| Basics of Fire Protection Systems (Previously - Basics of Fire Sprinklers and Fire Pumps)-Tuesday, October 15 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Fire University | Tom Kline, Owner, Fire University During this course, trainees will learn about the components and function of each type of fire sprinkler system and fire pump. As a result of this course, the student shall be able to describe various types of water-based, foam fire suppression systems and fire pumps and basic inspection and testing information for these systems. The first portion of the class will consist of classroom theory, with the second half consisting of practical training in the Fire University training lab. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2384 |
| Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations-Wednesday, October 02 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This program provides a review of the development and expansion of Carbon Monoxide Alarm regulations from 1999 through June 2023. The program will review appropriate elements of Chapter 23 of the Uniform Construction Code as well as Chapter 70 of the Uniform Fire Code. The Fire Official will understand how the two codes work together to provide protection for building occupants. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2361 |
| Character, Attitude and Values Before Hoseline, Halligans and Hydraulic Tools-Thursday, October 10 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Monmouth County Fire Academy | Anthony Correia, President NJ State Fire Chiefs Association 10-15% of what firefighters do involve Hoselines, Halligans, and hydraulic tools. 100% of what firefighters do involve Character, Attitude, and Values, yet we put most of our emphasis on tactical skills, not the people skills we use most often. Don’t get me wrong, it’s extremely important to be tactically proficient. However, many case studies of fireground “accidents†demonstrate it’s poor decision making due to carelessness, ignorance or freelancing are individually or collectively are many times the issue. In addition over 80% of the time, our interaction with others is not at emergency incidents. We have never-ending daily media reports of firefighters arrested for moral, ethical, and dishonorable actions. Firefighters behaving badly is not an anomaly, it is a regular occurrence. Fire officers regularly complain of new, as well as seasoned firefighters lacking character, poor attitude, and lacking core values consistent with the fire service’s mission. There are many fewer complaints regarding tactical competency.The deficiency in Character, Attitude, Values usually comes from a systemic lack of a fire department with plans, programs, and processes in place to address interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and organizational values. This program will bridge the gap between tactical and interpersonal attributes. This program will provide a framework to proactively implement plans and processes to improve interpersonal skills and the attributes that go with them. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2376 |
| Community Risk Reduction: Integrating Our Efforts-Saturday, December 07 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Camden County Fire Academy | Lt. Michael O. McLeieer, Immediate Past President of the Michigan State Firemen's Association This course is intended to familiarize fire operations personnel with the concepts of community risk reduction, stressing their importance in today’s tough economic times. It is more important than ever for the fire service to seek innovative mitigation strategies to manage call volume and improve firefighter and public safety. This course was created by Vision 20/20, a project of the Institution of Fire Engineers, USA in cooperation with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the National Fire Academy. The goal of this course is to provide national strategies to be utilized at the local level for fire loss prevention. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2451 |
| Community Risk Reduction: Integrating Our Efforts-Tuesday, December 03 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Bergen County Fire Academy | Lt. Michael O. McLeieer, Immediate Past President of the Michigan State Firemen's Association This course is intended to familiarize fire operations personnel with the concepts of community risk reduction, stressing their importance in today’s tough economic times. It is more important than ever for the fire service to seek innovative mitigation strategies to manage call volume and improve firefighter and public safety. This course was created by Vision 20/20, a project of the Institution of Fire Engineers, USA in cooperation with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the National Fire Academy. The goal of this course is to provide national strategies to be utilized at the local level for fire loss prevention. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2446 |
| Connecting and Interacting With Challenging Boss Behaviors-Monday, September 30 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Atlantic County Fire Academy | Anthony Correia, President NJ State Fire Chiefs Association Dealing with Difficult Bosses many times negatively impacts employee work performance. They can create a toxic work culture, as well as cause employee stress. In fact, harmful workplace practices are one of the leading causes of stress in the US. Bad bosses lead to high levels of absenteeism and high turnover. In the fire service, bad bosses can contribute to poor fireground decisions that can hurt or kill someone. This program will provide insight on how to identify as well as how interact with difficult bosses to obtain more positive results and reduce their ability to create a toxic workplace. We will use evidence-based best practices, the presenter's experiences, as well as the experiences of the students to study this issue and develop practical, real-world skills to deal with this phenomenon towards obtaining positive results. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2357 |
| Connecting and Interacting With Challenging Boss Behaviors-Saturday, November 02 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Hunterdon County Fire Academy | Anthony Correia, President NJ State Fire Chiefs Association Dealing with Difficult Bosses many times negatively impacts employee work performance. They can create a toxic work culture, as well as cause employee stress. In fact, harmful workplace practices are one of the leading causes of stress in the US. Bad bosses lead to high levels of absenteeism and high turnover. In the fire service, bad bosses can contribute to poor fireground decisions that can hurt or kill someone. This program will provide insight on how to identify as well as how interact with difficult bosses to obtain more positive results and reduce their ability to create a toxic workplace. We will use evidence-based best practices, the presenter's experiences, as well as the experiences of the students to study this issue and develop practical, real-world skills to deal with this phenomenon towards obtaining positive results. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2411 |
| Courage to Be Safe®-Monday, November 18 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Morris County Fire Academy | National Fallen Firefighter Foundation This course is a provocative and moving presentation by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, through the Everyone Goes Home® Program, that is designed to change the culture of accepting the loss of firefighters as a normal occurrence.Building on the untold story of line of duty death survivors, it reveals how family members must live with the consequences of a firefighter death. This presentation provides a focus on the need for firefighters and officers to change fundamental attitudes and behaviors in order to prevent line of duty deaths. The central theme promotes the courage to do the right thing in order to protect yourself and other firefighters and ensure that “Everyone Goes Home†at the end of the day.Firefighters must have the courage to face a multitude of risks in order to save lives and protect their communities. Their courage allows them to willingly risk their own lives so that others can be saved. A different type of courage is required to stay safe in potentially dangerous situations, avoiding needless risks and tragic consequences. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2439 |
| DFS Criminal Activity Awareness-Wednesday, November 06 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Union County Fire Academy | Steven Mulcahy, Special Agent, WMD Coordinator, Bennet Berkman, Field Intelligence Officer, NJ Division of Fire Safety, NJSFM, and Robert Clark, Fire Captain LFD (Ret.), Field Intelligence Officer (WMD/CBRNE) UCDPS The purpose of this class is to recognize the hazards regarding criminal activity and terroristic acts while responding to incidents. Students will be able to recognize, report, and notify proper authorities. A three-module morning classroom will be conducted. After lunch, students will be broken up into groups of five and sent on mock incident scenarios. Training rooms have been up set up where role-players will act out illicit activities to test the students on what they learned in the morning classroom sessions. This class will dismiss at approximately 4 p.m. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2414 |
| DFS Criminal Activity Awareness-Wednesday, October 16 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Union County Fire Academy | Steven Mulcahy, Special Agent, WMD Coordinator, Bennet Berkman, Field Intelligence Officer, NJ Division of Fire Safety, NJSFM, and Robert Clark, Fire Captain LFD (Ret.), Field Intelligence Officer (WMD/CBRNE) UCDPS The purpose of this class is to recognize the hazards regarding criminal activity and terroristic acts while responding to incidents. Students will be able to recognize, report, and notify proper authorities. A three-module morning classroom will be conducted. After lunch, students will be broken up into groups of five and sent on mock incident scenarios. Training rooms have been up set up where role-players will act out illicit activities to test the students on what they learned in the morning classroom sessions. This class will dismiss at approximately 4 p.m. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2387 |
| Diet and Exercise for Peak Firefighter Performance-Saturday, November 09 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Hunterdon County Fire Academy | Brian Crimmins, New Jersey Career Fire Chiefs Association Cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, and obesity are leading firefighter illnesses. Diet and exercise are proven solutions to improve wellness and tactical performance, but the media and the firehouse are filled with contradictory information on these topics. This 5-hour course explores the link between a firefighter’s diet, exercise, nutrition, and chronic disease. It presents research from Harvard University, the Salk Institute, and leading academic journals. It examines the Keto Diet, Mediterranean Diet, and time-restricted eating. The instructor presents expert recommendations on the amount of exercise, type of exercise, and how to adjust fitness routines with age. Given chronic exposure to carcinogens, pathogens, and sleep deficit, the course goal is to identify diet and exercise routines for peak firefighter performance. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2424 |
| Diet and Exercise for Peak Firefighter Performance-Tuesday, December 03 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Burlington County Fire Academy | Brian Crimmins, New Jersey Career Fire Chiefs Association Cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, and obesity are leading firefighter illnesses. Diet and exercise are proven solutions to improve wellness and tactical performance, but the media and the firehouse are filled with contradictory information on these topics. This 5-hour course explores the link between a firefighter’s diet, exercise, nutrition, and chronic disease. It presents research from Harvard University, the Salk Institute, and leading academic journals. It examines the Keto Diet, Mediterranean Diet, and time-restricted eating. The instructor presents expert recommendations on the amount of exercise, type of exercise, and how to adjust fitness routines with age. Given chronic exposure to carcinogens, pathogens, and sleep deficit, the course goal is to identify diet and exercise routines for peak firefighter performance. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2447 |
| Diet and Exercise for Peak Firefighter Performance-Tuesday, October 29 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Cape May County Fire Academy | Brian Crimmins, New Jersey Career Fire Chiefs Association Cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, and obesity are leading firefighter illnesses. Diet and exercise are proven solutions to improve wellness and tactical performance, but the media and the firehouse are filled with contradictory information on these topics. This 5-hour course explores the link between a firefighter’s diet, exercise, nutrition, and chronic disease. It presents research from Harvard University, the Salk Institute, and leading academic journals. It examines the Keto Diet, Mediterranean Diet, and time-restricted eating. The instructor presents expert recommendations on the amount of exercise, type of exercise, and how to adjust fitness routines with age. Given chronic exposure to carcinogens, pathogens, and sleep deficit, the course goal is to identify diet and exercise routines for peak firefighter performance. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2407 |
| Drill Ground Instructor -Friday, October 04 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Camden County Fire Academy | Michael J. Corbo, Director (Ret), Atlantic County Fire Academy This one day course is required for anyone wishing to obtain or renew a Drill Ground Instructor Certification issued by the Division of Fire Safety. The intent of this course is to ensure that instructors understand the safety issues and adopted NFPA Standards inherent in SCBA/Smokehouse and Live Burn firefighting training. The students will be provided with a basic understanding of identifying and correcting unsafe situations as they occur, and will review various safety concerns regarding drill ground instructional activities and student performance criteria. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2365 |
| Drill Ground Instructor -Friday, September 27 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Passaic County Fire Academy | Michael J. Corbo, Director (Ret), Atlantic County Fire Academy This one day course is required for anyone wishing to obtain or renew a Drill Ground Instructor Certification issued by the Division of Fire Safety. The intent of this course is to ensure that instructors understand the safety issues and adopted NFPA Standards inherent in SCBA/Smokehouse and Live Burn firefighting training. The students will be provided with a basic understanding of identifying and correcting unsafe situations as they occur, and will review various safety concerns regarding drill ground instructional activities and student performance criteria. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2354 |
| Drill Ground Instructor -Wednesday, December 04 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Monmouth County Fire Academy | Michael J. Corbo, Director (Ret), Atlantic County Fire Academy This one day course is required for anyone wishing to obtain or renew a Drill Ground Instructor Certification issued by the Division of Fire Safety. The intent of this course is to ensure that instructors understand the safety issues and adopted NFPA Standards inherent in SCBA/Smokehouse and Live Burn firefighting training. The students will be provided with a basic understanding of identifying and correcting unsafe situations as they occur, and will review various safety concerns regarding drill ground instructional activities and student performance criteria. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2449 |
| Drill Ground Instructor -Wednesday, October 09 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Somerset County Fire Academy | Michael J. Corbo, Director (Ret), Atlantic County Fire Academy This one day course is required for anyone wishing to obtain or renew a Drill Ground Instructor Certification issued by the Division of Fire Safety. The intent of this course is to ensure that instructors understand the safety issues and adopted NFPA Standards inherent in SCBA/Smokehouse and Live Burn firefighting training. The students will be provided with a basic understanding of identifying and correcting unsafe situations as they occur, and will review various safety concerns regarding drill ground instructional activities and student performance criteria. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2374 |
| Dry Pipe, Deluge and Pre-Action Systems -Friday, October 18 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Chubb | Michele Shedlock, Chubb Risk Engineering Center Project Team Lead This session is a mix of classroom and hands-on demonstrations that review the components and operation of the dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems. Fire detection systems will be reviewed, including how they interact with the pre-action and deluge systems. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2390 |
| Effective budgeting for the Fire Official -Wednesday, November 13 2024-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This program reviews the basis for the Fire Official annual budget Preparation The concept of budgeting will be fully developed with comparisons and requirements for Government budgets contrasted to personal or commercial budgets. There will be detailed reviews of Large City budget compared to smaller townships and Fire Districts. Advantages and disadvantages of all will be discussed. Examples will be covered. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2426 |
| Fight the Fire, Not the Building-Thursday, October 17 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Mercer County Fire Academy | Ronald E. Kanterman, Executive Inspector, FDNY-Bureau of Fire Prevention Work smarter not harder. Commercial buildings present many challenges during a fire fight but knowing what they have to offer will make your job easier and safer. This class reviews and discusses the built-in active and passive fire protection systems that make up the building’s fire and life safety system and gives the participants an understanding of the basic workings of said systems. Upon completion, participants will be able to return to their departments and look at commercial buildings and other target hazards in their first due response district and make changes in strategy and tactics and on pre-fire plans. Firefighter safety is emphasized throughout the workshop. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2388 |
| Fire Detection-Monday, December 02 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Chubb | Michele Shedlock, Chubb Risk Engineering Center Project Team Lead This one-day training is a combination of classroom and hands-on demonstrations focusing on fire detection and alarm systems. Initiating devices, control units, notification devices, and inspection & testing of NFPA 72 are discussed. With live demonstrations, such as fire detection activation, learning requirements has never been more enjoyable. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2444 |
| Fire Incident Report Writing -Friday, November 15 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Mercer County Fire Academy | Vincent Campagna, NJ Division of Fire Safety This course will identify the importance of Fire Incident Report Writing. How to properly document and articulate your fire incident including how to write a narrative. Report writing skills to include who, what, where, when, why, how and C.A.R.T (Complete, Accurate Reliable and Timeliness). | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2434 |
| Fire Incident Report Writing -Saturday, November 16 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Toms River Fire Academy | Vincent Campagna, NJ Division of Fire Safety This course will identify the importance of Fire Incident Report Writing. How to properly document and articulate your fire incident including how to write a narrative. Report writing skills to include who, what, where, when, why, how and C.A.R.T (Complete, Accurate Reliable and Timeliness). | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2436 |
| Fire Incident Report Writing -Sunday, October 06 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Passaic County Fire Academy | Vincent Campagna, NJ Division of Fire Safety This course will identify the importance of Fire Incident Report Writing. How to properly document and articulate your fire incident including how to write a narrative. Report writing skills to include who, what, where, when, why, how and C.A.R.T (Complete, Accurate Reliable and Timeliness). | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2371 |
| Fire Instructor 1 See Course Brochure for Dates and Times-Wednesday, October 02 2024-7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | Matt Krynski, Instructor, Middlesex County Fire Academy Students must contact IFSTA to order the Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 9th Edition publication prior to the first session of the class. This class begins at 7:30 p.m. Students must check the course brochure at https://www.keanfiresafety.com for important class information. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2454 |
| Fire Instructor 2 See Course Brochure for Dates and Times-Monday, January 06 2025-7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | Matt Krynski, Instructor, Middlesex County Fire Academy Students must contact IFSTA to order the Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 9th Edition publication prior to the first session of the class. This class begins at 7:30 p.m. Students must check the course brochure at https://www.keanfiresafety.com for important class information. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2455 |
| Fire Instructor 2 See Course Brochure for Dates and Times-Monday, October 28 2024-6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.-Atlantic County Fire Academy | Michael J. Corbo, Director (Ret), Atlantic County Fire Academy Students must contact IFSTA to order the Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 9th Edition publication prior to the first session of the class. This class begins at 6:30 p.m. Students must check the course brochure at https://www.keanfiresafety.com for important class information. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2456 |
| Fire Investigation Considering the Role of Natural Gas and/or Electricity-Wednesday, October 02 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Bergen County Fire Academy | Adrian J. Cales, Asset Protection Manager, Public Service Enterprise Group, Detective Sergeant (Ret.), Arson Investigations Unit, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office This program is designed to provide the student with a thorough, comprehensive and complete understanding of the properties of propane, natural gas and electricity, and the steps necessary for the examination of a fire scene where there is the potential that propane, natural gas or electricity were involved in either the origin or the cause of the fire, and, how any and all components associated with either propane, natural gas or electricity services must be subject to a detailed examination at every scene to either eliminate them, or attribute them, as to having any role or involvement in the origin or the cause of the fire. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2362 |
| Fire Pumps -Monday, October 28 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Chubb | Michele Shedlock, Chubb Risk Engineering Center Project Team Lead This session is a mix of classroom and hands-on demonstrations that review automatic fire pumps including drivers, controllers, and various other components. Hands-on activities include annual fire pump test on the electric booster pump. Attendees will graph fire pump test data and learn how to evaluate fire pump performance. NFPA 25 testing requirements for fire pumps and controllers are reviewed and demonstrated. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2404 |
| Fire Service Concerns for Television and Film Productions-Monday, October 21 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Toms River Fire Academy | James A. Kirsch, MPA, EFO, Captain (Retired) / Partner, Dominion Emergency Service Consultants With the increasing use of New Jersey for television and film production, any fire department or fire prevention bureau may have to deal with production companies operating in their jurisdiction. This is true whether the filming is taking place in a fixed set location that may be known, or if the media company only expects to have a short-term presence in their district. This course is designed to familiarize prevention and suppression personnel to the potential hazards they will face when filming companies are operating in their municipality. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2395 |
| Fire Service Concerns for Television and Film Productions-Monday, September 30 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | James A. Kirsch, MPA, EFO, Captain (Retired) / Partner, Dominion Emergency Service Consultants With the increasing use of New Jersey for television and film production, any fire department or fire prevention bureau may have to deal with production companies operating in their jurisdiction. This is true whether the filming is taking place in a fixed set location that may be known, or if the media company only expects to have a short-term presence in their district. This course is designed to familiarize prevention and suppression personnel to the potential hazards they will face when filming companies are operating in their municipality. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2358 |
| Firefighter 2 Extrication Skills - Enhancing the Instruction-Saturday, October 19 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Atlantic County Fire Academy | John Hueston, Jr., Director of the Middletown Twp. Fire Academy and Instructor at the Monmouth County Fire Academy The “Firefighter 2 Extrication Skills – Enhancing the Instruction†course will review the curriculum, job performance requirements, and applicable standards of Chapter 24 (Vehicle Rescue and Extrication) of the “Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, fourth edition†manual. The course will offer and demonstrate ways to enhance the classroom presentation and drill-ground sessions. The students will be given examples of photos, video clips, and information that will enhance the classroom PowerPoint presentation provided by Jones and Bartlett. They will also learn how to properly prepare a junk vehicle and tools for the drill-ground skill sessions, along with how to safely “hot wire†and deploy supplemental restraint systems for demonstration and to make them safe for drill-ground evolutions. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2393 |
| Fundamentals of Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems -Friday, October 04 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Burlington County Fire Academy | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford This course will present timely and up to date material covering fundamental design and water supply requirements for automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems including when and why building fire pumps are required. The participants will be able to identify the various component parts of automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems and fire pumps. The importance of ensuring these fire protection systems are maintained in full service, while identifying common system impairments and violations which lead to these fire protection systems being out of service, will be reviewed throughout the course. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2363 |
| Fundamentals of Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems -Saturday, October 19 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Warren County Fire Academy | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford This course will present timely and up to date material covering fundamental design and water supply requirements for automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems including when and why building fire pumps are required. The participants will be able to identify the various component parts of automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems and fire pumps. The importance of ensuring these fire protection systems are maintained in full service, while identifying common system impairments and violations which lead to these fire protection systems being out of service, will be reviewed throughout the course. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2391 |
| Fundamentals of Use Group Classifications and Occupancy Classifications-Thursday, November 07 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Bergen County Fire Academy | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford This course will present the requirements for Use Group Classifications in the NJ Uniform Fire Code, the NJ Uniform Construction Code, and the relationship between these two sets of codes. Additionally, the course will provide detailed information of the requirements of NFPA 13-2014 Standard for the Installation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Chapter 5 Classifications of Occupancies and Commodities, and the water supply requirements for various storage based occupancies detailed in Chapters 12 through 20. Participants will be able to interpret the information contained on old style and new style (NJ UCC) hydraulic data placards to be able to identify potential deficiencies in the building automatic sprinkler system. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2416 |
| Fundamentals of Use Group Classifications and Occupancy Classifications-Thursday, October 10 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Camden County Fire Academy | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford This course will present the requirements for Use Group Classifications in the NJ Uniform Fire Code, the NJ Uniform Construction Code, and the relationship between these two sets of codes. Additionally, the course will provide detailed information of the requirements of NFPA 13-2014 Standard for the Installation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Chapter 5 Classifications of Occupancies and Commodities, and the water supply requirements for various storage based occupancies detailed in Chapters 12 through 20. Participants will be able to interpret the information contained on old style and new style (NJ UCC) hydraulic data placards to be able to identify potential deficiencies in the building automatic sprinkler system. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2375 |
| Harassment, Diversity and Social Media: Issues for the Emergency Services-Saturday, October 05 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Union County Fire Academy | Robert V. Hill, Sr., Director (Ret.), Rowan College South Jersey / Fire Academy 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. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2367 |
| Harassment, Diversity and Social Media: Issues for the Emergency Services-Thursday, November 14 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Toms River Fire Academy | Robert V. Hill, Sr., Director (Ret.), Rowan College South Jersey / Fire Academy 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. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2430 |
| HazMat for Fire Inspectors: Alternative Fuels and Lithium Batteries-Saturday, September 28 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Atlantic County Fire Academy | Chief Brian Bennett, PhD Lithium metal and Lithium-ion batteries are found everywhere in today’s society. Fire Inspectors should be familiar with the types of lithium batteries and their associated hazards. This class will include information on battery basics, battery technology, storage systems, recharging systems, uses, hazards, and firefighting concerns. Alternative fuels are slowly replacing fossil fuels. These new fuels are found Not only in vehicles but in all types of occupancies, including residential, commercial, retail, and industrial facilities. This class will help Fire Inspectors become familiar with the types of fuels being used, where they are likely to be found, and a review of their containers and hazards This class will review alternative fuels such as liquified hydrogen gas, compressed hydrogen gas, propane/LPG, compressed natural gas, liquified natural gas, and solar power. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2355 |
| HazMat for Fire Inspectors: Alternative Fuels and Lithium Batteries-Wednesday, November 13 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Passaic County Fire Academy | Chief Brian Bennett, PhD Lithium metal and Lithium-ion batteries are found everywhere in today’s society. Fire Inspectors should be familiar with the types of lithium batteries and their associated hazards. This class will include information on battery basics, battery technology, storage systems, recharging systems, uses, hazards, and firefighting concerns. Alternative fuels are slowly replacing fossil fuels. These new fuels are found Not only in vehicles but in all types of occupancies, including residential, commercial, retail, and industrial facilities. This class will help Fire Inspectors become familiar with the types of fuels being used, where they are likely to be found, and a review of their containers and hazards This class will review alternative fuels such as liquified hydrogen gas, compressed hydrogen gas, propane/LPG, compressed natural gas, liquified natural gas, and solar power. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2428 |
| HAZMAT for Fire Inspectors: Flammable & Combustible Liquids-Thursday, November 14 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Morris County Fire Academy | Chief Brian Bennett, PhD Flammable and Combustible liquids are the most commonly encountered hazardous material, and they are found in all types of occupancies. Chapter 57 of the Fire Code covers Flammable and Combustible Liquids. This class will introduce the industry practices for safely handling flammable and combustible liquids, review the technical requirements for dealing with flammable and combustible liquids, and review the fire code requirements. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2432 |
| HAZMAT for Fire Inspectors: Flammable & Combustible Liquids-Tuesday, October 29 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | Chief Brian Bennett, PhD Flammable and Combustible liquids are the most commonly encountered hazardous material, and they are found in all types of occupancies. Chapter 57 of the Fire Code covers Flammable and Combustible Liquids. This class will introduce the industry practices for safely handling flammable and combustible liquids, review the technical requirements for dealing with flammable and combustible liquids, and review the fire code requirements. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2406 |
| HAZMAT for the Fire Inspector: Terms, SDS, HSFS and Placards, Labels and Markings-Saturday, November 09 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Monmouth County Fire Academy | Chief Brian Bennett, PhD Fire Inspectors must have a working knowledge of the terms used in the fire codes in order to fully understand the risks posed by hazardous materials they may encounter. Being conversant with these terms will also be helpful in interpreting the data presented in Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and NJ Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets (HSFS). Fire Inspectors are confronted with various placard, label, and marking systems when they inspect facilities where hazardous materials are used or stored. Knowing how to interpret the information presented in these systems will allow the Inspector to conduct the inspection while being knowledgeable about the hazards present on site. This class will review the information provided in placards, labels, and marking systems such as NFPA 704, HMIS, and the OSHA Pictograms. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2422 |
| HAZMAT for the Fire Inspector: Terms, SDS, HSFS and Placards, Labels and Markings-Wednesday, September 25 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Union County Fire Academy | Chief Brian Bennett, PhD Fire Inspectors must have a working knowledge of the terms used in the fire codes in order to fully understand the risks posed by hazardous materials they may encounter. Being conversant with these terms will also be helpful in interpreting the data presented in Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and NJ Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets (HSFS). Fire Inspectors are confronted with various placard, label, and marking systems when they inspect facilities where hazardous materials are used or stored. Knowing how to interpret the information presented in these systems will allow the Inspector to conduct the inspection while being knowledgeable about the hazards present on site. This class will review the information provided in placards, labels, and marking systems such as NFPA 704, HMIS, and the OSHA Pictograms. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2350 |
| Healthcare Facilities UFC Inspections-Saturday, October 19 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Camden County Fire Academy | Andrew Fosina, Jr BS, CFPS, Fire Official, Hopewell Valley Bureau of Fire Safety The course will review the Uniform Fire Code and NJ IFC 2015 inspection requirements. Explore the role of the AHJ in this heavily regulated industry and other regulatory agencies. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2392 |
| Healthcare Facilities UFC Inspections-Tuesday, October 15 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Bergen County Fire Academy | Andrew Fosina, Jr BS, CFPS, Fire Official, Hopewell Valley Bureau of Fire Safety The course will review the Uniform Fire Code and NJ IFC 2015 inspection requirements. Explore the role of the AHJ in this heavily regulated industry and other regulatory agencies. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2382 |
| High-Rise Buildings: Understanding the Vertical Challenges -Friday, October 04 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Mercer County Fire Academy | Jack J. Murphy, Fire Marshal Ret. Fmr. Leonia Deputy Chief and the New York City Fire Life Safety Directors Association, Past Chairman The course will review the NJ Uniform Fire Building Codes NEW 2018 Editions which are impacting high-rise buildings. Explore essential tall building guidelines to manage all-hazard events, understanding complex fire protection and building systems, emergency preparedness, TIPS evacuation modes and building intelligence for future battle plans. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2364 |
| High-Rise Buildings: Understanding the Vertical Challenges -Thursday, November 14 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Liberty Science Center | Jack J. Murphy, Fire Marshal Ret. Fmr. Leonia Deputy Chief and the New York City Fire/Life Safety Directors Association, Past Chairman The course will review the NJ Uniform Fire Building Codes NEW 2018 Editions which are impacting high-rise buildings. Explore essential tall building guidelines to manage all-hazard events, understanding complex fire protection and building systems, emergency preparedness, TIPS evacuation modes and building intelligence for future battle plans. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2433 |
| I'll Stand By You-Friday, November 22 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | Dr. David Griffin, Assistant Chief, Charleston (SC) Fire Department, Melissa Griffin, COO, On A Mission, LLC Spousal Support is essential in emergency services. This course focuses on methods that the emergency responder and their spouse can utilize to progress through their lives together in a positive manner and to not let the stress of this profession damage their love, marriage, and family. Despite experiencing a major line of duty death as well as facing significant marital challenges over 23 years, the instructors are still together growing stronger each and every day. They both will focus on communication, patience, couples therapy, individual therapy, the 5 love languages, and the challenges experienced in their marriage in hopes to provide support to others. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2442 |
| Incorporating Safety into Your Training-Friday, November 08 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Passaic County Fire Academy | Chief Brian Bennett, PhD We go to great lengths to ensure the safety of our firefighters when operating on the fireground. Do we have the same concern for safety during firefighter training? Over the past 10 years, the fire service has suffered an average of 8 line of duty deaths per year during training. This class will present ideas on how you can ensure firefighter safety during training by looking at common safety issues and basic precautions that can be taken to avoid injuries and fatalities. Several case studies of firefighter line of duty training injuries and deaths will be discussed. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2421 |
| Insights on Rowhouse and Rowframe Construction, Occupancies and Operations-Saturday, October 26 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Camden County Fire Academy | Chief Christopher J. Naum, SFPE, Chief of Training Command Institute, Center for Fireground Leadership, Technical Consultant NIOSH Firefighter Line of Duty Death Investigation Program | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2403 |
| Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Automatic Sprinkler Systems: NJIFC and NFPA 25-Monday, December 02 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Passaic County Fire Academy | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford This class was previously presented as Inspection and Testing of Water Based Fire Protection Systems in two parts. The class will focus on the Inspection, Test and Maintenance (ITM) requirements of NFPA 25-17 including how to properly cite violations of NFPA 25. Automatic sprinkler systems are the most common of automatic suppression systems encountered during fire inspections. This class will focus on proper inspection and identification of violations and system impairments to ensure the automatic sprinkler system is able to function properly including requirements for wet-pipe systems, dry-pipe systems, fire department connections and building fire pumps. The 5-year ITM and obstruction investigation requirements are included. Case studies of violations/impairments from inspections will be presented. The class has been updated to reflect the 2017 Edition of NFPA 25 referenced by the 2018 NJIFC. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2443 |
| Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Automatic Sprinkler Systems: NJIFC and NFPA 25-Saturday, October 12 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Atlantic County Fire Academy | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford This class was previously presented as Inspection and Testing of Water Based Fire Protection Systems in two parts. The class will focus on the Inspection, Test and Maintenance (ITM) requirements of NFPA 25-17 including how to properly cite violations of NFPA 25. Automatic sprinkler systems are the most common of automatic suppression systems encountered during fire inspections. This class will focus on proper inspection and identification of violations and system impairments to ensure the automatic sprinkler system is able to function properly including requirements for wet-pipe systems, dry-pipe systems, fire department connections and building fire pumps. The 5-year ITM and obstruction investigation requirements are included. Case studies of violations/impairments from inspections will be presented. The class has been updated to reflect the 2017 Edition of NFPA 25 referenced by the 2018 NJIFC. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2378 |
| Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Requirements for Fire Sprinkler Systems-Thursday, September 26 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Fire University | John Jeffers, Instructor, Fire University Trainees will take an in-depth look at NFPA 25. Through this course, individuals will gain a refresher on the use of a codebook and how to apply the NFPA 25 code to their daily work. After completing this course, the trainee will be better prepared, from a legal obligation to a practical knowledge standpoint, to inspect and carry out their job in accordance with NFPA 25. The first half of the course will consist of classroom theory, with the second half consisting of practical training on fire sprinkler systems and fire pumps. All instruction and training will take place in the Fire University training lab. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2353 |
| Introduction to Fire Pumps and Dive into NFPA 20-Thursday, November 07 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 696 | David J. Davis, NFSA State Coordinator and Frank Ellis, NFSA State Coordinator This comprehensive course is designed to equip firefighters and fire inspectors with essential knowledge and skills related to fire pumps and the NFPA 20 standard. As crucial components of fire protection systems, fire pumps play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective delivery of water for firefighting purposes. This course will delve into the fundamentals of fire pump operation, maintenance, and compliance with NFPA 20 guidelines, offering participants a robust foundation for enhancing their proficiency in fire pump-related scenarios. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2418 |
| Introduction to Fire Sprinkler Systems and NFPA 13E-Saturday, November 09 2024-8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.-Burlington County Fire Academy | Francis Ellis and David Davis, New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board This program strives to ensure department personnel are trained in proper firefighting techniques for buildings with activated sprinkler systems. Success depends on multiple factors, such as the type of system and the reason for activation. Prepare your crew with the most up- to-date information and procedures in these types of properties. Fire department officers, fire fighters, company officers, fire department instructors will benefit from procedures that are designed to assist in developing training programs and planning effective operations. Recommended practices are given for the adequate support and use of sprinkler and standpipe systems. This is a half day class. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2423 |
| Leadership Excellence-Wednesday, October 16 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Somerset County Fire Academy | Ronald E. Kanterman, Executive Inspector, FDNY-Bureau of Fire Prevention Training today’s leaders for tomorrow’s challenges. This program navigates participants through tried and true methods of leadership and through different aspects of the science. We cover: developing yourself, developing your people, developing your organization and firehouse communications. Other than lecture, role playing and group hands-on exercises are part of this workshop. Also discussed are having a “vision†and “mission statement†and coming away with some form of plan for improvement to take back to the firehouse. Learn the skills to negotiate the shark tank of Town/City/Village Hall. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2386 |
| Leadership Wisdom-Tuesday, October 01 2024-8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.-Zoom | Claudia A. Monte, Principal, Consultant, CAM Consulting Group, LLC Leadership is a journey of continual learning and growth. We gain wisdom from the advice of others, respectful exchange of ideas, and shared experiences. In this class, we will discuss insights from various thought leaders who guided Admiral William H. McRaven (ret.) in The Wisdom of the Bullfrog through challenging times. These are applicable lessons for all in situational leadership, emotional agility, motivation, communication, and much more. Participants will leave recognizing how leadership style strongly influences operational and team outcomes. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2359 |
| Leadership Wisdom-Tuesday, October 29 2024-8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.-Zoom | Claudia A. Monte, Principal, Consultant, CAM Consulting Group, LLC Leadership is a journey of continual learning and growth. We gain wisdom from the advice of others, respectful exchange of ideas, and shared experiences. In this class, we will discuss insights from various thought leaders who guided Admiral William H. McRaven (ret.) in The Wisdom of the Bullfrog through challenging times. These are applicable lessons for all in situational leadership, emotional agility, motivation, communication, and much more. Participants will leave recognizing how leadership style strongly influences operational and team outcomes. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2405 |
| Leadership, Accountability, Culture and Knowledge-Tuesday, October 29 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Gloucester County Fire Academy | National Fallen Firefighter Foundation | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2457 |
| Leadership: A Self Analysis-Friday, November 08 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Monmouth County Fire Academy | Michael J. Corbo, Director (Ret), Atlantic County Fire Academy This course will provide students with the opportunity to look at the leadership qualities they already possess and the qualities they need to develop to become better leaders. We will examine the 11 characteristics that effective leaders possess and the traits that make up each characteristic. Each attendee will work through exercises to determine if they already exhibit any of the 11 characteristics and which traits they need to develop in order to become a more effective leader. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2420 |
| Leadership: A Self Analysis-Saturday, October 26 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Warren County Fire Academy | Michael J. Corbo, Director (Ret), Atlantic County Fire Academy This course will provide students with the opportunity to look at the leadership qualities they already possess and the qualities they need to develop to become better leaders. We will examine the 11 characteristics that effective leaders possess and the traits that make up each characteristic. Each attendee will work through exercises to determine if they already exhibit any of the 11 characteristics and which traits they need to develop in order to become a more effective leader. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2402 |
| Leading From the Front Seat-Saturday, September 21 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Ocean County Fire Academy | Robert G. Moran, Fire Chief, Brewster, MA and John J. Lewis, Lieutenant (Ret.) City of Passaic FD and Bergen County Fire Academy “Leading From The Front Seat†used to be a term reserved for company officers whose main mission was supervising those subordinates riding on his or her fire apparatus. However, in today’s fire service this is no longer the case. To assume the “seat†both firefighters and fire officers need to be operationally adept, administratively skilled, technologically informed, and conscious of how to handle the daily needs and challenges related to the personnel surrounding them. Volunteer, combination, or full-time, the size and type of your department will not matter when it comes to determining who gets the right to sit in the front seat. This is not a job or task that should be taken lightly and the higher you move up in the fire officer world the more complex and challenging it will become. It takes focus, hard work and effort, training, purpose, commitment, and excellent people skills to become someone who others can trust to lead them into battle, protect them outside of the fire scene, and offer empathy and direction. In this interactive program these two veteran fire officers will deliver valuable real-life experience encompassing tactical fireground tips, personnel management principles and beliefs, and individual and team-based behaviors that can produce both personal and organizational success. Students will be tasked with communicating and sharing their own views on these opinions and the knowledge, skills, and abilities central to building cohesive teams and organizations. These are principles the instructors have shared with firefighters across the country in their back page column titled “Leading From The Front Seat†which is published quarterly in the New York State Fire Chiefs Associations “SIZE-UP†magazine. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2348 |
| Lithium ion/Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery LIB/LFP Fires and Emergencies Today-Monday, December 02 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Burlington County Fire Academy | David Dalrymple, Educator/Rescue Consultant | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2445 |
| Lithium ion/Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery LIB/LFP Fires and Emergencies Today-Monday, November 18 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Bergen County Fire Academy | David Dalrymple, Educator/Rescue Consultant | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2440 |
| Main Street Fires: Construction, Tactics and Operational Safety-Friday, October 25 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Somerset County Fire Academy | Chief Christopher J. Naum, SFPE, Chief of Training Command Institute, Center for Fireground Leadership, Technical Consultant NIOSH Firefighter Line of Duty Death Investigation Program | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2400 |
| Managing Fireworks Displays-Friday, October 18 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Burlington County Fire Academy | Ronald E. Kanterman, Executive Inspector, FDNY-Bureau of Fire Prevention Based on the book of the same title authored by Chief Kanterman, topics covered are: chemistry of pyrotechnics, required documentation, permits and other code requirements, site inspections, set-up, transportation, multi-agency involvement, the shot itself, post display operations, unified command operations, and more. Case histories of accidents are discussed enhanced by video and photo presentations. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2389 |
| Managing the Fire Investigation Unit -Wednesday, November 13 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | Bob Disbrow, IAAI-CFI, Fire Captain/Investigator and Robert Seeburger, Battalion Chief Special Operations Command This administrative course is designed for fire officials, inspectors, and fire investigators. It teaches the tools necessary to manage a local enforcing agency/fire investigation unit. During this full day course, students will discuss the NJ Uniform Fire Code, NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033. Topics will include, Administration, certification process (both state and national), fire investigator JPR’s, fire investigation methodology, fire pattern identification, Curriculum Vitae, depositions, and courtroom testimony. Actual case studies will also be discussed. This class is a must for all Fire Officials, Inspectors and Fire Investigators. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2427 |
| Managing The Local Enforcing Agency-Tuesday, October 22 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Ocean County Fire Academy | Timothy Paar, Dwayne Breeden, William Hendrickson, Anthony Doyley, Stacy Weaver, and Isaiah Goldsby of the NJ Division of Fire Safety This administrative course is designed for local fire officials and inspectors to focus on the principal responsibilities in managing a local enforcing agency through the NJ Uniform Fire Code. During this full day course, we will discuss N.J.A.C. 5:70 subchapter 2 and N.J.A.C. 5:71, “the yellow tabs†of the red book. We will focus on understanding the requirements to become a successful fire official in the state of NJ. .5 CEU Administrative credit will be given for this class. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2397 |
| Managing The Local Enforcing Agency-Wednesday, September 25 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | Timothy Paar, Dwayne Breeden, William Hendrickson, Anthony Doyley, Stacy Weaver, and Isaiah Goldsby of the NJ Division of Fire Safety This administrative course is designed for local fire officials and inspectors to focus on the principal responsibilities in managing a local enforcing agency through the NJ Uniform Fire Code. During this full day course, we will discuss N.J.A.C. 5:70 subchapter 2 and N.J.A.C. 5:71, “the yellow tabs†of the red book. We will focus on understanding the requirements to become a successful fire official in the state of NJ. .5 CEU Administrative credit will be given for this class. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2349 |
| Managing the Mayday-Monday, October 07 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Ocean County Fire Academy | Bob Disbrow, IAAI-CFI, Fire Captain/Investigator and Robert Seeburger, Battalion Chief Special Operations Command Students will discuss Command & Control of a Mayday Event on the fireground. The course will give the IC the tools to command & control the scene. It will also provide the IC with the tools to control the mental stresses associated while operating under a reported mayday. This is an interactive class with PowerPoint lecture and actual case studies. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2372 |
| Marine Firefighting Awareness-Saturday, October 05 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Camden County Fire Academy | Forest Herndon Jr, Owner, MERE M-PACT Solutions Marine Firefighting is unarguably one of the most challenging of all firefighter disciplines. The incident complexity may vary, but in most cases, success is determined by the responders’ level of preparation, training and general knowledge associated with the marine environment. This course will introduce the participants to key elements needed to operate effectively in the maritime arena, such as problems unique to marine responses, vessel types, ship configurations, communication challenges, specialized safety and tactical considerations to name a few. Knowledge gained will complement existing skill-sets while enabling emergency responders to mount an effective response. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2370 |
| Marine Firefighting Awareness-Saturday, October 19 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Toms River Fire Academy | Forest Herndon Jr, Owner, MERE M-PACT Solutions Marine Firefighting is unarguably one of the most challenging of all firefighter disciplines. The incident complexity may vary, but in most cases, success is determined by the responders’ level of preparation, training and general knowledge associated with the marine environment. This course will introduce the participants to key elements needed to operate effectively in the maritime arena, such as problems unique to marine responses, vessel types, ship configurations, communication challenges, specialized safety and tactical considerations to name a few. Knowledge gained will complement existing skill-sets while enabling emergency responders to mount an effective response. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2394 |
| NJIFC 2018 Chapter 9 Fire Protection System Requirements-Friday, October 11 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Gloucester County Fire Academy | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford This class will present information based on the updated 2018 Edition of the NJIFC. The inspection and proper maintenance of all fire protection systems is a paramount concern for all fire inspectors. Information will be presented on the requirements for the fire protection systems and the updated referenced standards in the 2018 NJIFC. Inspection practices, reviewing inspection and test reports and citing violation of the code requirements will be part of the class. Proper enforcement procedures that are required when a fire protection system is impaired or out-of-service will be presented. Case studies of fire protection system violations and impairments will be presented to meet the lesson objectives. This class will ensure fire inspectors have updated information and a good understanding of the requirements of Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems. An outline of the class is below. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2377 |
| NJIFC 2018 Chapter 9 Fire Protection System Requirements-Saturday, November 16 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Union County Fire Academy | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford This class will present information based on the updated 2018 Edition of the NJIFC. The inspection and proper maintenance of all fire protection systems is a paramount concern for all fire inspectors. Information will be presented on the requirements for the fire protection systems and the updated referenced standards in the 2018 NJIFC. Inspection practices, reviewing inspection and test reports and citing violation of the code requirements will be part of the class. Proper enforcement procedures that are required when a fire protection system is impaired or out-of-service will be presented. Case studies of fire protection system violations and impairments will be presented to meet the lesson objectives. This class will ensure fire inspectors have updated information and a good understanding of the requirements of Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems. An outline of the class is below. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2437 |
| Origin and Cause A Systematic and Comprehensive Investigation-Wednesday, October 23 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Morris County Fire Academy | Adrian J. Cales, Asset Protection Manager, Public Service Enterprise Group, Detective Sergeant (Ret.), Arson Investigations Unit, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office This program is designed to provide the student with a thorough, comprehensive and complete format for the examination of a fire scene, and the documentation and determination of the origin of a fire, as well as the elimination and documentation of any and all fire causes, leading to the location where the fire originated, and to the event which facilitated the ignition of the fire. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2399 |
| Presentation Skills for the Fire Service How to provide an Effective Presentation-Wednesday, November 06 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Passaic County Fire Academy | Adrian J. Cales, Asset Protection Manager, Public Service Enterprise Group, Detective Sergeant (Ret.), Arson Investigations Unit, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office As a fire service professional, it is inevitable that you will be called upon to make a departmental presentation, provide instruction to other fire fighters, or perhaps, you may have to speak in front of a civic group, or to a group of non-fire service people on a fire service topic. Being able to feel comfortable in that atmosphere takes preparation, practice and presentation skills. Knowing the subject, and having the knowledge, the experience, and the background to say it correctly is probably not the issue at hand it's knowing how to say it, and how to present the topic and the material so that others understand that often is the problem for the speaker/presenter. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2413 |
| Preventing Firefighter Training Injuries-Saturday, October 12 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | James A. Kirsch, MPA, EFO, Captain (Retired) / Partner, Dominion Emergency Service Consultants This course will review statistics, case studies, and personal experiences to bring an awareness to fire service instructors of the problem of firefighter injuries and deaths during training. Data from fire service organizations will be presented to show that firefighter injuries during training evolutions are not falling, even though firefighter injuries during emergency operations have declined. Injury prevention recognition during hand-on training from the point of view of the certified instructor, company officer, and department training officer will be discussed. Additionally, the role of the department safety officer in injury prevention during training exercises will be reviewed. The course will also discuss the need for instructors to review lesson plans with an eye towards hazard recognition that may lead to a firefighter injury while creating a safer environment that allows for completion of training scenarios. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2380 |
| Preventing Training LODDs-Friday, October 04 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Morris County Fire Academy | Chief Brian Bennett, PhD According to the US Fire Administration, an average of 8 firefighters per year were lost in the line of duty during training over the past 10 years. LODDs are tragic, and it is incumbent upon the fire service to learn about the facts and circumstances and implement corrective measures to ensure training LODDs can be prevented. This class will use an interactive format to review case studies of training LODDs and identify corrective measures that can be implemented to prevent recurrence. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2366 |
| Principles of Modern Building Construction-Friday, November 15 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Somerset County Fire Academy | Michael Scardino, Fire Chief/Fire Official (Ret.) Winslow Twp. Fire Department Principles of Modern Construction is a refresher for the veteran firefighter/inspector, and a primer for the newest member. It is designed to create an appetite for future construction study, emphasizing both the value and vital importance and value of both aggressive preplanning and fire inspection. This course is continually updated to include and highlight cutting edge methods, materials, technologies, and trends. Not just your average five-hour CEU course, it truly offers something for every attendee to use, and apply. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2435 |
| Principles of Modern Building Construction-Saturday, December 07 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Atlantic County Fire Academy | Michael Scardino, Fire Chief/Fire Official (Ret.) Winslow Twp. Fire Department Principles of Modern Construction is a refresher for the veteran firefighter/inspector, and a primer for the newest member. It is designed to create an appetite for future construction study, emphasizing both the value and vital importance and value of both aggressive preplanning and fire inspection. This course is continually updated to include and highlight cutting edge methods, materials, technologies, and trends. Not just your average five-hour CEU course, it truly offers something for every attendee to use, and apply. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2452 |
| Safety and Health for Fire Investigators and Fire Inspectors-Saturday, October 05 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Burlington County Fire Academy | Chief Brian Bennett, PhD Fire Investigators and Fire Inspectors face many potential safety and health hazards. This class will identify common safety and health issues that investigators and inspectors may face while performing their job and recommend precautions that can be taken to ensure their safety and health is maintained by eliminating, avoiding, or protecting themselves from hazards. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2368 |
| Safety and Health for Fire Investigators and Fire Inspectors-Thursday, September 26 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Passaic County Fire Academy | Chief Brian Bennett, PhD Fire Investigators and Fire Inspectors face many potential safety and health hazards. This class will identify common safety and health issues that investigators and inspectors may face while performing their job and recommend precautions that can be taken to ensure their safety and health is maintained by eliminating, avoiding, or protecting themselves from hazards. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2352 |
| Seeing the Elephant: A Fire Chief's Guide to Performing Under Stress-Wednesday, November 13 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Bergen County Fire Academy | Thomas Dunne, Deputy Chief, New York City Fire Dept. This class is designed to help you function safely and effectively in a stressful environment. It is based on lessons learned from many years of managing fire and emergency operations with the New York City Fire Department. Channelized attention, task saturation, communication issues, social influences, and other factors that negatively affect the decision-making process will be analyzed. Learn the tools that allow you to refocus from disabling fear to positive action in any challenging situation. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2429 |
| Smoke Alarms for Residential Applications -Friday, October 25 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) Fire Inspectors and Fire Investigators face many potential safety and health hazards while conducting inspections. This class will identify some common safety and health issues that inspectors and investigators may face while performing their job and recommend precautions that can be taken to ensure their safety and health is maintained by eliminating, avoiding, or protecting themselves from these hazards. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2401 |
| Solar Power Strategy & Tactics for 1st Responders-Saturday, October 12 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Warren County Fire Academy | Joseph Vallo, Battalion Chief (Ret), Jersey City Fire Department, Chief of Training, On The Job Fire-Rescue This course is a Strategy and Tactics Fire Fighting and Rescue Operations program designed for understanding basic Solar Power engineering and to identify solar powered systems. The program is a comprehensive Strategy and Tactics seminar built by a Fire Fighter for Fire Fighters and all First Responders. The program is updated quarterly, and information is current to the Solar Industry and evolving Emergency Services incidents. Case Studies are used to engage students regarding actual solar incidents faced by First Responders. Case Studies are local incidents and those reviewed by the NFPA, Underwriters Laboratories and the National Fire Academy. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2379 |
| Solar Power Strategy & Tactics for 1st Responders-Thursday, November 07 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Mercer County Fire Academy | Joseph Vallo, Battalion Chief (Ret), Jersey City Fire Department, Chief of Training, On The Job Fire-Rescue This course is a Strategy and Tactics Fire Fighting and Rescue Operations program designed for understanding basic Solar Power engineering and to identify solar powered systems. The program is a comprehensive Strategy and Tactics seminar built by a Fire Fighter for Fire Fighters and all First Responders. The program is updated quarterly, and information is current to the Solar Industry and evolving Emergency Services incidents. Case Studies are used to engage students regarding actual solar incidents faced by First Responders. Case Studies are local incidents and those reviewed by the NFPA, Underwriters Laboratories and the National Fire Academy. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2417 |
| Standpipe Systems-Thursday, November 07 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Chubb | Michele Shedlock, Chubb Risk Engineering Center Project Team Lead This one-day interactive training offers a mixture of classroom and hands-on live demonstrations bringing standpipe systems processes and exposures to life. NFPA 14, IBC and NFPA 25 will be discussed as well as installation and testing of standpipe systems. Learning is more engaging through live demonstrations we invite you to learn more with our Risk Engineering instructors who are knowledgeable and offer interactive experiences. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2419 |
| Start with Why -Thursday, November 07 2024-8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.-Zoom | Claudia A. Monte, Principal, Consultant, CAM Consulting Group, LLC There are leaders and there are those who lead. Leaders hold a position of power or influence. Those who lead inspire us to take action. This is the basic premise of the book, Start with Why, by Simon Sinek. His model of the Golden Circle (Why, How, What) can be applied in many facets of our lives. We will discuss how leadership, motivation, trust, emotional intelligence, and innovation are integral parts of the Circle. Participants will leave knowing how to define their Why. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2415 |
| Start with Why -Tuesday, October 08 2024-8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.-Zoom | Claudia A. Monte, Principal, Consultant, CAM Consulting Group, LLC There are leaders and there are those who lead. Leaders hold a position of power or influence. Those who lead inspire us to take action. This is the basic premise of the book, Start with Why, by Simon Sinek. His model of the Golden Circle (Why, How, What) can be applied in many facets of our lives. We will discuss how leadership, motivation, trust, emotional intelligence, and innovation are integral parts of the Circle. Participants will leave knowing how to define their Why. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2373 |
| Strategies and Tactics: Command Size-up and Scene Reporting-Saturday, November 16 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Cumberland County Fire Academy | Anthony Avillo, Deputy Chief (ret.) North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue This course covers the 13 points of size up and how they relate to the fire ground as well as their relationship to scene reporting, especially the arrival report. Specific examples of size up concerns and their strategic impact will be discussed in great detail. Further discussed will be the tactics that are required to meet the challenge of specific size up concerns. Case study and rules of thumb will be discussed in regard to issues concerning command and operating personnel. The second part of the course will cover scene reporting and like the first part, interactive discussion and student-generated reports based on report templates will provide the student with a linear path to a solid radio report and not only provide them with what to say but what to listen for. Confidence on the radio is one of the goals of this course and blends a solid and comprehensive size up with a template aimed at the successful use of that information. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2438 |
| Strategies and Tactics: Command Size-up and Scene Reporting-Tuesday, October 15 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Sussex County Fire Academy | Anthony Avillo, Deputy Chief (ret.) North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue This course covers the 13 points of size up and how they relate to the fire ground as well as their relationship to scene reporting, especially the arrival report. Specific examples of size up concerns and their strategic impact will be discussed in great detail. Further discussed will be the tactics that are required to meet the challenge of specific size up concerns. Case study and rules of thumb will be discussed in regard to issues concerning command and operating personnel. The second part of the course will cover scene reporting and like the first part, interactive discussion and student-generated reports based on report templates will provide the student with a linear path to a solid radio report and not only provide them with what to say but what to listen for. Confidence on the radio is one of the goals of this course and blends a solid and comprehensive size up with a template aimed at the successful use of that information. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2385 |
| Street Smart Fire Inspections -Friday, November 01 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Morris County Fire Academy | Bob Disbrow, IAAI-CFI, Fire Captain/Investigator and Robert Seeburger, Battalion Chief Special Operations Command Street Smart Fire Inspections is a class designed for the working Fire Inspector and Fire Service personnel conducting In-Service fire inspections. This class will identify all aspects of a quality fire inspection. Students will review case studies and difficult violations. This class is a must for all fire service personnel.  | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2409 |
| Subchapter 4: “Retro-fit Requirement†Where are we now-Saturday, November 02 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Cape May County Fire Academy | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford The course will present select requirements of New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, Subchapter 4 - Fire Safety Code. Requirements that have been in effect for a number of years, as well as, recently adopted regulations including the code requirements for Carbon Monoxide alarms and published NJDFS bulletins regarding windowless basements and stories will be presented in detail. The course will review how to determine if violations of Sub-chapter 4 exist and how to achieve compliance with the applicable regulations. The Fire Code Variance process and the relationship between the NJ Uniform Fire Code and the NJ Uniform Construction Code also will be presented. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2412 |
| Subchapter 4: “Retro-fit Requirement†Where are we now-Tuesday, October 15 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Monmouth County Fire Academy | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford The course will present select requirements of New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, Subchapter 4 - Fire Safety Code. Requirements that have been in effect for a number of years, as well as, recently adopted regulations including the code requirements for Carbon Monoxide alarms and published NJDFS bulletins regarding windowless basements and stories will be presented in detail. The course will review how to determine if violations of Sub-chapter 4 exist and how to achieve compliance with the applicable regulations. The Fire Code Variance process and the relationship between the NJ Uniform Fire Code and the NJ Uniform Construction Code also will be presented. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2383 |
| The Art of Negotiating-Thursday, November 14 2024-8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.-Zoom | Claudia A. Monte, Principal, Consultant, CAM Consulting Group, LLC We all negotiate. It’s a part of life. Sometimes it is done formally, but most times it is done informally on the job, at home, or in social situations. Communication, respect, preparation, and focus are the heart and soul of the negotiation process. Emotional intelligence (EI/EQ) is a critical component in managing difficult people and situations to resolve differences and achieve constructive outcomes. Participants will leave knowing how to prepare for a negotiating session, use techniques to remain in control, and develop strategies to attain objectives. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2431 |
| The Art of Negotiating-Tuesday, October 15 2024-8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.-Zoom | Claudia A. Monte, Principal, Consultant, CAM Consulting Group, LLC We all negotiate. It’s a part of life. Sometimes it is done formally, but most times it is done informally on the job, at home, or in social situations. Communication, respect, preparation, and focus are the heart and soul of the negotiation process. Emotional intelligence (EI/EQ) is a critical component in managing difficult people and situations to resolve differences and achieve constructive outcomes. Participants will leave knowing how to prepare for a negotiating session, use techniques to remain in control, and develop strategies to attain objectives. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2381 |
| The Battle Ready Suburban Engine Company Operations-Tuesday, October 01 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | John Hueston, Jr., Instructor, Middletown Township Fire Academy The program's objective is to provide students with ideas and techniques to enhance engine company operations in the suburban setting. The techniques presented take into consideration modern building construction, today’s fire apparatus, equipment, and realistic staffing expectations. It also covers apparatus positioning, water supply, engine company assignments, hose-line selecting, stretching and placement, standpipe operations, initial master stream operations, and uncommon operations. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2360 |
| The Dangers Lurking Below-Friday, December 06 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Somerset County Fire Academy | Robert G. Moran, Fire Chief, Brewster, MA and John J. Lewis, Lieutenant (Ret.) City of Passaic FD and Bergen County Fire Academy Fires in a below grade areas are unlike any other fire to which we respond. The numerous dangers associated with advancing hoselines into these confined spaces while companies operate on the floors above have been linked to multiple firefighter fatalities, injuries, and RIC deployments over the past few years. Valuable information from recent scientific studies by UL and NIST have pointed to intensified heat release rates, increased use of lightweight wood construction, wind driven fires, improper fire suppression tactics, a lack of adequate ventilation, and inadequate water flow (GPM) as potential factors contributing to this rise in fatalities, injuries, and RIC operations. To enhance the ability of firefighters to implement an appropriate incident action plan safely and effectively at these incidents this program will provide an interactive review of these studies to ensure the attendees recognize and embrace the critical importance this new information has had on the preferred suppression methods at below grade fires. In addition, the instructors will also discuss the numerous hazards that will be found in both residential and commercial basement fires while delivering a variety of exceptional information on developing and applying safe and effective fireground strategy and tactics at these incidents. Topics to be covered include, incident management, size-up, search, ventilation, attack line selection and advancement, pre and post control overhaul, FF safety, and rapid intervention. Several case studies of floor collapse(s), firefighter maydays, and firefighter disorientation events that have occurred at recent basement fires will also be presented and discussed. “It’s in the basement†are four words that should make every firefighter immediately rethink how these below grade fires should be approached. This program is designed to communicate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and confidence required to address these unique and dangerous incidents. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2450 |
| The Trust Factor -Thursday, November 21 2024-8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.-Zoom | Claudia A. Monte, Principal, Consultant, CAM Consulting Group, LLC Building, developing, and sustaining trust is essential to organizational and professional success. Covey’s Five Waves of Trust Model shows the interdependent nature of trust at various levels of relationships, and its impact on an organization’s reputation. Trust changes energy, which affects engagement, health, innovation, and retention. Participants will leave realizing the power of trust as a critical organizational asset. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2441 |
| The Trust Factor -Tuesday, October 22 2024-8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.-Zoom | Claudia A. Monte, Principal, Consultant, CAM Consulting Group, LLC Building, developing, and sustaining trust is essential to organizational and professional success. Covey’s Five Waves of Trust Model shows the interdependent nature of trust at various levels of relationships, and its impact on an organization’s reputation. Trust changes energy, which affects engagement, health, innovation, and retention. Participants will leave realizing the power of trust as a critical organizational asset. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2398 |
| Think Like an Incident Commander -Saturday, November 09 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Salem County Fire Academy | Thomas Dunne, Deputy Chief, New York City Fire Dept. What is an incident commander seeing, thinking, and feeling when he supervises a fire operation? Tactics may vary at various incidents but the one constant is the incident commander’s thought process. How is his view of a fire different and how can his perspective make you a more effective firefighter? This lecture illustrates key points in preparation, size up, fire ground decision making, command, and communications. Through the use of case studies, photos, and videos, students are presented with the challenges inherent with rapid emergency decision making and are offered tools to help them function safely and effectively. This course is relevant for chiefs and company officers, however the concepts developed are also vital for firefighters of all ranks. A chief, company officer, or firefighter who has the ability to think like an incident commander is better prepared to make confident and effective decisions on the fireground. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2425 |
| Thinking Beyond First Due at Townhouse and Multi-Residential Complexes-Saturday, December 07 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Toms River Fire Academy | Robert G. Moran, Fire Chief, Brewster, MA and John J. Lewis, Lieutenant (Ret.) City of Passaic FD and Bergen County Fire Academy When ascending through the ranks fire service leaders will face a variety of foreign and adverse operational, administrative, and personnel related challenges. In order to become an effective, respected, self-motivated, and dynamic leader capable of managing through these difficult situations one must build a solid foundation of practical leadership based knowledge, skills, and abilities. If you are searching for an exceptional leadership program that will deliver these vital capabilities in a forum different from the typical uninspiring and predictable human resource based training session then this is the course for you. Using an interactive forum and years of experience in volunteer, career, and combination type fire departments the instructors will discuss the leadership traits, styles, and emotional intelligence necessary to turn department members into effective followers, cohesive teams, and organizational all-stars. The theory of “You Own It All†leadership in which bosses accept the crucial responsibility of ensuring their subordinates are well trained, disciplined, support department goals and objectives, and remain consistently prepared will be identified and examined. Additional program elements include sections on discipline, building robust relationships, coaching, mentoring, communication, and the recognition of several other leadership methodologies such as respect, loyalty, trust, honesty, and empowerment that foster team building and company and organizational excellence. While many of us wish the days of “because I said so†leadership and management still thrived in the fire service the reality is that we will never see those times again. Today’s employees are smarter, more communicative, better educated, socially adept, and inquisitive. Join us for a dynamic, group based discussion on how to become the type of company officer and fire department executive who is capable of surviving in today’s fire service and fire prevention leadership world. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2453 |
| Tips and Tools for Effective Inspections-Wednesday, September 18 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This program is intended to expand knowledge for newly appointed or recently re-appointed inspectors. It will also serve as a refresher for inspectors who perform a very limited number of inspections per year. Topics covered include duties and responsibility, interagency cooperation, inspection preplanning, performing the inspection, documenting the inspection and completing the inspection process. The program will also include a review of legal requirements, dos and don’ts and the consequences and remedies for inspectors who deviate from the stated requirements. There will be examples of violations and the proper reference under the IFC 2015 as well as IFC 2018. Seasoned inspectors taking the program for CEU requirements may find the program to be a re-statement of what they already know. This class will satisfy the Code Update requirement for appointed inspectors and officials. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2347 |
| Understanding Fire Protection Systems: Warehouse and Big Box Retail Occupancies-Friday, November 01 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Gloucester County Fire Academy | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford The class will focus on the understanding and inspection of the fire protection systems in Big Box Retail and Warehouses. The class will include information from several NFPA Standards including the Classification of Occupancies, Commodity Classifications understanding the hydraulic data plate and the relationship to the fire code inspection. Included in the program will be the principles of and code requirements for Early Suppression Fast Response sprinkler systems. An overview of the storage related chapters and the requirements for idle pallet storage from NFPA 13 will be presented. The requirements of NFPA 25 for the inspection, testing and maintenance of building fire pumps will be presented. Case studies and a review of violations discovered in Big Box and Warehouse Occupancies are included in the class. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2410 |
| Understanding Fire Protection Systems: Warehouse and Big Box Retail Occupancies-Saturday, September 28 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Burlington County Fire Academy | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford The class will focus on the understanding and inspection of the fire protection systems in Big Box Retail and Warehouses. The class will include information from several NFPA Standards including the Classification of Occupancies, Commodity Classifications understanding the hydraulic data plate and the relationship to the fire code inspection. Included in the program will be the principles of and code requirements for Early Suppression Fast Response sprinkler systems. An overview of the storage related chapters and the requirements for idle pallet storage from NFPA 13 will be presented. The requirements of NFPA 25 for the inspection, testing and maintenance of building fire pumps will be presented. Case studies and a review of violations discovered in Big Box and Warehouse Occupancies are included in the class. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2356 |
| Water Supplies and Sprinkler Systems -Wednesday, September 25 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Chubb | Michele Shedlock, Chubb Risk Engineering Center Project Team Lead This session is a mix of classroom and hands-on demonstrations reviewing the various water supplies that exist for fire protection systems including suction, pressure, gravity tanks, fire pumps, and more. The training reviews the various components of automatic sprinkler systems, as well as the wet pipe sprinkler system. Hands-on activities include water supply testing, analysis of test results, fire protection control valve inspection, and live fire with sprinkler activation. NFPA 25 testing requirements for wet pipe and control valves are reviewed and demonstrated. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2351 |
| We’re Only Human: Understanding Fireground Behavior -Wednesday, October 30 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Gloucester County Fire Academy | Thomas Dunne, Deputy Chief, New York City Fire Dept. We’ve all learned how to fight the fire, but how many of us will be able to accurately predict the behavior of the people affected by the fire? An understanding of their responses can be a great asset for firefighters in sizing up a fire, organizing a building evacuation, or managing a catastrophic event. This class teaches how civilians typically react to the stress and uncertainty of a fire or other threatening situation and provides firefighters with a guide to safely managing them. Videos, case studies, and personal fire ground experiences are used to highlight the genetic and social factors that determine human responses to danger. Practical, hands-on tactics designed to facilitate search and evacuation, improve fire alarm response, guide people in smoke conditions, and enhance safe crowd control are discussed along with high rise challenges and means of improving stairway movement. Learn how people think and you will be able to think like a more capable firefighter. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2408 |
| Wood Frame & Ordinary Construction Principles -Monday, October 21 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford Wood frame and ordinary constructed buildings pose significant challenges and risks for the fire service. This program will enhance the knowledge and understanding of the construction methods, materials, the fire spread and collapse potential of wood frame and ordinary constructed buildings. Case studies of fire incidents, case studies of buildings under construction and renovation will be presented throughout the program to illustrate the program objectives. The programs will also review how to develop and utilize differing forms of case studies including the use of NIOSH LODD reports to meet various teaching objectives relating to wood frame and ordinary construction. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2396 |
| Wood Frame & Ordinary Construction Principles -Saturday, October 05 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Cumberland County Fire Academy | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford Wood frame and ordinary constructed buildings pose significant challenges and risks for the fire service. This program will enhance the knowledge and understanding of the construction methods, materials, the fire spread and collapse potential of wood frame and ordinary constructed buildings. Case studies of fire incidents, case studies of buildings under construction and renovation will be presented throughout the program to illustrate the program objectives. The programs will also review how to develop and utilize differing forms of case studies including the use of NIOSH LODD reports to meet various teaching objectives relating to wood frame and ordinary construction. | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2369 |
| Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention Awareness-Wednesday, December 04 2024-8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.-Mercer County Fire Academy | Michael McLeieer | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=2448 |
