The Yarmouth County Mutual Aid Association (YCMAA) is committed to supporting training opportunities for firefighters across our region. Strong training means stronger mutual aid — when an emergency calls for departments to work together, that preparation makes a real difference. This page will keep you up to date on upcoming courses, how to register, and anything else you need to know to get involved.

Upcoming Training

YCMAA has sourced three one-day courses based on feedback from our member survey. These courses are open to firefighters at all levels — whether you are brand new or a seasoned officer, we encourage you to attend.

Available Courses

Incident Command (one day)
Open to all levels. Covers key concepts from NFPA 1021, managing emergency scenes, and leading firefighters. Includes hands-on practice with computer-based command simulators.

Managing a Mayday (one day)
Essential for fire officers and recommended for anyone who has completed Incident Command. Covers mayday statistics, fire ground decision-making, and running a mayday scene on a command simulator.

Managing a Volunteer Fire Company (one day)
Ideal for officers, aspiring officers, or anyone interested in leadership and administration. Covers conflict resolution, recruitment and retention, attendance, and delegation.

How to Register

Fill out the form below to express your interest in attending.  
Spots are first come, first served with a maximum of 20 participants per course.

**Please note that these training weekends are pending funding approval — full details will be confirmed once finalized.**