01000 SERIES – FIREFIGHTER SKILLS
01001-02
FIREFIGHTER I
(120 Hours)
PURPOSE: This course is the New Jersey
Firefighter I 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.
CONTENT: Some topics covered are Right-toKnow; safety; fire behavior; chemistry of fire;
SCBAs; ventilation; forcible entry; water supply;
hose and nozzle handling; salvage and overhaul;
sprinklers;
communications;
portable
fire
extinguishers; knot tying; ICS-100 and rope
rescue.
100 percent attendance of all classes is required to
receive a certificate of completion.
A schedule of lessons, noting locations and equipment
needed, will be handed out on the first session.
Two (2) separate Firefighter I courses will be presented
this semester.
EQUIPMENT: Notebook, pencil/pen, when needed
full Turnout gear and SCBA (with spare bottle)
which meets OSHA and NFPA requirements.
AUDIENCE:
Firefighters; Emergency Medical
personnel, Industrial Fire Brigades
PREREQUISITE:
None
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
30 maximum
In County Out of County
$140.00
$160.00
TUITION:
DATES:
August 19, 2002 – Mon - Wed
August 27, 2002 – Tue -Thur
TIMES:
Evenings–7:00pm to 10:00pm
Weekend classes start 8:30am
LOCATION:
Training Academy,
614 First Av., Raritan
Practical classes will be announced.
01002-02
FIREFIGHTER II
(60 Hours)
PURPOSE:
This course is for the
firefighter who wants to expand his/her
knowledge of firematics. It takes you into more
intricate aspects of firematics.
CONTENT:
Propane
(practical);
Fire
Streams; Water Supplies; Rescue & Extrication;
Vehicle
extrication
(practical);
Building
Construction; Haz-Mat operations; Flammable
liquid fires; Foam/Liquid (practical); High-rise;
High-rise (practical); Forcible Entry.
A class schedule will be handed out at the first
session.
EQUIPMENT: Full Turnout gear and SCBA
(with spare bottle) OSHA and NFPA approved.
AUDIENCE:
Firefighters
PREREQUISITE:
Firefighter I
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
25 Maximum
TUITION:
In County Out of County
$85.00
$105.00
DATE:
September 9, 2002 - Monday
TIME:
Evening classes start at 7:00pm
Daytime classes start at 8:30am
LOCATION:
Training Academy,
614 First Ave., Raritan
Practical classes to be announced
INSTRUCTOR:
Alan Querec & Staff
01007-02
FIRE HYDRAULICS
MADE “EASY”
(8 Hours)
PURPOSE:
This course, through lecture and
workshops, will explain how to properly develop fire
streams for a safe and effective pumping operation. Fire
hydraulics are discussed in simplified terms so that the
student will be able to calculate hose sizes of 1 ½“ through
5” at the conclusion of the course.
CONTENT: Fire Hydraulics; types of fire streams; static
and pressurized sources; dual, tandem, relay pumping;
nozzles, construction, pressures and reaction; hand lines;
master streams; flow meter; stream strategies and tactics
offensively and defensively.
EQUIPMENT:
Notebook, pen/pencil
AUDIENCE:
Firefighters
PREREQUISITE:
Pump Operations I
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
15 Maximum
TUITION:
In County
$55.00
Out of County
$75.00
DATE:
November 10, 2002 – Sunday
TIME:
8:30am – 4:30pm
LOCATION:
Training Academy
614 First Ave., Raritan
INSTRUCTOR:
Gary Howarth
01008-02
PUMP OPERATIONS
“REFRESHER”
(8 Hours)
01023-02
HIGH RISE FIREFIGHTING
(8 Hours)
PURPOSE: This course presents eight hours of
practical training to refresh your Pump Operation
skills.
PURPOSE: High-rise firefighting will severely tax
the capabilities of every fire department. This course
will deal with fire suppression in high-rise and large
buildings.
CONTENT: This course will refresh and test
your Drafting, HD4, Developing Hand-lines,
Master Streams, LDH and Relay knowledge.
CONTENT: Water supply; sprinkler systems;
standpipe operations; engine company; truck duties;
high rise construction; operations and lobby command.
EQUIPMENT:
EQUIPMENT:
Notebook, pen/pencil
AUDIENCE:
Firefighters
Full Turn-Out gear
***Trucks are to be supplied by participating
Fire Departments. (5-Pumpers, 1-Ladder)
PREREQUISITE:
AUDIENCE:
Firefighter I
Firefighters
CLASS ENROLLMENT: 20 Maximum
PREREQUISITE:
Pump Operations I
CLASS ENROLLMENT: 20 Maximum
TUITION:
In County
$40.00
Out of County
$45.00
DATE:
October 27, 2002 – Sunday
TIME:
8:30am – 4:30pm
LOCATION:
South County Garage,
Roycefield Rd.,
Hillsborough
INSTRUCTOR:
Gary Howarth
TUITION:
In County
$45.00
Out of County
$65.00
DATE:
October 13, 2002 – Sunday
TIME:
8:30am – 4:30pm
LOCATION:
Training Academy
614 First Ave., Raritan
INSTRUCTOR:
Gary Howarth
01026-02
FIREFIGHTER SURVIVAL
(8 Hours)
PURPOSE: To review and reinforce the skills
required to survive the hazards associated with
aggressive interior firefighting.
CONTENT: A series of practical evolutions
designed to strengthen the firefighter’s ability to
conquer the entanglement hazard, disorientation,
entrapment and other fire ground hazards.
EQUIPMENT:
Full Turnout gear and SCBA
(with spare bottle) OSHA and NFPA approved.
AUDIENCE:
Interior Firefighters
PREREQUISITE:
Firefighter II
CLASS ENROLLMENT: 15 Maximum
TUITION:
DATE:
In County
$40.00
Out of County
$45.00
October 5, 2002 – Saturday
TIME:
8:00am – 4:00pm
LOCATION:
Tower
5th Street, Somerville
INSTRUCTOR:
Joel Lipman
01038-02
ORIENTED SEARCH
PROCEDURES
(10 Hours)
PURPOSE: This course is designed to teach the
firefighter how to use the Thermal Camera.
CONTENT: Learn how to move safely through a
search with minimal manpower. Learn how to split
your crew and remain in contact safely. Learn how to
integrate your Thermal Camera in your search plan.
Learn what happens when the camera does not work
and you are lost. This course is a must for all
departments that are using Thermal Cameras.
EQUIPMENT:
Day 1: Notebook, pen/pencil
Day 2: Full Turnout gear with SCBA (with spare
bottle) OSHA and NFPA approved.
AUDIENCE:
Firefighters
PREREQUISITE:
Firefighter II
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
TUITION:
15 Maximum
In County
$65.00
Out of County
$85.00
DATE:
September 24 & 28, 2001
Tuesday & Saturday
TIME:
7:00pm – 10:00pm
8:00am – 3:00pm
LOCATION:
Training Academy,
614 First Ave., Raritan
Tower, 5th Street, Somerville
INSTRUCTOR:
Alan Querec
01041-02
ENGINE COMPANY
OPERATIONS
(7 Hours)
PURPOSE: 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.
CONTENT: The course will cover the basic
information with regards to: water supply; fire
extension; master streams; fire protection systems;
specific hose attack problems; rescue problems;
and overhaul. This will be a full day of fire
ground operations.
01042-02
ADVANCED TRUCK
OPERATIONS
(16 Hours)
PURPOSE: The Truck Company is a distinct unit in
the fire service. This course will address the nine (9)
functions of a truck company.
CONTENT: Forcible entry; ventilation; rescue;
laddering; salvage; overhaul; checking for fire
extension; ladder-pipe operations; and utility control.
EQUIPMENT:
Day-1 Notebook, pen/pencil
Day-2 Full Turnout gear with SCBA (with spare
bottle) OSHA and NFPA approved.
AUDIENCE:
Firefighter I
EQUIPMENT:
Full Turnout gear with SCBA
(with spare bottle) OSHA and NFPA approved.
PREREQUISITE:
AUDIENCE:
Firefighters
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
PREREQUISITE:
Firefighter I
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
Firefighter I
20 Maximum
TUITION:
In County
$50.00
Out of County
$70.00
DATE:
Nov 30 & Dec 1, 2002 – Sat & Sun
30 Maximum
TUITION:
In County
$80.00
Out of County
$100.00
DATE:
November 17, 2002 - Sunday
TIME:
8:30am – 3:30pm
LOCATION:
Tower,
5th Street, Somerville
INSTRUCTOR:
Alan Querec
8:30am – 4:30pm - Saturday
8:00am – Till Finished - Sunday
TIME:
LOCATION:
Training Academy,
614 First Ave., Raritan
Tower, 5th Street, Somerville
INSTRUCTORS:
Gary Howarth &
Tom Ruscetta
01043-02
SQUAD COMPANY OPERATIONS
(11 Hours)
PURPOSE: This course presents three classroom hours and six practical hours of Squad Company operations.
In the practical portion students rotate through seven stations using tools in practical simulations.
CONTENT: This course will consist of: The use of the Circular Saw for Roof cutting; Students will practice
cutting/pulling flat roof simulations with asphalt shingles using the K950 saw with a wood cutting blade. Metal
cutting; Students will practice cutting heavy sheet steel and re-bar using the K950 saw with a metal cutting blade.
Power-Assisted forcible entry of padlocks will also be reviewed and practiced. Concrete cutting; Students will
practice cutting plain concrete scrap and concrete block with the K950 saw using a composition blade (dry cut)
and a diamond blade with hose-line assist (wet cut). The student will practice a variety of Striking and Prying
evolutions using a full size door and padlock forcible entry mock-ups. Utility Control-Gas, Students will
practice the control of gas utility meter shut-off valves with a pipe wrench, Halligan Bar fork end or Fire
Department tool with a utility key end. Utility Control-Water, Students will practice the control of water
utilities by operating water meter shut off valves and water service curb stop valves with a utility key or a Fire
Department tool with a utility key end. The Control of Electrical Utilities will be briefly discussed. Nozzles
and Appliances, Piercing Nozzle; Students will practice deploying and operating the piercing nozzle through
various surfaces (i.e. car fender, hay bale, plywood roof hatch, etc.). Bresnan Distributor; Students will practice
breaching a floor/roof simulation and deploying and operating the Bresnan Distributor and shut off.
EQUIPMENT:
Full Turnout gear and SCBA (with spare bottle) that meets OSHA and NFPA
requirements. This will be needed for the practical.
AUDIENCE:
Firefighters
PREREQUISITE:
Firefighter II
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
6 Minimum
15 Maximum
TUITION:
In County
$100.00
Out of County
$120.00
DATE:
Oct. 31 & Nov. 2, 2002
TIME:
7:00pm – 10:00pm - Thursday
8:00am – 2:00pm - Saturday
LOCATION:
Training Academy
First Ave., Raritan
Tower, 5th Street
Somerville
INSTRUCTOR:
Joel Lipman
01047-02
FIREFIGHTER SAFETY
(8 Hours)
PURPOSE: 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.
CONTENT: NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, NJPEOSHA, duties of a Safety Officer.
EQUIPMENT:
Notebook, pen/pencil
AUDIENCE:
Firefighters
PREREQUISITE:
Firefighter I
CLASS ENROLLMENT: 20 Maximum
TUITION:
In County
$55.00
DATE:
Out of County
$75.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT DRILL
MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT CLASSES
PURPOSE: Can’t think of anything to do on drill
night? Let us come over and take care of the drill for
you. We are offering a new service called Fire
Department drill maintenance. Let us sit down with
your training officer and plan some interesting drills.
Tell us what you want and we will set up the details
and present the class at your station on your drill night.
We have several certified instructors that can present a
drill for your station based on your needs.
***Note: Contract classes must only be scheduled
through the Academy office. A Contract Form
needs to be submitted to the office 60 days prior to
the date requested.
COST:
November 3, 2002 - Sunday
TIME:
8:30am – 4:30pm
LOCATION:
Training Academy,
614 First Av., Raritan
INSTRUCTOR:
01059-02
Gary Howarth
LOCATION:
The Instructor (s) fee
The equipment used
Books (if needed)
Administrative fee
Fee for certificates, copies, etc.
Your Facility
***Note: If your drill needs to be held at the
Academy, Tower or South County Garage, you
MUST include this information when you contact
the office for availability on the date you need the
drill. The Academy will not be responsible for NO
availability to these facilities if not scheduled
through the Academy.
01402-02
JUST KNOTS
(6 Hours)
PURPOSE: 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.
CONTENT: Topics will include; Knots for
rescue; as well as, knots for recreational (boating,
fishing, etc) use. A written test will be given.
EQUIPMENT:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil, Gloves
AUDIENCE:
Firefighters and EMS
PREREQUISITE:
01410-02
RAPPELLING I
(11 Hours)
PURPOSE: This is a basic class in Rappelling,
designed to instruct the student in Building and “Free”
rappelling.
CONTENT: Topics will include; the use of harness
typing, anchor points and rappel line management.
The majority of class time will be spent with “handson” exercises.
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.
None
AUDIENCE:
Firefighters and EMS
CLASS ENROLLMENT: 25 Maximum
PREREQUISITE:
TUITION:
In County
$25.00
DATE:
Out of County
$25.00
None
CLASS ENROLLMENT: 35 Maximum
October 29 & 30, 20002
Tuesday & Wednesday
TUITION:
In County
$50.00
TIME:
7:00pm – 10:00pm
DATE:
November 6 & 9, 20002–Wed & Sat
LOCATION:
Training Academy,
614 First Av., Raritan
TIME:
7:00pm – 10:00pm
8:30am – 4:30pm
LOCATION:
Training Academy,
614 First Av., Raritan
INSTRUCTOR:
Duane Borwegen
NOTE: This program will be a prerequisite
for:
High Angle Rescue
Out of County
$50.00
County Parking Deck,
High Street, Somerville
INSTRUCTOR:
Duane Borwegen
01413-02
HIGH ANGLE RESCUE
(11 Hours)
PURPOSE: This
course
introduces
the
participant to the equipment and basic skills of
High Angle Rescue.
CONTENT: Ropes, knots, hardware and
equipment, stokes basketwork, mechanical
advantage systems, and rescue lowering
techniques.
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.
AUDIENCE:
Firefighters and EMS
PREREQUISITE:
Just Knots
CLASS ENROLLMENT: 35 Maximum
TUITION:
In County
$50.00
DATE:
Out of County
$50.00
November 19 & 23, 20002
Tuesday & Saturday
TIME:
7:00pm – 10:00pm
8:30am – 4:30pm
LOCATION:
Training Academy,
614 First Av., Raritan
County Parking Deck,
High Street, Somerville
INSTRUCTOR:
Duane Borwegen
01415-02
BASIC VEHICLE
EXTRICATION
(8 Hours)
PURPOSE: This course is designed to acquaint the
fire service with vehicle rescue. Working in the
unfamiliar environment of vehicle rescue will be gone
over in detail. Establishing a unified command and
working with other agencies and Scene dynamics will
be explained.
CONTENT: This course will cover basic scene set
up and management, establishing a safe scene,
stabilizing the vehicles, reading the wreck, initial entry
of personnel, door removal, roof removal and front end
displacement.
EQUIPMENT:
None
AUDIENCE:
Firefighters, EMS
PREREQUISITE:
Firefighter I
CLASS ENROLLMENT: 15 Maximum
TUITION:
In County
$100.00
Out of County
$120.00
DATE:
October 20, 2002 – Sunday
TIME:
8:00am – 4:00pm
LOCATION:
South County Garage,
Roycefield Road,
Hillsborough
INSTRUCTOR:
Alan Querec
01418-02
VEHICLES OVER THE
EDGE
(7.5 Hours)
PURPOSE: This course will begin where Basic
Extrication ended. It will cover difficult vehicle
positions such as: cars on slopes and cars over
embankments; vehicles involved in override and
trapped under heavy objects will also be
presented.
CONTENT: This course will consist of the use
of Air Shores, Hi-lift Jacks and Airbags in
conjunction with Extrication equipment.
EQUIPMENT:
Goggles
“CHIEF OFFICER”
(36 Hours)
PURPOSE:
This course is designed to allow the second
line supervisor, (Deputy, Assistant Chief and Chief of the
Department) the ability to gain insight into managing
his/her fire department, as well as the ability to deal with the
public, elected officials, and planning for natural and manmade disasters.
CONTENT: This course will include the following
criteria: Planning as a managerial functions, Information
management, F.D. Budgeting, Strategic Analysis of F.D.
Operations, Strategic Planning for emergency services,
Dealing with the political arena, Disaster preparedness, Fire
department recruitment, Dealing with the public, Leadership
and supervision.
Full Turn-out gear,
EQUIPMENT:
AUDIENCE:
Firefighters, EMS
PREREQUISITE:
Firefighter I, EMT-B
CLASS ENROLLMENT: 15 Maximum
TUITION:
01502-02
In County
$75.00
Out of County
$85.00
DATE:
November 2, 2002 – Saturday
TIME:
8:00am – 3:30pm
LOCATION:
South County Garage,
Roycefield Road,
Hillsborough
INSTRUCTOR:
Alan Querec
Notebook, pen/pencil
AUDIENCE:
Fire Officers who have the
responsibilities of directing and managing a fire
operation.
PREREQUISITE: Must have completed
Firefighter I, Firefighter II and Fire Officer I
CLASS ENROLLMENT: 30 Maximum
TUITION:
In County
$50.00
Out of County
$70.00
DATE:
Sept. 10, 2002 – Begin
Oct. 24, 2002 – End
Tuesdays & Thursdays
TIME:
7:00pm – 10:00pm
LOCATION:
Training Academy
614 First Ave., Raritan
INSTRUCTOR:
Mike Toth
01504-02
FIREFIGHTER
ASSISTANCE and SEARCH
TEAM (8.5 Hours)
PURPOSE:
At the scene of any major fire, there
exists the possibility of firefighters being injured or even
trapped within a structure. A quick or response rescue
team must be available for immediate assistance of any
downed firefighter. This course is designed to answer
the questions: What is a F.A.S.Team? What is their
purpose?
CONTENT: What is a F.A.S.T. or RIC; Who
assigned the task; What is their purpose; What tools are
used; How is the task accomplished; Why is it
necessary to have a F.A.S.T.? What are the problems
for the team. Hands on at the tower.
EQUIPMENT:
Notebook, pencil,
Full Turnout Gear
AUDIENCE:
Firefighters
PREREQUISITE:
Firefighter I
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
15 Maximum
TUITION:
In County
$45.00
Out of County
$65.00
DATE:
October 16 & 19, 2002
Wednesday & Saturday
TIME:
7:00pm – 10:00pm
8:30am – 2:00pm
LOCATION:
Training Academy,
614 First Ave., Raritan
Tower
5th Street, Somerville
INSTRUCTOR:
Tom Ruscetta
B1504-02
ADVANCED F.A.S. TEAM
OPERATIONS (11 Hours)
PURPOSE: This course is a continuation of the
F.A.S.Team course. The students will build on the basic
concepts presented in the F.A.S.Team class.
CONTENT: The course emphasis in Advanced
F.A.S.Team Operations will be placed upon scene
size-up, firefighter survival, and operations during a
mayday call, advanced extrication and removal of
firefighters.
EQUIPMENT:
Full Turnout gear with SCBA
(with spare bottle) OSHA and NFPA approved.
AUDIENCE:
Firefighters
PREREQUISITE:
F.A.S. TEAM
CLASS ENROLLMENT: 15 Maximum
TUITION:
In County
$45.00
Out of County
$65.00
DATE:
October 24 & 26, 2002
Thursday & Saturday
TIME:
7:00pm – 10:00pm
8:00am – 4:00pm
LOCATION:
Training Academy
614 First Ave., Raritan
Tower
5th Street, Somerville
INSTRUCTOR:
Joel Lipman &
Tom Ruscetta
01506-02
INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER
(16 Hours)
PURPOSE: This 16 hour NFA course is designed
to provide the Company Officer with the skills to
function effectively as a Safety Officer at
fire/emergency incident operations. The primary
focus shall be on decision-making skills through the
recognition of questions that affect personal safety.
CONTENT: This course is an incident-specific
scene oriented course that will include the following:
Role of the ISO; Regulations; Standards and Policies,
Record keeping and Documentation, Risk
Management, and Incident Considerations;
Communications and Monitoring.
EQUIPMENT:
Notebook, pen/pencil
AUDIENCE:
Staff & Chief Officers, Line
Officers, Firefighters with Command Responsibilities
01508-02
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT
and RETENTION
(6 Hours)
PURPOSE: This course will provide the tools to
develop and maintain a volunteer membershiprecruiting plan and to continue membership through
retention programs.
CONTENT: Details
of
recruiting
needs,
development of successful action planning and
recruitment resources, Identifies retention ideas and
programs.
EQUIPMENT:
Notebook; pencil
AUDIENCE:
Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad
members, particularly those individuals involved with
members.
PREREQUISITE:
None
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
PREREQUISITE:
Must have completed
Firefighter I & II
TUITION:
In County
$35.00
20 Maximum
Out of County
$35.00
CLASS ENROLLMENT: 30 Maximum
TUITION:
In County
$45.00
Out of County
$65.00
** THE STATE EMS WILL PAY THE FEE OF
$5.00/PER
CEU
CREDIT/PER
STUDENT
TOWARDS
THIS
COURSE
FOR
ALL
QUALIFIED VOLUNTEER FIRST AID and/or
RESCUE SQUADS AND INDUSTRY RESCUE
PERSONNEL.
THE REMAINDER OF THE
BALANCE WILL BE BILLED
DATE:
September 21 & 22, 2002
Saturday & Sunday
TIME:
8:30am – 4:00pm
DATE:
October 19, 2002 - Saturday
LOCATION:
Training Academy
614 First Ave., Raritan
TIME:
8:30am – 2:30pm
Mike Toth
CEU’s:
6.0 Electives
LOCATION:
Training Academy,
614 First Ave., Raritan
INSTRUCTOR:
INSTRUCTOR:
Bill Rose
01516-02
MANAGING COMPANY
TACTICAL OPERATIONS
(12 Hours)
PURPOSE: This 12 hour NFA course is
designed to prepare the Company Officer to
command initial response resources at an
emergency incident. This course is the first of a
three part series in this curriculum.
CONTENT: This course will include modules
on Pre-Incident Information, Fire Flaws, Proper
Communications, and Firefighter Safety.
EQUIPMENT:
Notebook; pen/pencil
AUDIENCE:
Command Level Officers,
Training Officers, Senior Firefighters with
command responsibilities.
PREREQUISITE:
Firefighters I
CLASS ENROLLMENT: 30 Maximum
TUITION:
DATE:
In County
$40.00
Out of County
$50.00
November 11, 13, 18 & 20, 2002
Monday & Wednesday
TIME:
7:00pm – 10:00pm
LOCATION:
Training Academy,
614 First Av., Raritan
INSTRUCTOR:
Michael Toth
1600 SERIES – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRAINING
01601-02
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
AWARENESS
(8 Hours)
PURPOSE: This is the basic course in the
Hazardous Materials training series.
CONTENT: Instruction covers identification of
Haz-Mat problems, gathering basic information on
the nature of the incident, and those reporting
requirements necessary to begin the mitigation
process.
EQUIPMENT:
Notebook; pen/pencil
AUDIENCE: Firefighters, Emergency Medical
personnel (EMT’s, MICU, hospital, paramedics),
police, industrial personnel, school personnel, etc.
PREREQUISITE:
None
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
TUITION:
50 Maximum
In County
$ 25.00
Out of County
$ 25.00
01602-02
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
OPERATIONS
(8 Hours)
PURPOSE: Haz-Mat Operations is the second
course in this series. You will learn how to provide
information on the physical properties of hazardous
materials and to enable participants to predict the
likely behavior of a substance during a release.
CONTENT: The use of PPE; response to
overexposure of injury, basic decontamination, basic
control techniques; termination procedures. All
students must take a written test and pass with a 70%.
EQUIPMENT:
Notebook; pen/pencil
AUDIENCE: Firefighters, Emergency Medical
personnel (EMT’s, MICU, hospital, paramedics),
police, industrial personnel, school personnel, etc.
PREREQUISITE:
Haz-Mat Awareness
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
50 Maximum
TUITION:
In County
$ 25.00
DATE:
November 2, 2002 – Saturday
October 5, 2002 - Saturday
October 6, 2002 - Sunday
TIME:
8:30am – 4:00pm
TIME:
8:30am – 4:00pm
CEU’s:
8.0 Elective
CEU’s:
8.0 Elective
LOCATION:
Training Academy
614 First Av., Raritan
LOCATION:
Training Academy
614 First Av., Raritan
INSTRUCTORS:
** THIS COURSE IS OFFERED ON TWO (2)
DIFFERENT DATES THIS SPRING.
DATE:
INSTRUCTORS:
Doug Rue &
Michael Miller
Out of County
$ 25.00
Doug Rue &
Michael Miller
1700 – SERIES – INCIDENT COMMAND
1702-02
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM I-200
(12 Hours)
PURPOSE:
This 12 hour course is designed to meet the mandatory requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:18C-6.1
and 5:18E of the New Jersey Service Incident Management System for Incident Management Level I. It is
intended to meet the needs of fire officers and managers with responsibility to use, deploy, implement and/or
function within the New Jersey Incident Management System. Participants who successfully complete the course
will be eligible to apply for the Incident Management, Level I certification.
CONTENT:
Basic Incident Management System modules will include: Principles and features of IMS,
Organizational overview, Incident facilities, Incident resources, and Common responsibilities.
EQUIPMENT:
Notebook, pen/pencil
AUDIENCE:
Fire service supervisors who assume or are assigned to any position the duties of
which require the management of emergency operations. These supervisors include Staff and Chief Officers,
Firefighters with incident management responsibilities and anyone who may be promoted to these positions.
NOTE:
The effective date for NJAC 5:18C-6.1 and 5:18E was February 17th 2000. All
personnel assuming a supervisory role at an emergency incident must be certified Incident
Management Level I.
PREREQUISITE:
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
Firefighter I or EMT Certified
30 Maximum
TUITION:
In County
$50.00
Out of County
$50.00
DATE:
November 9 & 10, 2002 – Sat & Sun
TIME:
8:30am – 4:00 pm
LOCATION:
Training Academy,
614 First Av., Raritan
INSTRUCTOR:
Michael Toth
01800 – SERIES – EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAINING
01801-02
BASIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
(110 Hours)
PURPOSE: Emergency care of the sick and injured was inadequate in many areas of the United States until
public attention brought needed reforms that were begun in the 1970’s. These reforms resulted in the development
of effective EMS systems staffed by well-trained Emergency Medical Technicians.
CONTENT: This program covers the revised May 1994 DOT curriculum (EMTB)
EQUIPMENT:
Stethoscope, penlight, EMT scissors
AUDIENCE:
All EMS providers; Firefighters; Dive Team members; Haz-Mat
Team members, etc.
PRERQUISITE:
Professional Level CPR, ARC, AHA, or National Safety Council
certification required.
You must be CPR certified prior to the start of the class. Your certification card must be present with you at the first
day of class.
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
40 Maximum
** THIS COURSE IS FREE TO ALL QUALIFIED VOLUNTEER FIRST AID and/or RESCUE SQUADS AND
INDUSTRY RESCUE PERSONNEL
** NON-AFFILIATED STUDENTS MUST PAY A FEE OF $20.00 TO THE STATE EMS THE DAY OF THE
FINAL STATE EXAM.
Price includes: Textbook, workbook, and course handouts/student guide.
TUITION:
In County
$230.00
Out of County
$230.00
DATE:
September 4, 2002 – Mon & Wed
TIMES:
Evenings – 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Weekend classes start 9:00am
LOCATION:
Training Academy, 614 First Ave., Raritan
Practical classes will be announced
INSTRUCTOR:
EMS Training Staff
01806-02
BLOODBOURNE PATHOGENS
(3 Hours)
PURPOSE:
Emergency personnel put their lives at
risk with every patient they treat, and the most common
and deadly risk is from something they cannot see –
blood-borne pathogens.
CONTENT: Topics include the history of infection
control, the OSHA and PEOSHA standards, and
compliance under the law, infection control products, the
transmission of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis, as well as the
value and protection of the Hepatitis-B vaccine.
01812-02
BASIC FIRST AID
(4 Hours)
PURPOSE:
This course is for any individual wishing
to learn how to administer First Aid properly.
CONTENT: This is a Level I First Aid class that
covers basic first aid information including assessment,
bleeding and shock, poisons, burns, sudden illness, bites &
stings, cold and heat injuries, skill practice of bleeding
control, splinting, and use of slings, also a written
evaluation. First Aid certification is valid for 3 years.
EQUIPMENT:
Notebook, pen/pencil
AUDIENCE:
All emergency services
personnel who may come into contact with
bloodborne pathogens.
AUDIENCE:
Any Interested Individuals
PREREQUISITE:
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
EQUIPMENT:
Notebook, pen/pencil
None
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
40 Maximum
***NOTE: This course is available as a contract
class only. Contract classes must only be
scheduled through the Academy office. A
Contract Form needs to be submitted to the office
60 days prior to the date requested.
TUITION:
Instructor (s) Fee
The equipment used
Books (if needed)
Administrative fee
Fee for certificates, copies, etc.
LOCATION:
Your Facility
** THE STATE EMS WILL PAY THE FEE OF
$5.00/PER
CEU
CREDIT/PER
STUDENT
TOWARDS THIS COURSE FOR ALL QUALIFIED
VOLUNTEER FIRST AID and/or RESCUE SQUADS
AND INDUSTRY RESCUE PERSONNEL. THE
REMAINDER OF THE BALANCE WILL BE
BILLED.
LOCATION:
Your Facility
CEU’s:
3.0 Electives
INSTRUCTOR:
Christine McMahon
PREREQUISITE:
None
25 Maximum
***NOTE: This course is available as a contract
class only. Contract classes must only be
scheduled through the Academy office. A
Contract Form needs to be submitted to the office
60 days prior to the date requested.
TUITION:
Instrucor (s) Fee
The equipment used
Books (if needed)
Administrative fee
Fee for certificates, copies, etc.
LOCATION:
Your Facility
** THE STATE EMS WILL PAY THE FEE OF
$5.00/PER
CEU
CREDIT/PER
STUDENT
TOWARDS THIS COURSE FOR ALL QUALIFIED
VOLUNTEER FIRST AID and/or RESCUE SQUADS
AND INDUSTRY RESCUE PERSONNEL. THE
REMAINDER OF THE BALANCE WILL BE
BILLED.
LOCATION:
Your Facility
CEU’s:
4.0 Electives
INSTRUCTOR:
Chris McMahon
01815-02
CERTIFIED FIRST RESPONDER BASIC
PURPOSE: This course has been designed to provide basic emergency care knowledge and
skills to the student, who will provide first emergency care. The course objective is simple, we
will teach the First Responder how to recognize the needs of the victim and how to deliver
quality patient care, while minimizing discomfort and preventing further complications. The
course meets and exceeds The Department of Transportation (DOT), National First Responder
and NFPA curriculum.
CONTENT: This 40-hour National Safety Council program consists of 8 modules, including:
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Introduction to the EMS System: Scene safety & size-up; Legal/ethical issues
The Human Body
Patient Assessment: Airway Control
Circulation: Cardiac/Respiratory Emergency
Illness and Injury: Medical Emergencies; Environmental Emergencies; Bleeding &
Shock; Burns; Injuries to Head/Neck & Spine; Traumatic Injuries
Childbirth and Pediatrics
EMS Operations: Hazardous Materials; Mass Casualty Incidents
Special Patients and Rescues
***NOTE: 2-year course completion cards will be given after attending class (es) and
successfully completing appropriate evaluations.
EQUIPMENT:
Notebook, pen/pencil
AUDIENCE:
Emergency Service Providers
PREREQUISITE:
None
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
10 Min
TUITION:
In County
$225.00
DATE:
September 3, 2002 – Tuesdays & Thursdays
TIME:
7:00pm – 10:00pm
LOCATION:
Training Academy
614 First Av., Raritan
INSTRUCTOR:
Duane Borwegen
30 Max
Out of County
$225.00
01900 – SERIES – FIRE PREVENTION & INSPECTION
01905-02
FIRE / POLICE COURSE
(12 Hours)
PURPOSE:
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.
CONTENT: This course provides classroom instruction and practical exercises 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.
EQUIPMENT:
Notebook, pen/pencil,
Fire department issued turnout gear and/or station
uniform/safety gear.
AUDIENCE:
Firefighters, EMS & Industry personnel
PREREQUISITE:
Membership of an Emergency Service organization
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
12 Min
TUITION:
In County
$20.00
20 Max
Out of County
$20.00
DATE:
October 16, 23 & 27, 2002 – Wed, Wed & Sun
TIME:
7:00pm – 10:00pm – Weeknights
8:00am – Finished - Weekend
LOCATION:
Training Academy
614 First Av., Raritan
South County Garage
Roycefield Road, Hillsborough
INSTRUCTOR:
Allan Layton
02000 – SERIES – INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
02002-02
INSTRUCTOR LIVE
BURN CERTIFICATION
(8 Hours)
02003-02
SCBA/SMOKEHOUSE
CERTIFICATION
(8 Hours)
PURPOSE: This 8 hour course has been
designed to meet the New Jersey State
Certification requirements, as per NJAC 5:18c,
to allow students, on satisfactory completion of
the course, to instruct personnel in live burn
activities.
PURPOSE: This 8 hour course has been
planned to meet the New Jersey State
Certification requirements, as per NJAC 5:18c.
Upon successful completion of the course, the
student will be able yo instruct personnel in the
use of SCBA and smokehouse evolutions.
CONTENT: Lessons will include: live burn
training for extinguishers, motor vehicles,
flammable liquids, and structures.
CONTENT: Lessons include: operations and
safety checks, emergency procedures, and safety
checks and considerations when using a smoke
training building for SCBA maze.
EQUIPMENT:
AUDIENCE: Fire Service Instructor
candidates, Training Officers.
EQUIPMENT:
Full Turnout gear with
SCBA (with spare bottle) OSHA and NFPA
approved.
PREREQUISITE: Fire Service Instructor –
General Safety (Course 1905).
AUDIENCE: Fire Service Instructor
Candidates and Training Officers.
***NOTE: Students need head protection;
i.e. hard hat, or structural helmet for all
instructor courses.
PREREQUISITE: Fire Service Instructor –
General Safety (Course 1905).
CLASS ENROLLMENT: 20 Maximum
TUITION:
DATE:
TIME:
In County
$30.00
Out of County
$40.00
***NOTE: Students need head protection;
i.e. hard hat, or structural helmet for all
instructor courses.
CLASS ENROLLMENT: 20 Maximum
October 22 & 24, 2002
Tuesday & Thursday
TUITION:
In County
$30.00
7:00pm – 10:00pm
DATE:
October 5, 2002 - Saturday
TIME:
8:30am – 4:30pm
LOCATION:
Training Academy,
614 First Av., Raritan
INSTRUCTOR:
Alan Querec
Out of County
$40.00
LOCATION:
Tower
5th Street, Somerville
INSTRUCTOR:
Alan Querec
02004-02
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES
FOR FIRE COMPANY OFFICER
(12 Hours)
PURPOSE: This course is designed by the
National Fire Academy to impart the principles
of teaching and proper
management
of
fire department training sessions to those
responsible for conducting drills and in-service
training.
CONTENT: This program will be presented by
Academy staff in two 8-hour blocks and will
consist of lecture and actual training session
presented by participants.
EQUIPMENT: Day 1 – Notebook, pen/pencil
Day 2 – Department uniform or shirt and tie.
AUDIENCE:
Firefighters
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Firefighter I
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
In County
$40.00
TUITION:
DATE:
10 Maximum
Out of County
$60.00
December 7 & 8, 2002
Saturday & Sunday
TIME:
Day 1 - 8:30am – 4:30pm
Day 2 – 8:30am – Until finished
LOCATION:
INSTRUCTOR:
Training Academy,
614 First Ave., Raritan
Gary Howarth
02300 – SERIES – SOMERSET COUNTY INTEGRATED SEARCH AND RESCUE
02302-02
SCISAR COMMAND
(7 Hours)
PURPOSE: The course is derived from the National Search & Rescue (NASAR) search management
course. It is modified to meet the needs of central New Jersey. An ICS-100 manual is distributed upon
pre-registration to those not yet ICS certified. This course provides a framework for efficient and rapid
response to a search emergency, and a basis for sound decision-making. Though some topics overlap
with SCISAR Planning, the exercises are directed to managerial rather than responsibilities.
CONTENT: This course covers the overview of the search process, including terms and definitions;
Incident Commander tasks and responsibilities; Pre-planning; the development of an operational pre-plan;
Planning data / searching data; Organizational of search operations; Determining Search urgency; Lost
person behavior; Theory of search probabilities and establishing the search area. Search strategies
including segmentation and probabilities of area; Search tactics including probabilities of detection; SAR
resources and their deployment; Use of incident action plans; Briefing, de-briefing and reassessing;
Managing external influences; Documentation; Rescue and recovery concepts; Suspending the mission;
Demobilization and Legal considerations.
EQUIPMENT:
Notebook, pen/pencil
AUDIENCE:
Persons, generally from the local or county enforcement community that are
responsible for the initial or subsequent management of missing person searches. These include police
shift supervisors, watch commanders and their superiors.
PREREQUISITE:
None
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
TUITION:
25 Maximum
In County
$55.00
Out of County
$55.00
** THE STATE EMS WILL PAY THE FEE OF $5.00/PER CEU CREDIT/PER STUDENT
TOWARDS THIS COURSE FOR ALL QUALIFIED VOLUNTEER FIRST AID and/or RESCUE
SQUADS AND INDUSTRY RESCUE PERSONNEL. THE REMAINDER OF THE BALANCE
WILL BE BILLED.
DATE:
October 8, 2002 - Tuesday
TIME:
9:00am – 4:00pm
CEU’s:
7.0 Electives
LOCATION:
Training Academy
614 First Ave., Raritan
INSTRUCTOR:
Tom Opalack
02303-02
SCISAR PLANNING
(14 Hours)
PURPOSE: This course uses ICS-100 as the basis for integrating the search function, and recognized texts to
develop the search planning process. The 2-day course focuses on the planning elements of the search function,
both before and during searches. The course introduces key concepts which, when properly applied, maximize
the efficiency of the search. The student is taken through the pre-plan process, victim profiling, determining
best search strategies using available resources and, documentation. Though some topics overlap with SCISAR
Command, the classroom exercises are planning intensive rather than managerial.
CONTENT: An overview of the search process, including terms and definitions; Pre-planning the
development of an operational pre-plan; Planning data/searching data; Interview and investigation; Lost person
behavior and victim profiling; Impact of weather and terrain on victim and searchers; Theory of search
probabilities (area, detection and cumulative); Use of maps and search segmentation; SAR resources; and
documentation.
EQUIPMENT:
AUDIENCE:
TBA
Persons who expect to be tasked with search planning responsibilities.
PREREQUISITE:
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
TUITION:
None
24 Maximum
In County
$55.00
Out of County
$55.00
** THE STATE EMS WILL PAY THE FEE OF $5.00/PER CEU CREDIT/PER STUDENT TOWARDS
THIS COURSE FOR ALL QUALIFIED VOLUNTEER FIRST AID and/or RESCUE SQUADS AND
INDUSTRY RESCUE PERSONNEL. THE REMAINDER OF THE BALANCE WILL BE BILLED.
DATE:
October 10 & 11, 2002
Thursday & Friday
TIME:
9:00am – 4:00pm
CEU’s:
14.0 Electives
LOCATION:
Training Academy
614 First Ave., Raritan
INSTRUCTOR:
Tom Opalack
02304-02
SCISAR FIELD COURSE
(17 Hours)
PURPOSE: The course is derived from the National Search and Rescue (NASAR) “Fundamentals of Search
and Rescue” course, but is modified to meet the needs of the searchers of central New Jersey. An ICS-100
manual is distributed pre-registration to those not yet ICS certified. Students are expected to provide their own
supplies for the course, including a pack with necessary equipment and supplies, a compass, and clothing
appropriate for the season and changes of weather. A list will be provided upon registration. The course is
expected to be either a full weekend (including late Friday evening) or consecutive Sat-Sun-Sat.
CONTENT: An overview of the search process, including terms and definitions; Incident Command System
level 100, including certification, as needed; Personal outdoor equipment, clothing, and SAR ready pack;
Navigation and travel skills; Clue consciousness and preserving evidence; Lost person behavior; Tracking; and
Communications.
EQUIPMENT:
An equipment list will be mailed
PREREQUISITE:
None
AUDIENCE: Persons with any or no organizational affiliation willing and able to independently, or in small
teams search any terrain for clues about the missing victim. The student is expected to be self-sufficient for the
assigned operational period as well as perform “hasty team” search functions.
CLASS ENROLLMENT:
TUITION:
24 Maximum
In County
$65.00
Out of County
$75.00
** THE STATE EMS WILL PAY THE FEE OF $5.00/PER CEU CREDIT/PER STUDENT TOWARDS THIS
COURSE FOR ALL QUALIFIED VOLUNTEER FIRST AID and/or RESCUE SQUADS AND INDUSTRY
RESCUE PERSONNEL. THE REMAINDER OF THE BALANCE WILL BE BILLED
DATE:
October 18, 19 & 20, 2002 – Friday, Saturday & Sunday
TIME:
7:00pm – 10:00pm – Weeknight
9:00am – 4:00pm – Weekends
CEU’s:
LOCATION:
10.0 Electives
Training Academy
614 First Ave., Raritan
Practical to be announced
INSTRUCTOR:
Tom Opalack
AMATEUR RADIO TESTING DATES
Sponsored by:
RARITAN VALLEY RADIO CLUB W2QW
For the new Amateur Radio operator, or any amateur operator wishing to up-grade his/her license. Testing will
be given for Novice, “No Code” Technician; Technician; General; Advance; and extra licenses (“tickets”).
Bring two forms of identification (one being a photo I.D.); original and photocopy of your current license;
original and photocopy of a C.S.C.E.; and a blank check payable to “ARRL VEC”.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Pre-register by calling
John Manna
(908) 722-9045
TESTING DATES and TIME
September 21, 2002
&
December 7, 2002
8:30am – 1:00pm
TESTING WILL START PROMPTLY AT 9:00AM
Location:
Training Academy, 614 First Ave. (3rd Floor), Raritan Borough