Christopher Couell
Deputy Commissioner - Fire Safety
Email: Christopher.Couell@Erie.gov
Brandon Peters
Deputy Fire Coordinator
Email: Brandon.Peters@Erie.gov
Joleen Schlossin, Administrative Assistant
Email: joleen.schlossin@erie.gov
General Email: fire@erie.gov
The Fire Safety Division operates from the Emergency Services Training & Operations Center in Cheektowaga, NY. The Fire Safety Office coordinates the recruitment, training and mutual aid operations of our county's 97 fire departments to assist them in serving the needs of the residents, businesses and visitors to their communities.
LEARN MORE ABOUT ERIE COUNTY FIRE SAFETY
What's Happening in Fire Safety
Click on "Training Schedule" tab to see available classes.
"Course Rosters/Schedule" tab is where you'll find the rosters, class schedules, course description, and information you may need prior to the start date.
Use the "Student Training Application" tab to apply for classes.
You will receive an email acknowledging our receipt of your application.
This does not mean you are in the class. Please check the roster periodically to confirm.
Confirmed and Alternate students must report to the first class.
DO NOT FAX APPLICATIONS. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT THEM THAT WAY.
*NYS Authorization Letters must be signed and brought to the first class.
Do Not Fax Them.
If you can not attend a course you signed up for, you must notify the Fire Safety Office.
716-681-7111
Volunteer Firefighter Enhanced Cancer Disability Benefits Program Regulations
Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6th Edition Text Book Link
We are no longer carrying the text books in the Fire Safety Office. To order online, follow this link.
Form EOSB 210.5 Volunteer Firefighter Enhanced Cancer Disability Benefits Program Attestation/ Proof of Benefits form needs to be notarized and mailed back to OFPC before January 1, 2019.
Important IAR IAmResponding Update Information July 2019
More IAR Information August 2019
New Customized IAR Displays November 2019
IaR Update January 2020
Erie County Training & Operations Center Friday 3/6/20-Saturday 3/7/20 8:30-4:30
Fire Investigator National Certification Exam
Town of Hamburg March 4th @ 18:30 & March 5th @ 08:30
Fire Investigator Study Session February 27th 13:00 & 18:00 @ ECTOC Rm. 114
Exam Application Study Session Application
FREE Utility Safety Training from National Grid
100 Club of Buffalo "Hero Awards" Information
Erie County Fire Chiefs' Mutual Aid Organization Memorial Scholarship application Deadline is June 1st every year.
New York State Firefighters Cancer Benefit Program
Volunteer Firefighter Enhanced Cancer Disability Benefits Program
Fire Safety Division Facebook Page
