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Somerset County Emergency
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Firefighting Courses
These are all of
the firefighting courses that have been offered by the SCESTA
over the years, detailing the description, prerequisites and
equipment needed. To see which ones will be offered in
upcoming months, follow the link to
Upcoming Training Courses.
If you see a course below that is not being offered in the
upcoming months, call us to see if we can arrange for the
course to be run at the Academy or your station.
Firefighter I (138 hours)
Course
Number:
01001-09
Equipment:
Notebook, pencil/pen, when needed full Turnout gear and
SCBA (w/ spare bottle), which meets OSHA and NFPA
requirements
Pre-requisites:
AHA or ARC CPR Adult/AED certified
before the State test date
Cost:
$200.00 (In County), $250.00 (Out of County)
Description:
This course is the New Jersey Firefighter 1 course. With a
combination of classroom and hands-on participation, the new
firefighter candidate will master the basic tasks of
firematics. A written and a proficiency exam will be given at
the end of the course. A passing grade of 70% is required
by the state. Some topics covered are Right-to-Know;
safety; medical care, knot typing, ICS-100, fire behavior;
chemistry of fire; SCBA’s; extinguishers, forcible entry,
ladders, rescue procedures, ventilation; water supply; hose
and nozzle handling; salvage and overhaul; sprinklers;
communications; Bloodborne Pathogens, Wildland Fires, Utility
emergencies, Thermal imaging camera and rope rescue.
Firefighter II (94 hours)
Course
Number:
01002-09
Equipment:
Full Turnout gear and SCBA (with spare bottle) OSHA and NFPA
approved
Pre-requisites:
Firefighter 1
Cost:
$150.00 (In County), $200.00 (Out of County)
Description:
This course is for the firefighter who wants to expand his/her
knowledge of firematics. It takes you into more intricate
aspects of firematics. Thermal imaging camera; vehicle fires;
advanced entry problems; oriented search; building
construction; fire streams; fire scene operations, fire
fighting foam; self rescue techniques; reading smoke;
extrication awareness; alarm systems; class B foam; propane;
residential operations and Swede unit. A class schedule will
be handed out at the first session.
A passing grade of 70% is required by the state.
Firefighter II Prep Course(8 hours)
Course
Number:
Y1002-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Pre-requisites:
Each candidate must provide that they possess a Firefighter I
certification issued by the Division of Fire Safety, and that
they have successfully completed a Fire 2 program prior to
July 1, 2008: or have a minimum of five (5) years of fire
service experience obtained prior to January 1, 2008.
This experience shall not include
junior fire fighting programs.
Cost:
$50.00 (In County), $50.00 (Out of County)
Description:
Somerset County Emergency services Training Academy is
offering the Fire Fighter 2 prep course on three (3) separate
days. This course will allow the firefighter to gain
additional knowledge in preparation for the state exam. Test
area subject matter will be covered. Through instructor
presentation and group discussion, the student will be
prepared for the state we exam.
Testing:
Fire fighters shall be given three (3) attempts to pass the
challenge exam. A score of 70 shall be the
minimum grade.
Strategy &
Tactics (18 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01004-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Pump
Operations I (29 hours)
Course
Number:
01005-09
Equipment:
Full turnout gear for practical/ Notebook, pen/pencil
100%
attendance of all classes required to receive a certification
Pre-requisites:
Completion of Firefighter I
Cost:
$200.00 (In County), $200.00 (Out of County)
Description:
The course is
designed for the novice pump operator. The course will
instruct the student in the fundamentals of the fire ground
operation and the duties of a pump operator. Apparatus
maintenance, emergency on the fire ground, in-line pumping,
developing hand lines and master streams, relay operations,
drafting, hydrant operations, small and large diameter hose.
Hydraulics will also be discussed.
Advanced
Pump Operations II (12 hours)
Course
Number:
01006-09
Equipment:
Day 1 – Notebook, Pen/Pencil, Day 2 – Full Turnout Gear
Audience:
Firefighters
Pre-requisites:
Pump Operations I
Cost:
$150.00 (In County), $200.00 (Out of County)
Description:
This course is
designed to continue the art of pumping operations in an
advanced setting. Students will run a water shuttle operation
with (6) tankers and (3) pumpers, mater stream deployment and
ladder pipe operations, LDH operations, standpipe operations,
sprinkler and building fire pump operations. Apparatus
readiness, water supply management, emergency on the fire
ground, duel pumping, developing hand lines and master
streams, relay operations. Advanced hydraulics will also be
discussed.
Fire
Hydraulics made Easy (8hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01007-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Pump
Operations Refresher (8hours)
Course
Number:
01008-09
Equipment:
Pumping Apparatus Book, Full Turn-Out gear (for practical)
***Trucks
are to be supplied by participating Fire Departments.
(4-Pumpers) Departments must call the Academy 1 week prior to
start date to confirm. (908) 541-5680
Pre-requisites:
Pump Operations I
Cost:
$150.00 (In County), $200.00 (Out of County)
Description:
This course is a review of pampering operations. The course
is all hands on and will instruct and foster the student’s
knowledge on the topics of pumping operations. Activities
include; in-line pumping, developing hand lines and master
streams, relay operations, drafting, hydrant operations, small
and large diameter hose. Hydraulics will also be discussed
Water
Shuttle Operations & Advanced Techniques In Pumping Operations
(12 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01014-XX
Equipment:
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Cost:
Description:
Church
Fires (16 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01019-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Building
Construction (16 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01019-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Building
Construction for the Fire Service (14 hours)
Course
Number:
B1022-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Audience:
Firefighters and
Fire Officers
Pre-requisites:
Must have successfully completed Firefighter I
Cost:
$75.00 (In County), $100.00 (Out of County)
Description:
To educate responders of the types of construction, and what
is happening to the structure while it is burning. Know
Tour Enemy! Construction types, structional members and
what that will do. What forces are acting on the structure and
its members.
High-Rise
Firefighting Operations (16 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01023-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Fire
Suppression Systems (5 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01024-XX
Equipment:
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Cost:
Description:
Streetwise
Firefighting (12 hours)
Course
Number:
01025-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil, Full Turnout and SCBA (with spare
bottle) OSHA and NFPA approved for practical usage.
Pre-requisites:
Must have successfully Completed Firefighter I and Firefighter
II
Cost:
$150.00 (In County), $175.00 (Out of County)
Description:
The streetwise course offers practical knowledge and tips on
how to succeed at the calls firefighters face everyday and
avoid pitfalls that lead to mistakes on the fireground. This
course will address responses to and tips on handling routine
and common emergencies such and activated alarms, odors of
smoke, utility problems (natural gas, propane, water and
electrical), elevator emergencies, carbon monoxide (CO)
alarms, motor vehicle accidents, and emergencies involving
hazardous materials. The class concludes by providing useful
tips on keeping your firefighting tools in top form and ready
for use and tips on increasing your proficiency with common
hand tools carried on the apparatus. This course will give
you the opportunity to grow, learn, and improve how you handle
those tricky but common emergencies!
Firefighter
Survival (16 hours)
Course
Number:
01026-09
Equipment:
Full Turnout gear and SCBA (with spare bottle) OSHA and NFPA
approved.
Pre-requisites:
Firefighter II
Cost:
$200.00 (In County), $225.00 (Out of County)
Description:
To review and reinforce the skills required surviving the
hazards associated with aggressive interior firefighting. A
series of practical evolutions designed to strengthen the
firefighter’s ability to conquer the entanglement hazard,
disorientation, entrapment and other fire ground hazards.
Firefighting Operations in Malls and Shopping Areas (8 hours)
N/A
Course
Number:
01030-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Garden
Apartments & Townhouses (8 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01031-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
The
Basement "Down and Dirty" (3 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01037-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Thermal
Imaging Camera (8 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01038-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Tactical
Operations at Basement Fires (8 hours)
Course
Number:
01039-09
Equipment:
Full Turnout gear and SCBA (with spare bottle)
that meets OSHA and NFPA requirements
Audience:
Firefighters
Pre-requisites:
Firefighter I
Cost:
$150.00 (In County), $200.00 (Out of County)
Description:
To provide specific strategic and tactical training for
responding to basement fires. Basement fires are becoming
more increasingly dangerous to firefighters. The complex
nature of basement fires dictates the need for advanced
training. Through a combination of classroom presentation,
discussion and hands on activities this class will give
firefighters the needed tools and experience to survive a
basement fire. By examining case studies, building
construction, strategy and tactics the students will develop
an effective and safe game plan for operating at basement
fires.
Community
Vulnerability Assessment & Risk Management (8 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01040-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Engine
Company Operations (8 hours)
Course
Number:
01041-09
Equipment:
Full Turnout gear and SCBA (with spare bottle)
that meets OSHA and NFPA approval
Pre-requisites:
Firefighter I
Cost:
$75.00 (In County), $100.00 (Out of County)
Description:
Fire ground operations are divided into two distinct
functions. The engine company is responsible for providing
adequate water supply, operating attack-line, rescue, and
other goals and objectives as dictated by the incident. This
course will cover basic information with regards to: water
supply; fire extension; master streams; fire protection
systems; specific hose attack problems; rescue problems; and
overhaul.
Truck
Company Operations Applied “Updated Course” (16 hours)
Course
Number:
01042-09
Equipment:
Day 1-Notebook, pen/pencil, Day2- Full Turnout gear and SCBA
(with spare bottle) OSHA and NFPA approved.
Pre-requisites:
Firefighter I
Cost:
$150.00 (In County), $200.00 (Out of County)
Description:
Truck Company Operations are performed by all
fire departments, even if the department does not have a
truck. This course will address the nine (9) functions of a
truck company and will be applied during the practical.
Subjects covered: Forcible entry; ventilation; rescue;
laddering; salvage; overhaul; checking for fire extension;
ladder-pipe operations; master streams and utility control.
All topics learned in the classroom will be demonstrated in
the practical session. Practical session will include stations
of challenge in: forcible entry, chain and circular saws,
utility control, roof cutting operations from a ladder
platform, building laddering, elevated master streams, salvage
and search and rescue exercises.
Tactical
Truck Operations (8 hours)
Course
Number:
B1042-09
Equipment:
Full Turnout
gear with SCBA (with spare bottle) OSHA and NFPA approved.
Prerequisite:
Completion of
Firefighter I, Basic Truck Operations
Cost:
$75.00 (In County)…$100.00 (Out of County)
Description:
This course is designed for the seasoned firefighter. It is
NOT a basic truck operation class. Students will
participate in several HANDS-ON scenarios where they will be
required a multi-task and work as a team to accomplish the
task. The nine (9) truck company operations will be
incorporated into the scenarios as well truck placement.
Subjects covered: Truck Placement, Search, Rescue, Forcible
Entry, Ventilation, Laddering, Aerial Master Streams, Salvage,
Overhaul and Utility Control.
Squad
Company Operations (9 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01043-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Heating &
Cooling System Emergencies (3 hours)
Course
Number:
01044-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Pre-requisites:
Firefighter I or EMT-B
Cost:
$50.00 (In County), $75.00 (Out of County)
Description:
This course is designed to familiarize Fire
Officers and Firefighters with the basics regarding heating
and cooling systems and their potential for starting or
spreading fires inside buildings. The course will also address
the proper procedures for shutting heating systems down and
rendering them safe until a qualified technician can repair
them. Firefighting tactics regarding heating systems will also
be covered. Topics will include: oil burners; gas burners and
electric heaters. The student will also learn the differences
and similarities of seam boilers; hot water boilers and hot
air furnaces. The properties of fuel oil and natural gas will
be covered.
Fire
Department Administration (8 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01046-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Occupational
Firefighter Safety (8 hours)
Course
Number:
01047-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Pre-requisites:
Firefighter I
Cost:
$75.00 (In County), $100.00 (Out of County)
Description:
This safety awareness course is a must for all firefighters.
It is designed to assist firefighters how to implement and
maintain a safety program and update an existing program. NFPA
1500, NFPA 1521, NJPEOSHA, duties of a Safety Officer.
Motor
Vehicle Fires (7.5 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01048-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Wildland
Firefighting (4 hours) N/A
Course Number: 01052-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Emergency
Management & the Fire Service (8 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01057-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Swede Flashover Unit (4 hours)
Course
Number:
01058-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
BY CONTRACT CLASS ONLY
Description:
Performed at the Academy, in a flashover
container, which teaches students what to do if caught in a
flashover situation.
Carbon
Monoxide & The First Responder (3 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01060-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Elevator
Emergencies (6 hours)
Course
Number:
01062-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil, Safety Shoes, Safety Goggles, Gloves and
Fire helmet or Hardhat
Pre-requisite:
Successfully completed Firefighter I or EMT
Cost:
$75.00 (In County), $100.00 (Out of County)
Description:
To better prepare firefighters and fire officers to respond
to, size-up, and successfully handle common elevator incidents
and emergencies. The course is designed to introduce and
reinforce the skills necessary to respond to, size-up, and
successfully handle common elevator incidents and emergencies.
The topics covered will include: basic structure and operation
of elevators, how to properly size-up the incident, how to
determine if an elevator call is a real emergencies or just a
call for assistance, tricks, and tips on how to mitigate the
problem without ever gaining entry to the elevator car, how to
operate safely around elevators, how to properly secure the
physical hazards before attempting a rescue and different
methods for gaining access to the elevator car. The course
content will include a mixture of lecture and hands-on
practical exercises with actual elevators.
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Preparing
Tactical Operations in Nursing Homes, Assisting Living & Group
Homes (8 hours)
Course
Number:
01064-09
Equipment:
Notebook. Pen/Pencil
Pre-requisites:
Completion of Firefighter I
Cost:
$75.00 (In County, $100.00 (Out of County)
Description:
To prepare in firefighting operations in
Nursing Homes, Assisting Living and Group Homes. Learn how to
conduct an adequate pre-incident survey in one of the most
critical facilities in your response area or provide mutual
aide. This course will cover topics which will include water
supply, strategy and tactical operations, deployment of hand
lines, fire suppression systems, building services, elevator
operations, sprinkler and standpipe operations, and
sheltering. Further a project at the end of the class will
challenge the most experience firefighter.
Introduction to CAFS & Structural Firefighting (4 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01065-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisite:
Cost:
Description:
Calling
The Mayday (8 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01097-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisite:
Cost:
Description:
Air
Monitoring for First Responders (3 hours)
Course
Number:
01098-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Pre-requisite:
Haz-Mat Awareness
Cost:
$50.00 (In County), $75.00 (Out of County)
Description:
This course offers streetwise tips and tricks on how to use
air monitoring equipment, how to simply interpret the results,
and most importantly how to keep everyone safe. The class will
provide (1) an overview of the basic air monitoring equipment
in use by first responders today, especially the common
multi-gas meter, (2) instructions on how to properly use and
maintain air monitoring equipment, (3) tips on what the
numbers displayed by the meters mean, and (4) tips on keeping
you and your crew safe.
Bail-Out
Systems (8 hours)
Course
Number:
01099-09
Equipment:
Full Turnout gear with SCBA (with spare bottle) OSHA and NFPA
approved.
Pre-requisites:
Successful completion of Firefighter I
Cost:
$75.00 (In County), $100.00 (Out of County)
Description:
Every year many firefighters find themselves in situations
where the way they entered the structure has been compromised.
This results in the firefighter needing to think quickly and
decide what their egress options are. For many the only option
is a window bail-out. This maneuver has gained much notoriety
since the “Black Sunday” tragedy on January 23, 2005 where two
FDNY firefighters were killed and four others were badly hurt
when forced to jump from a fourth floor window of a burning
building in the Bronx. Since this incident, many manufactures
have developed various “Bail-Out” systems such as the PETZL
“EXO” and the RIT “FFRED & PRESS” systems to name a few. While
all of these systems will work, the key to survive is not only
having the system, but the ability of the firefighter to
deploy the system successfully at a moments notice. The
purpose of this class is to provide a safe learning experience
where “Bail-Out” techniques can be practiced in a controlled
environment. Students who do not have a pre-packaged Bail-Out
system will be taught several options using personal
fire-safety rope they should be carrying in the gear. Overview
and introduction of various Bail-Out systems, Bail-Out options
in lieu of a pre-packaged system and several options using
personal fire-safety rope they should be carrying in the gear.
NOTE:
Several Bail-Out system manufacturers require initial training
session be conducted by their authorized training vendors for
liability purposes. This course does “NOT” substitute for this
initial training!!!!
Electrical
Safety For Firefighters & First Responders (3 hours)
Course
Number:
01100-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Pre-requisites:
Firefighter I, Basic EMT
Cost:
$50.00 (In County), $75.00 (Out of County)
Description:
Part 1 will introduce the students to the basics of
electricity (Voltage, Current, Resistance, Generation,
Transmission & Distribution). Heighten the awareness of
potential electrical hazards commonly encountered on emergency
scenes. Illustrate injuries and symptoms caused by inadvertent
contact with “LIVE” electrical circuits. Be able to identify
and avoid potential electrical hazards, Part 2 will present
utility conductor configurations on poles and teach the
student to be able to identify the downed wire by its position
on the pole and accurately report the correct wire and pole
designation to the proper utility. In addition, safely
position apparatus at the scene. Part 1: Common electrical
terms (Voltage, Current & Resistance); Electrical
installation; Typical electric system; Typical residential
system; Faulty electrical equipment; Arcing; Overheating;
Effects of electricity on the body; Shocks severity factors;
Shock victim assessment; Average body tolerance; Coping with
electrical injuries; PPE and likely electrical hazards. Part
2: 8 types of wires/cables; (primary, secondary, house
electric service, aerial cable, fire alarm wires, cable TV,
telephone, guy wires), Location determines service; (primary &
secondary are located above the street level, TV cable,
telephone, alarm are located below the street light; Apparatus
placement discussion.
Coaching
the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) for Firefighters III (8
hours)
Course
Number:
01301-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Pre-requisites:
Completion of Firefighter I
Cost:
$75.00 (In County), $100.00 (Out of County)
Description:
This course is designed to familiarize the students with the
safe operation of the fire apparatus in both emergency
responses and normal driving. The course presents the
principals for defensive driving of heavy vehicles. Upon
successful completion of the course, the student will receive
a certificate from the National Safety Council for CEVO-Fire.
This course will cover the mechanics of driving vehicles,
accident avoidance and situational analysis.
Coaching
the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) for Firefighters III (8
hours)
Course
Number:
01301-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Pre-requisites:
Completion of Firefighter I
Cost:
$75.00 (In County), $100.00 (Out of County)
Description:
This course is designed to familiarize the students with the
safe operation of the fire apparatus in both emergency
responses and normal driving. The course presents the
principals for defensive driving of heavy vehicles. Upon
successful completion of the course, the student will receive
a certificate from the National Safety Council for CEVO-Fire.
This course will cover the mechanics of driving vehicles,
accident avoidance and situational analysis.
Emergency
Vehicle Driving Competency Course (11 hours)
Course
Number:
01304-09
Equipment:
Student must be a qualified driver on the apparatus that will
be tested on Sunday…Engine, Ladder Truck, Ambulance, Rescue or
Command Vehicle.
Pre-requisites:
Firefighter I, any CEVO Course
Cost:
$100.00 (In County), $125.00 (Out of County)
Description: This
course is designed for all qualified drivers in both Fire and
EMS. You will bring your apparatus (Engine, Ladder Truck,
Rescue, Ambulance or Command Vehicle, etc.) to the Academy and
drive through a “Competency Course” which will include seven
(7) stations. The stations are Straight Line, Confined Space
turnaround, the Alley Dock, Serpentine, Lane Change, Parallel
Park and the Diminishing Clearance. Each station will be
scored to show the student where improvement is needed. Each
student must be qualified on the apparatus by their respective
department before attending this course and have successfully
completed any CEVO course in either Fire or EMS. Day One:
Friday, 3 hours the student will learn what will be required
on Sunday which will be the driving course. Mechanics of
driving vehicles and Safety procedures will be review and each
student will be given a schedule time on Sunday to drive the
course. This will lessen the down time that students will
have. Students can expect to spend only a couple of hours on
Sunday.
Search &
Rescue Rope Techniques (8 hours)
Course
Number:
C1401-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil, Full Turnout gear and SCBA (with spare
bottle) OSHA and NFPA approved
Pre-requisites:
Must have
successfully completed Firefighter I
Cost:
$125.00 (In County), $150.00 (Out of County)
Description:
To provide Firefighters with safe techniques for searching
interior structures using rope systems to provide efficient
coverage and a secure means of escape. Topics will include:
Search theory, search rope techniques, thermal imaging camera
used and command management.
Just Knots
(6 hours)
Course
Number:
01402-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil, Gloves
Pre-requisites:
None
Cost:
$75.00 (In County), $100.00 (Out of County)
Description:
This two (2)-night course is an introduction to
the rope equipment and knots used for technical rescue
programs such as Rigging for Rescue, Rappelling, High Angle,
Confined Space and M.V.A. Over-the-Edge. This course is the 1st
of 6 in a series leading to a master Rope Technician
certificate. Topics will include; Knots for rescue; as well
as, knots for recreational (boating, fishing, etc.) use. A
written test will be given. This course is a prerequisite for
Rappelling I & II, Mechanical Advantage and Confined Space.
Rappelling
I (11 hours)
Course
Number:
01410-09
Equipment:
Leather gloves, boots which support the ankles, hardhat,
long sleeve shirt, pants are
necessary for all participants.
Pre-requisites:
Just Knots
Cost:
$150.00 (In County), $175.00 (Out of County)
Description:
This is a basic
class in Rappelling, designed to instruct the student in
Building and "Free" rappelling. This course is the 2nd
of 6 to receive the Rope Rescue certificate. Topics will
include; the use of harness typing, anchor points and rappel
line management. The majority of class time will be spent with
"hands-on" exercises.
Rappelling
II (8 hours)
Course
Number:
01411-09
Equipment:
Leather gloves, boots which support the ankles, hardhat,
long sleeve shirt, pants are necessary for all participants.
Any rappel equipment being used by your department may be
brought to this class.
Pre-requisites:
Just Knots & Rappelling I
Cost:
$150.00 (In County), $175.00 (Out of County)
Description:
This course is a continuation of Rappelling I.
This course is the 3rd of 6 to receive the Rope
Rescue certificate. Topics will include: How to build you own
system, self-rescues and advanced skills.
Confined
Space Awareness (4 hours)
Course
Number:
01412-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Pre-requisites:
None
Cost:
$50.00 (In County), $75.00 (Out of County)
Description:
This course is intended to provide the
emergency responder with the ability to recognize a confined
space and inherent fire/safety hazard. It will also help
prevent a responder from becoming an unnecessary victim. This
course is the 4th of 6 to receive the Rope Rescue
certificate. Topics will include the following
characteristics: The definition of a confined space; the
responder’s role in these situations; the regulations and
hazards of confined spaces; and the rescuer as a victim.
CEU’s: 4.0
Electives
(State EMS Approved Course#090237778)
Confined
Space Rescue-Basic Operations (22 hours)
Course
Number:
B1412-09
Equipment:
Full Turnout gear with SCBA (with spare bottle)
OSHA and NFPA approved.
Pre-requisites:
Confined Space Awareness
Cost:
$175.00(In County), $200.00 (Out of County)
Description:
The course consists of 2 three-hour lecture
sessions and an 8 hour-practical training lessons. This course
will prepare the student for a non-emergency entry into
confined spaces for the purpose of normal industrial
activities. It also provides the knowledge and skills
necessary to safely enter confined spaces and to perform
rescues under emergency circumstances. This course is the 5th
of 6 to receive the Rope Rescue certificate. The course meets
and exceeds the requirements of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.146.
The topics include: Legal issues; Issuance of entry permits;
Recognition of given space as "confined"; Size-up of the
entire work/incident scene; Air monitoring; Documentation;
Ventilation; Lockout/Tag-out procedures; Construction of the
mechanical advantage systems with dedicated equipment or with
rope rescue hardware; Victim "packaging" and movement. The
practical training sessions transform the lecture topics in
the classroom into actual hands-on demonstrations, and then
into the performance of simulated rescues in actual confined
spaces on the training grounds.
CEU’s: 8.0
Electives
(State EMS Approved Course#090237779)
Rigging
for Rescue (14 hours)
Course
Number:
C1412-09
Equipment:
Leather gloves, boots which support the ankles,
hardhat, long sleeve shirt, pants are
necessary for all participants. Any rappelling equipment
being used by your department may be brought to this class.
Pre-requisites:
Just Knots
Cost:
$125.00 (In County), $150.00 (Out of County)
Description:
This course introduces the participant to the
equipment and basic skills of High Angle Rescue. This course
is the 6th of 6 to receive the Rope Rescue
certificate. Ropes, knots, hardware and equipment, stokes
basketwork, mechanical advantage systems, and rescue lowering
techniques. This course is a prerequisite for Confined Space
Rescue.
Lock Out /
Tag Out ( 3 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01423-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisite:
Cost:
Description:
Compressed
Gas Awareness (3 hours)
Course
Number:
01424-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Pre-requisite:
Haz-Mat Awareness
Cost:
$50.00 (In County), $75.00 (Out of County)
Description:
Neon signs, acetylene torches, scuba tanks, hospitals and
dentist – not to mention manufacturing and processing plants –
all use compressed gases. In fact, we use compressed gases so
often we take them for granted. It’s easy to believe they’re
not hazardous at all. This course will introduce you to the
dangers of compressed gases and show how to avoid injury using
safe and proper handling procedures. The course will also show
you how to identify the products.
Trench
Rescue Awareness (4 hours)
Course
Number:
01425-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Pre-requisite:
None
Cost:
$50.00 ( In County), $75.00 (Out of County)
Description:
As our rural
communities grow, new construction and utility repair work
force contractors in every community to open trenches every
single day. These trenches and excavations pose unique and
serious dangers in the event of an accident or emergency. The
HCESTC presents this program, which is extended for any
emergency response personnel who might be called to the scene
of an emergency involving a trench or excavation. Material to
be covered within this program includes: Proper scene size-up
and hazard recognition; Resources required for trench rescue
incidents; Scene management and ICS/IMS; Typical trench
emergencies and trench collapse patterns. Overview of trench
rescue procedures; Hazards unique to trench and extrications,
along with mitigation techniques; Procedures for rapid,
non-entry rescue of minimally injured victims. This course
is intended to provide “Awareness” training as outlined in
chapter 9 of NFPA 1670 (Standard on Operations and Training
for Technical Rescue Incidents).
Trench
Rescue Technician (20 hours)
Course
Number:
B1425-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil, TBA
Pre-requisite:
Trench Rescue Awareness and Operations or proof of equivalent
training acceptable to the Lead Instructor.
Cost:
$175.00 ( In County), $225.00 (Out of County)
Description:
This course
presents intensive, “hands-on” training to emergency personnel
who are expected to operate at the technician level at a
trench emergency. Material to be covered includes: Basic
review of OPERATIONS-LEVEL SKILLS, Implementation of pre-entry
procedures; Soil type identification; Advanced hazard control
operations; Entry briefings and procedures; Use of advanced
techniques in conjunction with :traditional sheeting and
shoring operations” involving both timber and pneumatic
shoring equipment in intersecting and deep wall trenches;
Procedures for extricating and removal of trapped victims.
Students will operate in realistic conditions using the latest
equipment available for trench rescue operations. This
course is intended to provide “Technician-Level” training as
outlined in chapter 9 of NFPA 1670 (Standard on Operations and
Training for Technical Rescue Incidents).
Fire
Officer I (48 hours)
Course
Number:
01501-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Pre-requisites:
Must have successfully completed Firefighter I & II
Cost:
$150.00 (In County), $200.00 (Out of County)
Description:
The Fire Officer series is designed to build the skills
necessary to be an effective fire service leader. The Fire
Officer I course is the first course in the series and is
designed for firefighters who aspire to the position of
company officer. The course is designed to meet the
educational and time requirements of NFPA 1021. Standard
for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2003 Edition,
for Fire Officer I and N.J.A.C. 5:73-8.2 Qualifications
for Fire Officer I. Students who successfully complete the
course will be eligible to take the NJ State Fire Officer I
certification test. The certification test will be given
approximately two (2) weeks after the last day of class. This
course content will include a mixture of lectures, case
studies, and classroom exercises. The goal is to stimulate
classroom interaction centered on what we should be doing
versus what we are actually doing as company officers. This
course acquaints the student with the role of the company
officer in a fire department and introduced basic management
and leadership theories, practices, and functions. Other
topics include firefighter health and safety, managing
resources, planning and readiness, fire prevention, building
construction, and risk management. The course concludes with
an introduction to the basic principles and methods associated
with fireground tactics and strategy as required of the
company officer.
Preparation
for the Fire Officer I Challenge Exam (8 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
B1501-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Fire
Officer II (48 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01502-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description
Pre-Incident
Planning (42 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01503-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Firefighter Assistance and Search Team (F.A.S. TEAM) (16
hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01504-XX ***SEE COURSE#01524-09
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Advanced
F.A.S. TEAM Operations (7 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
B1504-XX ***SEE COURSE#B1524-09
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Strategy &
Tactics - I (8 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
A1505-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites
Cost:
Description:
Strategy &
Tactics - II (8 hours)
Course
Number:
B1505-09
Equipment:
Notebook,
pen/pencil
Pre-requisites:
Must have successfully completed Firefighter 1 & Strategy
&Tactics 1
Cost:
$125.00 (In County), $150.00 (Out of County)
Description:
Fireground strategy and tactics are the essence of fire
department operations. This class is the second class in the
Fire Officer Series focusing on strategy and tactics. The goal
of this course is to familiarize the firefighter assigned to
either an engine or a truck company with the strategic and
tactical responsibilities of the incident commander on the
fireground. This course will include a mixture of lectures,
case studies, and classroom exercises. Topics covered will
include basement fires, fires in buildings with built-in fire
protection, multiple-family dwellings, commercial buildings,
high-rise office and residential buildings, and places of
assembly.
Incident
Safety Officer (16 hours)
Course
Number:
01506-09
Equipment:
Notebook, pen/pencil
Pre-requisites:
Must have completed Fire Officer I & II, ICS- 100
Cost:
$125.00 (In County), $150.00 (Out of County)
Description:
To provide the Company Officer (CO0 with skills
to function effectively as the safety officer at fire
departments incident operations. The primary focus shall be on
decision-making skills through the recognition of cues that
affect personal safety (safety cues). The safety officer’s
responsibilities fall into two clear-cut categories: those
associated with responding at the incident scene and those
associated with managing the day-to-day affairs of the
department. This Incident Safety Officer course focuses on the
former. It is an incident-specific, scene-oriental course
designed to teach what a safety officer at an incident needs
to know, using scenarios to convey instructional points.
Volunteer
Recruitment & Retention (6 hours)
Course
Number:
01508-09
Equipment:
Notebook; pencil
Pre-requisites:
None
Cost:
$50.00 (In County), $75.00 (Out of County)
***THIS
COURSE IS FREE TO ALL QUALIFIED VOLUNTEER FIRST AID and/or
RESCUE SQUADS AND INDUSTRY RESCUE PERSONNEL.
***A
Continuing Education form MUST be provided by the student
prior to or on the start of the class.
Description:
This course will provide the tools to develop
and maintain a volunteer membership-recruiting plan and to
continue membership through retention programs. Details of
recruiting needs, development of successful action planning
and recruitment resources, Identifies retention ideas and
programs.
CEU’s:
2.0 Electives (State EMS Approved
Course#090237780)
Chief or
IC, "Who Are You?"(3 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01510-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Inter
Department Interactive Drills (3 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01511-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Creating
Fire Ground Incident Simulation (3 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01512-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Complying
with NFPA-1500 & NFPA –1521 (6 hours)
N/A
Course
Number:
01513-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Volunteer
Fire Services Management (16 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01515-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Managing
Company Tactical Operations (12 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01516-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Managing
Company Tactical Operation – Preparation (14 hours) N?A
Course
Number:
B1516-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Managing
Company Tactical Operation – Decision (16 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
C1516-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Fire
Officers/Administrative Skills (6 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01517-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Officer
Development Program (51 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01518-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
The Need
For Mandatory Proficiency Training (3 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01520-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisite:
Cost:
Description:
Public
Information Officer (6 hours)
Course
Number:
01521-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Pre-requisites: Completion
of Firefighter I
Cost:
$50.00 (In County), $75.00 (Out of County)
Description:
This 6-hour training program was developed to train fire
department personnel in methods for establishing and
maintaining a positive relationship with the news media.
Because the media relations are more “art” than procedures and
policies will vary from department to department. Train
members in your department more effectively in the specific
operating procedures and guidelines for your jurisdiction.
Public
Speaking (Fire Officer Development Series) (6 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01522-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisite:
Cost:
Description:
Conflict
Resolutions & Management (8 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01523-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisite:
Cost:
Description:
Rapid
Intervention Company Operations (11 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01524-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Advanced
Rapid Intervention Company Operations (11 hours)
Course
Number:
B1524-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil, Full Turnout gear with SCBA (with spare
bottle) OSHA and NFPA approved.
Pre-requisites: Firefighter
II, Rapid Intervention Company Operations or FASTeam
Cost:
$125.00 (In County), $150.00 (out of County)
Description:
This course is a continuation of the Rapid Intervention
Company Operations course. The student will build on the basic
concepts presented in the Rapid Intervention Company
Operations class. The course emphasis in the advanced class
will be placed upon scene size-up, firefighter survival, and
operations during a mayday call, advanced extrication and
removal of downed firefighters.
NIOSH
Death in the Line of Duty Reports (3 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01525-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Leadership
Plus (8 hours)
Course
Number:
01526-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Pre-requisites: Firefighter
I
Cost:
$50.00 (In County), $75.00 (Out of County)
Description:
This course is
designed for the Fire Officer and Administrative Staff Member.
As a manager in today’s environment you will require skills to
effectively assess and resolve issues quickly and efficiently
on the fire ground as well as at the station. The course will
show how to manage difficult people by identifying criteria
and selecting correct interventions to resolve problems. This
will strengthen the Fire Officer and Administrative Staff
Member’s interpersonal skills. After the course students will
be able to apply learned skills and concepts and apply to
their respective organizations. Topics will include Leadership
Styles and Relationship Building, Conflict Resolution,
Development of Members, Task Management,
Juvenile
Firesetters Educator Training (2 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01902-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Juvenile
Firesetters Evaluator Training (4 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01903-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Fire
Police Basic Training (9 hours)
Course
Number:
01905-09
Equipment:
Notebook, pen/pencil, Fire department issued turnout gear
and/or station uniform/safety gear.
Pre-requisites:
Membership of an Emergency Service organization
Cost:
$75.00 (In County), $100.00 (Out of County)
Description:
To train personnel to function as a member(s)
qualified to respond to emergencies to assist with duties as
assigned by the officer in charge and/or state/local police.
This course provides classroom instruction and practical
exercise to those members who have been appointed or are
interested in performing Fire/Police duties at emergency
incidents, special events and training drills. This Division
of Fire Safety approved training course qualifies the
participant to be appointed as Fire/police personnel.
NFA-Emergency
Response to Terrorism (16 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
01906-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
CEU’s: N/A
Fire
Service Instructor-General Safety (16 hours) N/A
***The
Drill Ground Instructor Course replaces this course***
Course
Number:
02001-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
The
Drill Ground
Instructor Course replaces this one.
Fire
Service Instructor-Live Burn Certification (8 hours) N/A
***The
Drill Ground Instructor Course replaces this course***
Course
Number:
02002-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Fire
Service Instructor-SCBA/Smokehouse Certification (8 hours) N/A
***The
Drill Ground Instructor Course replaces this course***
Course
Number:
02003-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Instructional
Techniques for Fire Company Officer (12 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
02004-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Fire
Service Instructor-Continuing Education for SCBA/Smokehouse &
Live Burn Certification (8 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
02005-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Drill
Ground Instructor (8 hours)
Course
Number:
Z1001-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Pre-requisites:
Successful completion of Firefighter Ⅰ & Ⅱ
Cost:
$75.00 (In County), $100 (Out of County)
Description:
This course
replaces the general safety, live burn and smoke house
course’s offered by the state.
Fire &
Emergency Services Instructor (50 hours)
Course
Number:
1002-09
Equipment:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Pre-requisites:
Successful completion of Firefighter Ⅰ & Ⅱ
Cost:
$200 (In County), $250.00 (Out of County)
Description:
The Level Ⅰ part
of the course will include; safety and training, legal and
ethical considerations, communications, lesson plans, props
and facilities, students attributes and behaviors,
instructional delivery, audio visuals, training evolutions and
student evaluations. The Level 2 instructor will study: Lesson
plan writing, instructor and course evaluation, course and
evolution management, administration and supervisory skills.
Industrial
Fire Control Concepts (40 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
02203-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Incipient
Fire Brigade (24 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
02205-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Industrial
Emergency Services Incipient Level Fire Brigade (24 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
02210-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Chaplin
Training I – Fire/Police/EMS (3 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
02401-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
Chaplin
Training II – Wakes, Funerals & Services (6 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
B2401-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
LODD –
Fire Department Response & Benefits (6 hours) N/A
Course
Number:
C2401-XX
Equipment:
Pre-requisites:
Cost:
Description:
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