James H. Reger, Deputy Commissioner Fire Safety
Email: james.reger@erie.gov
Christopher Couell, Deputy Fire Coordinator
Email: christopher.couell@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.
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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.
Volunteer Firefighter Enhanced Cancer Disability Benefits Program Regulations
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
Group Crisis Intervention course March 8th-9th EC Training & Operations Center
Advanced Group Crisis Intervention course April 12th-13th EC Training & Operations Center
I-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents Class March 26-28th EC Training and Operations Center
ICS FOR MAJOR AND/OR COMPLEX INCIDENTS (I-400) Class Moved to March 26th & 27th EC Training and Operations Center
New York State Firefighters Cancer Benefit Program
Volunteer Firefighter Enhanced Cancer Disability Benefits Program
Fire Safety Division Facebook Page
