Course Number: 01001-10

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 and Haz-Mat Awareness.

Firefighter II (94 hours)

Course Number: 01002-10

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, Haz-Mat Operations, ICS-200  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 (4 hours)

Course Number: Y1002-10

Equipment:  Notebook, Pen/Pencil

Cost:  $50.00(In County, $50.00(Out of County)

Description:  Division of Fire Safety (DFS) will continue the Firefighter 2 Challenge Exam for 2010. To be eligible for the exam, you MUST have completed a Firefighter 2 course prior to January 1, 2008 OR have five (5) years experience as a firefighter prior to January 1, 2008. This experience shall not include junior fire fighting programs.

The test will be administrated by the academy. Test questions are taken from the Delmar Firefighting book. This course will allow the firefighters to gain additional knowledge to prepare for the state exam. Test area subject matter will be covered. Through instructor presentation and group discussion, the student will be prepared for taking the state exam.

Testing: Fire Fighters shall be given three (3) attempts to pass the challenge exam. A score of 70 shall be the minimum grade.

Firefighters who wish to bypass the prep course MUST call the Academy (908) 541-5680, 30 days prior to the start of this course to reserve a seat.

Fire & Emergency Services Instructor (78 hours)

Course Number: Z1002-10

Equipment: Notebook, pen/pencil

100% attendance of all classes required to receive a certification

Pre-requisites: Firefighter I

Cost: $0.00 (In County), $0.00 (Out of County)

***This course is being held by DFS

Level I: The Level I part of the course will include; safety and training, legal and ethical considerations, communications, lesson plans, props and facilities, student attributes and behaviors, instructional delivery, audio visuals, training evolutions and student evaluations.

Level II: The Level 2 instructor will study: Lesson plan writing, instructor and course evaluation, course and evolution management, administration and supervisory skills.

Pump Operations I (29 hours)

Course Number: 01005-10

Equipment: Full turnout gear for practical/ Notebook, pen/pencil

100% attendance of all classes required to receive a certification

Pre-requisites: Firefighter I

Cost: $150.00 (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) N/A

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Fire Hydraulics made Easy (8hours) N/A

Course Number: 01007-XX

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Pump Operations Refresher (8hours) N/A

Course Number: 01008-XX

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Water Shuttle Operations (9 hours)

Course Number: 01014-10

Equipment: Notebook, Pen/Pencil

Pre-requisites: Firefighter I, Pump Operations I

Cost: $175.009In County), $200.00(Out of County)

Description: This course is designed for the Fire Department involved in Water Shuttle Operations. The course will instruct the student in the fundamentals of handling fires in a rural setting. The topics will include; Water Shuttle Operations setup to breakdown, portable tank setup and breakdown, proper placement of apparatus, estimating constant GPM flow, working water shuttle with a large diameter hose relay, dual pumping operations, proper use of all transferring equipment, handling emergency during a water shuttle operation, complete operations from a fill site to drafting, hydrant operations through dumping operations will also be dicussed.

Church Fires (16 hours) N/A

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Building Construction (16 hours) N/A

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Building Construction for the Fire Service (14 hours) N/A

Course Number: B1022-XX

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High-Rise Firefighting Operations (16 hours) N/A

Course Number: 01023-XX

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 Fire Suppression Systems (5 hours) N/A

Course Number: 01024-XX

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Streetwise Firefighting (12 hours)

Course Number: 01025-10

Equipment: Notebook, Pen/Pencil, Full Turnout gear and SCBA (with spare bottle) OSHA and NFPA approved

Pre-requisites: Completed Firefighter I and Firefighter II

Cost: $125.00(In County, $150.00(Out of County)

Description:. The streetwise course offers practical knowledge and tips on how to succeed at the calls firefighters face every day and avoid the pitfalls that lead to mistakes on the fireground.  The class will address responses to and tips on handling routine and common emergencies such as 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 our 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) N/A

Course Number: 01026-XX

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Firefighting Operations in Malls and Shopping Areas (8 hours) N/A

Course Number: 01030-XX

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Garden Apartments & Townhouses (8 hours) N/A

Course Number: 01031-XX

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Thermal Imaging Camera (8 hours) N/A

Course Number: 01038-XX

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Tactical Operations at Basement Fires (3 hours)

Course Number: 01039-10

Equipment: Full Turnout gear and SCBA (with spare bottle) that meets OSHA and NFPA requirements

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

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 Engine Company Operations (8 hours) N/A

Course Number: 01041-XX

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Truck Company Operations Applied “Updated Course” (16 hours)

Course Number: 01042-10

Equipment: Day 1-Notebook, pen/pencil, Day2- Full Turnout gear and SCBA (with spare bottle) OSHA and NFPA approved.

Cost: $150.00 (In County), $200.00 (Out of County)

Pre-requisites: Firefighter I

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 (5) stations throughout the Academy site. Area includes; advanced forcible entry, use of cutting torches, cutting wood, metal and concrete with saws, roof cutting operations from a ladder, search and rescue exercises. 

Tactical Truck Operations (8 hours)

Course Number: B1042-10

Equipment: Full Turnout gear and SCBA (with spare bottle) OSHA and NFPA approved.

Cost: $150.00 (In County), $200.00 (Out of County)

Pre-requisites: Firefighter I, Basic Truck Operations

Description:  This course is designed for the seasoned firefighter. It is NOT a basic truck operations 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

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 Heating & Cooling System Emergencies (3 hours)

Course Number: 01044-10

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

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Motor Vehicle Fires (7.5 hours) N/A

Course Number: 01048-XX

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Wildland Firefighting (4 hours) N/A

Course Number: 01052-XX

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Emergency Management & the Fire Service (8 hours) N/A

Course Number: 01057-XX

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Swede Flashover Unit (4 hours)

Course Number: 01058-XX

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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

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Elevator Emergencies (6 hours)

Course Number: 01062-10

Equipment: Notebook, Pen/Pencil, Safety Shoes, Safety Goggles, Gloves and Fire helmet or Hardhat

Pre-requisite: Successfully completed Firefighter I or EMT-B

Cost: $75.00 (In County), $100.00 (Out of County)

Description: To prepare firefighters, rescue squad personnel, police officers, and first responders to respond to size-up, and safely 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 emergency 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 of 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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Pre-Incident & Tactical Operations in Nursing Homes, Assisting Living & Group Homes (8 hours)

Course Number: 01064-10

Equipment: Notebook. Pen/Pencil

Pre-requisites: Completion of Firefighter I

Cost: $100.00 (In County, $125.00 (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

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Calling The Mayday (8 hours) N/A

Course Number: 01097-XX

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Air Monitoring for First Responders (3 hours) N/A

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Bail-Out Systems (8 hours)

Course Number: 01099-10

Equipment: Full Turn-Out gear with SCBA (with spare bottle) OSHA and NFPA approved

Pre-requisites: Completion of Firefighter I

Cost: $150.00(In County, $200.00(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 they were 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 “EXPO” and the RIT “FFRED & PRESS” systems to name a few. While all of these systems will work, the key to survival is not only having the system, but the ability of the firefighter to deploy the system successfully at a moment’s 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.

NOTE: Several Bail-Out system manufacturers require the initial training session be conducted by their authorized training vendors for liability purposes. This course does “NOT” substitute for this initial training.

Bailing Out The Window Shouldn’t Be An Option “Engine” (6 hours – Hands-On)

Course Number: B1099-10

Equipment: Pocket notepad, pen/pencil, Firefighter PPE without SCBA

Pre-requisites: Active Fire Department member

Cost: $150.00(In County, $200.00(Out of County)

Description:  This course will provide students of all ranks with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely, effectively and rapidly deploy and advance hose lines of all sizes. Students will learn how to calmly overcome hose and water problems when things don’t go as planned by using alternative plans B, C, or D during all types of fires. Students will learn to monitor the radio, smoke, heat, flame and visibility to understand what is going on with the fire building and fire, particularly in their immediate working area. This will allow for a clear understanding of what is going on with the fire fight and how rapidly growing while corrective actions are being made. Students will learn the importance of knowing how to properly operate all of their equipment and understanding the capabilities and limitations of it as well as the fire building and all fire personnel. This all hands on course will provide several repetitive scenarios on routine and not so routine hose evolutions in our training towers. Students will overcome such problems as, damaged hydrants and standpipes, broken hoses, losing water during fire attack, malfunctioning fire apparatus, short hose stretches, malfunctioning nozzles and bad hose stretches. Students will also use make shift water to control or extinguish the fire. Students will repetitively deploy and reload hose as part of these scenarios.

Bailing Out The Window Shouldn’t Be An Option “Truck” (6 hours – Hands-On)

Course Number: C1099-10

Equipment: Pocket notepad, pen/pencil, Firefighter PPE without SCBA

Pre-requisites: Active Fire Department member

Cost: $150.00(In County, $200.00(Out of County)

Description:  This course will provide students of all ranks with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely, effectively and rapidly deploy portable ladders of all sizes for rescue, ventilation and egess. Students will learn how to calmly overcome ladder problems when things do not go as planned by using alternative plans B, C, or D during all types of fires. Students will learn how to monitor the radio, smoke, heat, flame and visibility to understand what is going on with the fire building and fire, particularly in their immediate working area. This will allow for a clear understanding of what is going on with the fire fight and how rapidly growing while corrective actions are being made. Students will learn the importance of knowing how to properly operate all of their equipment and understanding the capabilities and limitations of it as well as the fire building and all fire personnel. This all hands on course will provide several repetitive scenarios on routine and not so routine ladder evolutions in our training towers. Students will overcome such problems as, improper ladder function, poor placement, working with ground and overhead obstructions, insufficient personnel, bridging stairs and alleys, laddering a tower roof to a higher roof and malfunctioning ladders and/or components. Students will also use make shift ladders. Students will repetitively deploy and reload several size ladders as part of these scenarios.

Electrical Safety For Firefighters & First Responders (3 hours)

Course Number: 01100-10

Equipment: Notebook, Pen/Pencil

Pre-requisites: Firefighter I, EMT-B

Cost: $50.00(In County), $75.00(Out of County)

Description: Part 1 will introduce the student 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. Common electrical terms (Voltage, Current, & Resistance); Electrical installations; typical electric system; typical residential system; faulty electrical equipment; arcing; overheating; effects of electricity on the body; shock severity factors; shock victim assessment; average body tolerance; coping with electrical injuries; PPE and likely 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. 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: 01301-10

Equipment: Notebook, Pen/Pencil

Pre-requisites: Completion of Firefighter I

Cost: $125.00 (In County), $150.00 (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.

Rope Rescue Skills (28 hours) N/A

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Search & Rescue Rope Techniques (8 hours)

Course Number: C1401-10

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: 01402-10

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. 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 (8 hours)

Course Number: 01410-10

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. 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: 01411-10

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. Topics will include: How to build you own system, self-rescues and advanced skills.

 Confined Space Awareness (4 hours)

Course Number: 01412-10

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. 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 Electives (State EMS Approved Course#100244381) 

Confined Space Rescue-Basic (16 hours)

Course Number: B1412-10

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 two 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. 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: 12 Electives (State EMS Approved Course#100244382)

Rigging for Rescue (14 hours)

Course Number: C1412-10

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. 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

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 Fire Officer I (48 hours)

Course Number: 01501-10

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

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Fire Officer II (48 hours) N/A

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 Pre-Incident Planning (42 hours) N/A

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Firefighter Assistance and Search Team (F.A.S. TEAM) (16 hours) N/A

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Strategy & Tactics - II (8 hours)

Course Number: B1505-10

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Pre-requisites: Completed Firefighter I & Strategy & Tactics I

Cost: $75.00(In County), $100.00(Out of County)

Description: Fireground strategy and tactics are the essence of fire department operations. This class is the second in the Fire Officer focusing on stragtegy 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. The 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) N/A

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 Volunteer Recruitment & Retention (6 hours)

Course Number: 01508-10

Equipment: Notebook; pencil

Pre-requisites: None

Cost: $50.00 (In County), $75.00 (Out of County)

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#100244383)

Chief or IC, "Who Are You?"(3 hours) N/A

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Managing Company Tactical Operation – Decision (16 hours) N/A

Course Number: C1516-XX

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Fire Officers/Administrative Skills (6 hours) N/A

Course Number: 01517-XX

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Officer Development Program (51 hours) N/A

Course Number: 01518-XX

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The Need For Mandatory Proficiency Training (3 hours) N/A

Course Number: 01520-XX

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Public Information Officer (6 hours) N/A

Course Number: 01521-XX

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Public Speaking (Fire Officer Development Series) (6 hours) N/A

Course Number: 01522-XX

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Conflict Resolutions & Management (8 hours) N/A

Course Number: 01523-XX

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Rapid Intervention Company Operations (11 hours) N/A

Course Number: 01524-XX

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Advanced Rapid Intervention Company Operations (11 hours) N/A

Course Number: B1524-XX

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Rapid Intervention Team Training - Awareness & Operations (27 hours)

Course Number: C1527-10

Equipment: Notebook, Pen/Pencil, Full F/F PPE with SCBA or EMS extrication PPE accountability tag

***Optional Equipment…30’ of 1” tublar webbing, 1 locking carabineer, personal bailout kit or system, personal search rope. A department RIT PAK

Pre-requisites: Shall be an active Fire Department or Rescue Squad member. Shall be able to successfully tie the family of eight (8) knots, Hand Cuff knot, Water knot and the Clove Hitch

Cost: $125.00(In County), $150.00(Out of County)

Description: This course will provide students of all ranks with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely operate on or command a Rapid Intervention Team. The down firefighter rescue techniques learned will also enhance your skills of safely rescuing civilians at emergencies. The lecture portion of this course will cover; all aspects of Rapid Intervention Team Search and Rescue. Who should be on a team, when and where you need a RIT, how to conduct a RIT size-up, special tools and equipment, RIT first aid, task a RIT should perform while in staging mode, understanding how to operate during Mayday calls, types of incident problems leading to RIT deployments, structure type related problems and C.I.S.D. dealing with the loss of one of our own. RIT rules, regulation and guideline will be discussed. We will also critique several RIT incidents first hand, as the victim and the rescuer. The hands on portion of this course will provide approximately 30 scenarios covering techniques on how to conduct a RIT search. How to extricate fire personnel from entrapment, properly treat, package and remove them from the structure. These scenarios will be conducted in all areas of the structures to include, roof tops, above and below grade. Life rated knots will also be used during all hands on scenarios.

NIOSH Death in the Line of Duty Reports (3 hours) N/A

Course Number: 01525-XX

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Leadership Plus (8 hours)

Course Number: 01526-10

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 for the Fire Officer and Administration 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 organization. Topics will include Leadership styles, team and relationship building, conflict resolution, development at members, task management, adaptability, communications, personal development, time management, evaluation of others and discipline. This will be accomplished thru lecture and group participation.