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.

AUTO EXTRICATION II
Dates & Times:
Sat., Oct. 19, 0800 hrs. - 1600 hrs.
Tue., Oct. 22, 1900 hrs. - 2200 hrs.

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.

NFA INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER
Dates & Times: Choose one, two-day course
Sat. Oct 19, 0800-1630 hrs. and Sun. Oct 20, 0800-1500 hrs.
OR
Thu. Oct 24, 0800-1630 hrs. and Fri. Oct 25, 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. 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.

HARASSMENT, DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL MEDIA: ISSUES FOR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
Date & Time:
Tue. Oct. 22, or Sat. Nov. 16, 0830 hrs. - 1500 hrs. (Choose one Date)

New Jersey employers are required to provide training and education on the topic of recognizing and preventing workplace harassment and discrimination to both supervision and members of the workforce. Additionally, employers are also required to have a comprehensive workplace policy on this topic. Failure to do so leaves the organization vulnerable to liability exposure. Coupled with more than two decades of experience including investigative services and policy development, the program developer brings to the classroom both historical and recent court decisions from both New Jersey and Federal courts to educate members on what is and what is not harassment or discrimination. Additionally, participants will be educated on how to avoid unwanted consequences for postings on social media.

FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 1
Dates & Times:
Fri. Nov. 1 - Tue. Dec. 10, (click the link for all dates and times)

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.

This program is designed to be used with the text Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 9th Edition. Participants are required to purchase the text listed above before class begins. Text may be purchased online at www.ifsta.org. ISBN number 978-0-87939-696-1, Item number 36342.

FIRE OFFICER 2
Dates & Times:

Saturday, Nov 16, 2024, 8 am-4 pm Saturday, Dec 7, 8 am-4 pm

Tuesday, Nov 19, 6:45-10 pm Tuesday, Dec 10, 6:45-10 pm

Saturday, Nov 23, 8 am–4 pm Tuesday, Dec 17, 6:45-10 pm

Tuesday, Nov 26, 6:45-10 pm Thursday, Dec 19, 6:45-10 pm

Thursday, Dec 5, 6:45-10 pm 

The Fire Officer II program elevates your leadership and management skills within the fire service. This course builds on the foundational principles from Fire Officer I, focusing on advanced topics such as incident management, fireground tactics, and organizational leadership. You will engage in real-world scenarios, enhancing your decision-making abilities and preparedness for supervisory roles. By the end of this program, you will be equipped with the tools to effectively lead teams, manage complex incidents, and contribute to the success of your department.

FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 2 DAY PROGRAM
Dates & Times:
Mon. Nov. 25 - Wed. Dec. 18, 8:30 -11:30 AM (click the link for all dates and times)

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 does include out of class assignments that are mandatory for completion.

The NJ State Exam will be given at the end of the program. This program is designed to be used with the text Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 9th Edition. Participants are required to purchase the text listed above before class begins. Text may be purchased online at www.ifsta.org. ISBN number 978-0-87939-696-1, Item number 36342.

FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 2 EVENING PROGRAM
Dates & Times:
Mon. Nov. 25 - Wed. Dec. 18, 7-10 PM (click the link for all dates)

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