RESPONSE TO ALTERNATIVE FUEL EMERGENCIES
Dates/Times: January 27-28, 1830 - 2100 hrs.
It is becoming commonplace to be confronted with incidents involving alternative fuels such as compressed or liquified natural gas, hydrogen, propane, biofuels, alcohol fuels, and solar energy. There have been several high-profile incidents involving alternative fuels that have occurred recently. This class will help prepare for fire, rescue, and HAZMAT incidents involving alternative fuels by discussing their hazards, identification, how they are stored and used, proper personal protective equipment, and appropriate strategies and tactics to ensure a safe and successful outcome.
NJ FIRE INSPECTOR - This class is now full. Applicants will now be placed on a waiting list.
Dates/Times: February 2, 4, 9, 11, 18, 23, 25, and March 2, 4, 9, 11
This program was developed under a contract with Kean University's Fire Safety Training Program under the direction of the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety. It is designed to ensure that prospective Fire Inspectors are competent in the basics of fire code enforcement.
PRINCIPLES OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Dates/Times: February 2, 5, 9, 1845 -2200 hrs, and February 15, 0800 - 1600 hrs.
This Building Construction Training Program will provide attendees with the requisite knowledge of building construction types, methods, materials, hazards and operational considerations that fire officers and firefighters need to acquire to achieve success on the fireground.
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM I-300
Dates/Times: February 6, 1830-2230, and February 7 & 8, 0800-1600
The I-300 course continues the IMS Training and consists of ICS Fundamental review, Unified Command, Incident/Event Assessment, Incident Objectives, Planning Process, Incident Resource Management, Demobilization, Transfer of Command and Closeout.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT COMMANDER
Dates/Times: February 16, 18,23, 25, 6:00 pm 10:00 pm - Zoom classes and February 28, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm - Practical Skills and Testing at GCFA.
This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform his/her role as the Incident Commander at an incident involving a release or potential release of a hazardous material. Some of the topics covered include personal protective clothing, decontamination, hazardous materials containers, branch functions within the incident command system, and the eight-step process for managing hazardous materials incidents.
ICE/COLD WATER RESCUE AWARENESS
Dates/Times: February 17, 1900 2200 hrs.
OR March 5, 190 - 2200 hrs.
The Ice Rescue Awareness course is approximately 3 hours, and the curriculum is based on NFPA 1006. It represents the minimum level of awareness capability required for the First Responder when responding to an ice or cold-water rescue or recovery incident. This training will be beneficial to anyone responsible for Incident Command at the scene of an ice incident, as well as for all shore-based fire and EMS personnel. The program will cover subjects that include the safety concept, ice types and formation, site assessment and hazard recognition, Personal Protective Equipment, and industry-mandated safety measures.
THE ENGINE COMPANY:
STRETCHING, MOVING AND OPERATING HANDLINES
Dates/Times: March 29, 0800 - 1630 hrs
This course brings the street to the academy, with real world proven tactics. This class will give students options and practice in line stretching and movement through a building with little to no visibility. Students will gain confidence in their ability to understand and practice flowing water and moving handlines.
AUTO EXTRICATION I
Dates: Thursday, April 9, Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, 2026
Times: 1900 hrs. to 2200 hrs. Thursday/ 0800 hrs. to 1600 hrs. Saturday and Sunday
This comprehensive 19-hour course will consist of both lecture and hands-on training. Participants will receive instruction and develop improved competency on all phases of auto extrication including: scene size-up, vehicle stabilization, removal of the vehicle from the entrapped patient, patient removal, etc.
AUTO EXTRICATION II
Dates: Saturday, May 16, 2026, and Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Times: 0830 hrs. to 1630 hrs. Saturday/ 1900 hrs. to 2200 hrs. Tuesday
This mostly hands-on course continues where Auto Extrication I left off. Using numerous skill stations and multi-crash scenarios, students will be able to demonstrate the key principles and practices of safe and effective vehicle extrication.
HEAVY VEHICLE RESCUE –
LEVEL 1
Dates: Friday, June 5, Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026
Times: Friday: 1900 hrs. – 2200 hrs. / Saturday: 0800 hrs. – 1600 hrs./ Sunday: 0800 hrs. – 1600 hrs.
The Heavy Vehicle Rescue program is a specialized program focusing on accidents involving large trucks and autos. The program eliminates time consumption of rescuers learning on the job. Precious minutes of the Golden Hour are saved thus reducing the mortality of those involved in accidents. Rescuers may apply these techniques immediately upon returning to their agency.
