Suffolk County Fire Academy

06/18/2026

A new tool in our toolbox!
Drone use by Fire Departments is proving to be a valuable tool. These drone videos are of the West Islip FD training at the Taxpayer.
We encourage departments with drones to train with them at the SCFA.
Rules do apply to drone use at the Academy due to the proximity to FRES and the Corrections facility. If you plan on bringing a drone you must contact the SCFA at least a week before, so we can go over basic rules. Be ready with the Pilots license information along with the drone ID number.

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

FF-1 Virtual Class HOT Training this weekend.

06/07/2026

FF-1 Flashover. To hot for our camera. Who is that Instructor :)

06/01/2026

The Suffolk County Fire Academy in partnership with Suffolk County Fire Rescue Emergency Services received a donation of 400 refillable water bottles from MES Life Safety. These water bottle will be given out to the next classes of Firefighter 1 students.

We also presented John Manzi with a plaque to recognize his dedication to the Fire Service and in particular the Fire Academy.

06/01/2026

FF-1 Training over the weekend. Improving skills on portable ladders, scba emergencies and hose handling. Building the foundation of a good firefighter!

05/27/2026

Join us as we wrap up Mental Health Awareness month with FDNY Lt. Chris Sweeney

05/20/2026

Suffolk Fire Academy 5/17 Technical Rescue Day. Scenarios on Collapse, Confined Space, Rope Rescue, and Trench.
Thank you to all who attended.

05/11/2026

This weekend, students from Deputy Chief Neubert’s Firefighter I, Class 26-06, reported to the Suffolk County Fire Academy for their initial hands-on training in Forcible Entry, Search, and SCBA Emergencies.

Under the guidance of our Field Instructors, including Deputy Chief Lagattolla and Deputy Chief Sacks, these students continued building the foundational skills necessary for the fire service.

They will now return to their home departments to further practice and refine these skills in preparation for their June 20th test.

Good luck to Firefighter I Class 26-06!

03/16/2026

Have a Happy, Healthy, and Safe St. Patrick's Day