82 person Lecture Room
High Bay
8751 Snouffer School Road Gaithersburg, MD. 20879
Front Entrance of Academic Building
8751 Snouffer School Road Gaithersburg, MD. 20879
"DEDICATION TO EDUCATION"
The Fire & Rescue Training Academy (FRTA) is located on the Public Safety Training Academy (PSTA) grounds along with the Montgomery County Police Training Academy in Gaithersburg Maryland. The PSTA project was completed and occupied November 2016. The PSTA continues to be one of the most active Training Academies in the State of Maryland. The PSTA is made up of several buildings for academics and practical skills training. This new facility has two state-of-the-art burn buildings with the latest in natural gas systems. Additionally, with the "High Bay" all areas of firefighting, rescue and EMS operations can now be performed inside a climate controlled environment for continuous training 12 months 365 days a year. The Apparatus Building has 5 drive through bays for the Academy apparatus to be housed in. In the main academic building the Fire/Rescue Classes are held on the 2nd floor with the Montgomery County Police classrooms on the first floor of the facility.
Assistant Chief Elizabeth Sanford
MCFRS Training Chief
240-773-8201 Office Line
240-773-8232 Fax
MCFRTA Mission Statement
The mission of the Fire and Rescue Training Academy is to provide the highest quality training, instruction and evaluation while supporting the County's current and projected educational initiatives.
We strive to deliver comprehensive training programs for career and volunteer fire services and emergency services personnel, designed to create a culture of safety and competency.
The Montgomery County Fire Rescue Training Academy
Paramedic Program is now accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
effective March 20, 2015
The Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Training Academy ALS Education Program
is accredited by the EMS Board based on the site visit and recommendation of the
Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems
for all levels of EMS Training.
COMAR 30.04.02
effective September 9, 2014
Staff Directory & Contact List
Fire / Rescue Academy Main Phone #.................240-773-8200
Fax Line......................240-773-8232
Inclement Weather Class Cancellation Line........240-773-8227
(recorded message)
Staff Directory
| Contact and Hours | Office Phone | Cell Phone | |
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Assistant Chief Elizabeth Sanford MCFRS Training Chief Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 7a-5p Friday RDO |
240-773-8201 | 240-372-4034 |
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Battalion Chief Kelvin M. Thomas Deputy Training Officer Command Development Training Coordinator Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 7a-5p Friday RDO |
240-773-8205 |
Google Voice 301-744-7440 |
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Amber Reamy Program Manager II Training Course Coordinator Monday thru Friday 0700-1500 |
240-773-8216 | |
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Patrick J. Evinger Program Manager II Driver Training Program Monday thru Friday 0700-1500 |
240-773-8225 | |
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Rae A. Oliveira, NR Paramedic Program Manager II ALS Training Coordinator |
240-773-8239 | |
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Captain Joseph Hayunga, NR Paramedic EMS Training Officer Monday thru Thursday 7a-5p Friday RDO |
240-773-8214 | 240-372-6466 |
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Captain Shelley Wheeler Special Projects & Support Services Monday thru Thursday 7a-5p Friday RDO |
240-773-8213 | |
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Captain Jason Light Recruit Training Coordinator Monday thru Thursday 6a-4p Friday RDO |
240-773-8206 | |
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Lieutenant Adam Nichols Ass't Recruit Training Coordinator |
240-773-8207 | |
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Lieutenant Richard Tatum Ass't Driver Training Coordinator |
240-773-8223 | |
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VACANT
High School Cadet Coordinator |
240-773-8204 | |
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Master Fire Fighter Nicholas Garner Technical Services Coordinator Monday thru Thursday 6a-4p Friday RDO |
240-773-8218 | |
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Master Fire Fighter Evan Stevens Technical Services Coordinator |
240-773-8219 | |
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Master Fire Fighter Chris Touzeau, NR Paramedic ALS Course Director Monday thru Thursay 7a-5p Friday RDO |
240-773-8215 | |
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Michele Burkhammer, RN, NR Paramedic EMS Nurse Clinician, Clinical Site Coordinator Hours and days based on teaching schedule |
240-773-8211 | |
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Cecilia Johnson |
240-773-8203 | |
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Marta Rivas Office Services Coordinator Tuesday thru Friday 8a-5p |
240-773-8202 |
Directions to the:
Montgomery County, Md. Public Safety Training Academy
8751 Snouffer School Road Gaithersburg, MD. 20879
240-773-8200
From South of Rockville, Maryland:
North on Rt. 355
exit on to Shady Grove Road - East
Left onto Muncaster Mill Rd (MD-115 E)
Head north on Snouffer School Rd approx. 1.7 miles
turn right into the Training Academy
Parking lot on the right across from the flag poles
From North of Gaithersburg, Maryland
South on I-270
exit 11 for MD-124/Quince Orchard Rd Toward Montgomery Village Avenue
Right turn onto Centerway Road
Cross over Goshen Road and continue on Centerway Road to traffic light
Turn left onto Snouffe School Road
proceed up the hill to the 3rd right into the Training Academy
Parking lot on the right across from the flag poles
