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Fire-Rescue Academy
Fire Director Timothy Rostkowski
Phone: 410-887-7523
Fax: 410-887-7572
Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
The FRA ensures the readiness of all Baltimore County first responders. Technical and customized training is provided for all career and volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel.

Personnel Accountability Tags
Volunteer or career members needing new or replacement accountability tags should email the completed Personnel Accountability Tag (PAT) Application (PDF) with all applicable documentation to frasupport@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Hands Only CPR Training for Citizens
Hands Only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a simple technique that anyone can perform in an emergency. It does not require mouth-to-mouth contact and keeps the victim's blood flowing until help arrives. Hands Only CPR and has been proven as effective as traditional CPR. Hands Only CPR is not a certification program. Register for Hands Only CPR training.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Classes For Citizens
The FRA offers traditional CPR classes for the general public on a bi-monthly basis.
Additional Training Links
View additional training information from:
- The National Fire Academy
- Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute
- International Society of Fire Service Instructors
- USFA Coffee Break Training: excellent resource for concise training modules
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