Fire-Rescue 'Academy Status' Training Opportunities

Please read all registration instructions before submitting a request.

Submitting a registration request does not guarantee enrollment. You are not officially enrolled until you receive a seating confirmation from the Fire Rescue Academy. Seating confirmations are generally sent no less than ten (10) days prior to the class date. Walk-in registrations are not permitted.

Baltimore County Volunteer Orientation Program

The Baltimore County Volunteer Orientation Program is a joint training initiative between the Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association and the Fire Rescue Academy. This orientation is required for all new volunteer members and provides an overview of the Baltimore County Fire Department. Members who already possess current CPR certification or are certified as a MIEMSS EMT or higher are not required to attend the CPR session. Volunteer Orientation is held from 0800 hours until approximately 1200 hours. CPR training is held from 1230 hours until approximately 1630 hours. Both sessions are held at Liberty Road Volunteer Fire Company. Members who are seated in the program will receive a seating confirmation no less than ten (10) days prior to the class date with additional information. If you only require CPR renewal, submit the registration form and then email fireacademytraining@baltimorecountymd.gov advising that you are an existing member who only requires CPR renewal. If you must withdraw from the course, notify the Fire Rescue Academy no later than three (3) days prior to the class date.

All new members wishing to ride apparatus as a non-entry level member must complete MFRI Hazardous Materials/WMD Awareness training. This course is offered monthly through MFRI. Members who already possess Hazardous Materials/WMD Operations certification are not required to complete Hazardous Materials/WMD Awareness. Please click here to be directed to the MFRI Website to register.

MFRI / Outside Registration 

Some courses require registration through an outside agency or website in addition to submitting the FRA registration request. If the selected course requires outside registration, you will receive instructions by email after submitting the FRA form. Your registration is not complete until all required registration steps are completed.

Medical Clearance

Some courses require medical clearance prior to acceptance. Members must ensure all required medical clearance documentation is current before registering. Career members must have a current Form 503 on file with the Fire Department's Bureau of Health & Safety.  Volunteer members must have a current ENTRY level Appendix A on file. Medical clearance may be required for, but is not limited to:

• Firefighter I and Firefighter II
• Firefighter Survival and Rescue
• Hazardous Materials Technician
• Confined Space Rescue
• Swiftwater Rescue

FEMA Student Identification Number
Some courses which are funded by federal grants require the student to obtain a Student Identification Number (SID) for use on the National Fire Academy (NFA) form at the time of registration.  All students should ensure they have their SID by visiting the FEMA SID Registration and Management System and following the links on the right side of the screen to register, update information, obtain a forgotten SID, or reset a password.  Please have your FEMA SID Number available before registering for any training class.

Online Incident Command/Management System Courses
ICS 100: Introduction to ICS for Operational First Responders (NFA Q0462)
ICS 200: Basic NIMS ICS for Operational First Responders (NFA Q0463)
IS 700.B: National Incident Management System: An Introduction (FEMA EMI)
IS 800.C: National Response Framework: An Introduction (FEMA EMI)

Fire-Rescue Academy Course Schedule

Register	Volunteer Orientation & CPR	Liberty Road Volunteer Fire Company (46)	06/07/2026	0800 to Noon (New Member Orientation) 1230 to 1630 Hours (CPR)
Register	EMT Refresher	Fire Rescue Academy - Stevenson Greenspring 1525 Greenspring Valley Road Dawson Center AC 10 Stevenson, MD 21153	06/12/2026, 06/13/2026, 06/14/2026	0800 - 1600 hours