Welcome to the

Greenport Fire Department

This is the home page for the training needs of the department.

I hope to grow the site and organize it so the members can reach their full potential through training exercises, educational programs and drills. Our goal should be to keep our names from appearing on the Fallen Firefighter list and that everyone goes home safe.

If there are any subjects for which you would like to receive training, we would be willing to obtain a course or invite outside instructors to teach a course for the improvement of our abilities for any subject matter pertaining to firefighting, vehicle extrication and many other areas.

Solar Power Firefighting Information

Solar power has become a fast-growing energy source. Over the past couple decades, the number of new photovoltaic (PV) systems installations has increased sharply worldwide. As more PV systems are installed, the likelihood increases that fires will occur on buildings with PV systems, making it critical for firefighters to receive evidence based training.

Traditional firefighter tactics for suppression, ventilation, and overhaul are complicated by PV systems, leaving firefighters vulnerable to severe hazards. The UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) “Firefighter Safety and Photovoltaic Systems” online course has been revised to include updated research findings and safety considerations for firefighters.

Photovoltaic Training Course