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RCSJ will be transitioning to a new​ online student registration experience from 6/23 through 7/11. ​Access to current online student accounts for registration, financial aid, payments and other related services will be temporarily paused as we transition to the new system. Please note that students will ​​have access to their classes (Blackboard Learn) and student email during this time.
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Gloucester Fire Academy

Upcoming Courses

Throughout the year, the Gloucester County Fire Academy offers several courses of interest to emergency services personnel.​Complete a registration form​ to sign up for a class

PUMP OPERATOR 1​
Dates & Times: 

July 1518:00 - 22:00 hrs.
July 17
, 18:00 - 22:00 hrs.
July 1908:00 - 16:00 hrs.
July 20, 08:00 - 16:00 hrs.

This 24-hour Pump Operator 1 course provides firefighters with an introduction to basic pump construction, theory and hydraulics. It is intended to help students meet the requirements on NFPA 1002 Standard for Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualification 2017 edition. In this class, the student will get hands-on experience.   

FIREFIGHTER I/II PROGRAM
Orientation & Agility Testing 
Date & Time: July & 2​7, ​& ;8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Class Classes run from August 4, 2025, to January 28, 2026 

This course follows the national fire protection standard 1001, most recent edition and N.J.A.C. 5:73. 

LITHIUM BATTERIES
Dates & Times: 

July 3​0, ​1900 - 2200 hrs.
August 11, 1900 - 2200 hrs.

Lithium-ion battery-powered devices — like cell phones, laptops, toothbrushes, power tools, electric vehicles and scooters, are being deployed globally. Despite the many advantages of lithium-ion batteries, a significant safety drawback is the possibility that these batteries can overheat, catch fire, and cause explosions. Fires involving various lithium-ion battery products have increased at an alarming rate, resulting in numerous injuries and fatalities. Even when the initial cause of a fire was not the lithium-ion powered device, the involvement of these batteries can increase the intensity and magnitude of the fire.

NJ RAPID INTERVENTION CREW TRAINING PROGRAM
RIC MEMBER CHALLENGE/EQUIVALENCY EXAM​

Date & Time: 

July  3​0, ​1800 - 2200 hrs.

We have scheduled the NJ Division of Fire Safety approved State Rapid Intervention Crew Member written challenge/equivalency exam.  A program review of NFPA 1407, 2020 edition will start at 1800 hrs.  The exam will be given when the review is complete.  Only one attempt at challenge will be given.  Failure would require taking the NJDFS RIC Member program.​

MANAGING THE INITIAL RESPONSE: THE FIRST OPERATIONAL PERIOD​

Date & Time: 

August 6, ​1830 - 2200 hrs.

This course will allow those attending to gain knowledge and skill through scenario-based activities and discuss the importance of managing the initial response for operational period first responders. The course shall consist of a review of the 14 fundamentals of ICS, Review of the roles and responsibilities of the Command and General Staff, a review of the Incident facilities, use of the ICS 201, 214, 211, and the command board. ​​​ 
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