D.E.S.Training Center

Chief Nicholas Gasparre
Captain James Jadkowski
4 Dana Road, Valhalla, New York, 10595
(914) 231-1699

Dedicated to Richard A. Flynn, Sr., the DES Training Center is located on the Grasslands Campus of the Westchester Medical Center at 4 Dana Road, off Route 9A in Valhalla, New York.

Our goal is to keep all firefighters informed on training related to firefighting, rescue, and hazardous materials.  We intend to post all up-coming training notices to the Training section of this website. 
Chief Officers" may now register students for classes on-line, call (914) 231-1699 for your Password."

Classrooms

The Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Training Center is equipped with 4 state of the art classrooms.  Classrooms 1 thru 3 can each accommodate 40 seated students, classroom 4 can accommodate up to 60 students.  All of the classrooms have recently been renovated, creating an excellent learning atmosphere suitable to all types of training.  Each classroom has a full computer with internet access, a PowerPoint projector and drop down screen.  Programs can be presented on CD or DVD format, or instructors may connect their laptops into the classroom equipment.  The classrooms are also equipped with a full audio system, VCR player and televisions.  Slide projectors and overhead projectors are also available for use along with a full wall of white board.  The lighting in all classes can be adjusted to meet the needs of the instructor from dim to full classroom lighting.  Our classrooms are available for use by public and private agencies.  All classroom use is scheduled in advance by registration with our training staff.  For any questions on the availability, use, or to reserve the use of a classroom, please contact our training staff at 914-231-1699.

 

Cafeteria Area

The Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Training Center cafeteria area is conveniently located near the classrooms.  The indoor seating area can accommodate over 40 people. An outdoor patio with picnic tables is also available (weather permitting.) Snack machines, and cold drinks are available along with a refrigerator to store a bag lunch if a visitor so desires.  Also available in the cafeteria area is a microwave oven, sink, and water cooler.

 

Field Training


Burn Simulator Building


Car Pad


Christmas Tree


Class “A” Burn Module


Confined Space Manhole


Confined Space Tank

Mask Confidence Course


Railroad Tank Car


Roof Simulator


Smoke House


Training Tower

 

All Evolutions on the training Center grounds must be reserved.  Each of these evolutions are also set on a "first-come-first serve" basis.
Please contact our training staff at 914-231-1699.