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.
FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 1 (EVENING PROGRAM)
Dates: March 2 - March 24
Times: Times vary - Please refer to the flyer attached in the title.
This course is required by the NJ Division of Fire Safety for Firefighters who wish to be certified as Level 1 fire service instructors. This course will provide the student with an understanding of instructional planning, techniques and delivery as related to the fire service. This program is eligible for Pro Board and IFSAC certification.
NJDFS Apparatus Driving: Essentials for the Professional Driver and Emergency Services Organization
Dates: March 3 or May 2
Times: 0830 hrs. to 1500 hrs.
Apparatus driving is an essential skill that must be mastered through training and education to ensure the safety of responders and the general public. Additionally, member organizations benefit from the training and education by reducing liability exposure and improving service life of their equipment.
CEVO IV FIRE: COACHING THE EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATOR
Dates: March 10 or April 18
Times: 0800 hrs. to 1400 hrs.
Are your apparatus operators truly qualified to drive the emergency equipment in your station? Are you in a position to fully defend your agency's procedures, policies, and guidelines? Can you defend your driver's training program? Hardly a day goes by that, somewhere in the United States, a chief finds himself or herself, struggling to answer these questions while seated in a court of law.
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
Dates/Times: March 24, 26, 31, April 2, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm Zoom classes, April 4, 2026, 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. Successful completion of this course meets the NJ Division of Fire Safety requirements for Hazardous Materials Incident Commander certification.
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.
DRILL GROUND INSTRUCTOR: INITIAL OR RE-CERTIFICATION
Dates: April 10 or May 9
Times: 0800 hrs. to 1500 hrs.
This program is designed to ensure that instructors know and understand the safety issues inherent in all areas of Fire Fighting training. Instructors must be capable of demonstrating the proper methods of identifying and correcting an unsafe act/task as it occurs. Safety must be stressed during training, so the firefighter develops good habits.
NFA INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER
Dates: April 11 & 12
Times: Day one: 0800-1630 hrs., Day two: 0800-1500 hrs.
This course is intended to provide either the “dedicated” safety officer or any member who might be assigned the role of “Incident” safety officer with skills to function effectively as the Safety Officer at fire department incident operations and training. The primary focus shall be on developing decision making skills through the recognition of cues that affect personal safety. This is a National Fire Academy accredited course.
FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 2 EVENING PROGRAM
Dates: May 4 - May 23
Times: Times vary - Please refer to the flyer attached in the title.
Successful completion of this course is required by the NJ Division of Fire Safety for Fire Service Instructors who desire certification as a level-2 Fire Service Instructor. NOTE: This course includes out-of-class assignments that are mandatory for completion.
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.
