| 1835 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1835 | The Dangers Lurking Below-Saturday, March 11 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Morris County Fire Academy | LIVE-March-11032023 | LIVE | 3/11/2023 | Moran | 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. |
| 1737 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1737 | Tips and Tools for Effective Inspections-Tuesday, March 14 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-March-14032023 | ZOOM | 3/14/2023 | Bigoss | 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 2006 as well as IFC 2015. 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 |
| 1836 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1836 | Fire Incident Report Writing -Friday, March 17 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | LIVE-March-17032023 | LIVE | 3/17/2023 | Campagna | Vincent Campagna, NJ Division of Fire Safety and Ashley Bledsoe, 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). |
| 1837 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1837 | The Training Division-Monday, March 20 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Burlington County ESTC | LIVE-March-20032023 | LIVE | 3/20/2023 | Bennett | Brian Bennett, Iselin Fire Department Are you the new Training Officer or an existing Instructor for your department? Are you charged with not only presenting training, but running and managing the training division? This class will provide practical information on what needs to be done to ensure your training program is safe, effective, efficient, and compliant with laws and standards. Whether your department already has a formal training division, you will be updating the existing training division, or you will be developing a new organization, this class will cover important information dealing with the structure, management, and operation of the training division selection and development of instructors conducting a training gap analysis to help develop an annual training plan conducting training to meet regulatory, NFPA, and ISO standards professional development and developing effective instructional design and delivery to close the identified gaps. |
| 1738 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1738 | Effective budgeting for the Fire Official Part A-Tuesday, March 21 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-March-21032023 | ZOOM | 3/21/2023 | Bigoss | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This program is the basis for the Fire Official course budget lessons. The concept of budgeting will be fully covered with comparisons and requirements for Government budgets contrasted against personal and commercial budgets. There will be detailed reviews of elements of Large City budget compared to smaller townships and Fire Districts. Advantages and disadvantages of all will be discussed. |
| 1739 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1739 | Pre-planning and Fire Suppression of Buildings Under Construction and The Dangers of Vacant Dwelling: Challenges and Solutions-Tuesday, March 21 2023-8:30 -11:30 am-Zoom | ZOOM-March-21032023-1 | ZOOM | 3/21/2023 | O'Brocki | Raymond O'Brocki, CBO, Manager of Fire Service Relations for the American Wood Council This course discusses two topics. Topic one: This program is designed to provide background and information to fire departments that may experience the construction of large area buildings in their community. Many fire departments have limited experience in the planning and response to these complex buildings. This requires a thorough understanding of the fire and building code provisions as well as the proper use of NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations and NFPA 1620, Standard for Pre-Incident Planning. The second half of this program discusses fire suppression concerns and considerations when a large area construction site experiences a fire. Topic two: This part of the presentation will review two recent fires occurring in vacant dwellings that killed four firefighters. It will outline the many hazards and the pervasiveness of the vacant dwelling problem in urban centers. The presentation will discuss traditional ways authorities having jurisdiction have dealt with the vacant structure issue with specific focus on fire service solutions, and finally, offer out of the box ideas to mitigate the vacant dwelling problem. |
| 1740 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1740 | Youth Firesetter Awareness-Tuesday, March 21 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-March-21032023-2 | ZOOM | 3/21/2023 | Ehrhardt | Joseph Ehrhardt, Juvenile Justice Administrator (Ret.), Youth Firesetter Intervention Program Manager (Ret.) Current Fire and Life Safety Educator and Fire Service Trainer Helge Nordtveit, Fire Captain (Ret.) Youth Firesetter Intervention Program Manager (Ret.) Current Fire Official, Fire Instructor and Fire Service Trainer Does your community have an issue with children using fire in unsupervised or dangerous ways? If you said Yes , are you comfortable with your community’s response? If you said No , how educated are you on the issue and are you comfortable with a reliance on the status quo? If you said I don’t know , there are several steps that you can take immediately to learn about and respond to this often hidden, misunderstood, and potentially deadly and destructive issue. |
| 1741 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1741 | Pre-planning and Fire Suppression of Buildings Under Construction and The Dangers of Vacant Dwelling: Challenges and Solutions-Wednesday, March 22 2023-8:30 -11:30 am-Zoom | ZOOM-March-22032023 | ZOOM | 3/22/2023 | O'Brocki | Raymond O'Brocki, CBO, Manager of Fire Service Relations for the American Wood Council This course discusses two topics. Topic one: This program is designed to provide background and information to fire departments that may experience the construction of large area buildings in their community. Many fire departments have limited experience in the planning and response to these complex buildings. This requires a thorough understanding of the fire and building code provisions as well as the proper use of NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations and NFPA 1620, Standard for Pre-Incident Planning. The second half of this program discusses fire suppression concerns and considerations when a large area construction site experiences a fire. Topic two: This part of the presentation will review two recent fires occurring in vacant dwellings that killed four firefighters. It will outline the many hazards and the pervasiveness of the vacant dwelling problem in urban centers. The presentation will discuss traditional ways authorities having jurisdiction have dealt with the vacant structure issue with specific focus on fire service solutions, and finally, offer out of the box ideas to mitigate the vacant dwelling problem. |
| 1747 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1747 | Effective budgeting for the Fire Official Part B-Thursday, March 23 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-March-23032023 | ZOOM | 3/23/2023 | Bigoss | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This program is the basis for the Fire Official course budget lessons. The concept of budgeting will be fully covered with comparisons and requirements for Government budgets contrasted against personal and commercial budgets. There will be detailed reviews of elements of Large City budget compared to smaller townships and Fire Districts. Advantages and disadvantages of all will be discussed. |
| 1748 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1748 | Building Strong Teams-Thursday, March 23 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-March-23032023-1 | ZOOM | 3/23/2023 | Monte | Claudia A. Monte, Principal, Consultant, CAM Consulting Group, LLC The power of teamwork comes from having all individuals in an organization rowing in the same direction to achieve a common goal. The leadership challenge is getting those individuals with diverse personalities, experiences, and levels of expertise to work together as a team. Using lessons learned from Captain D. Michael Abrashoff, author of It’s My Ship, we will navigate how to effectively lead and build strong teams. Participants will leave understanding how the quality of team relationships directly impacts performance, trust, retention, and customer satisfaction (internal and external). |
| 1838 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1838 | Healthcare Facilities Pre-Incident Planning/Fire Fighter Hazards-Thursday, March 23 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | LIVE-March-23032023 | LIVE | 3/23/2023 | Fosina | Andrew Fosina, Jr BS, CFPS, Fire Official, Hopewell Valley Bureau of Fire Safety The course discusses the need to prepare preplanning documents. Using NFPA-1620 as a guide, we will discuss the required parts of a preplan, who should have access, and other requirements of the preplanning process for healthcare facilities. Common Hazards to Firefighters in healthcare facilities and the potential health and life safety issues associated with them. |
| 1749 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1749 | Subchapter 4: Retro-fit Requirement Where are we now part 1-Friday, March 24 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-March-24032023 | ZOOM | 3/24/2023 | Dansbach | 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. |
| 1839 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1839 | Water Supplies and Sprinkler Systems -Friday, March 24 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Chubb Risk Engineering Center Risk Engineering Center | LIVE-March-24032023 | LIVE | 3/24/2023 | Shedlock | 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. |
| 1750 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1750 | Code Update - Part One (Live)-Tuesday, March 28 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-March-28032023 | ZOOM | 3/28/2023 | Bigoss | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This course is required for working Fire Officials and Fire Inspectors as part of the three- year renewal cycle for fire inspectors and fire officials. This seminar was updated in January 2022. The course will cover the current planning for adoption of the IFC NJ 2018 edition. It will also touch on topics including Covid 19 status and DFS position NJAC language updates planned to correct errors. It will also review select permits including fireworks and food trucks. As well as an overview of select chapters of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code Chapter 5 70-1 2 and 4 and the IFC 2015 NJ Edition. Zoom option is half day. |
| 1751 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1751 | Active and Passive Fire Protection in the Built Environment-Wednesday, March 29 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-March-29032023 | ZOOM | 3/29/2023 | Kanterman | Ronald E. Kanterman, Executive Inspector, FDNY-Bureau of Fire Prevention Discussion includes an in-depth look at the design, installation, maintenance, code requirements and application of: sprinklers, standpipes, CO2, halon, dry chemical, wet chemical, clean agent, smoke purge, foam and specialty systems. New technology in fire protection and suppression systems is also introduced. |
| 1752 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1752 | Evidence Based Firefighting: Dealing With Modern Fire Loads-Wednesday, March 29 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-March-29032023-1 | ZOOM | 3/29/2023 | Corbo | Michael J. Corbo, Director, Atlantic County FIre Academy This course will discuss and show through videos of actual controlled fires scenarios, produced by NIST and UL, the new changes in fire behavior brought about by the changes in modern building construction and synthetic materials that are found not only in modern buildings but also in legacy construction. All firefighters, and fire officers must be aware of these changes so that they can apply the appropriate strategy and tactics necessary to prevent firefighter injuries and deaths. Furthermore, fire instructors must possess this information to meet the current requirements of NFPA 1403, the live burn standard. This information has now been incorporated into New Jersey's Firefighter I program with all new firefighters learning how to apply this information on the fire ground. The rest of the fire service must now catch up and understand what is happening when they arrive at the fire scene and the fire does not react as it previously did. |
| 1858 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1858 | Fire Investigation Considering the Role of Natural Gas and/or Electricity-Wednesday, March 29 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Union County Fire Academy | LIVE-March-29032023 | LIVE | 3/29/2023 | Cales | 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. |
| 1753 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1753 | Code Update - Part two (Live)-Thursday, March 30 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-March-30032023 | ZOOM | 3/30/2023 | Bigoss | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This course is required for working Fire Officials and Fire Inspectors as part of the three- year renewal cycle for fire inspectors and fire officials. This seminar was updated in January 2022. The course will cover the current planning for adoption of the IFC NJ 2018 edition. It will also touch on topics including Covid 19 status and DFS position NJAC language updates planned to correct errors. It will also review select permits including fireworks and food trucks. As well as an overview of select chapters of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code Chapter 5 70-1 2 and 4 and the IFC 2015 NJ Edition. Zoom option is half day. |
| 1754 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1754 | Aircraft Rescue Firefighting-Thursday, March 30 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-March-30032023-1 | ZOOM | 3/30/2023 | Wieczerzak | Thomas R. Wieczerzak The Aircraft Rescue Firefighting for the Structural Firefighter program has been designed for municipal fire departments that have an airport within their jurisdiction. Historically, greater than 80% of all aircraft incidents occur within what is referred to as the critical rescue firefighting access area which is immediately around the runway areas. The fact is that most airports rely upon local fire department assistance and mutual aid in the event of a major emergency. This half-day, online based course gives a structural firefighter an awareness-level on how to deal with aircraft rescue firefighting should they called to assist with a major aircraft emergency along with preplanning considerations for jurisdictions with airports. Within the instructional session discussion includes a review of the diverse (and congested) airspace over New Jersey, airports, and aviation operations in the state. An introduction to the newly released Aircraft Rescue Firefighting program will also be discussed. |
| 1755 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1755 | Fire Extinguisher Training-Thursday, March 30 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-March-30032023-2 | ZOOM | 3/30/2023 | Pelton | David Pelton, National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors The fire extinguisher training program is designed to be used as a training program for authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and other interested parties. It is designed to assist the AHJ in recognizing the proper selection, placement, classification, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers. The content of the class is based on the requirements of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, and includes descriptions and examples of typical industry practices regarding the placement, installation, inspection, maintenance and service of fire extinguishers. |
| 1756 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1756 | Handling Difficult Situations-Thursday, March 30 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-March-30032023-3 | ZOOM | 3/30/2023 | Monte | Claudia A. Monte, Principal, Consultant, CAM Consulting Group, LLC There are difficult people everywhere. There are tough situations that we must face. Handling conflicts, differences, and diverse personalities are part of our personal and professional lives. Learning how to identify behaviors of difficult people, control emotions, and communicate assertively helps drive constructive outcomes. Participants will leave knowing how to keep issues and people from having a negative and stressful effect on them. |
| 1757 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1757 | Incorporating Safety into Your Training-Thursday, March 30 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-March-30032023-4 | ZOOM | 3/30/2023 | Bennett | Brian Bennett, Iselin Fire Department 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. |
| 1758 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1758 | Fire Departments responsibilities at incendiary fires-Friday, March 31 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-March-31032023 | ZOOM | 3/31/2023 | Disbrow | Bob Disbrow, IAAI-CFI, Fire Captain/Investigator and Robert Seeburger, Battalion Chief Special Operations Command The Fire Officer’s and Firefighter’s responsibilities at the fire scene is critical. The actions taken by the officers and the members of the fire suppression companies can either help or hinder the fire investigation. Topics include: Fire Officer roles and responsibilities, evidence protection, fire scene overhaul, fire pattern identification, fire causes, incendiary device identification, fatal fires, report narrative and how not to compromise a fire scene. |
| 1896 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1896 | Hot Topics in Code Enforcement-Friday, March 31 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Bergen County Fire Academy | LIVE-March-31032023 | LIVE | 3/31/2023 | Dansbach | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford This CEU class will cover three timely topics of interest to Fire Inspectors and Fire Officials. The Building Code and Fire Code requirements for access control systems and delayed egress devices will be presented. The history of the IBC requirements that have applied to these devices and systems will be reviewed in detail based on previous editions of the NJ International Building Code. The testing requirements of the NJUFC Subchapter which apply to special locking devices will be presented. Installation requirements of NFPA 13 relating the installation of Early Suppression Fast Response Sprinkler Systems (ESFR), manufacturer installation requirements and the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance requirements of NFPA 25-14 that apply to ESFR sprinkler heads will be discussed in detail. Requirements of the NJUFC Subchapter 3 and applicable NFPA Standards relating to the inspection, testing and maintenance of Commercial Cookline Ventilation and Fire Suppressions Systems will be presented. Case studies and examples of compliant and non-compliant conditions will provide examples and enhance the code official’s ability to discover system impairments and violations of the NJUFC and related standards. |
| 1759 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1759 | Fundamentals of Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems part 1-Saturday, April 01 2023-8:30 -11:30 am-Zoom | ZOOM-April-01042023 | ZOOM | 4/1/2023 | Dansbach | 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. |
| 1859 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1859 | Wood Frame & Ordinary Construction Principles -Monday, April 03 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Monmouth County Fire Academy | LIVE-April-03042023 | LIVE | 4/3/2023 | Dansbach | 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. |
| 1860 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1860 | Presentation Skills for the Fire Service How to provide an Effective Presentation-Tuesday, April 04 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Bergen County Fire Academy | LIVE-April-04042023 | LIVE | 4/4/2023 | Cales | 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. |
| 1761 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1761 | Code Update - Part two (Live)-Thursday, April 06 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-06042023 | ZOOM | 4/6/2023 | Bigoss | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This course is required for working Fire Officials and Fire Inspectors as part of the three- year renewal cycle for fire inspectors and fire officials. This seminar was updated in January 2022. The course will cover the current planning for adoption of the IFC NJ 2018 edition. It will also touch on topics including Covid 19 status and DFS position NJAC language updates planned to correct errors. It will also review select permits including fireworks and food trucks. As well as an overview of select chapters of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code Chapter 5 70-1 2 and 4 and the IFC 2015 NJ Edition. Zoom option is half day. |
| 1840 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1840 | DFS Fire Inspector Written Examination-Saturday, April 08 2023-9 a.m. -12 p.m.-Burlington County ESTC | LIVE-April-08042023-1 | LIVE | 4/8/2023 | Exam | Regional Exam NJ Uniform Fire Code for individuals to obtain a NJ Fire Inspector certification issued by the Division of Fire Safety. This exam will be an ‘open book’ exam and will permit an individual to bring the referenced Fire Inspector course textbooks/codebooks into the exam room to be referenced throughout the exam. IFSTA Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement – Eighth Edition, NJ Uniform Fire Code, IFC 2015 NJ Edition, IBC 2015 NJ Edition – Chapter 9, 10 and Index or entire book and a solar or battery operated calculator. The exam will present 75 questions. To pass this exam an individual must obtain a minimum passing score of 70% correct. The exam will be 3 hours in length. The examination will not be administered orally to any individual. |
| 1841 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1841 | DFS Instructor Level 1 Certification Examination 9 a.m. -12 p.m.-Saturday, April 08 2023-9 a.m. -12 p.m.-Burlington County ESTC | LIVE-April-08042023-2 | LIVE | 4/8/2023 | Exam | Regional Exam The 100–question exam evaluates concepts of instruction from IFSTA, 9th Edition Fire & Emergency Services Instructor Textbook. The minimum passing score for Instructor Level 1 Certification Examination is 70% correct. |
| 1842 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1842 | DFS Instructor Level 2 Certification Examination 9 a.m. -12 p.m.-Saturday, April 08 2023-9 a.m. -12 p.m.-Burlington County ESTC | LIVE-April-08042023-3 | LIVE | 4/8/2023 | Exam | Regional Exam The 100-question exam evaluates more advanced concepts of instruction from IFSTA, 9th Edition Fire & Emergency Services Instructor Textbook. The minimum passing score for Instructor Level 2 Certification Examination is 70% correct. |
| 1897 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1897 | Large Diameter Hose Strike Team Operations-Saturday, April 08 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Bergen County Fire Academy | LIVE-April-08042023 | LIVE | 4/8/2023 | Hueston | John Hueston, Jr., Director of the Middletown Twp. Fire Academy and Instructor at the Monmouth County Fire Academy The Large Diameter Hose Strike Team Operations course is designed to familiarize students with the operation and deployment considerations of a pre-formed Large Diameter Hose (LDH) Strike Team. Pre-formed LDH Strike Teams are designed to set-up water supply operations for the the big one . The course will cover, how the LDH strike team fits into the on-scene incident command system, pre-incident preparation, utilizing dispatch information, assembling the strike team, convoying to the incident scene, incident arrival and check-in procedures, deploying the strike team, responsibilities while assigned – available – out of service, record keeping, and demobilization procedures. The course will also discuss and show examples of utilizing LDH appliances and techniques to solve common water supply problems which normally occur during a large diameter hose relay operation. Pump and water supply issue trouble shooting will also be discussed. |
| 1861 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1861 | Fundamentals of Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems -Monday, April 10 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Passaic County Fire Academy | LIVE-April-10042023 | LIVE | 4/10/2023 | Dansbach | 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. |
| 1762 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1762 | Strategic Considerations of Ventilation-Tuesday, April 11 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-11042023 | ZOOM | 4/11/2023 | Avillo | Anthony Avillo, Deputy Chief (ret.) North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue Director – Monmouth County Fire Academy Many a fireground has gone bad due to the uncoordinated or lack of proper, timely, and coordinated ventilation. This class, which will focus on the proper and disciplined coordination of fireground ventilation operations, will include the discussion of and the practical application of the findings of the UL Ventilation Studies and how it affects our operations. Types of ventilation, the difference between venting for life and venting for fire will be discussed. Additionally, both peaked and flat roof vertical ventilation will be discussed. Roof safety guidelines will also be included. Finally, vent, isolate, enter, search operations will be extensively covered. A must for those who assign and supervise the ventilation, those who conduct the ventilation and those who will be able to put out the fire a little easier and safer because of the ventilation. |
| 1852 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1852 | Concrete Parking Decks and Garages-Tuesday, April 11 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | LIVE-April-11042023 | LIVE | 4/11/2023 | Bennett | Brian Bennett, Iselin Fire Department 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. The use of the Emergency Response Guidebook and information provided in NJ Right to Know submittals will also be reviewed. |
| 1889 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1889 | Fire Incident Report Writing -Tuesday, April 11 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Somerset County ESTA | LIVE-April-11042023-1 | LIVE | 4/11/2023 | Campagna | Vincent Campagna, NJ Division of Fire Safety and Ashley Bledsoe, 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). |
| 1763 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1763 | Lithium Batteries: Awareness of Hazards and Safety-Wednesday, April 12 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-12042023 | ZOOM | 4/12/2023 | Bennett | Brian Bennett, Iselin Fire Department Lithium metal and Lithium-ion batteries are found everywhere in today’s society. Lithium metal batteries are used to power common household items such as watches and clocks. Lithium-ion batteries are used to power items such as consumer electronic and mobility devices and electric vehicles. 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. |
| 1764 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1764 | HazMat for Fire Inspectors: Alternative Fuels-Thursday, April 13 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-13042023 | ZOOM | 4/13/2023 | Bennett | Brian Bennett, Iselin Fire Department Alternative fuels are slowly replacing fossil fuels. These new fuels are found 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. Having some basic knowledge about these common fuels will allow the Inspector to conduct more effective inspections. This class will review alternative fuels such as liquefied hydrogen gas, compressed hydrogen gas, propane/LPG, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, lithium batteries, and solar power. |
| 1765 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1765 | Healthcare Facilities Pre-Incident Planning/Fire Fighter Hazards Part 1-Thursday, April 13 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-13042023-1 | ZOOM | 4/13/2023 | Fosina | Andrew Fosina, Jr BS, CFPS, Fire Official, Hopewell Valley Bureau of Fire Safety The course discusses the need to prepare preplanning documents. Using NFPA-1620 as a guide, we will discuss the required parts of a preplan, who should have access, and other requirements of the preplanning process for healthcare facilities. Common Hazards to Firefighters in healthcare facilities and the potential health and life safety issues associated with them. |
| 1853 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1853 | Hot Topics in Code Enforcement-Thursday, April 13 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | LIVE-April-13042023 | LIVE | 4/13/2023 | Dansbach | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford This CEU class will cover three timely topics of interest to Fire Inspectors and Fire Officials. The Building Code and Fire Code requirements for access control systems and delayed egress devices will be presented. The history of the IBC requirements that have applied to these devices and systems will be reviewed in detail based on previous editions of the NJ International Building Code. The testing requirements of the NJUFC Subchapter which apply to special locking devices will be presented. Installation requirements of NFPA 13 relating the installation of Early Suppression Fast Response Sprinkler Systems (ESFR), manufacturer installation requirements and the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance requirements of NFPA 25-14 that apply to ESFR sprinkler heads will be discussed in detail. Requirements of the NJUFC Subchapter 3 and applicable NFPA Standards relating to the inspection, testing and maintenance of Commercial Cookline Ventilation and Fire Suppressions Systems will be presented. Case studies and examples of compliant and non-compliant conditions will provide examples and enhance the code official’s ability to discover system impairments and violations of the NJUFC and related standards. |
| 1766 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1766 | Command Decision Making: A Safety Persepctive-Friday, April 14 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-14042023 | ZOOM | 4/14/2023 | Kanterman | Ronald E. Kanterman, Executive Inspector, FDNY-Bureau of Fire Prevention Based on the book recently published by Fire Engineering Fire Officer’s Guide to Occupational Safety and Health The move throughout the American fire service regarding the safety and health of our personnel is more prominent today than ever before. This workshop examines the responsibilities of line firefighters, officers and senior leadership in the fire service in ensuring the safety of all members. Some national programs discussed are the NFFF 16 LSI’s, IAFC’s Rules of Engagement and others. This workshop takes an in-depth look at basic concepts and creating a safety mindset, starting at the firehouse and leading to the battle ground. The main emphasis is on fire ground operations and decision making, in terms of go/no-go, when to evacuate, survivability profiling, FAST/RIT/RIC, reading buildings, the process of command, changing tactics mid-stream and command and control. Scenarios are discussed based on live-action case histories. |
| 1767 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1767 | Fire Size Up-Friday, April 14 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-14042023-1 | ZOOM | 4/14/2023 | Disbrow | Bob Disbrow, IAAI-CFI, Fire Captain/Investigator and Robert Seeburger, Battalion Chief Special Operations Command Fire Size Up is critical at fires and other emergency scenes. This class will help Firefighters, Company Officers and Chief level officers utilize a practical and efficient approach to Size Up. Students will be exposed to case studies and interactive learning. This class is a must for all fire service personnel. |
| 1768 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1768 | Healthcare Facilities Pre-Incident Planning/Fire Fighter Hazards Part 2-Friday, April 14 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-14042023-2 | ZOOM | 4/14/2023 | Fosina | Andrew Fosina, Jr BS, CFPS, Fire Official, Hopewell Valley Bureau of Fire Safety The course discusses the need to prepare preplanning documents. Using NFPA-1620 as a guide, we will discuss the required parts of a preplan, who should have access, and other requirements of the preplanning process for healthcare facilities. Common Hazards to Firefighters in healthcare facilities and the potential health and life safety issues associated with them. |
| 1855 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1855 | First Due Concerns for the Initial Incident Commander-Friday, April 14 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Burlington County ESTC | LIVE-April-14042023 | LIVE | 4/14/2023 | Moran | Robert G. Moran, Fire Chief, Brewster, MA and John J. Lewis, Lieutenant (Ret.) City of Passaic FD and Bergen County Fire Academy The primary mission of the first arriving Incident Commander at a structure fire is to conduct a rapid and accurate street wise size up of the fire scene that will furnish the information necessary to build an effective incident action plan. In order to complete this task the IC must take into account a number of dynamic firegound factors from arrival through termination of the incident. This session will provide an interactive forum designed to discuss and define the key relationships pre-planning, strategy and tactics, street-wise size up, decision-making models, and risk benefit analysis have on the critical first few minutes of structural firefighting operations. By utilizing the IAFC’S Fire Service Rules Of Engagement , components of the COAL WAS WEALTHS size-up method, cue based and classical decision making processes, and common risk benefit analysis protocols as a foundation the instructors will uncover the mission essential importance of gathering and evaluating building intelligence, identifying potential risks, maintaining strict incident command and control, and weighing the benefits of the chosen strategy and tactics in relation to firefighter and occupant safety. |
| 1862 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1862 | Drill Ground Instructor -Friday, April 14 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Gloucester County Fire Academy | LIVE-April-14042023-1 | LIVE | 4/14/2023 | Corbo | Michael J. Corbo, Director, 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. |
| 1863 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1863 | Incorporating Safety into Your Training-Friday, April 14 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Monmouth County Fire Academy | LIVE-April-14042023-2 | LIVE | 4/14/2023 | Bennett | Brian Bennett, Iselin Fire Department 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. |
| 1769 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1769 | Code Update - Part One (Live)-Saturday, April 15 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-15042023 | ZOOM | 4/15/2023 | Bigoss | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This course is required for working Fire Officials and Fire Inspectors as part of the three- year renewal cycle for fire inspectors and fire officials. This seminar was updated in January 2022. The course will cover the current planning for adoption of the IFC NJ 2018 edition. It will also touch on topics including Covid 19 status and DFS position NJAC language updates planned to correct errors. It will also review select permits including fireworks and food trucks. As well as an overview of select chapters of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code Chapter 5 70-1 2 and 4 and the IFC 2015 NJ Edition. Zoom option is half day. |
| 1770 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1770 | Fire Incident Report Writing -Saturday, April 15 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-15042023-1 | ZOOM | 4/15/2023 | Campagna | Vincent Campagna, NJ Division of Fire Safety and Ashley Bledsoe, 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). |
| 1771 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1771 | Fundamentals of Use Group Classifications and Occupancy Classifications-Saturday, April 15 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-15042023-2 | ZOOM | 4/15/2023 | Dansbach | 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. |
| 1850 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1850 | Fire Suppression Operations in Strip Malls-Saturday, April 15 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Ocean County Fire Academy | LIVE-April-15042023-1 | LIVE | 4/15/2023 | Moran | Robert G. Moran, Fire Chief, Brewster, MA and John J. Lewis, Lieutenant (Ret.) City of Passaic FD and Bergen County Fire Academy Fires in ordinary and lightweight constructed Strip Malls are complex and dangerous events. They are without a doubt unlike any other structure fire we respond to. The strategy and tactics required to develop a safe and successful incident action plan and fire suppression operation within these large complexes that contain many interconnected and potentially dangerous occupancies requires exceptional pre-incident knowledge of the facility, outstanding incident command and control, and an expert understanding of the involved hazards and construction types. To enhance our ability to operate at fires safely and effectively within these complexes this program will take an in-depth look at the fire problems associated with these structures while offering useful information on pre-incident inspection and pre-planning, size up, strategy and tactics, command and control, incident safety, accountability, resource deployment, and fire attack methods. |
| 1856 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1856 | Lessons, Learnings and Leadership From the Fireground 360-Saturday, April 15 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Burlington County ESTC | LIVE-April-15042023 | LIVE | 4/15/2023 | Naum | Chief Christopher J. Naum, SFPE, Chief of Training Command Institute, Center for Fireground Leadership, Technical Consultant NIOSH Firefighter Line of Duty Death Investigation Program Lessons and Learnings from the fireground resonate with recommendations and actions that all fire officers and commanders must recognize and implement in future fireground operations in order to reduce operational risks and improve incident operations, management and tactical integration. Through a facilitated discussion, prominent current and historical NIOSH LODD Reports and select national FD After Action Repots (AAR) will be examined, key report insights discussed with integrated perspectives and learnings of past historical incidents presented that are as relevant today as they were in the past decades. Common causal factors and Human Performance (HU), Operating Experience (OE) will be reviewed integrating the NIOSH Top Five, NFFF Six Domains and the UGA Root cause Four. This program provides a template to identify current and past trending issues affecting today’s demanding fireground with suggested focal points for personal, company and operational improvements and fireground effectiveness. |
| 1772 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1772 | Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations-Tuesday, April 18 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-18042023 | ZOOM | 4/18/2023 | Bigoss | 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 September 2017. 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. |
| 1773 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1773 | Legacy Wood Frame Construction Principles-Tuesday, April 18 2023-8:30 -11:30 am-Zoom | ZOOM-April-18042023-1 | ZOOM | 4/18/2023 | Dansbach | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford Wood frame constructed buildings pose significant challenges for the fire service. This program will enhance the participant’s knowledge and understanding of the construction methods, materials, the fire spread and collapse potential of legacy wood frame buildings which include buildings of Post & Beam Construction, Balloon Frame and Platform Frame buildings. Fire behavior and the relationship between building construction and fire behavior will be presented throughout the session. Case studies of fire incidents and buildings under construction or renovation will be used throughout the program. The program will also review how to develop and utilize differing forms of case studies to meet various teaching objectives relating to legacy wood frame buildings. ? |
| 1774 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1774 | Fire Escape Inspections-Tuesday, April 18 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-18042023-2 | ZOOM | 4/18/2023 | | This course will provide information on how to conduct a fire escape inspection as well as information on fire escape companies as compared to welding companies. The course is designed to assist the Fire Official and Fire Inspector observing that fire escapes have been inspected properly and that repairs have been completed by a fire escape company that will certify the fire escape for 5 years. |
| 1864 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1864 | Emergencies Involving Electric and Hybrid Vehicles-Tuesday, April 18 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Union County Fire Academy | LIVE-April-18042023-1 | LIVE | 4/18/2023 | Dalrymple | David Dalrymple, AIETecRI, Rescue Consultant/Educator for Roadway Rescue LLC In North America, alternative fueled vehicles are rapidly expanding into the field of both passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. The main group in these alternate fueled vehicles are Hybrid and Electric vehicles. While we have dealt with Hybrids for over twenty years, EV’s or electric vehicles, are much newer and have many different concerns and hazards than Hybrids. We will be covering ALL the concerns and hazards dealing with these vehicles. But unlike many programs we will teach operational problem solving to give students real world solutions to these problems. All of the necessary skills will be covered patient management, fire suppression, extrication, scene mitigation, debris clean up, and situational awareness. |
| 1890 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1890 | Strategic Considerations of Ventilation-Tuesday, April 18 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Somerset County ESTA | LIVE-April-18042023 | LIVE | 4/18/2023 | Avillo | Anthony Avillo, Deputy Chief (ret.) North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue Director – Monmouth County Fire Academy This location is a two topic day. Second topic is Fireground Strategies: High Rises. Many a fireground has gone bad due to the uncoordinated or lack of proper, timely, and coordinated ventilation. This class, which will focus on the proper and disciplined coordination of fireground ventilation operations, will include the discussion of and the practical application of the findings of the UL Ventilation Studies and how it affects our operations. Types of ventilation, the difference between venting for life and venting for fire will be discussed. Additionally, both peaked and flat roof vertical ventilation will be discussed. Roof safety guidelines will also be included. Finally, vent, isolate, enter, search operations will be extensively covered. A must for those who assign and supervise the ventilation, those who conduct the ventilation and those who will be able to put out the fire a little easier and safer because of the ventilation. |
| 1891 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1891 | Fireground Strategies: High Rise Operations-Tuesday, April 18 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Somerset County ESTA | LIVE-April-18042023-2 | LIVE | 4/18/2023 | Avillo | Anthony Avillo, Deputy Chief (ret.) North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue Director – Monmouth County Fire Academy No Summary |
| 1775 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1775 | Community Risk Reduction: Integrating Our Efforts-Wednesday, April 19 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-19042023 | ZOOM | 4/19/2023 | McLeieer | 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. |
| 1776 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1776 | Youth Firesetter Awareness-Wednesday, April 19 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-19042023-1 | ZOOM | 4/19/2023 | Ehrhardt | Joseph Ehrhardt, Juvenile Justice Administrator (Ret.), Youth Firesetter Intervention Program Manager (Ret.) Current Fire and Life Safety Educator and Fire Service Trainer Helge Nordtveit, Fire Captain (Ret.) Youth Firesetter Intervention Program Manager (Ret.) Current Fire Official, Fire Instructor and Fire Service Trainer Does your community have an issue with children using fire in unsupervised or dangerous ways? If you said Yes , are you comfortable with your community’s response? If you said No , how educated are you on the issue and are you comfortable with a reliance on the status quo? If you said I don’t know , there are several steps that you can take immediately to learn about and respond to this often hidden, misunderstood, and potentially deadly and destructive issue. |
| 1777 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1777 | Connecting And Interacting With Challenging Boss Behaviors - Bad Bosses, Where Do They Come From, How To Get Best Results-Wednesday, April 19 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-19042023-2 | ZOOM | 4/19/2023 | Correia | Anthony Correia, Fire Chief/Director 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. |
| 1865 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1865 | Presentation Skills for the Fire Service How to provide an Effective Presentation-Wednesday, April 19 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Toms River Fire Academy | LIVE-April-19042023-1 | LIVE | 4/19/2023 | Cales | 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. |
| 1904 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1904 | Drill Ground Instructor -Wednesday, April 19 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Bergen County Fire Academy | LIVE-April-19042023 | LIVE | 4/19/2023 | Corbo | Michael J. Corbo, Director, 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. |
| 1778 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1778 | Emotional Intelligence-Thursday, April 20 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-20042023 | ZOOM | 4/20/2023 | Monte | Claudia A. Monte, Principal, Consultant, CAM Consulting Group, LLC Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) resides in the critical part of our brain that allows us to recognize our own feelings and those of others. All communication is filtered through our EI, so how we manage our emotions and express ourselves has a direct effect on our personal and career successes. By understanding the connection between our cognitive (IQ) and emotional intelligences, we can become more effective dealing with others and sustaining healthy relationships. Participants will leave knowing how to harness the energy of emotion to achieve productive outcomes. |
| 1779 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1779 | Emergency Incident Media Coverage-Thursday, April 20 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-20042023-1 | ZOOM | 4/20/2023 | Fleming | Dr. Robert S. Fleming, Professor of Management, Rohrer College of Business, Rowan University, Professor of Crisis and Emergency Management, Rowan University This course is designed to prepare fire and emergency service professionals to successfully contribute to media coverage of emergency incidents that fully meets and ideally exceeds stakeholder expectations that media coverage be delivered in a timely, accurate, credible, complete, and professional manner. The course has been designed and will be delivered in a manner that contributes to the development of knowledge, skills, and confidence as fire and emergency service personnel work with the media to bring informative reporting to the public and other stakeholders of the coverage of fire and emergency incidents. |
| 1866 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1866 | Healthcare Facilities UFC Inspections-Thursday, April 20 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Toms River Fire Academy | LIVE-April-20042023 | LIVE | 4/20/2023 | Fosina | 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. |
| 1867 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1867 | Fire Incident Report Writing -Thursday, April 20 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Union County Fire Academy | LIVE-April-20042023-1 | LIVE | 4/20/2023 | Campagna | Vincent Campagna, NJ Division of Fire Safety and Ashley Bledsoe, 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). |
| 1780 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1780 | Firefighter Burn Injuries, what you need to know!-Friday, April 21 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-21042023 | ZOOM | 4/21/2023 | Haviland | Douglas Haviland, Former Chief, Red Bank Fire Department This class is designed to make Emergency Medical and fire service personal knowledgeable about burn injuries suffered by firefighters (and civilians). The program was authored by a burn survivor and firefighter with 40 years’ experience and is told from a first-person perspective. While firefighters are the focus of the program, the class also examines civilian injuries and a variety of burn injury causes. Burn injury types will be examined in detail along with national causality numbers. Burn care and the burn care centers available to treat injuries in the New Jersey area are explored. The lengthy and painful after care from a burn injury is also examined. |
| 1781 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1781 | Code Update - Part two (Live)-Saturday, April 22 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-22042023 | ZOOM | 4/22/2023 | Bigoss | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This course is required for working Fire Officials and Fire Inspectors as part of the three- year renewal cycle for fire inspectors and fire officials. This seminar was updated in January 2022. The course will cover the current planning for adoption of the IFC NJ 2018 edition. It will also touch on topics including Covid 19 status and DFS position NJAC language updates planned to correct errors. It will also review select permits including fireworks and food trucks. As well as an overview of select chapters of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code Chapter 5 70-1 2 and 4 and the IFC 2015 NJ Edition. Zoom option is half day. |
| 1782 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1782 | Hazardous Materials-Bulk Storage to Big Box Stores-Saturday, April 22 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-22042023-1 | ZOOM | 4/22/2023 | Kanterman | Ronald E. Kanterman, Executive Inspector, FDNY-Bureau of Fire Prevention This course will familiarize students with all aspects of code issues and code enforcement pertaining to the storage, sale and use of hazardous materials from the mom and pop hardware store to bulk chemical facilities. Covered are local, state and federal laws, identification systems, containers, rail cars, tank trucks, stationary vessels. Case histories are dissected and studied. We take a detailed look at selected chapters of the NJ-IFC along with all aspects of Chapter-50 covering chapters for individual chemicals or processes and occupancies. We take the students through the entire inspection process along with peripheral information, i.e., fire protection and other peripheral code requirements. In addition, the instructor lends his 45 years of fire service and code experience to the process. |
| 1783 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1783 | Fire Service Concerns for Television and Film Productions-Saturday, 8:30am - 11:30 amApril 22 2023--Zoom | ZOOM-April-22042023-2 | ZOOM | 4/22/2023 | Kirsch | 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. |
| 1784 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1784 | Health and Wellness for the Emergency Responder-Saturday, April 22 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-22042023-3 | ZOOM | 4/22/2023 | Griffin | Dr. David Griffin, Assistant Chief, Charleston (SC) Fire Department Health and wellness in the emergency services profession is essential for a successful career but also a personal life that is not riddled with stress from the job. How do we, the ones on the frontlines, take care of ourselves? This is a question that is multifaceted and includes many factors. Therefore, in this course we will discuss how stress impacts the body and mind, the importance of physical and mental wellness, healthy eating habits, working together through stress, and one of my favorites in battling the challenge of this profession, mindfulness. All of these factors will be presented with practical examples for all students to utilize in their everyday lives. This class is based on real life examples of what works to deal with our stress from an emergency responder who is still in the emergency services profession as a Battalion Chief and a Shift Commander in a department that experienced one of the worst line of duty death incidents in fire service history. Therefore, there is practical evidence that with a focus on health and |
| 1851 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1851 | Public Education: Fire Safety Programs for Preschool and Elementary Students-Saturday, April 22 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Ocean County Fire Academy | LIVE-April-22042023 | LIVE | 4/22/2023 | Vallo | Joseph Vallo, Battalion Chief, Chief of Training, Jersey City Fire Department Fire Prevention Programs for Preschool & Elementary Students is the 1st of 3 Public Education programs built exclusively for the Fire Service. This course addresses community outreach by Fire Department personnel on the most basic level for Fire Fighters and civilians utilizing training techniques, resources and facilities that support the most venerable. Fire Fighters shine a positive light on society and maintaining a positive image is paramount to successful public relations involving fire prevention and safety within our communities. |
| 1868 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1868 | Harassment, Diversity and Social Media: Issues for the Emergency Services-Monday, April 24 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Monmouth County Fire Academy | LIVE-April-24042023-1 | LIVE | 4/24/2023 | Hill | Robert V. Hill, Sr., Director (Ret.), Rowan College South Jersey / Fire Academy Recent court decisions require employers to have a workplace harassment policy and train supervisors and managers on how to respond to complaints, as well as offering this training to all employees. This recently updated course offers common sense approaches to recognizing and responding to complaints of harassing or discriminating behavior. In addition to workplace issues, the emerging problem of social media posts versus First Amendment Rights is also discussed with proactive recommendations offered. |
| 1908 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1908 | Dry Pipe, Deluge and Pre-Action Systems -Monday, April 24 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Chubb Risk Engineering Center Risk Engineering Center | LIVE-April-24042023 | LIVE | 4/24/2023 | Shedlock | 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. |
| 1785 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1785 | Fire Investigators Who We Really Are-Tuesday, April 25 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-25042023 | ZOOM | 4/25/2023 | Thomas | John Thomas, Fire Inspector Services, LLC The course discusses the two types of fire investigations that are completed after a fire the municipal investigation for accidental and incendiary fires and the insurance investigation. If you’re interested in fire investigation, this course is a good introduction. |
| 1849 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1849 | Managing the Local Enforcing Agency-Wednesday, April 26 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Burlington County ESTC | LIVE-April-26042023 | LIVE | 4/26/2023 | Paar | Timothy Paar, Dwayne Breeden, Paul Elenio, Anthony Doyley, and William Hendrickson from the NJ Division of Fire Safety Local Assistance Unit 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. |
| 1786 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1786 | Looking Through Johari Window-Thursday, April 27 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-27042023 | ZOOM | 4/27/2023 | Monte | Claudia A. Monte, Principal, Consultant, CAM Consulting Group, LLC Communication is challenging because learning styles and comprehension are unique to everyone. The way we share a message, show sensitivity to others, and create mutual understanding has a decided impact on results to be achieved. When you look through the Johari Window, the connection between effective communication styles, emotional intelligence, and group dynamics becomes clearer. Participants will leave with better understanding of the core competencies needed to communicate confidently. |
| 1787 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1787 | Diet and Exercise for Peak Firefighter Performance-Thursday, April 27 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-27042023-1 | ZOOM | 4/27/2023 | Crimmins | Brian Crimmins, Chief, Hoboken Fire Department 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 2.5-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. |
| 1869 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1869 | Public Education: Innovative Fire Safety Programs for Teens and Adolescents-Thursday, April 27 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Union County Fire Academy | LIVE-April-27042023 | LIVE | 4/27/2023 | Vallo | Joseph Vallo, Battalion Chief, Chief of Training, Jersey City Fire Department Innovative Fire Safety and Prevention programs for Teens and Adolescents is the second of a three part Pub Ed Series meant to prepare instructors to create an interest and specifically educate young adults in the Fire and Emergency Services while providing consistent community- based Fire Safety and Prevention programs to a diverse public. Instructors learn new developments in education and social environments that are needed to meet student expectations in various skills and capabilities while offering opportunities through practical and classroom education involving the Emergency Services field. Instructors learn how to maintain student interest in the Emergency Services Basic training requirements and the value of continuing education while understanding their responsibility in projecting a positive image to themselves and to others with hands on and problem-solving exercises. Physical training aspects of Emergency Services and other challenges within the educational environment enhance learning experiences and retain interest. In addition, instructors are informed of various liability protections and the importance of contracts and documentation. |
| 1788 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1788 | Effective budgeting for the Fire Official Part A-Saturday, April 29 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-April-29042023 | ZOOM | 4/29/2023 | Bigoss | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This program is the basis for the Fire Official course budget lessons. The concept of budgeting will be fully covered with comparisons and requirements for Government budgets contrasted against personal and commercial budgets. There will be detailed reviews of elements of Large City budget compared to smaller townships and Fire Districts. Advantages and disadvantages of all will be discussed. |
| 1789 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1789 | Incorporating Safety into Your Training-Monday, May 01 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-01052023 | ZOOM | 5/1/2023 | Bennett | Brian Bennett, Iselin Fire Department 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. |
| 1790 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1790 | Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations-Tuesday, May 02 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-02052023 | ZOOM | 5/2/2023 | Bigoss | 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 September 2017. 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. |
| 1892 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1892 | Construction Operations and Planning for Fires in Mega Mansions and Large Area Residentials-Tuesday, May 02 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Somerset County ESTA | LIVE-May-02052023 | LIVE | 5/2/2023 | Naum | Chief Christopher J. Naum, SFPE, Chief of Training Command Institute, Center for Fireground Leadership, Technical Consultant NIOSH Firefighter Line of Duty Death Investigation Program Today’s residential homes are being built larger than ever and in all community settings from rural to suburban to urban and common throughout all jurisdictions across the New Jersey, Tri-state Region and the United States. These occupancies present significant risks and operational challenges to commanders and firefighters demanding increased knowledge and skill sets to assess, select and employ various operational models at these structure fires. The program provides leading insights on building construction systems, design configurations, and characteristics of common large area residential and mega-mansions--homes ranging from 4,000 to 40,000 square feet, with operational focus on the 6,000-18,000 SF residential footprint. Addressing coastal and sea-side operational concerns with a transition to footprints in urban-metro, suburban to country-side settings will be presented with an integrated model approach to construction, operations and tactical options. Original research, modeling, a standardized approach to building classification and cutting-edge operational insights will be presented, with key Near-miss and recent LODD case study insights presented reinforcing topical areas. A model Mega-mansion and LAR OPS approach will be presented. |
| 1791 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1791 | Mobile Food Vendor Inspection and Safety Course-Wednesday, May 03 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-03052023 | ZOOM | 5/3/2023 | Thomas | John Thomas, Fire Inspector Services, LLC This course will instruct Fire Inspectors on the dangers of a Mobile Food Vendor and how to conduct the fire safety inspection. The Uniform Fire Code, NFPA Standards and how they relate to the inspection will be covered. |
| 1792 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1792 | Fire Investigation Considering the Role of Natural Gas and/or Electricity-Wednesday, May 03 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-03052023-1 | ZOOM | 5/3/2023 | Cales | 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. |
| 1870 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1870 | We’re Only Human: Understanding Fireground Behavior -Wednesday, May 03 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Monmouth County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-03052023-1 | LIVE | 5/3/2023 | Dunne | 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. |
| 1871 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1871 | Buildings on Fire Tactical Risks for First Due Companies and Commanders-Wednesday, May 03 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Passaic County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-03052023-2 | LIVE | 5/3/2023 | Naum | Chief Christopher J. Naum, SFPE, Chief of Training Command Institute, Center for Fireground Leadership, Technical Consultant NIOSH Firefighter Line of Duty Death Investigation Program Arriving companies and personnel at today’s structure fires must be able to rapidly and accurately identify key elements of a building, process that data based upon a widening field of variables present on today’s evolving fireground and implement timely actions that address prioritized actions requiring intervention. This program will present and discuss an increasing range of tactical risks and with key considerations for the First-Due Company, Company Officer and Commander. Understanding key inherent building performance characteristics and their relationships and variables in Command Decision-making methodologies and practices is fundamental to firefighting and incident management on today’s evolving and demanding fireground. The Built-environment’s influencing factors, operational risk management, command and tactical safety and tactical protocols based upon occupancy risks, reading the building and adaptive management principles will be discussed in this integrated program. |
| 1905 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1905 | Emergencies Involving Electric and Hybrid Vehicles-Wednesday, May 03 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Burlington County ESTC | LIVE-May-03052023 | LIVE | 5/3/2023 | Dalrymple | David Dalrymple, AIETecRI, Rescue Consultant/Educator for Roadway Rescue LLC In North America, alternative fueled vehicles are rapidly expanding into the field of both passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. The main group in these alternate fueled vehicles are Hybrid and Electric vehicles. While we have dealt with Hybrids for over twenty years, EV’s or electric vehicles, are much newer and have many different concerns and hazards than Hybrids. We will be covering ALL the concerns and hazards dealing with these vehicles. But unlike many programs we will teach operational problem solving to give students real world solutions to these problems. All of the necessary skills will be covered patient management, fire suppression, extrication, scene mitigation, debris clean up, and situational awareness. |
| 1793 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1793 | Fireground Strategies: High Rise Operations-Thursday, May 04 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-04052023 | ZOOM | 5/4/2023 | Avillo | Anthony Avillo, Deputy Chief (ret.) North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue Director – Monmouth County Fire Academy This course covers the characteristics of high rises both residential and commercial. Also covered are the firefighting concerns and life safety concerns inherent in this type of occupancy. Operational guidelines and safety-oriented policies will be discussed as well as a review of several case studies of high-rise fires and the lessons learned. Stack effect stratification equipment requirements staffing requirements alternate strategies and tactics and protection-in-place vs. evacuation will be covered. A comprehensive look at command and control as well as control point establishment is included. Safe elevator guidelines are included in this course. Strategic considerations and interior fire control factors are also discussed. This course covers the characteristics of high rises both residential and commercial. Also covered are the firefighting concerns and life safety concerns inherent in this type of occupancy. Operational guidelines and safety-oriented policies will be discussed as well as a review of several case studies of high-rise fires and the lessons learned. Stack effect stratification equipment requirements staffing requirements alternate strategies and tactics and protection-in-place vs. evacuation will be covered. A comprehensive look at command and control as well as control point establishment is included. Safe elevator guidelines are included in this course. Strategic considerations and interior fire control factors are also discussed. |
| 1794 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1794 | Subchapter 4: Retro-fit Requirement Where are we now part 2-Thursday, May 04 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-04052023-1 | ZOOM | 5/4/2023 | Dansbach | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford The course will present the selected requirements of NJAC 5:70-4 - Fire Safety Code. Requirements that have been in effect for a number of years, as well as, recently adopted regulations and recently published Division of Fire Safety Bulletins. The course will review how to determine if violations of Subchapter 4 exist and how to achieve compliance with the applicable regulations. This course deals with specific situations when strict compliance with the regulations is not practical. The Fire Code variance process will be reviewed in detail. The relationship between the NJ Uniform Fire Code and the NJ Uniform Construction Code will also be presented. We will treat either Code Update or Retrofit: Subchapter 4 as meeting the Code Update CEU requirement within the renewable certification cycle of an appointed Fire Official or Fire Inspector. Division of Fire Safety will treat Code Update, Retrofit: Subchapter 4, Hot Issues In Fire Code Enforcement, or Tips and Tools For Effective inspections as meeting the Code Update CEU requirement within the renewable certification cycle of an appointed Fire Official or Fire Inspector. |
| 1795 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1795 | Drill Ground Instructor (Part A)-Thursday, May 04 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-04052023-2 | ZOOM | 5/4/2023 | Corbo | Michael J. Corbo, Director, Atlantic County FIre Academy This is the first part of a two part class. You must take part A and B to receive .50 CEU’s. 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. |
| 1796 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1796 | Youth Firesetter Awareness-Thursday, May 04 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-04052023-3 | ZOOM | 5/4/2023 | Ehrhardt | Joseph Ehrhardt, Juvenile Justice Administrator (Ret.), Youth Firesetter Intervention Program Manager (Ret.) Current Fire and Life Safety Educator and Fire Service Trainer Helge Nordtveit, Fire Captain (Ret.) Youth Firesetter Intervention Program Manager (Ret.) Current Fire Official, Fire Instructor and Fire Service Trainer Does your community have an issue with children using fire in unsupervised or dangerous ways? If you said Yes , are you comfortable with your community’s response? If you said No , how educated are you on the issue and are you comfortable with a reliance on the status quo? If you said I don’t know , there are several steps that you can take immediately to learn about and respond to this often hidden, misunderstood, and potentially deadly and destructive issue. |
| 1797 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1797 | Principles of Modern Building Construction-Friday, May 05 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-05052023 | ZOOM | 5/5/2023 | Scardino | 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. |
| 1798 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1798 | Street Smart Fire Inspections -Friday, May 05 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-05052023-1 | ZOOM | 5/5/2023 | Disbrow | 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. |
| 1872 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1872 | Aircraft Rescue Firefighting-Friday, May 05 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Monmouth County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-05052023 | LIVE | 5/5/2023 | Wieczerzak | Thomas R. Wieczerzak The Aircraft Rescue Firefighting for the Structural Firefighter program has been designed for municipal fire departments that have an airport within their jurisdiction. Historically, greater than 80% of all aircraft incidents occur within what is referred to as the critical rescue firefighting access area which is immediately around the runway areas. The fact is that most airports rely upon local fire department assistance and mutual aid in the event of a major emergency. This half-day, online based course gives a structural firefighter an awareness-level on how to deal with aircraft rescue firefighting should they called to assist with a major aircraft emergency along with preplanning considerations for jurisdictions with airports. Within the instructional session discussion includes a review of the diverse (and congested) airspace over New Jersey, airports, and aviation operations in the state. An introduction to the newly released Aircraft Rescue Firefighting program will also be discussed. |
| 1799 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1799 | Effective budgeting for the Fire Official Part B-Saturday, May 06 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-06052023 | ZOOM | 5/6/2023 | Bigoss | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This program is the basis for the Fire Official course budget lessons. The concept of budgeting will be fully covered with comparisons and requirements for Government budgets contrasted against personal and commercial budgets. There will be detailed reviews of elements of Large City budget compared to smaller townships and Fire Districts. Advantages and disadvantages of all will be discussed. |
| 1800 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1800 | Principles of Dynamic Leadership-Saturday, May 06 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m. -Zoom | ZOOM-May-06052023-1 | ZOOM | 5/6/2023 | Moran | 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. |
| 1899 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1899 | Preventing Firefighter Training Injuries-Saturday, May 06 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-06052023 | LIVE | 5/6/2023 | Kirsch | 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. |
| 1801 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1801 | Marine Firefighting Awareness Part A-Sunday, May 07 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-07052023 | ZOOM | 5/7/2023 | Herndon | Forest Herndon, Jr., Senior Trainer, 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. |
| 1873 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1873 | Solar Power Strategy & Tactics for 1st Responders-Monday, May 08 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Monmouth County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-08052023 | LIVE | 5/8/2023 | Vallo | Joseph Vallo, Battalion Chief, Chief of Training, Jersey City Fire Department 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. |
| 1874 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1874 | Tips and Techniques for the Incident Safety Officer-Monday, May 08 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Union County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-08052023-1 | LIVE | 5/8/2023 | Bennett | Brian Bennett, Iselin Fire Department Fire Investigators face many of the same safety and health hazards that firefighters face when suppressing a fire. Many of the safety and health precautions taken for firefighters are not carried over to protect the investigators. This class will identify safety and health issues that investigators may face while performing their job at structure, vehicle, maritime, and hazardous materials incidents, and precautions that can be taken to ensure are kept safe and healthy. |
| 1802 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1802 | Lithium Batteries: Awareness of Hazards and Safety-Tuesday, May 09 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-09052023 | ZOOM | 5/9/2023 | Bennett | Brian Bennett, Iselin Fire Department Lithium metal and Lithium-ion batteries are found everywhere in today’s society. Lithium metal batteries are used to power common household items such as watches and clocks. Lithium-ion batteries are used to power items such as consumer electronic and mobility devices and electric vehicles. 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. |
| 1875 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1875 | Community Risk Reduction: Integrating Our Efforts-Tuesday, May 09 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Monmouth County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-09052023-1 | LIVE | 5/9/2023 | McLeieer | 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. |
| 1876 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1876 | Fire Extinguisher Training-Tuesday, May 09 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Union County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-09052023-2 | LIVE | 5/9/2023 | Pelton | David Pelton, National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors The fire extinguisher training program is designed to be used as a training program for authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and other interested parties. It is designed to assist the AHJ in recognizing the proper selection, placement, classification, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers. The content of the class is based on the requirements of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, and includes descriptions and examples of typical industry practices regarding the placement, installation, inspection, maintenance and service of fire extinguishers. |
| 1909 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1909 | Basics of Fire Sprinklers and Fire Pumps-Tuesday, May 09 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Fire University | LIVE-May-09052023 | LIVE | 5/9/2023 | Kline | 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. |
| 1877 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1877 | Pre-Engineered Commercial Kitchen Fire Extinguishing System Training-Wednesday, May 10 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Passaic County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-10052023-1 | LIVE | 5/10/2023 | Pelton | David Pelton, National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors The pre-engineered fire extinguishing system training program is designed to be used as a training program for authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and other interested parties. It is designed to assist the AHJ in recognizing the requirements of NFPA 17A, Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishing Systems for the protection of commercial cooking operations and the requirements of NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations. The content of the class is based on the requirements of these standards and will include descriptions and examples of typical industry practices regarding installation, inspection, maintenance and service of pre-engineered systems. |
| 1878 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1878 | Community Risk Reduction: Integrating Our Efforts-Wednesday, May 10 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Toms River Fire Academy | LIVE-May-10052023-2 | LIVE | 5/10/2023 | McLeieer | 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. |
| 1886 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1886 | The Training Division-Wednesday, May 10 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Morris County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-10052023 | LIVE | 5/10/2023 | Bennett | Brian Bennett, Iselin Fire Department Are you the new Training Officer or an existing Instructor for your department? Are you charged with not only presenting training, but running and managing the training division? This class will provide practical information on what needs to be done to ensure your training program is safe, effective, efficient, and compliant with laws and standards. Whether your department already has a formal training division, you will be updating the existing training division, or you will be developing a new organization, this class will cover important information dealing with the structure, management, and operation of the training division selection and development of instructors conducting a training gap analysis to help develop an annual training plan conducting training to meet regulatory, NFPA, and ISO standards professional development and developing effective instructional design and delivery to close the identified gaps. |
| 1803 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1803 | Drill Ground Instructor (Part B)-Thursday, May 11 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-11052023 | ZOOM | 5/11/2023 | Corbo | Michael J. Corbo, Director, Atlantic County FIre Academy This is the second part of a two part class. You must take part A and B to receive .50 CEU’s. 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. |
| 1804 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1804 | Handling Difficult Situations-Thursday, May 11 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-11052023-1 | ZOOM | 5/11/2023 | Monte | Claudia A. Monte, Principal, Consultant, CAM Consulting Group, LLC There are difficult people everywhere. There are tough situations that we must face. Handling conflicts, differences, and diverse personalities are part of our personal and professional lives. Learning how to identify behaviors of difficult people, control emotions, and communicate assertively helps drive constructive outcomes. Participants will leave knowing how to keep issues and people from having a negative and stressful effect on them. |
| 1843 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1843 | DFS Fire Inspector Written Examination-Thursday, May 11 2023-7 p.m. -10 p.m.-Morris County Fire Academy County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-11052023-1 | LIVE | 5/11/2023 | Exam | Regional Exam NJ Uniform Fire Code for individuals to obtain a NJ Fire Inspector certification issued by the Division of Fire Safety. This exam will be an ‘open book’ exam and will permit an individual to bring the referenced Fire Inspector course textbooks/codebooks into the exam room to be referenced throughout the exam. IFSTA Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement – Eighth Edition, NJ Uniform Fire Code, IFC 2015 NJ Edition, IBC 2015 NJ Edition – Chapter 9, 10 and Index or entire book and a solar or battery operated calculator. The exam will present 75 questions. To pass this exam an individual must obtain a minimum passing score of 70% correct. The exam will be 3 hours in length. The examination will not be administered orally to any individual. |
| 1844 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1844 | DFS Instructor Level 1 Certification Examination 7 p.m. -10 p.m.-Thursday, May 11 2023-7 p.m. -10 p.m.-Morris County Fire Academy County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-11052023-2 | LIVE | 5/11/2023 | Exam | Regional Exam The 100–question exam evaluates concepts of instruction from IFSTA, 9th Edition Fire & Emergency Services Instructor Textbook. The minimum passing score for Instructor Level 1 Certification Examination is 70% correct. |
| 1845 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1845 | DFS Instructor Level 2 Certification Examination 7 p.m. -10 p.m.-Thursday, May 11 2023-7 p.m. -10 p.m.-Morris County Fire Academy County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-11052023-3 | LIVE | 5/11/2023 | Exam | Regional Exam The 100-question exam evaluates more advanced concepts of instruction from IFSTA, 9th Edition Fire & Emergency Services Instructor Textbook. The minimum passing score for Instructor Level 2 Certification Examination is 70% correct. |
| 1887 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1887 | Command Decision Making: A Safety Persepctive-Thursday, May 11 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Morris County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-11052023 | LIVE | 5/11/2023 | Kanterman | Ronald E. Kanterman, Executive Inspector, FDNY-Bureau of Fire Prevention Based on the book recently published by Fire Engineering Fire Officer’s Guide to Occupational Safety and Health The move throughout the American fire service regarding the safety and health of our personnel is more prominent today than ever before. This workshop examines the responsibilities of line firefighters, officers and senior leadership in the fire service in ensuring the safety of all members. Some national programs discussed are the NFFF 16 LSI’s, IAFC’s Rules of Engagement and others. This workshop takes an in-depth look at basic concepts and creating a safety mindset, starting at the firehouse and leading to the battle ground. The main emphasis is on fire ground operations and decision making, in terms of go/no-go, when to evacuate, survivability profiling, FAST/RIT/RIC, reading buildings, the process of command, changing tactics mid-stream and command and control. Scenarios are discussed based on live-action case histories. |
| 1805 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1805 | Harassment, Discrimination, and Social Media: Issues for the Emergency Services Part 1: Recognition and Response (Required to take part 2)-Friday, May 12 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-12052023 | ZOOM | 5/12/2023 | Hill | Robert V. Hill, Sr., Director (Ret.), Rowan College South Jersey / Fire Academy The first part introduces the participant to an overview of the various forms of harassment. Emphasis is given to understanding the difference between intent, versus impact. Where appropriate, both case law and recent events are presented to support recommendations. Upon completion of the first part participants will be able to distinguish between the various forms of workplace harassment, define the term sexual harassment, distinguish between intent and impact, understand the difference between acceptable and non-acceptable behavior in the workplace, explain an employee’s protection against retaliation, explain the role of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, list two negative consequences of harassment suffered by the harasser, and explain the term protected group as it relates to the NJ Law Against Discrimination. |
| 1806 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1806 | Wheelchair Accessible and Handicap Mobility Vehicle Rescue and Awareness-Friday, May 12 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-12052023-1 | ZOOM | 5/12/2023 | Haviland | Douglas Haviland, Former Chief, Red Bank Fire Department Millions of Americans live with disabilities for years this limited their ability to ambulate on their own and travel even to the corner store. All this has changed as the availability of mobility vehicles has increased, from a rarity just a few years ago to a common sight today, wheelchair friendly, lift equipped vehicles are everywhere from your neighbor’s driveway to your local school bus fleet. This program will give you a unique and in depth look at these vehicles and the potential challenges they present in both crash and fire scenarios. The class will cover personal use vehicles such as ramp vans through lift equipped school buses and motor coaches. An additional segment will cover school bus and general motor coach rescue considerations as well as rescuer safety in a variety of situations. |
| 1879 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1879 | In Honor of the Charleston 9: Sixteen Years Later-Friday, May 12 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Monmouth County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-12052023-2 | LIVE | 5/12/2023 | Griffin | Dr. David Griffin, Assistant Chief, Charleston (SC) Fire Department Sixteen years have passed since June 18, 2007, in Charleston, South Carolina, where 9 firefighters perished in a furniture store fire. The presenter of this course, who was the engineer of the first-arriving engine on that fateful day, relates how this experience has changed organizational culture, response, education, resiliency, and training in the modern environment of emergency services. He gives a riveting account of what he witnessed that day as the first due-engineer, and the crisis that ensued in his organization and his personal life as well. This course also uses firsthand video footage from the incident with the coinciding radio traffic. It is as close of a perspective of being there that you can get. The presenter gives a minute-by- minute synopsis of the incident from when he drove the engine out of the firehouse all the way to where the department is today 16 years later because he is still there, but now is an Assistant Chief after progressing through every operational rank since June 18, 2007. Attendees will share in not only the pain of this occurrence, but also the triumph reflected in changes in numerous aspects of organizational culture over the last 16 years. This course and the information is timeless. No matter what rank you are, how many years you have on the job, or the fact that this event was 16 years ago, you will see yourself at some point in your career in this class. Please take the time to learn and honor 9 great men who made the ultimate sacrifice. |
| 1893 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1893 | Fundamentals of Use Group Classifications and Occupancy Classifications-Friday, May 12 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Somerset County ESTA | LIVE-May-12052023-3 | LIVE | 5/12/2023 | Dansbach | 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. |
| 1898 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1898 | Hazardous Materials-Bulk Storage to Big Box Stores-Friday, May 12 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Bergen County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-12052023 | LIVE | 5/12/2023 | Kanterman | Ronald E. Kanterman, Executive Inspector, FDNY-Bureau of Fire Prevention This course will familiarize students with all aspects of code issues and code enforcement pertaining to the storage, sale and use of hazardous materials from the mom and pop hardware store to bulk chemical facilities. Covered are local, state and federal laws, identification systems, containers, rail cars, tank trucks, stationary vessels. Case histories are dissected and studied. We take a detailed look at selected chapters of the NJ-IFC along with all aspects of Chapter-50 covering chapters for individual chemicals or processes and occupancies. We take the students through the entire inspection process along with peripheral information, i.e., fire protection and other peripheral code requirements. In addition, the instructor lends his 45 years of fire service and code experience to the process. |
| 1906 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1906 | Firefighter Safety and Survival-Friday, May 12 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Burlington County ESTC | LIVE-May-12052023-1 | LIVE | 5/12/2023 | Disbrow | Bob Disbrow, IAAI-CFI, Fire Captain/Investigator and Robert Seeburger, Battalion Chief Special Operations Command Students will discuss Firefighter Safety and Survival on the fireground. This is an interactive class with PowerPoint lecture and actual case studies. |
| 1807 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1807 | Tips and Tools for Effective Inspections-Saturday, May 13 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-13052023 | ZOOM | 5/13/2023 | Bigoss | 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 2006 as well as IFC 2015. 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 |
| 1854 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1854 | Inspection and Testing of Water Based Fire Protection Systems: Part 1-Saturday, May 13 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-13052023 | LIVE | 5/13/2023 | Dansbach | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford This class was previously presented as Water-Based Fire Protection System, NFPA 25-14. The class has been expanded and separated into two separate parts to meet the expanded requirements of NFPA 25-14 and to address both technical and administrative requirements of the NJ UFC. Part 1 of this class will focus on the technical requirements of Chapter 9 of the NJ IFC, how to properly cite the requirements of NFPA 25-14 and other referenced NFPA standards. Administrative requirements including the requirements for imminent hazards and abatement periods as they apply to water based fire protection systems will be presented. The requirements of Chapters 3 and 15 of NFPA 25-14 will be reviewed as well as information for determining when and how fire watches may be conducted and how to deal with system impairments. Information relating to how to determine Commodity Classifications from NFPA 13 will also be presented. Participants may take part 1 and/or part 2 and in any order and are not required to complete both parts for CEU credit. |
| 1900 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1900 | Still Riding-Saturday, May 13 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-13052023-1 | LIVE | 5/13/2023 | Griffin | Dr. David Griffin, Assistant Chief, Charleston (SC) Fire Department On June 18, 2007, countless lives were changed forever. How do you respond to losing 9 firefighters in one incident? How do you make sense of something like this? For those who experienced it, there were many different responses. We must remember, everyone responds to trauma differently so the way we cope with it is different as well. There is no exact process that everyone can follow. There is a journey for each respective person to find peace with the turmoil a tragedy like this presents. For me, at first, it was alcohol, prescription drugs, anger, confusion, difficulty sleeping, flashbacks, mixed martial arts fighting, total resistance to change, and a struggle to come to work each day following the fire. I, of course, was not the only one. We saw so many good people in our department hurting then and still hurting now whether they are retired or still on the job. You must remember, our world and our existence were changed forever. Some will never understand this because thankfully they have never experienced anything close to this level of tragedy. Therefore, this course will include a brief first-hand account from my perspective as the first due engineer on the multiple LODD incident in Charleston, SC on June 18, 2007, a detailed account of my struggle with PTSD, my journey through higher education and operational experience, and where I am today as an Assistant Fire Chief. But this course is not about me, it is about US. The ones who experienced it then and re-experience it today. We are all Still Riding for the Charleston 9 in our own respective way because we lived it, and always will. |
| 1808 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1808 | Marine Firefighting Awareness Part B-Sunday, May 14 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-14052023 | ZOOM | 5/14/2023 | Herndon | Forest Herndon, Jr., Senior Trainer, 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. |
| 1809 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1809 | Harassment, Discrimination, and Social Media: Issues for the Emergency Services Part 2: Prevention and Response-Monday, May 15 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-15052023 | ZOOM | 5/15/2023 | Hill | Robert V. Hill, Sr., Director (Ret.), Rowan College South Jersey / Fire Academy The second part continues the conversation from part 1. In that the focus shifts to following the recommendations from the New Jersey Supreme Court Decision in Gaines v Bellino, 173 NJ/ 301 (2002.) Additional information is provided on the complexities of examining when a member can use the spoken word or social medial to express dis-satisfaction within the letter and spirit of the First Amendment. The objectives for Part 2: understand the critical importance of reporting any activity that might be considered in violation of local policy, and/or state and Federal Law, regardless of whether the reporting person was the target of the harassing behavior or not, explain the importance of having well-written policies in place for this topic, understand the need to provide education and training to all members of the organization, explain the basic parts of a thorough investigation, and offer recommendations to monitor the environment. |
| 1810 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1810 | Healthcare Facilities UFC Inspections Part 1-Monday, May 15 2023-8:30 -11:30 am-Zoom | ZOOM-May-15052023-1 | ZOOM | 5/15/2023 | Fosina | 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. |
| 1811 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1811 | Healthcare Facilities UFC Inspections Part 2-Tuesday, May 16 2023-8:30 -11:30 am-Zoom | ZOOM-May-16052023 | ZOOM | 5/16/2023 | Fosina | 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. |
| 1894 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1894 | Wood Frame & Ordinary Construction Principles -Tuesday, May 16 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Somerset County ESTA | LIVE-May-16052023 | LIVE | 5/16/2023 | Dansbach | 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. |
| 1812 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1812 | Smoke Alarms for Residential Applications - Part A-Wednesday, May 17 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-17052023 | ZOOM | 5/17/2023 | Bigoss | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This course will provide an overview of Smoke Alarms in residential applications. We will cover New Jersey requirements with focus on one-and two-family dwellings. Current technology will be reviewed along with a review of UCC installation and operational requirements for a one or two family dwelling based on year of construction. We will review NJAC 5:70-2.3 requirements for change of resident (Re-sale) in a Single family Dwelling. |
| 1813 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1813 | Origin and Cause A Systematic and Comprehensive Investigation-Wednesday, May 17 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-17052023-1 | ZOOM | 5/17/2023 | Cales | 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. |
| 1888 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1888 | Think Like an Incident Commander -Wednesday, May 17 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Morris County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-17052023 | LIVE | 5/17/2023 | Dunne | 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. |
| 1814 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1814 | Emotional Intelligence-Thursday, May 18 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-18052023 | ZOOM | 5/18/2023 | Monte | Claudia A. Monte, Principal, Consultant, CAM Consulting Group, LLC Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) resides in the critical part of our brain that allows us to recognize our own feelings and those of others. All communication is filtered through our EI, so how we manage our emotions and express ourselves has a direct effect on our personal and career successes. By understanding the connection between our cognitive (IQ) and emotional intelligences, we can become more effective dealing with others and sustaining healthy relationships. Participants will leave knowing how to harness the energy of emotion to achieve productive outcomes. |
| 1815 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1815 | Emergency Incident Media Coverage-Thursday, May 18 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-18052023-1 | ZOOM | 5/18/2023 | Fleming | Dr. Robert S. Fleming, Professor of Management, Rohrer College of Business, Rowan University, Professor of Crisis and Emergency Management, Rowan University This course is designed to prepare fire and emergency service professionals to successfully contribute to media coverage of emergency incidents that fully meets and ideally exceeds stakeholder expectations that media coverage be delivered in a timely, accurate, credible, complete, and professional manner. The course has been designed and will be delivered in a manner that contributes to the development of knowledge, skills, and confidence as fire and emergency service personnel work with the media to bring informative reporting to the public and other stakeholders of the coverage of fire and emergency incidents. |
| 1880 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1880 | Managing Fireworks Displays-Thursday, May 18 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-18052023 | LIVE | 5/18/2023 | Kanterman | 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. |
| 1816 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1816 | Smoke Alarms for Residential Applications - Part B-Friday, May 19 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-19052023 | ZOOM | 5/19/2023 | Bigoss | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This course will provide an overview of Smoke Alarms in residential applications. We will cover New Jersey requirements with focus on one- and two-family dwellings. Current technology will be reviewed along with a review of UCC installation and operational requirements for a one or two family dwelling based on year of construction. We will review NJAC 5:70-2.3 requirements for change of resident (Re-sale) in a Single family Dwelling. |
| 1857 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1857 | Active and Passive Fire Protection in the Built Environment-Friday, May 19 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Burlington County ESTC | LIVE-May-19052023 | LIVE | 5/19/2023 | Kanterman | Ronald E. Kanterman, Executive Inspector, FDNY-Bureau of Fire Prevention Discussion includes an in-depth look at the design, installation, maintenance, code requirements and application of: sprinklers, standpipes, CO2, halon, dry chemical, wet chemical, clean agent, smoke purge, foam and specialty systems. New technology in fire protection and suppression systems is also introduced. |
| 1901 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1901 | Hazard Identification and Prevention-Friday, May 19 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-19052023-2 | LIVE | 5/19/2023 | Moran | Robert G. Moran, Fire Chief, Brewster, MA and John J. Lewis, Lieutenant (Ret.) City of Passaic FD and Bergen County Fire Academy According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards the position of Fire Department Safety Officer is tasked with fulfilling the dual roles emergency scene Incident Safety Officer (ISO) and the departments Health and Safety Officer (HSO). By definition, the (ISO) is tasked to identify and eliminate hazards associated with unsafe actions at emergency incidents while the (HSO) focuses issues such as employee health and wellness, risk management, station and vehicle safety, infection control, and mask fit testing. This course will examine these assignments and how they connect to support high levels of overall firefighter health and safety. In addition, the instructors will also review the types of hazards and forms of energy firefighters may come across at an emergency scene, the importance of situational awareness and hazard recognition, and the critical role risk management and safety related standard operating guidelines have on building a culture of safety within the organization. |
| 1910 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1910 | Fire Pumps -Friday, May 19 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Chubb Risk Engineering Center Risk Engineering Center | LIVE-May-19052023-1 | LIVE | 5/19/2023 | Shedlock | 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. |
| 1817 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1817 | HAZMAT for Fire Inspectors: Common Chemicals-Saturday, May 20 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-20052023 | ZOOM | 5/20/2023 | Bennett | Brian Bennett, Iselin Fire Department Hazardous materials are found in all types of occupancies, including residential, commercial, retail, and industrial facilities. Fire Inspectors are often confronted with these common chemicals when they inspect facilities where hazardous materials are used or stored. Having some basic knowledge about these common chemicals will allow the Inspector to conduct more effective inspections. This class will review the shipping/storage containers, hazards, uses, and locations where such commonly encountered chemicals as carbon dioxide, nitrogen, liquified petroleum gas, acetylene, ethanol, chlorine, hydrogen, ammonia, and Bakken crude may be found. The use of the Emergency Response Guidebook will be reviewed to identify potential hazards. |
| 1902 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1902 | Inspection and Testing of Water Based Fire Protection Systems: Part 2-Saturday, May 20 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-20052023 | LIVE | 5/20/2023 | Dansbach | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford This class was previously presented as Water-Based Fire Protection System, NFPA 25-14. The class has been expanded and separated into two separate parts to meet the expanded requirements of NFPA 25-14 and to address the technical requirements of the NJ UFC. Part 2 of the class will focus on the inspection, test and maintenance requirements of various chapters of NFPA 25-14 for water- based fire protection systems. The requirements and spacing rules from NFPA 13 for standard spray and ESFR sprinkler head spacing rules will be presented in this class. This information will allow code officials to identify when alterations have been performed to the building or the sprinkler system which may have violated the spacing rules of NFPA 13 and will allow fire inspector to identify obstructions to the sprinkler heads. Participants may take part 1 and/or part 2 and in any order and are not required to complete both parts for CEU credit. |
| 1818 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1818 | Fundamentals of Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems Part 2-Tuesday, May 23 2023-8:30 -11:30 am-Zoom | ZOOM-May-23052023 | ZOOM | 5/23/2023 | Dansbach | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford The 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. |
| 1881 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1881 | Managing the Local Enforcing Agency-Tuesday, May 23 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-23052023-1 | LIVE | 5/23/2023 | Paar | Timothy Paar, Dwayne Breeden, Paul Elenio, Anthony Doyley, and William Hendrickson from the NJ Division of Fire Safety Local Assistance Unit 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. |
| 1911 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1911 | ITM Requirements for Fire Sprinkler Systems-Tuesday, May 23 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Fire University | LIVE-May-23052023 | LIVE | 5/23/2023 | Jeffers | 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. |
| 1819 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1819 | Evidence Based Firefighting: Dealing With Modern Fire Loads-Wednesday, May 24 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-24052023 | ZOOM | 5/24/2023 | Corbo | Michael J. Corbo, Director, Atlantic County FIre Academy This course will discuss and show through videos of actual controlled fires scenarios, produced by NIST and UL, the new changes in fire behavior brought about by the changes in modern building construction and synthetic materials that are found not only in modern buildings but also in legacy construction. All firefighters, and fire officers must be aware of these changes so that they can apply the appropriate strategy and tactics necessary to prevent firefighter injuries and deaths. Furthermore, fire instructors must possess this information to meet the current requirements of NFPA 1403, the live burn standard. This information has now been incorporated into New Jersey's Firefighter I program with all new firefighters learning how to apply this information on the fire ground. The rest of the fire service must now catch up and understand what is happening when they arrive at the fire scene and the fire does not react as it previously did. |
| 1882 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1882 | Origin and Cause A Systematic and Comprehensive Investigation-Wednesday, May 24 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Monmouth County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-24052023 | LIVE | 5/24/2023 | Cales | 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. |
| 1820 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1820 | Vacant Buildings Best Practices for Handling Vacant Building Inspections-Thursday, May 25 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-25052023 | ZOOM | 5/25/2023 | Thomas | John Thomas, Fire Inspector Services, LLC The course is to educate Fire Officials, Fire Inspectors and Code Official on the best practices dealing with emerging vacant building issues. |
| 1821 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1821 | Effective budgeting for the Fire Official Part A-Tuesday, May 30 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-30052023 | ZOOM | 5/30/2023 | Bigoss | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This program is the basis for the Fire Official course budget lessons. The concept of budgeting will be fully covered with comparisons and requirements for Government budgets contrasted against personal and commercial budgets. There will be detailed reviews of elements of Large City budget compared to smaller townships and Fire Districts. Advantages and disadvantages of all will be discussed. |
| 1822 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1822 | Lithium Batteries: Awareness of Hazards and Safety-Wednesday, May 31 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-May-31052023 | ZOOM | 5/31/2023 | Bennett | Brian Bennett, Iselin Fire Department Lithium metal and Lithium-ion batteries are found everywhere in today’s society. Lithium metal batteries are used to power common household items such as watches and clocks. Lithium-ion batteries are used to power items such as consumer electronic and mobility devices and electric vehicles. 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. |
| 1895 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1895 | Public Education Fire Safety & Prevention Programs for Families & Seniors-Wednesday, May 31 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Somerset County ESTA | LIVE-May-31052023 | LIVE | 5/31/2023 | Vallo | Joseph Vallo, Battalion Chief, Chief of Training, Jersey City Fire Department Developing a fire safety and prevention program for families and seniors requires careful consideration of many factors. Seniors, individuals over 65 years of age, make up the fastest growing segment of the population and they have a variety of special needs. The traditional family unit is also changing to a growing diversity and may include multiple generations and even multiple families in one building. Attendees will learn to develop and implement a program focused on the varying needs of these groups. This course will emphasize preparedness, communication and consistency in educating families and the senior community. Information will be given on how to utilize volunteer and professional organizations as well as draw upon internal personnel, equipment and other resources. Attendees will also be provided with tips and drill to use in the field. |
| 1823 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1823 | Effective budgeting for the Fire Official Part B-Thursday, June 01 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-June-01062023 | ZOOM | 6/1/2023 | Bigoss | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This program is the basis for the Fire Official course budget lessons. The concept of budgeting will be fully covered with comparisons and requirements for Government budgets contrasted against personal and commercial budgets. There will be detailed reviews of elements of Large City budget compared to smaller townships and Fire Districts. Advantages and disadvantages of all will be discussed. |
| 1824 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1824 | Pre-Engineered Commercial Kitchen Fire Extinguishing System Training-Thursday, June 01 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-June-01062023-1 | ZOOM | 6/1/2023 | Pelton | David Pelton, National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors The pre-engineered fire extinguishing system training program is designed to be used as a training program for authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and other interested parties. It is designed to assist the AHJ in recognizing the requirements of NFPA 17A, Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishing Systems for the protection of commercial cooking operations and the requirements of NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations. The content of the class is based on the requirements of these standards and will include descriptions and examples of typical industry practices regarding installation, inspection, maintenance and service of pre-engineered systems. |
| 1825 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1825 | Looking Through Johari Window-Thursday, June 01 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-June-01062023-2 | ZOOM | 6/1/2023 | Monte | Claudia A. Monte, Principal, Consultant, CAM Consulting Group, LLC Communication is challenging because learning styles and comprehension are unique to everyone. The way we share a message, show sensitivity to others, and create mutual understanding has a decided impact on results to be achieved. When you look through the Johari Window, the connection between effective communication styles, emotional intelligence, and group dynamics becomes clearer. Participants will leave with better understanding of the core competencies needed to communicate confidently. |
| 1826 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1826 | HAZMAT for the Fire Inspector: Terms, SDS, HSFS-Thursday, June 01 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-June-01062023-3 | ZOOM | 6/1/2023 | Bennett | Brian Bennett, Iselin Fire Department 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. This is not limited to understanding the definition but also understanding the practical application of these terms. Being conversant with these terms will also be helpful in interpreting the data presented in Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and NJ Hazardous Fact Sheets (HFS). The information provided in NJ Right to Know submittals will also be reviewed. Applying the information learned in this class along with real life examples will lead to more effective inspections of hazardous materials facilities. |
| 1907 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1907 | Subchapter 4: Retro-fit Requirement Where are we now-Thursday, June 01 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Burlington County ESTC | LIVE-June-01062023 | LIVE | 6/1/2023 | Dansbach | 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. |
| 1883 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1883 | Hot Topics in Code Enforcement-Friday, June 02 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Gloucester County Fire Academy | LIVE-June-02062023 | LIVE | 6/2/2023 | Dansbach | Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Borough of Rutherford This CEU class will cover three timely topics of interest to Fire Inspectors and Fire Officials. The Building Code and Fire Code requirements for access control systems and delayed egress devices will be presented. The history of the IBC requirements that have applied to these devices and systems will be reviewed in detail based on previous editions of the NJ International Building Code. The testing requirements of the NJUFC Subchapter which apply to special locking devices will be presented. Installation requirements of NFPA 13 relating the installation of Early Suppression Fast Response Sprinkler Systems (ESFR), manufacturer installation requirements and the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance requirements of NFPA 25-14 that apply to ESFR sprinkler heads will be discussed in detail. Requirements of the NJUFC Subchapter 3 and applicable NFPA Standards relating to the inspection, testing and maintenance of Commercial Cookline Ventilation and Fire Suppressions Systems will be presented. Case studies and examples of compliant and non-compliant conditions will provide examples and enhance the code official’s ability to discover system impairments and violations of the NJUFC and related standards. |
| 1884 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1884 | Firefighter Safety and Survival-Friday, June 02 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Passaic County Fire Academy | LIVE-June-02062023-1 | LIVE | 6/2/2023 | Disbrow | Bob Disbrow, IAAI-CFI, Fire Captain/Investigator and Robert Seeburger, Battalion Chief Special Operations Command Students will discuss Firefighter Safety and Survival on the fireground. This is an interactive class with PowerPoint lecture and actual case studies. |
| 1827 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1827 | Managing Fireworks Displays-Saturday, June 03 2023-8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-June-03062023 | ZOOM | 6/3/2023 | Kanterman | 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. |
| 1828 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1828 | Smoke Alarms for Residential Applications - Part A-Tuesday, June 06 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-June-06062023 | ZOOM | 6/6/2023 | Bigoss | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This course will provide an overview of Smoke Alarms in residential applications. We will cover New Jersey requirements with focus on one-and two-family dwellings. Current technology will be reviewed along with a review of UCC installation and operational requirements for a one or two family dwelling based on year of construction. We will review NJAC 5:70-2.3 requirements for change of resident (Re-sale) in a Single family Dwelling. |
| 1829 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1829 | Solar Power Strategy & Tactics for 1st Responders-Tuesday, June 06 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-June-06062023-1 | ZOOM | 6/6/2023 | Vallo | Joseph Vallo, Battalion Chief, Chief of Training, Jersey City Fire Department 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. |
| 1885 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1885 | Fire Incident Report Writing -Tuesday, June 06 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Union County Fire Academy | LIVE-June-06062023 | LIVE | 6/6/2023 | Campagna | Vincent Campagna, NJ Division of Fire Safety and Ashley Bledsoe, 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). |
| 1830 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1830 | Fundamentals of Use Group Classifications and Occupancy Classifications-Wednesday, June 07 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-June-07062023 | ZOOM | 6/7/2023 | Dansbach | 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. |
| 1831 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1831 | Fire Service Concerns for Television and Film Productions-Wednesday, June 07 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-June-07062023-1 | ZOOM | 6/7/2023 | Kirsch | 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. |
| 1832 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1832 | The Training Division-Wednesday, June 07 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-June-07062023-2 | ZOOM | 6/7/2023 | Bennett | Brian Bennett, Iselin Fire Department Are you the new Training Officer or an existing Instructor for your department? Are you charged with not only presenting training, but running and managing the training division? This class will provide practical information on what needs to be done to ensure your training program is safe, effective, efficient, and compliant with laws and standards. Whether your department already has a formal training division, you will be updating the existing training division, or you will be developing a new organization, this class will cover important information dealing with the structure, management, and operation of the training division selection and development of instructors conducting a training gap analysis to help develop an annual training plan conducting training to meet regulatory, NFPA, and ISO standards professional development and developing effective instructional design and delivery to close the identified gaps. |
| 1833 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1833 | Smoke Alarms for Residential Applications - Part B-Thursday, June 08 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-June-08062023 | ZOOM | 6/8/2023 | Bigoss | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This course will provide an overview of Smoke Alarms in residential applications. We will cover New Jersey requirements with focus on one-and two-family dwellings. Current technology will be reviewed along with a review of UCC installation and operational requirements for a one or two family dwelling based on year of construction. We will review NJAC 5:70-2.3 requirements for change of resident (Re-sale) in a Single family Dwelling. |
| 1834 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1834 | Building Strong Teams-Thursday, June 08 2023-8:30 -11:30 a.m.-Zoom | ZOOM-June-08062023-1 | ZOOM | 6/8/2023 | Monte | Claudia A. Monte, Principal, Consultant, CAM Consulting Group, LLC The power of teamwork comes from having all individuals in an organization rowing in the same direction to achieve a common goal. The leadership challenge is getting those individuals with diverse personalities, experiences, and levels of expertise to work together as a team. Using lessons learned from Captain D. Michael Abrashoff, author of It’s My Ship, we will navigate how to effectively lead and build strong teams. Participants will leave understanding how the quality of team relationships directly impacts performance, trust, retention, and customer satisfaction (internal and external). |
| 1846 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1846 | DFS Fire Inspector Written Examination-Saturday, June 10 2023-9 a.m. -12 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy County Fire Academy | LIVE-June-10062023-1 | LIVE | 6/10/2023 | Exam | Regional Exam NJ Uniform Fire Code for individuals to obtain a NJ Fire Inspector certification issued by the Division of Fire Safety. This exam will be an ‘open book’ exam and will permit an individual to bring the referenced Fire Inspector course textbooks/codebooks into the exam room to be referenced throughout the exam. IFSTA Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement – Eighth Edition, NJ Uniform Fire Code, IFC 2015 NJ Edition, IBC 2015 NJ Edition – Chapter 9, 10 and Index or entire book and a solar or battery operated calculator. The exam will present 75 questions. To pass this exam an individual must obtain a minimum passing score of 70% correct. The exam will be 3 hours in length. The examination will not be administered orally to any individual. |
| 1848 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1848 | DFS Instructor Level 2 Certification Examination 9 a.m. -12 p.m.-Saturday, June 10 2023-9 a.m. -12 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy County Fire Academy | LIVE-June-10062023-3 | LIVE | 6/10/2023 | Exam | Regional Exam The 100-question exam evaluates more advanced concepts of instruction from IFSTA, 9th Edition Fire & Emergency Services Instructor Textbook. The minimum passing score for Instructor Level 2 Certification Examination is 70% correct. |
| 1903 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1903 | Principles of Modern Building Construction-Saturday, June 10 2023-8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy | LIVE-June-10062023 | LIVE | 6/10/2023 | Scardino | 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. |
| 1847 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1847 | DFS Instructor Level 1 Certification Examination 9 a.m. -12 p.m.-Saturday, June 10 2023-9 a.m. -12 p.m.-Middlesex County Fire Academy County Fire Academy | LIVE-June-10062023-2 | LIVE | 6/10/2023 | Exam | Regional Exam The 100–question exam evaluates concepts of instruction from IFSTA, 9th Edition Fire & Emergency Services Instructor Textbook. The minimum passing score for Instructor Level 1 Certification Examination is 70% correct. |
| 1760 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1760 | Code Update - Part One (Live) | ZOOM-April-04042023 | ZOOM | 4/4/2023 | Bigoss | Patrick W. Bigoss, Lumberton Twp. Fire Official (Ret.), Camden County College, Faculty Coordinator (Ret.) This course will provide an overview of Smoke Alarms in residential applications. We will cover New Jersey requirements with focus on one-and two-family dwellings. Current technology will be reviewed along with a review of UCC installation and operational requirements for a one or two family dwelling based on year of construction. We will review NJAC 5:70-2.3 requirements for change of resident (Re-sale) in a Single family Dwelling. |
| 1915 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1915 | Fire Instructor 1 - March 14, 16, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30, April 1, 4 Atlantic County Fire Academy County Fire Academy | LIVE-March-03142023-MD | LIVE | 3/14/2023 | Corbo | Michael J. Corbo, Director, Atlantic County FIre Academy |
| 1916 | https://keanolt.ourclassroom.net/enrol/index.php?id=1916 | Fire Instructor 2 May 1, 3, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22 Atlantic County Fire Academy | LIVE-May-05012023-MD | LIVE | 5/1/2023 | Corbo | Michael J. Corbo, Director, Atlantic County FIre Academy |
