The Gloucester County Fire Academy offers high-quality, timely training in tactics, techniques and safety. Instruction is provided in one of four classrooms, with the latest in audio and visual instructional aids.
Practical training is available in:
- Class A burn building
- Full-sized aircraft trainer
- Realistic ranch-style smokehouse dwelling
- Live fire training is offered through many field props such as a:
- vehicle
- tow motor
- dumpster
- flammable tree
- 250 flammable tank
- extinguisher cabinet/paint locker
- Roof Simulator
- Confined Space props
- Mayday prop
- Forced entry
- Hoarder box
- Extrication
The Gloucester County Fire Academy prides itself on offering a full range of mandatory training courses as well as a large selection of specialty programs for fire and emergency response services. All programs are delivered by state-certified instructors and, where needed, staff with specialized knowledge in such areas as emergency medical services, specialized rescue and industrial fire brigade training.
In addition to the many courses offered at the academy, customized training for emergency services organizations, businesses, and industry is also offered. Furthermore, the Fire Academy offers satellite programming for many organizations, the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety and Kean University.
Interested individuals may contact the academy for complete program details.
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