rescue operations. You will gain live-saving skills and become certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The Fire & EMS Youth Academy meets at the Rockland County Fire Training Center in Pomona, NY.
Course Listings
View our complete list of courses and register for a class.
Forms and Applications
- Fax Training Request Form (Non-Rockland Fire Depts must use to Register for Classes)
- Firefighter I Live Fire Certification
- National Certification Exam Application
- National Exam Requirements
- NYS Training Authorization (This form must be filled out for all courses which use SCBA)
- Request for Fire Training Records (FOIL)
- Firefighter I Skill Sheets
National Safety Council 6-Hour Defensive Driving Course
Open to all Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer EMS
Seating is Limited – Register Today
The Defensive Driving Course gives you the following benefits:
- 10% Insurance Reduction on Liability & Collision Premiums
- Up to 4 points reduction from NYS Drivers License
- Flexible Scheduling (see below)
- Experienced, Friendly Instructors
- Three Year Certification
- Relaxed Atmosphere
- $25 per person
Course given at:
Rockland County Fire Training Center
35 Firemens Memorial Drive
Pomona, NY 10970
(845) 364-8808
Please call the Fire Training Center (845) 364-8808 to schedule a class for your department.
Class size is limited to 40.