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. 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.
Upcoming Courses:
Drill Ground Instructor: Basic And Refresher
Saturday, March 7, 2020 (0800 hrs. to 1600 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 Fire Fighter develops good habits.
Firefighter I
Friday, January 10, 2020 - Orientation (7:00 PM)
Classes Run from Saturday, January 11 to Sunday, May 17, 2020
The
Firefighter I program meets on some Saturdays and Sundays at 7:45 am and some Monday
and Wednesday nights at 6:45 pm. This
program will meet on the following dates: Jan. 11, 12, 13, 15, 22, 25, 26, 27,
29, Feb. 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 19, 22, 23, Mar. 4, 7, 8, 11, 16, 18, 21, 22, 30,
Apr. 1, 4, 5, 8, 15, 18, 19, 22, May 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 16, 17. All dates are subject to change. In addition, exam preparation classes, which
are optional, will be offered on the following dates: February 11, March 9, 10,
April 6, 7.
