The SMC Fire Training Division is responsible for delivering state- and federally required fire suppression and rescue training as well as annual Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training. The Division also oversees probationary training and testing, career development, promotional testing, safety program implementation and maintenance, company-level training support, driver training, and other programs that help ensure our personnel are prepared to safely and effectively serve our community.

SMC Fire partners with the San Mateo County/College of San Mateo Fire Academy by providing personnel to assist with student training, as well as access to our training tower for hands-on firefighting instruction, including water application, forcible entry, and ladder operations. 

Interested in learning more about our Fire Academy?  

View some of our Academies’ graduation videos:

Emergency Medical Services Training

We provide CPR and First Aid training to the public primarily through our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). For more information about CERT and available training opportunities, visit the CERT Program.

Additional local CPR and First Aid training opportunities can be found through the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association.

Our Training Division is staffed by:

• 1 Battalion Chief
• 2 Fire Captains
• 1 EMS Manager
• 1 Administrative Assistant

Foster City Training Center

The Training Division is based at the Foster City Training Complex, located within the Foster City Corporation Yard off of E. Third Avenue.

Outside fire agencies have the ability to utilize the Foster City facility for training. Contact the Training Division with inquires at training@smcfire.org.