Throughout the year, the Gloucester County Fire Academy offers several courses of interest to emergency services personnel.
to sign up for a class. Residents and members of Gloucester County volunteer associations may be eligible for a grant through the Non-Residents Taxpayers Association of New Jersey. View the waiver form for eligibility requirements and to apply for courses that are $60 or less.
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
Saturday, October 24 and Tuesday, October 27, 2020
This course, mostly hands-on, 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 practices.
Firefighter I
Friday, August 14, 2020 - Orientation (7:00 PM)
Classes run from Saturday, August 15 to Sunday, December 13, 2020
The Firefighter I program meets on some Saturdays and Sundays at 8:15 am and some Monday and Wednesday nights at 6:45 pm. This program will meet on the following dates: August 15, 16, 17, 19, 24, 26, 29, 30, 31, September 2, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 27, 28, 30, October 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 19, 24, 25, 26, 28, November 7, 8, 11, 16, 18, 21, 22, December 5, 6, 12, 13. All dates are subject to change. In addition, exam preparation classes, which are optional, will be offered on the following dates: October 13, 14, November 9, 10.
