Public Safety Training Center

How our Public Safety Training Center can help you

Our Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) offers training, in the form of degree programs and individual courses, to law enforcement, fire service, and emergency medical service professionals. Many of the courses are also open to the general public. 

Our PSTC programs have been formally recognized for their innovation by The United States Department of Justice, and we're proud to offer them at OCC. 

PSTC Degree Programs

Fire truck
Fire Protection Technology A.A.S.

OCC’s Fire Protection Technology degree is the only program in New York State to offer national firefighter certification

Fire extinguishers
Fire Protection Certificate

Our Fire Protection Certification is offered through one of most progressive programs in the state. 

PSTC Individual Courses

The Public Safety Training Center offers:

  • Courses for fire departments on a contract basis
  • Individual courses for advanced and continuing education
Questions on scheduling or ready to enroll? Stop by Mawhinney Hall, room M350 to obtain information packet, or call 315-498-6042.

Public Safety Critical Incident Management (PSCIM) Course Offerings

Course Number       Course Name  Credits/Hours
EMG-152 PSCIM (Meets Mon/Wed, 11/5 - 11/14,  6-10pm) @ Mulroy Hall, R324 1