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2 OCEAN COUNTY Board of Chosen Freeholders John C. Bartlett, Jr. John P. Kelly James F. Lacey Gerry P. Little Joseph H. Vicari OCEAN COUNTY ADMINISTRATION Freeholder John P. Kelly Director, Law and Public Safety Alan W. Avery, Jr. County Administrator William L. Polhemus Sheriff Wayne R. Rupert Undersheriff Daniel P. Mulligan Chief Fire Marshal Training Center ADMINISTRATION Harold R. Morris Director Raymond L. Van Marter Deputy Fire Marshal/ Fire Training Coordinator Stephen J. Brennan EMS Coordinator Cathleen Davidyock Christine M. Divine Meredith Giaccio Carol Brower Ralph Hahn This publication was printed in house at the Ocean County Department of Printing and Graphics.

3 Letter from the Fire Training Coordinator Thank you for taking the time to look at our Spring 2009 Course Catalog. I expect that you will be happy with the contents. We have developed a few new classes and continue to offer other classes that we know the fire service wants and enjoys. Please let us know if there is a specific class or program that you or your department needs. New Jersey has now released Firefighter 2 Certification. We will be offering the full program as well as offering certification challenge exams. We are offering one challenge exam this semester at the Brick Township Fire Training Center. If we find that the Ocean County Fire Service wants additional offerings we will be more than happy to accommodate that need before the next course book is out. We are also preparing a Fire Officer 1 challenge exam to be offered in the fall. Our new FAST Team Operations program is being offered this semester. This program meets and exceeds the new state requirements. We feel this program will prepare our county certified teams with the training needed to provide a safe efficient rescue if needed. The New Year often brings some changes in departments. Please make sure that the Academy has the correct phone numbers and addresses for your fire departments chief officers and training officers. We also ask the Chiefs to update your insurance certificates. If you need help with this please contact Cathy or I here at the Academy. We were able to work out the issues with the NJ Department of Health in the last few weeks and are again able to offer EMT C.E.U.s for our approved classes. As always I want to remind you that the training grounds continue to be available at no cost to our Departments for drills and training. We ask that you give us at least two weeks notice so that we can provide staff. I want to again thank the other training facilities in Ocean County for the continued cooperation and partnerships that we have forged over the years. I also want to thank our instructors who continue to offer high quality instruction to our students. I look forward to seeing all of you in training programs here during the upcoming year. Fraternally, Raymond Van Marter Deputy Fire Marshal/Fire Training Coordinator OCEAN COUNTY TRAINING CENTER Call for information (609) or (800)

4 OCEAN COUNTY FIRE TRAINING ADVISORY BOARD This Board was formed to review the training needs of the Fire Departments in Ocean County. The group reviews any new programs that are proposed for the Academy as well as attempts to forecast future training needs. The board consists of certified instructors from all regions of our County as well as representatives from the established municipal and federal fire training facilities in our jurisdiction. Listed below are the members who currently make up the Fire Training Advisory Board. Director Harold R. Morris Ocean County FIRE and EMS Training Center Daniel P. Mulligan Chief Fire Marshal Kevin Batzel Chief Brick Bureau of Fire Safety John Jack Conaty Battalion Chief Navy Lakehurst Fire Department OCEAN COUNTY TRAINING CENTER Andrew G. Jensen Director Toms River Fire Academy George C. Schnell Past Chief Ship Bottom Fire Department Jay Sonnenfeld Past Chief Pine Beach Fire Department Thomas Vogel Past Chief Point Pleasant Beach Fire Department Raymond L. Van Marter Deputy Fire Marshal / Fire Training Coordinator

5 OCEAN COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY INSTRUCTORS The instructors listed below are the driving force behind this facility. They continue to train and learn as well as taking the time to give back to the fire service as an instructor. The thing that makes our instructors extra special is they are volunteers just like our students. They give of their time freely in an effort to keep our volunteer fire service alive. The Academy, Ocean County and the fire service thanks you for your dedication and selflessness. Dane C. Apgar Dave Bahrenburg Kenneth W. Balfrey Gerald A. Barrett, Jr. Kevin C. Batzel Thomas Bisbal Art Bloomer William M. Boyle Michael Brodeur David Burns Bruce Clayton Don Colarusso Jack Conaty Michael T. DelBarto Rich Deldonna Robert Disbrow, Jr. Philip Donahue Mark Drew Kevin Esposito Frank Finn Fred Fritz Ronald Gaskill William Gee Michael Gomez Joseph Hankins Edward L. Hazelton William Hopson Joseph J. Howell, Jr. James Ivins Joseph Jubert Joseph J. Jubert William R. Jubert Bryan Kalinowski Robert Kurilla Larry G. Leonard Daniel E. Lyon Thomas C. McAndrew Jamie McNemer Daniel P. Mulligan Joseph Palowicz Greg Pancza Joseph M. Paolo David Petracca Ronald Piszar Frank Runza George C. Schnell Carl Schubauer Dennis Seeley Jr. Kevin D. Simon Jay Sonnenfeld William Stevenson John Szafranski, III Robert Tapp Joseph Vallo Raymond L. Van Marter Thomas Vogel Barry Wehner William Wend Dale K. Wilber Richard C. Worth OCEAN COUNTY TRAINING CENTER Call for information (609) or (800)

6 FIRE ACADEMY SPRING 2009 COURSE DETAILS CLASS TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS: WEEKDAY EVENING (S) - 7:00 PM TO 11:00 PM WEEKEND DAY (S) - 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED ALL CLASSES ARE BEING TAUGHT AT THE OCEAN COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. JANUARY CLASSES A.V. Equipment / Basic Powerpoint January 14 Firefighter Level 2 Challenge Exam Preparation January 20 & 22 TEST (Both are being held at the Brick Township Fire Training Center) January 26 Team Building: How it can be used Firefighting with success January 24 F.A.S.T. Awareness January 28 FEBRUARY CLASSES OCEAN COUNTY TRAINING CENTER Elevator Emergencies February 2 Review: Ocean County Fire Ground Training Building & Props February 7 Hybrid Vehicle Emergencies February 10 NJSP Confined Space Awareness February 17 MRI Safety for Firefighters February 18 Dealing with Handicapped Students and Sexual Harassment February 21 SCBA / Smokehouse Instructor February 23 & 25 * NEW CLASSES TO THE ACADEMY ARE IN BOLD PRINT* OCFA Course Catalog Spring 2009

7 FIRE ACADEMY SPRING 2009 COURSE DETAILS CLASS TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS: WEEKDAY EVENING (S) - 7:00 PM TO 11:00 PM WEEKEND DAY (S) - 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED ALL CLASSES ARE BEING TAUGHT AT THE OCEAN COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. MARCH CLASSES Live Burn Instructor March 9 & 11 Fire Ground Survival March 10, 12, 14 Basic Pump March 25, 28 April 1, 4, 8, 11 SCBA / Smokehouse Refresher March 28 Live Burn Refresher March 28 APRIL CLASSES Basic Fire Police April 7, 14, 21, 28 IMS April 16, 23, 30 Flashover T t T April 16 & 18 Dispelling Myths and Fears of Firefighting Foam April 18 Flashover Training April 21 Flashover Training April 30 * NEW CLASSES TO THE ACADEMY ARE IN BOLD PRINT* OCEAN COUNTY TRAINING CENTER Call for information (609) or (800)

8 FIRE ACADEMY SPRING 2009 COURSE DETAILS CLASS TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS: WEEKDAY EVENING (S) - 7:00 PM TO 11:00 PM WEEKEND DAY (S) - 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED ALL CLASSES ARE BEING TAUGHT AT THE OCEAN COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. MAY CLASSES Flashover Training May 2 IMS May 4, 6, 11, 13, 28, 20 Advanced Extrication May 14 & 16 Positive Pressure Ventilation and Fire Attack May 16 OCEAN COUNTY TRAINING CENTER Flashover Training May 18 F.A.S.T. Operations May 19, 26, 30 June 9, 13, 16, 23, & 27 Flashover Training May 27 JUNE CLASSES Calling the MAYDAY June 6 IMS June 9, 11, 13 * NEW CLASSES TO THE ACADEMY ARE IN BOLD PRINT* OCFA Course Catalog Spring 2009

9 COURSE INFORMATION OCEAN COUNTY TRAINING CENTER Call for information (609) or (800)

10 ALL COURSES WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION ISSUED BY THE OCEAN COUNTY TRAINING CENTER OCEAN COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY OCFA Course Catalog Spring 2009

11 COURSE INFORMATION ADVANCED EXTRICATION AIRCRAFT EMERGENCIES This course is divided into 2 sessions. Each session is hands-on in nature with some lecture. This is designed for experienced firefighters or first aid squad members in the extrication field. This may also serve as a refresher for those experienced personnel. Specific topics to be covered include: rescue & victim safety, vehicle dynamics and terminology, tool selection and use (hydraulic, electric, hand and pneumatic), basic stabilization techniques & vehicle displacement. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1, or EMT, Basic Extrication class, all students must be 18 years or older to attend this class. Hours: 12 C.E.U. s: Pending ADVANCED SCBA This class is the first program designed around and presented by the Ocean County Fire Training Coalition. The program will be held at all four training facilities in Ocean County and taught by instructors from all four facilities. The program was designed around N.F.P.A (Standard for Fire Service Respiratory Protection Training, 2002 Edition). The course will cover the following: 1. The importance of air management 2. S.C.B.A. limitations and capabilities 3. S.C.B.A. Emergencies 4. Large area searches 5. Searching with thermal imaging cameras 6. Care and maintenance Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 Hours: 40 This class is intended to give structural Firefighters information on how to respond to, and function at, an aircraft emergency. The course will include information on military, commercial and private aircraft. Students will learn about the construction of aircraft and the location and size of fuel tanks in popular models. Special attention will be given to military aircraft and the special hazards associated with it. Participants will be given information necessary to help ensure the preparedness of their fire department to deal with an aircraft emergency in their community. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 Hours: 6 BASIC EXTRICATION This course is divided into 2 sessions. Each session is hands-on in nature with some lecture. This is designed for those who are new to the extrication field. This may also serve as a refresher for experienced personnel. Specific topics to be covered include: Rescue & victim safety, vehicle dynamics and terminology, tool selection and use (hydraulics, electric, hand and pneumatic), basic stabilization techniques & vehicle displacement. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1, or EMT, all students must be 18 years old or older to attend this class. Hours: 12 COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIREFIGHTERS & EMERGENCY RESPONDERS

12 COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIREFIGHTERS & EMERGENCY RESPONDERS BASIC PUMP OPERATIONS This program gives Firefighters the basics needed to properly operate a pump and a fire department engine. The program is based on the IFSTA Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook. Students will leave the program with the knowledge of how water is supplied and distributed on the fire ground. The class is both lecture and hands-on in nature. All students will be required to pass a written exam at the completion of this program. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 Hours: 33 BASIC ROPE RESCUE Any time someone is stuck beyond reach of conventional fire department ladders, rope rescue must be considered as a possible way of reaching them. Before this can be accomplished the rescuers must be trained and equipped. This class will show you the basics of knot tying, anchoring, rigging and basic rescue techniques. This class is labor intensive and has extensive hands on portions. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1, Students will be told what safety equipment will be needed before the first class. Hours: 44 BASIC TRUCK OPERATIONS This course provides personnel with the fundamentals of truck company operations. Participants will identify, through written examination, the function of a truck company, types of aerial apparatus and advantages and disadvantages of each type. Tactical considerations for fire ground operations safety will be stressed throughout the program. Various types of aerial apparatus will be available for practical demonstrations. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1, Full PPE is needed for hands-on. COURSE INFORMATION BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (F.A.S.T. Operations Module) Having a firm understanding of building construction will help Fire Officers and Firefighters when they are forced to make fire ground decisions. This program will teach you the basics of building materials, and an understanding of how building materials react during a fire as well as during a collapse. This class is also intended to help you perform a better size-up and understand the inherent dangers that Firefighters face everyday. Light to medium construction will be covered. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 Hours: 6 CALLING THE MAYDAY: HANDS ON TRAINING This eight-hour course requires the students to meet the psychomotor skill requirements to call a Mayday over their radio system. The Firefighter must demonstrate the ability to call Mayday under various emergency situations. These conditions will be simulated using various props with the Firefighter in full PPE, SCBA and portable radio in a blacked out face mask. The Firefighter must send the mayday using whatever method is authorized. It must be received over the radio system and then acknowledged. The Firefighter must perform these skills at the master level (meaning 100% correct). *This is a module of the FAST Team Operations program. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 Hours: 8 A National Fire Academy Certificate will be issued to students upon successful completion of this course. Hours: 16

13 CBRNE AWARENESS (Formally W.M.D. Awareness) This course will be presented as a classroom lecture. It is designed for first responders who operate at the awareness level. The lecture will familiarize students with the recognition of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism in the form of Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear, and Explosive as well as the defensive actions that may be used in a response to a terrorist incident. The course will review basic awareness level response principles. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 or EMT, NJSP HAZ-MAT Awareness. Hours: 4 CBRNE OPERATIONS (Formally W.M.D. Operations) This course will be presented as a classroom lecture. It is designed for first responders who operate at the operational level. The lecture will familiarize students with the recognition of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism in the form of Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear, and Explosive and the defensive actions they may use in a response to a terrorist incident. The course will review basic operational level response principles for Level 2 trained individuals. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 or EMT, CBRNE Awareness and NJSP Hazardous Materials Operations. Hours: 4 C.E.V.O. II (FIRE) As the fire apparatus operator, both your crew and the general public rely on your ability to remain calm and focused while maneuvering safely through traffic. Your Firefighters count on you to get them to the fire ground to perform their functions and the general public relies on you to operate as a professional with the due COURSE INFORMATION regard for safety of others. As an emergency response professional you should upgrade and maintain your skills, which is the reason you should participate in this program. It has been designed to help refresh and improve your skills in both emergency and non-emergency driving situations. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 Hours: 8 A National Safety Council Certificate will be issued upon completion of this course. CONFINED SPACE AWARENESS This 4-hour course is the first of a two-part State Police Certificate process for Confined Space Rescue. The Awareness lecture is intended to help local Fire and EMS personnel recognize confined spaces and logistical problems encountered when attempting a rescue. This course is a prerequisite for Confined Space Operations. Participants will be given the opportunity to use and wear some of the equipment needed during an actual operation. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 certified, EMT certified, & Haz-Mat Awareness & Operations. C.E.U. s: 4 EMT C.E.U. s will be given for completion of this course. Hours: 4 A State Police Certificate will be issued upon completion of this course. COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIREFIGHTERS & EMERGENCY RESPONDERS Call for information (609) or (800)

14 COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIREFIGHTERS & EMERGENCY RESPONDERS CONFINED SPACE OPERATIONS This New Jersey State Police course is the second part to the Confined Space Rescue series. This course will focus on the actual rescue techniques highlighted in the Awareness course. Students shall work in group settings and physically attempt to solve a simulated confined space rescue scenario. This course is physically demanding in nature. Prerequisites: Firefighter Level 1, Confined Space Awareness, SCBA qualified. Hours: 16 A State Police Office of Emergency Management will be issued to all students upon completion of this course. DISPELLING MYTHS AND FEARS OF FIREFIGHTING FOAM This course will dismiss many of the myths and fears you may have of using foam. The instructor will cover firefighting foam history. The standards that apply to firefighting foam. How different foams work and why they are not interchangeable. The importance of proper foam proportioning. Environmental issues that may come into play if you do, or do not use foam. Foam inductor operations and testing of foams will be discussed. This is a lecture only program. Hours: 6 COURSE INFORMATION ELEVATOR EMERGENCY AWARENESS Elevators are becoming increasingly popular. We see them in multi-story buildings that are open to the public. We are now seeing them in private homes. With more elevators operating the odds that the Fire Department will be called to some type of emergency involving them is high. This class will educate the Firefighter on: 1. How elevators operate 2. Types of elevators 3. How to open doors 4. How to secure elevators Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 Hours: 4 EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM BASIC CONCEPTS This 12-hour National Fire Academy course is designed for Firefighters and Fire Officers who may respond to terrorism incidents. This course focuses on the command concepts and the specific recognition of terrorism acts. It also concentrates on specific methods used by terrorists and counter-measures which can be employed by first arriving personnel. Specific attention is given to the Hazardous Materials aspect of such incidents. C.E.U. s: Pending Prerequisites: NJ Firefighter 1 or Certified EMT Haz-Mat Awareness & Operations. Hours: 12 Each participant who successfully completes the course will receive a National Fire Academy Certificate upon completion. OCFA Course Catalog Spring 2009

15 EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE COMPANY OFFICER This 8-hour course is designed for the initial fire company officer and the initial responding apparatus. Students will participate in table top exercises involving: 1. Understanding terrorists operations. 2. Common considerations for response actions. 3. Recognition and survival at terrorist incidents. 4. Terrorism response strategies and tactical operations. 5. Transition of command to federal authorities. This course is part of the continuing education series on terrorism training for emergency responders. C.E.U. S: 8 EMT C.E.U. S will be given for completion of this course. Hours: 8 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATORS COURSE (EVOC) Each year about 25% of the Firefighters killed in the line of duty are either responding to, or returning from a fire scene. This 16-hour classroom and hands-on program will help new drivers, as well as experienced drivers, practice under both emergency and non-emergency driving situations. The class will explain vehicle dynamics and help the students to recognize the consequences of inappropriate driving behaviors. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 Hours: 16 COURSE INFORMATION ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS Engine Company Operations is intended to increase an individual Firefighters awareness of the responsibilities of the first arriving apparatus. The following areas will be covered: 1. Basic Engine Company/Responsibilities 2. Overhaul / Loss Control 3. Search & Rescue Techniques 4. Fire Attack & Developing & Sustaining a Water Supply The individual student will gain a working knowledge of pump operations to support initial attack crews and learn to perform individual skills above grade without the aid of an elevated apparatus. This course is physically challenging in nature. Prerequisites: NJ Firefighter 1, SCBA qualified, Good physical condition. Hours: 24 EVERYONE GOES HOME On average, 100 Firefighters die in the line of duty each year in the United States. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation developed this class to address the number of Firefighters that are being killed. Their goal is to help reduce the number of deaths. The program will address 16 Life Safety Initiatives that were developed at a summit that was held in Tampa, Florida in This program is interactive and will encourage class participation by the attendees. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 Hours: 4 COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIREFIGHTERS & EMERGENCY RESPONDERS Call for information (609) or (800)

16 COURSE INFORMATION COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIREFIGHTERS & EMERGENCY RESPONDERS F.A.S.T. TEAM AWARENESS This Ocean County Fire Academy course is intended to train the local Firefighter in planning for a Firefighter Assist & Search Team. The power point lecture will focus on the implementation and terminology used when beginning a F.A.S.T. Team, specific tools and guidelines to be used by F.A.S.T. Teams and required manpower for F.A.S.T. Teams. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 Hours: 3 F.A.S.T. TEAM OPERATIONS This Ocean County Fire Academy course is intended to train the local Firefighter in Firefighter Assist and Search Team Rescue. The course focus is on the actual rescue techniques highlighted in the F.A.S.T. Team Awareness program. Students will work on individual and group rescue scenarios. This course is physically demanding and is hands-on in nature. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1, active Firefighter for 3 years, F.A.S.T. Awareness Hours: 32 FIGHTING MOTOR VEHICLE FIRES This course is divided into two sections. A morning lecture covering: vehicle construction, motor vehicle fire hazards, scene safety, suppression techniques, incident tactics and strategy and an afternoon hands-on session with live burn involving motor vehicles. Students will act as the crew for each of the three pumpers on site. Hours: 6 FIGHTING NATURAL GAS FIRES This course is run in conjunction with the New Jersey Natural Gas Company and is designed for personnel who are responding to natural gas incidents. The properties of natural gas, NJNG responsibilities, fire department protective measures, suppression techniques and individual scene safety are stressed. NJNG will specifically cover what is expected from a responding fire department during natural gas emergencies. A hands-on session, involving live fire, will take place following the lecture. Prerequisites: NJ Firefighter 1, SCBA qualified. Equipment Requirements: Full PPE, SCBA and spare cylinder is required. A nomex hood and PASS device are also required. Students are required to bring a fire extinguisher rated at 2A 60 BC or higher to class. Hours: 4 FIRE ATTACK IN SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS This classroom and hands-on program will serve as a foundation for the newer Firefighter and as a good review for the more experienced one. We will cover some basic safety information as well as an overall review of building construction. We will then discuss some of the different extinguishment techniques that may be used. Basic first, second and third due units responsibilities will be discussed and then we will put that to use in several hands-on evolutions on the training grounds. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 Hours: 12 OCFA Course Catalog Spring 2009

17 FIREFIGHTER 2 CHALLENGE TEST PREPARATION New Jersey recently released Firefighter 2 certification. The certification can be obtained by experienced firefighters by challenging the written exam. This program is intended to help you understand what firefighting subjects are on the exam and will review the modules that are taught in the full program. To challenge the exam you must have met the following criteria. Be Firefighter 1 Certified in NJ. Be IMS Level 1 Certified in NJ. Have taken a Firefighter 2 program in the past OR have five (5) years of structural firefighting experience. Hours: 12 FIREFIGHTING SAFETY AND SURVIVAL This 12-hour course is both lecture and handson in nature. The lecture portion of the course will cover: 1. The history of Firefighter deaths 2. Building construction 3. Ladders 4. Personal rescue rope 5. Firefighter disorientation 6. Wall breaching 7. Deteriorating conditions during a search or suppression This will be followed up by a hands-on session which will teach: A. Ladder placement & emergency escape techniques B. Second story rope removal C. Wall breaching D. Firefighter disentanglement E. Firefighter disorientation F. Low air supply escapes This course is physically challenging in nature. Hours: 12 A National Fire Academy Certificate will be issued upon completion of this course. COURSE INFORMATION FIRE GROUND SURVIVAL Our F.A.S.T. Team program was designed to teach you how to rescue other Firefighters. This class was developed to teach you how to recognize problems that can get you into trouble, and then rescue yourself in the event you should get into trouble. All too often we read about Firefighters being injured or killed at what seems to be routine calls. This class will give Firefighters some skills that may be needed to rapidly exit a room or building when things begin to go wrong. Items covered are: 1. Why we get into trouble on the fire ground 2. Building Construction 3. Aerial and ground ladders usage and placement 4. Entanglement emergencies 5. Mayday 6. Wall breaches 7. Ladder and rope bails 8. Firefighter disorientation 9. History and cause of Firefighter deaths 10. Personal ropes The class is divided into two evening lectures that will prepare you for the eight-hour hands-on portion of the program. The hands-on portion is fast paced and strenuous. Firefighter safety will be kept at the forefront during the entire program. Equipment Required: Full PPE, SCBA & spare bottle. Prerequisites: NJ FF 1 SCBA Certificate. Hours: 16 FIRE OFFICER LEVEL 1 This is a pilot program for the soon-to-be released New Jersey Fire Officer Certification Program. The program will cover a variety of subjects that Fire Officer s will need to know to become an effective leader. Firefighters completing the program will sit for a written exam that will allow them to become New Jersey Fire Officer Level 1 Certified. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1, Current Officer may be given preference. Hours: 40 COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIREFIGHTERS & EMERGENCY RESPONDERS Call for information (609) or (800)

18 COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIREFIGHTERS & EMERGENCY RESPONDERS FIRE OFFICER ORIENTATION PROGRAM This 4-hour program is designed to provide current and new Fire Officers with the information about county and local services that are intended to aid fire departments. Representatives from several agencies and organizations will be on hand to give you a brief overview of information and how to contact them. This program is conducted in conjunction with the Ocean County Fire Marshal s Office every other year. Hours: 4 FIREFIGHTER 1 The Ocean County Fire Academy in conjunction with New Jersey Division of Fire Safety offers the Firefighter 1 certification program. This course is designed to meet the requirements of NFPA standard 1001, professional qualifications for Firefighters. Those who pass this course will be eligible to apply for state Firefighter 1 Certification and will also allow a Firefighter to meet the requirements for Blood Borne Pathogens and the Right to Know Act. Students will be required to attend all sessions and pass both a 100 question State of New Jersey, Division of Fire Safety certification examination and practical skills evaluation. The Firefighter 1 Program includes the following courses: Fire Behavior Ground Cover Fire Prevention and IMS Firefighter Survival Communications Ropes and Knots First Aid Building Construction Salvage and Overhaul Sprinklers Fire Cause and Determination Forcible Entry CPR Haz-Mat Awareness Haz-Mat Operations COURSE INFORMATION Ventilation Rescue Utility Emergencies Water Supply Fire Hose & Appliances Extinguishers Nozzles / Fire Streams / Foam Burn Education Firefighter Equipment Personal Protective Equipment Smokehouse SCBA / Burn Ladders Emergency Response to Terrorism Live Fire Training Vehicle Fires Clothing Requirements: Full protective clothing, SCBA (with spare bottle) that meets OSHA and/or NFPA requirements shall be required. Prerequisites: Must be a certified member of an organized fire department. Hours: 180 FIREFIGHTER LEVEL II This 80-hour course is designed for the certified and experienced Firefighter. Consisting of both lecture and hands-on, this course is designed to meet the NFPA standard for Firefighter II as well as the NJ requirements for Firefighter II certification. CONTENT: 1. Burn Awareness 2. Flammable and Ignitable 3. Gas situations 4. Foam Operations 5. Hydrant Operations 6. Hazardous Materials 7. Awareness Refresher 8. Emergency SCBA Procedures 9. Special Rescue Situations 10. Building Collapse 11. Extrication Tools and Equipment 12. Fire Cause / Determination 13. Firefighter Safety 14. Firefighter Wellness 15. Fire Department OCFA Course Catalog Spring 2009

19 16. Communications 17. Fire Suppression Tactics 18. High Rise Tactics 19. Rope Rescue Each participant will be required to complete and pass a 100 question written examination at the end of the course. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 with 18 months experience beyond Level 1 basic certification SCBA qualified. Equipment Requirements: Full PPE with SCBA and spare cylinders at all sessions. Hours: 80 FIREFIGHTER SELF RESCUE / ROPE/LADDER BAILS Recent events in the American fire service have shown that often Firefighters are going too deep into buildings or are quickly being over-run by fast moving fires. Often the only way for a Firefighter to escape from these situations is self-rescue. If a Firefighter does not have the training and the equipment needed a successful outcome may not be achieved. This program will cover what is needed as well as how to accomplish a successful outcome. It will also discuss some of the factors that get us into trouble and how we may be able to avoid them. Firefighters will review in the classroom step- by-step procedures on ladder bails and then practice them in the hands on portion in a controlled environment in full turnout gear and S.C.B.A. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 Hours: 12 COURSE INFORMATION FLASHOVER SIMULATOR TRAINING Today's Firefighters are at an increased risk of serious injury or death as a result of flashover. This 4-hour program is designed to develop a fundamental understanding of fire behavior as it relates to the flashover phenomenon. Students will be able to directly observe the signs of impending flashover under live fire conditions. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to practice techniques designed to limit or delay the flashover process. This program encompasses both classroom as well as live fire training. All students are required to provide a full set of NFPA compliant turnout gear (helmet, hood, coat, pants, boots and gloves) as well as a complete NFPA compliant SCBA. Students are required to wear long pants under their turnout gear during this live fire training. All turnout gear shall be inspected and approved by the Instructors prior to participation. Also an SCBA use form signed by the student and their Chief is required. Prerequisites: NJ Division of Fire Safety Firefighter 1 Certified Hours: 8 HAZMAT AWARENESS The basic 4-hour course will explain what hazardous materials incidents are, as well as give the students the required skills to detect the presence of hazardous materials. The instruction includes an overview of how incidents are classified into levels and on introductions to the Incident Management System. Also covered are the roles and notification requirements of municipal, county and state organizations. This level will serve as a prerequisite to all other levels offered in the series. Hours: 4 COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIREFIGHTERS & EMERGENCY RESPONDERS Call for information (609) or (800)

20 COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIREFIGHTERS & EMERGENCY RESPONDERS HAZMAT OPERATIONS The eight-hour course provides training for those personnel who have some protective equipment and other resources that would enable them to take further defensive actions at a Hazardous Materials scene. This course is a prerequisite for the HazMat Technician Course. Prerequisites: NJSP HAZMAT Awareness Hours: 8 HELICOPTER GROUND SUPPORT OPERATIONS This course is sponsored and presented by the New Jersey State Police Aeromedical Division. The course is primarily lecture in nature with a demonstration. The focus is on Fire Company and First Aid Squad responsibilities during South Star Operations. Prerequisites: Firefighter Level 1, EMT, or Police Note: There must be a minimum of 50 students in the class in order for the ship (helicopter) to land. Hours: 4 HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRIC AWARENESS A power company employee developed this class with the emergency responder in mind. It is designed to explain how electricity works, how electrical systems are designed and operate as well as what special hazards are associated with electricity on the fire ground. Students will learn about potential electrical hazards when placing fire department apparatus. Students will also be instructed on how to deal with electrical equipment at power company properties, how to identify special hazards associated with both high and low voltage and several other important areas. COURSE INFORMATION HYBRID VEHICLE EMERGENCIES: REVISED PRESENTATION Hybrid vehicles are here. Over 50,000 hybrid vehicles have been sold in North America since The chances of emergency workers encountering this type of vehicle in an emergency are increasing daily. This class is intended to educate the emergency responder on the hazards associated with hybrid vehicles. The course will cover: 1. Definition of a hybrid vehicle 2. Components of a hybrid vehicle 3. Potential dangers for emergency workers 4. Appropriate equipment and protective gear needed 5. Types of hybrid vehicles on the road now and in the near future 6. Extrications involving hybrid vehicles Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 or EMT EMT CEU s: Pending Hours: 3 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM I-200 This 12-hour class exposes the student to the nationally recognized model Incident Management System as well as information specific to New Jersey. This course includes student and group activities to promote the individuals ability to properly implement and use this management system at an emergency scene. This class meets the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety s educational requirements for the Level 1 Incident Management certification. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 or EMT Hours: 12 A Division of Fire Safety Certificate will be issued upon completion of this course. Prerequisites: Firefighter Level 1 or EMT Hours: 8 OCFA Course Catalog Spring 2009

21 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM I-300 This is a 24-hour intermediate course presenting IMS modules Topics include organization and staffing, organizing for incidents / event planning. This class meets the NJDFS educational requirements for Level 2 certification. Prerequisites: Students must have current or past Officer experience. Note: This is not a tactics and operations class. Hours: 24 A Division of Fire Safety Certificate will be issued upon completion of this course. INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM I-400 This is a 16-hour advanced course presenting IMS modules Topics include command and general staff, major incident management and area command. This class meets the NJDFS educational requirements for IMS Level 3 certification. Prerequisites: IMS Level 2 certification and have current or past Officer experience. Current Chief Officers will be given priority. Current Fire Officers will be given second priority. Hours: 16 A Division of Fire Safety Certificate will be issued upon completion of this course. INCIDENT RESPONSE TO TERRORIST BOMBINGS AWARENESS TRAINING This course is designed to enhance the capabilities of fire and emergency service agencies to respond to incidents of terrorism. This course includes definitions of terrorism, history of terrorism, self protection, evidence collection and preservation along with incident command issues. Prerequisites: Must be a member of a recognized emergency service organization. COURSE INFORMATION Hours: 4 A certificate from New Mexico Tech will be issued upon completion of this course. INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER The Incident Safety Officer course is a 16- hour National Fire Academy certification that will certify each participant as meeting the NFPA 1521 Standard for Incident Safety Officer. This course is both lecture and hands-on with tabletop exercises. Participants will cover the following sections: 1. The role of the Incident Safety Officer 2. Policies, Procedures and guidelines 3. Record keeping and documentation 4. Risk management 5. Incident considerations Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 Hours: 16 A National Fire Academy, and a Division of Fire Safety Certificate will be issued upon completion of this course. INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL RESCUE This 8-hour course is designed to serve as an introduction into the technical rescue field. Specific emphasis will be placed in two areas: confined space rescue and high angle rescue. Participants will concentrate on the various types of equipment needed and how an individual department can gain hands-on training. The lecture portion shall cover federal OSHA regulations plus logistical problems encountered during confined space and high angle rescues. Participants will be given the opportunity to use confined space equipment and attempt low level repelling. Prerequisites: Certified Firefighter Level 1 & SCBA qualified. Member of a specific rescue team or member of a First Aid squad with EMT-D certification. Hours: 8 COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIREFIGHTERS & EMERGENCY RESPONDERS Call for information (609) or (800)

22 COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIREFIGHTERS & EMERGENCY RESPONDERS LARGE AREA SEARCHES (F.A.S.T. Operations Module) This 12-hour class is broken into lecture and hands-on portions. Large areas are found in a variety of buildings from warehouses and commercial establishments down to areas of single-family dwellings. This program will help you understand the challenges that you will encounter with this type of search and give you an opportunity to encounter it under a controlled environment. Prerequisites: NJ FF l certification, SCBA qualified. Hours: 12 MANAGING COMPANY TACTICAL OPERATIONS (MCTO) This 36-hour National Fire Academy course is divided into 3 sections: PREPARATION DECISION MAKING TACTICS & STRATEGY Participants will receive 3 individual certificates from the National Fire Academy, one for each section. This program will focus on all facets facing the current Fire Officer as well as prepare potential Fire Officers for service. Tabletop exercises are conducted in each section and there is a hands-on session in the Tactical section. Prerequisites: Firefighter Level 1 and 2 years experience beyond Firefighter 1 basic certification. Hours: 36 M.R.I. SAFETY FOR FIREFIGHTERS M.R.I. or Magnetic Resonance Imaging is becoming increasingly popular. Once only found in select hospitals MRI machine are popping up in medical facilities everywhere. While this machine is safe for medical testing it has some specific characteristics that can cause some potential safety issues for firefighters COURSE INFORMATION if they are not informed. This program will explain how a M.R.I. machine works and educate you on how to operate safely in the areas around this type of equipment as well as how to shut it down during emergency operations. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 Hours: 4 NEW JERSEY FORESTRY SERVICE: S 130 BASIC FIRE SUPPRESSION Prerequisites: PPE is required but no SCBA. Wildland gear is acceptable. Hours: 16 Location: Coyle Field NEW JERSEY FORESTRY SERVICE: S 190 BASIC FIRE BEHAVIOR Prerequisites: PPE is required but no SCBA. Wildland gear is acceptable. Hours: 16 Location: Coyle Field NIMS 700 / IMS 100 On February 28, 2003, President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive-50 that directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents. This course introduces NIMS and takes approximately three hours to complete. It explains the purpose, principles, key components and benefits of NIMS. Prerequisites: None Hours: 4 OCFA Course Catalog Spring 2009

23 POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION & FIRE ATTACK This course will discuss the basics of why and how to use positive pressure during fire attack. If used properly and at the right time it will reduce property damage and more importantly increase survivability of our firefighters. This program will discuss how today's lightweight building construction changes how we must operate at fire scenes. The need for ventilation still exists for interior crews and fire victims but the manner that we provide it may need to change. Firefighter and fire ground safety will be discussed. This class will be lecture and hands-on in nature. Full PPE and SCBA with one spare bottle will be needed on the day of class. Hours: 8 PROPANE EMERGENCIES This class was designed by the Propane Education & Research Council and the National Propane Gas Association. It is intended to help the fire service and emergency responders develop the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and effectively manage propane emergencies during transportation, at a fixed site, or at a storage facility. Several scenarios will be played out. Prerequisites: Firefighter Level 1 or EMT Hours: 8 SCBA FIELD MAINTENANCE This 4-hour course, in conjunction with Scott breathing apparatus, is intended to give the participant an awareness of the maintenance a firefighter can conduct on the various parts of the Scott ( Scott Air 50). Students will be given the opportunity to service SCBA units brought to class and will be able to perform this basic maintenance service on the Scott units listed. Scott will provide the instruction for this course. Prerequisites: NJ Firefighter 1 SCBA qualified Hours: 4 A Scott certificate will be issued upon completion of this course. COURSE INFORMATION SCHOOL BUS EXTRICATION This program is divided into two sections. Section 1: Lecture, featuring classification of school bus vehicles, tactical and logistical concerns, proper cutting techniques, school bus construction, patient packaging and transportation, personnel requirements for school bus extrications, scene safety, extrication equipment requirements, standard terminology, communication issues and an overview of various cutting areas on a school bus. Section 2: Hands-on session featuring enlarged door openings, proper cribbing techniques, seat removal and patient stabilization, sunroof openings, window removal and glass openings. Each participant will be given the opportunity to perform these techniques using their own organization s tools. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1, Basic Extrication Equipment Requirements (mandatory): Organization approved extrication PPE, face shield, goggles, helmet, gloves, steel toed boots. Hours: 12 SEARCH & RESCUE TECHNIQUES FOR STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTERS Searching for and the rescue of a victim in a burning building is probably one of the most important jobs a Firefighter will do. It can also be the most dangerous! This class will cover the basic search and rescue techniques that have been proven to be effective. Team integrity and safety will be at the forefront during this program. Techniques for different types of buildings will be covered as well as different ways to help move victims. We will then practice what we have covered during several hands-on evolutions on the training grounds both under smoke and live fire conditions. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 Hours: 12 COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIREFIGHTERS & EMERGENCY RESPONDERS Call for information (609) or (800)

24 COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIREFIGHTERS & EMERGENCY RESPONDERS STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTER REFRESHER This course is based on the truck company operations course and is intended to test all skills used in Firefighting. This scenario based course places students in various roles including: 1. Search / Rescue 2. Suppression 3. Forcible Entry 4. Ladder team 5. Ventilation 6. Ropes and knots 7. Communications and F.A.S.T. Team This course is physically demanding in nature. Students will work in group settings and shall perform several skills during each scenario. Prerequisites: NJ Firefighter 1, good physical condition, SCBA qualified. Equipment Requirements: Full PPE, SCBA and several spare cylinders. Hours: 8 THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA OPERATIONS (F.A.S.T. Operations Module) This course is designed to increase the individual Firefighters understanding and skill level of a thermal imaging camera. Topics covered include: types of thermal imaging technology, tactical uses for the thermal imaging camera and working components of the various thermal imaging cameras. Specific emphasis shall be placed on the Bullard hand held thermal imaging camera distributed by the Division of Fire Safety. Prerequisites: NJ Firefighter 1 SCBA qualified. Equipment Requirements: Full PPE SCBA spare cylinder and a thermal imaging camera is required. COURSE INFORMATION VENTILATION OPERATIONS When fire breaks out in a building the heated smoke and gasses pressurize the building. Occupants and Firefighters in the building are at an increased risk unless proper ventilation is performed. This class will review basic fire behavior as well as talk about tool selection, roof construction, vertical and horizontal ventilation. We will also cover positive and negative ventilation. Hands-on evolutions will be used to practice the skills learned. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 Hours: 12 WILDLAND / URBAN INTERFACE This course is designed to instruct Firefighters in techniques to protect homes and other improved properties from Wildland fires. Topics covered are: Planning Fire line tactics Follow-up and safety Actual local and national interface fires will be examined. There will be a 25 question test at the end of this course. A New Jersey State Forestry Service Certificate will be issued upon completion. Hours: 3.5 OCFA Course Catalog Spring 2009

25 ADVANCED POWER POINT PROGRAMMING This class is intended to review the basics of writing their own power point program or modifying existing programs, and then show the student advanced techniques to create a more vibrant power point presentation. The students will be lectured and shown how to make or modify slides, import clip art and photographs. The remainder of the class will be hands-on for the students working on a computer to create a small slide show presentation that will be viewed and critiqued by the instructor. Note: Because of the limited number of seats available, the Ocean County instructors will be given first priority. Prerequisites: Certified Level 1 or 2 Instructor. C.E.U. s: Pending Hours: 5 BASIC POWER POINT PROGRAMMING This class is intended to show instructors the basics of writing their own program or modifying existing programs. The student s will be lectured and shown how to make or modify slides, import clip art and photographs. The remainder of the class will be hands-on for the students working on a computer to create a small slide show presentation that will be viewed and critiqued by the instructor. Note: Because of the amount of seats available, class size is limited. Prerequisites: Certified Level 1 or 2 Instructor. Hours: 5 FLASHOVER SIMULATOR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING Today's Firefighters are at an increased risk of serious injury or death as a result of flashover. This hour program is designed to develop a fundamental understanding of fire behavior COURSE INFORMATION as it relates to the flashover phenomenon. Instructors will be able to directly observe the signs of impending flashover under live fire conditions and learn how to express this to students. Instructors will be taught and have the opportunity to practice techniques designed to limit or delay the flashover process. This program encompasses both classroom as well as live fire training. Instructors will be required to go through a minimum of four flashover sessions acting in all instructor positions at least once. Instructors will be required to bring a full set of NFPA compliant turnout gear (helmet, hood, coat, pants, boots and gloves) as well as a complete NFPA compliant SCBA. Instructors are required to wear long pants under their turnout gear during this live fire training. All turnout gear will be inspected and approved by the Instructor s prior to participation. An SCBA use form signed by the student and their Chief is required. Prerequisites: NJ Division of Fire Safety Firefighter 1 Certified, NJ Division of Fire Safety Fire Instructor Level 1 or 2 certification with S.C.B.A. and Live Burn endorsements. Hours: IFSTA FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 1 This class is required by the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety for Firefighters who wish to be certified as Level 1 fire service instructors. The class is also recommended for new or up and coming Fire Officers. The program is based on the IFSTA 7th Edition Fire and Emergency Services Instructor book. This class is replacing the old NFA Instructional Techniques for Company Officers program. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1. Current Officers may be given priority. Hours: 35 A Division of Fire Safety Certificate will be issued upon completion of this course. COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS Call for information (609) or (800)

26 COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS IFSTA INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 2 This course is replacing the old National Fire Academy s Educational Methodology program. This program is based on the IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 7th Edition. The program will prepare the student to take the N.J. Division of Fire Safety s written exam for Fire Instructor Level 2. Prerequisites: Students attending this program should already be a N.J. Certified Level 1 Instructor and have taken IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Level 1 program or Instructional Techniques for Company Officers (I.T.C.O.) Hours: 31 A Division of Fire Safety Certificate will be issued upon completion of this course. INSTRUCTOR GENERAL SAFETY This 8-hour program is required by the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety as the first step towards certification as a State of New Jersey Level 1 Fire Service Instructor. Participants will work through 12 modules that are designed to help identify safe and effective ways to train Firefighters on those specific module areas. Participants will examine the need to train in a safe environment and discuss various techniques for improving safety when training on a specific fire subject. Prerequisites: Certified Firefighter Level 1 Hours: 8 A Division of Fire Safety Certificate will be issued upon completion of this course. LIVE BURN INSTRUCTOR This New Jersey Division of Fire Safety 8-hour course is required for those fire service instructors that wish to teach specific modules in the Firefighter 1 program. This course provides the COURSE INFORMATION students with a basic understanding of live burn instructional safety, and concerns for the fire service instructor. This course is both lecture and hands-on in nature. Prerequisites: Firefighter I, full PPE, plus SCBA and spare bottle. Hours: 8 A Division of Fire Safety Certificate will be issued upon completion of this course. LIVE BURN REFRESHER INSTRUCTOR CEU This 3-hour course is intended to provide CEU s for Firefighters who have a Division of Fire Safety Live Burn Instructor Certification. Registrants need not be an active instructor with the Ocean County Fire Academy, however this program is based on our facility. Prerequisites: Certified Level 1 or 2 Instructor with Live Burn endorsement. CEU s :.25 CEU s Hours: 2.5 PRESENTATION SKILLS FOR INSTRUCTORS Classroom presentation is a key skill that is covered in IFSTA Fire Service Instructor Level 1, and this class is intended as an in-service refresher. It is designed for instructors who haven t been in front of a class for a while, as well as experienced trainers who want to polish their standard presentation or try something different. Basic presentation, facilitation, and demonstration techniques will be covered and participants will be expected to make several classroom presentations, one of which will be videotaped. Prerequisites: OCFA instructors will be given preference. Hours: 5 OCFA Course Catalog Spring 2009

27 REVIEW OF THE OCEAN COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY TRAINING BUILDING AND PROPS In this program we will look at our facility and its many uses. We have upgraded many of the buildings since the facility was built and we have purchased or built many training props that can enhance your training. We will review the facility and all of the props available to the firefighters of Ocean County. This program is intended for Fire Instructors, Fire Officers and Fire Department Training Officers. Instructor C.E.U. s will be issued to participants who qualify. Prerequisites: Firefighter I Hours: 8 SCBA / SMOKEHOUSE INSTRUCTOR This New Jersey Division of Fire Safety 8- hour course will provide the student with basic understanding of the SCBA / Smokehouse safety concerns for Fire Service Instructor activities and student performance. The student will know and understand the safety issues inherent in SCBA recruit Firefighter training. The student will demonstrate knowledge of proper care and maintenance of SCBA to assure that it will perform safely and efficiently. Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 Equipment Requirements: Notebook, Pen, Full PPE, plus SCBA and spare bottle. Hours: 8 COURSE INFORMATION SCBA / SMOKEHOUSE REFRESHER INSTRUCTOR CEU This 3 hour course is intended to provide CEU s for Firefighters who have a Division of Fire Safety SCBA / Smokehouse Instructor certification. Registrants need not be an active instructor with the Ocean County Fire Academy, however this program is based on our facility. Prerequisites: Certified Level 1 or 2 Instructor with SCBA / Smokehouse endorsement. CEU s: Pending Hours: 2.5 SCBA FIELD MAINTENANCE This 4-hour course, in conjunction with Scott breathing apparatus, is intended to give the participant an awareness of the maintenance a firefighter can conduct on the various parts of the Scott ( Scott Air 50). Students will be given the opportunity to service SCBA units brought to class and will be able to perform this basic maintenance service on the Scott units listed. Scott will provide the instruction for this course. Prerequisites: NJ Firefighter 1 SCBA qualified Hours: 8 COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS A Division of Fire Safety Certificate will be issued upon completion of this course. Call for information (609) or (800)

28 TEAM BUILDING: HOW IT CAN BE USED IN FIREFIGHTING WITH SUCCESS COURSE INFORMATION COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS Firefighting is a group effort not a group of individuals doing what they feel like. The program will explore how teamwork will help build communication and confidence in your members. We will discuss how we have made team building a part of our firefighter one classes and how it has enhanced the program. This class is intended for both firefighters and instructors and it is interactive in design. Instructor C.E.U. s will be issued to participants who qualify. Prerequisites: NJ Firefighter 1 Hours: 8 UNDERSTANDING DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, & ACCOMMODATION INSTRUCTOR CEU CLASS This program is intended to raise the instructors awareness on what is considered sexual harassment. It will cover steps that may be taken to reduce the chances of harassment occurring as well as what should be done if an incident does happen. This class will also cover the basics of dealing with handicapped students and what should be done to help accommodate a student with a disability. Prerequisites: Certified Instructor Level 1 or 2. C.E.U. s:.50 Instructor C.E.U. Hours: 8 OCFA Course Catalog Spring 2009

29 BASIC FIRE POLICE COURSE INFORMATION FIRE POLICE REFRESHER This 8-hour program trains the Fire Police Officer to perform their duties professionally and effectively. Subjects include: - General duties - Relationship to regular police officers - Maintaining safe conditions at any emergency scene - N.J. laws governing fire police Prerequisites: Must be a member of a fire department. Hours: 16 This 3-hour course will review the important points of the basic Fire Police Program and give you some street smart tips to help make your job a bit easier. Prerequisites: Basic Fire Police member of a Fire Department. Hours: 3 COURSES OF INTEREST TO FIRE POLICE Call for information (609) or (800)

30 COURSES OF INTEREST TO ALL EMERGENCY RESPONDERS BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN AWARENESS This course is designed to meet the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety requirements for yearly Bloodborne pathogen training as set forth by the OSHA standard. This video based lecture will cover the following: COURSE INFORMATION 1. Risk of bloodborne pathogens in the workplace 2. How a bloodborne pathogen is transmitted 3. Common misconceptions about bloodborne pathogens 4. Prevention steps 5. Waste disposal and what to do if you are exposed to a bloodborne pathogen. Prerequisites: Firefighter Level 1 or certified EMT Hours: 3 CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS DEBRIEFING This course is intended to provide the emergency responder with the concepts and workings of critical incident stress debriefing. This lecture based program will focus on: 1. Notification procedures for a local CISD team 2. The need for a CISD team 3. How a person can become part of a CISD team 4. The operational procedures of a CISD team Students will engage in group discussion and table top exercises. Prerequisites: Member of a recognize Fire or Police Department First Aid Squad or Emergency Management Team. FIRE & EMS BUDGET ISSUES This lecture and discussion session is geared toward chief fire department officers, squad captains, organization presidents, vice presidents, and trustees. Several topics specific to fire and EMS agency budgets will be addressed. Short and long range planning will also be addressed. Hours: 4 FIRE / EMS / POLICE CHAPLAIN TRAINING 1 This course is designed to cross train and enable Fire / EMS / Police Chaplains to exercise a full and encompassing ministry to their respective departments / corps and the community at-large. The scope of the training will include those contemplating or starting an active Chaplaincy. Those who take the postcourse test will receive two (2) CEU S from the State of New Jersey. CONTENT: 1. Orientation to Emergency Services Fire, Police, and EMS 2. How to start an active chaplaincy program 3. How to write a job description using State of NJ Title 40A 4. Critical Incident Stress Management 5. Pastoral Crisis Intervention for Victims 6. The role of chaplain in a disaster 7. Conducting religious services 8. Stress reduction and moral Issues 9. Confidentiality and ethic Issues 10. Line of duty death Notifications 11. Networking. ( Local County-wide Association as well as International Associations ) Prerequisites: Appointed or designated Emergency Services Chaplain ( Lay or Ordained ) or any emergency service personnel interested. Hours: 3 Hours: 3 OCFA Course Catalog Spring 2009

31 FIRE / EMS / POLICE CHAPLAIN TRAINING II This course is designed to cross train and enable Fire / EMS / Police Chaplains to provide support and encouragement during times of mass casualties or distress / bewilderment emergency disaster. Those who take the post course test will receive two (2) CEU S from the State of New Jersey. CONTENT: 1. Comprehending and assimilating what constitutes crisis 2. Recognizing the need for interventions in crisis times 3. What is Critical Incident Stress Management? 4. The Chaplain s role in alerting Emergency Services Personnel to heightened awareness of symptoms 5. Is this a crisis or faith? 6. The Chaplain and psychological interventions 7. The Chaplain and spiritual interventions Pitfalls of interventions 8. The Caregiver versus the care-receiver Mutual wellness 9. Where is God in all of this? 10. The theology of trail humanity, networking and training for chaplains. Prerequisites: Chaplain Training I, Appointed or designated Emergency Services Chaplain (lay or ordained) or any emergency service personnel interested Firefighters, Police Officers, EMT s Rescue. Hours: 3 FIRE DEPARTMENT & EMS LEADERSHIP This round table discussion is geared toward the leaders in both the Fire & EMS communities. Attendees will be exposed to and discuss the pros and cons of several types of leadership styles. COURSE INFORMATION & EMS will also be a topic of discussion. Attendees will also be asked to express some problems that are playing them or their departments and the instructor will attempt to give several solutions to each item. It is our hope that along with knowledge gained during this program some new friendships will be forged. Hours: 3 RIGHT-TO-KNOW REFRESHER This 2-hour State Police course is part of the required training for all Firefighters under N.J.A.C. 8:59-6. This course covers Firefighter training requirements under 29 CRF (q) (8) (I&II). Topics examined are the Firefighters recognition of labeling system used in New Jersey by the DOT and the Firefighters role in the Municipal Emergency Operations Plan. A State Police Certificate will be issued upon completion of the course. Prerequisites: NJ Firefighter 1 or Certified EMT Haz-Mat Awareness & Operations. Hours: 2 THE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER This course is part of the Incident Management System staff portion and is intended to give the individual Firefighter the basic skills in performing Public Information Officer Duties. Individual student presentations will be given prior to the end of the session. This course is based on the IFSTA Public Information Officer text, Seventh Edition and is lecture and handson in nature. Prerequisites: NJ Firefighter 1, good writing and verbal skills. Hours: 12 COURSES OF INTEREST TO ALL EMERGENCY RESPONDERS Local and national trends common to both Fire Call for information (609) or (800)

32 The Ocean County Fire Academy is currently working on a schedule for the newly released NJ Firefighter Level 2 Program. Course announcements will be mailed to your Fire Station and Fire Chief as soon as it is completed. OCFA Course Catalog Spring 2009

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34 @ information Questions? call (609) or toll free (800) OCFA Course Catalog Spring 2009

35 What is the OCTC? The Ocean County Training Center (The OCTC) was created to provide the necessary training to Volunteer Fire and EMS personnel in Ocean County. As a student of the Fire Academy, you ll attend classroom lecture and lots of hands-on training to help you gain the trueto-life experience you ll need to work in the field. The facility is state-of-the-art, the instructors are experienced professionals and the education the volunteers receive is first rate. Who can attend the Fire Academy? If you are at least 18 years of age, belong to a Volunteer Fire Company in Ocean County and have the will to succeed, you are eligible to become one of America s bravest. The OCFA offers training to new recruits, as well as, C.E.U. s and Instructor courses for those continuing their education. Registration for the Fire Academy is open to Ocean County Firefighters and Emergency Responders. How much does it cost to enroll? Courses at the OCTC are FREE! As long as you are a member of a Volunteer Fire Company here in Ocean County you can take advantage of the free training. Books and materials are included! Your Fire Company provides you with the proper gear. When can I Register? Right Away! Classes begin soon. Classes are limited and are on a first come first serve basis. So, don t wait. How Do I Register? It s easy! Just fax or mail your completed registration form to the fax number or address provided. A registration form is available with this booklet. Please use one form per person per course. The form may be duplicated. Make sure your form is complete. All spaces MUST be filled in. Incomplete forms will be held until complete and you may lose your spot in a class if it fills up. Register early! Classes are limited and fill up quickly. All registration forms must be signed by your Chief Officer, Squad Captain, or Emergency Management Coordinator to be complete. Sorry, NO WALK-INS will be allowed. What If The Class I Want Is Full? Class registration is first come first serve. Upon receipt of a completed registration form, students are listed in classes until the class limit is met. Students are then placed on a waiting list and will be notified of their status. Prior to the start of the course, students will receive a courtesy phone call reminder regarding enrollment and class details. What If I Need To Cancel My Registration? Call the OCTC, as soon as possible, if you wish to drop out of your scheduled course. This will allow space for students on the waiting list. Any student scheduled to attend a class that does not attend is considered a NO SHOW. NO SHOWS are reported to their chief officer and may become ineligible to attend future courses offered at the OCTC. It is the STUDENTS responsibility to withdraw themselves from classes. OCEAN COUNTY TRAINING CENTER Call for information (609) or (800)

36 Creating America s Bravest... One Student at a Time. For more info OCFA Course Catalog Spring 2009

37 POLICIES Authority of Training Center Staff to Cancel or Suspend Training Sessions Due to severe weather conditions, hazardous procedures or abuse of the facility and its property, the staff of the Ocean County Training Center shall have the authority to cancel, postpone or suspend any training session if deemed necessary. Any student representing any organization, who uses inappropriate language, causes unrest, or is disruptive or violent in nature, shall be immediately dismissed from the training session. Should this occur, a letter to the head of the organization that student represents shall be sent detailing the nature of the incident. That student shall also be prohibited from attending training sessions at the Academy until corrective actions occur. Class Cancellations If for any reason the Training Center has to cancel or postpone a course, an announcement of the cancellation will be made via: 1. Telephone, if possible 2. Ocean County Communications via - Fire Dispatch Channel 1 3. Radio stations: K 98.5 FM WJRZ FM WOBM 92.7 FM 1160 AM Notification of Injury Any student sustaining an injury during a training session shall immediately report the incident to the lead instructor or officer in charge. A Training Center accident report must be completed and given to the on-site Training Center representative before leaving the Ocean County Training Center grounds. Damage/Malfunction of Academy Equipment Any malfunction of, or damage to, Academy equipment must be reported to the on-site Training Center representative before leaving the Ocean County Training Center grounds. Dress Code For all indoor courses that are conducted in the classroom setting only, a casual but neat appearance is required. For any training session that is outside of the classroom setting, the lead instructor shall address jewelry and appropriate clothing. Shorts and tank tops are not permitted at the OCTC. All requirements for SCBA use will be followed to insure student safety. Food & Drinks Food and Drinks are prohibited from all classroom sessions unless medically required. The Training Center is equipped with a lunchroom area (tables and chairs) inside the building. There is also a refrigerator and microwave in the kitchen. The OCTC recycles, so please use the containers made available for plastic, aluminum and trash. The lunchroom may be used for any food or drinks brought on site for outdoor or non-classroom training sessions. It is the responsibility of the using organization to ensure all debris is properly disposed of after use. Water jugs and an ice machine are available at the Control Tower for training sessions. Under no circumstances shall any alcoholic beverages be permitted on the Training Center grounds. OCEAN COUNTY TRAINING CENTER Call for information (609) or (800)

38 [directions] HOW DO I REQUEST USE OF THE FACILITY? 1. Request a Facility Request Form from the OCTC by calling (609) or toll free (800) Submit the completed form by FAX to (609) or mail it to The Ocean County Training Center PO Box 2191 Toms River, NJ The OCTC will notify the requesting agency with a confirmation letter and/or phone call to verify that the request has been accepted or denied. DIRECTIONS TO THE OCTC FROM THE NORTH AND SOUTH: Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 69. Turn right onto Route 532 East (Wells Mills Road). Take Wells Mills Road approximately 2.5 miles to Route 9. Turn left onto Route 9 North. Travel Route 9 North for approximately.6 miles to Volunteer Way. Turn left onto Volunteer Way and follow to the end of the road, facility is on your right. FROM THE WEST: Take Route 70 East to Route 72 East. Follow Route 72 East for about 16 miles to Route 532 (Wells Mills Road). Turn left onto Route 532 for about 8 miles to Route 9 North. Turn left onto Route 9 North for about.6 miles to Volunteer Way. Turn left onto Volunteer Way to the end of the road, facility is on your right. OCEAN COUNTY TRAINING CENTER OCFA Course Catalog Spring 2009

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