The Toms River Fire Training Center is one of the three state approved fire-training facilities in Ocean County. The Administration Building is the main building on the training center grounds and houses the offices for the Fire Training Center Directors and several classrooms, all of which are capable of holding separate courses. Two of these classrooms are separated by a collapsible partition that, when open will hold many students in one classroom. On the west side of the Administration Building you will find an indoor training area. This garage-like room has three -overhead garage doors for fire apparatus that is needed for training along with bleachers for students to sit during indoor training sessions. The area provides a location to enhance hands-on skills including donning PPE, SCBA preparation, ropes and knots practice and salvage and overhaul.
State mandates and firefighter safety considerations, Toms River firefighters must pass a NJ State Level 1 Firefighter Course and First Responder Course consisting of 140 Hours of introductory training. Training Center staff that is State Certified Fire Instructors conducts this training. This “Firefighter Level 1” course is held annually at the Training Center along with many advanced courses each semester, as well as State mandated annual training.
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Course: Incident Management Level 200 (12 EMT Elective) (1.0 Instructor CEU’s)
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Date: Sunday March 24th 08:00
This is a basic incident management level course for incidents using single and multiple resources during a single operational period. Upon completion, students will be eligible to receive IMS Level 1 certification from NJDFS.
Prerequisite: IMS-100, IMS-700
Registration for the Fire Academy is open to Toms River Firefighters along with any NJ Firefighters.
Registration for any course listed may be done via email academy@trfire.org, fax (732-255-9432).
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com
All registration forms must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to submission.
No walk-ins will be allowed to attend any class.
tomsriverfire.com
Course: Air Management
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Date: Sunday March 31st 08:00
This training class will help you understand the Rules of Air Management and help to keep you aware of your air consumption during your firefighting objectives. This training is based on the NFPA standard, and following the ROAM, will provide an increase margin for error, increasing the overall scene safety. It is time we change the way we operate on the fireground – “Tradition versus Practice”. This is an eight (8) hour training class which will consist of lecture and hands-on training. Full PPE and SCBA required for numerous fireground activities and live fire conditions.
Prerequisite: Firefighter Level 1
Registration for the Fire Academy is open to Toms River Firefighters along with any NJ Firefighters.
Registration for any course listed may be done via email academy@trfire.org, fax (732-255-9432).
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com
All registration forms must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to submission.
No walk-ins will be allowed to attend any class.
tomsriverfire.com
Course: Arson Detection Awareness For The First Responder
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Date: Wednesday April 3rd 19:00
The purpose of this 3-hour course is to identify the dangers of responding to and fighting fires which have been intentionally set. CONTENT: Basic fire investigation skills will be discussed to recognize and preserve possible evidence. Review the first responders role and the importance to accurately document information for potential prosecution. Guidelines to follow will be discussed when fire cause is considered suspicious or intentional. AUDIENCE: This course would benefit Firefighter I and Firefighter II students and line officers.
Prerequisites: Firefighter I
Registration for the course may be done via email academy@trfire.org, fax (732-255-9432).
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com
All registration forms must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to submission.
tomsriverfire.com
Firefighter Level 2 Class on Saint Patrick's Day. Firefighter 2 students were given hands on training today for the block of training known as: "Assisting Special Teams." Students were able to use hydraulic extrication tools to remove doors from a vehicle. Students were given a quick overview of Paratech Struts and built some basic two posted shores with both Gold and Grey struts. Another station allowed students to get their hands on some air bags and lift a concrete Jersey barrier. The objective of the training is to get firefighters acquainted with equipment that is used by special teams within fire department.
#paratech, #paratechstruts
Course: Arson Detection Awareness For The First Responder
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Date: Wednesday April 3rd 19:00
The purpose of this 3-hour course is to identify the dangers of responding to and fighting fires which have been intentionally set. CONTENT: Basic fire investigation skills will be discussed to recognize and preserve possible evidence. Review the first responders role and the importance to accurately document information for potential prosecution. Guidelines to follow will be discussed when fire cause is considered suspicious or intentional. AUDIENCE: This course would benefit Firefighter I and Firefighter II students and line officers.
Prerequisites: Firefighter I
Registration for the course may be done via email academy@trfire.org, fax (732-255-9432).
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com
All registration forms must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to submission.
tomsriverfire.com
Course: Incident Management Level 200 (12 EMT Elective) (1.0 Instructor CEU’s)
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Date: Sunday March 24th 08:00
This is a basic incident management level course for incidents using single and multiple resources during a single operational period. Upon completion, students will be eligible to receive IMS Level 1 certification from NJDFS.
Prerequisite: IMS-100, IMS-700
Registration for the Fire Academy is open to Toms River Firefighters along with any NJ Firefighters.
Registration for any course listed may be done via email academy@trfire.org, fax (732-255-9432).
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com
All registration forms must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to submission.
No walk-ins will be allowed to attend any class.
tomsriverfire.com
Course: Air Management
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Date: Sunday March 31st 08:00
This training class will help you understand the Rules of Air Management and help to keep you aware of your air consumption during your firefighting objectives. This training is based on the NFPA standard, and following the ROAM, will provide an increase margin for error, increasing the overall scene safety. It is time we change the way we operate on the fireground – “Tradition versus Practice”. This is an eight (8) hour training class which will consist of lecture and hands-on training. Full PPE and SCBA required for numerous fireground activities and live fire conditions.
Prerequisite: Firefighter Level 1
Registration for the Fire Academy is open to Toms River Firefighters along with any NJ Firefighters.
Registration for any course listed may be done via email academy@trfire.org, fax (732-255-9432).
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com
All registration forms must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to submission.
No walk-ins will be allowed to attend any class.
tomsriverfire.com
Toms River Fire Training Center would like to Thank Brick Twp. Police EMS for assisting with Firefighter Level Two Rehab and EMS Care Class last night at the Training Center.
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Jon Stewart calls on Nancy Pelosi & Congress to fund the 9/11 Victim's Program, and stop playing political games. He praises President Trump and DOJ for making first responders and victms a priority.
Course: Air Management
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Date: Sunday March 31st 08:00
This training class will help you understand the Rules of Air Management and help to keep you aware of your air consumption during your firefighting objectives. This training is based on the NFPA standard, and following the ROAM, will provide an increase margin for error, increasing the overall scene safety. It is time we change the way we operate on the fireground – “Tradition versus Practice”. This is an eight (8) hour training class which will consist of lecture and hands-on training. Full PPE and SCBA required for numerous fireground activities and live fire conditions.
Prerequisite: Firefighter Level 1
Registration for the Fire Academy is open to Toms River Firefighters along with any NJ Firefighters.
Registration for any course listed may be done via email academy@trfire.org, fax (732-255-9432).
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com
All registration forms must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to submission
tomsriverfire.com
Course: Incident Management Level 200 (12 EMT Elective) (1.0 Instructor CEU’s)
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Date: Sunday March 24th 08:00
This is a basic incident management level course for incidents using single and multiple resources during a single operational period. Upon completion, students will be eligible to receive IMS Level 1 certification from NJDFS.
Prerequisite: IMS-100, IMS-700
Registration for the Fire Academy is open to Toms River Firefighters along with any NJ Firefighters.
Registration for any course listed may be done via email academy@trfire.org, fax (732-255-9432).
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com
All registration forms must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to submission.
No walk-ins will be allowed to attend any class.
tomsriverfire.com
Fallen ME Firefighter Died Saving a Colleague from an Inferno
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Berwick Capt. Joel Barnes shielded another firefighter with his body as flames circled the trapped firefighters.*** SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR TOMORROW SEMINAR***
The Art of Reading Smoke (4 Hours)
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Date: Tuesday February 26th 19:00
As a fire officer or firefighter you must be able to predict fire behavior and hostile fire events. If you don’t or can’t, firefighters will die or be critically injured. The key to predicting fire behavior is directly related to your ability to read smoke and begin firefighting operations.
Prerequisites: Firefighter I
Registration for the Fire Academy is open to Toms River Firefighters along with any NJ Firefighters.
Registration for any course listed may be done via email academy@trfire.org, fax (732-255-9432).
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com
All registration forms must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to submission
tomsriverfire.com
Toms River Technical Rescue Team members joined Toms River Fire Academy Instructors today to teach the firefighter level 1 & 2 class. Today's block of training was "Assisting Special Teams." Students received some good hands on training that included air bags, hydraulic extrication tools, shoring with Paratech Struts and cribbing. The objective of the class is to give students an idea of what is involved if they ever respond to a technical rescue incident or extrication. #paratech #paratechstruts #shoring
Course: The Art of Reading Smoke (4 Hours)
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Date: Tuesday February 26th 19:00
As a fire officer or firefighter you must be able to predict fire behavior and hostile fire events. If you don’t or can’t, firefighters will die or be critically injured. The key to predicting fire behavior is directly related to your ability to read smoke and begin firefighting operations.
Prerequisites: Firefighter I
Registration for the Fire Academy is open to Toms River Firefighters along with any NJ Firefighters.
Registration for any course listed may be done via email academy@trfire.org, fax (732-255-9432).
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com
All registration forms must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to submission
tomsriverfire.com
Course: Incident Management Level 200 (12 EMT Elective) (1.0 Instructor CEU’s)
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Date: Sunday March 24th 08:00
This is a basic incident management level course for incidents using single and multiple resources during a single operational period. Upon completion, students will be eligible to receive IMS Level 1 certification from NJDFS.
Prerequisite: IMS-100, IMS-700
Registration for the Fire Academy is open to Toms River Firefighters along with any NJ Firefighters.
Registration for any course listed may be done via email academy@trfire.org, fax (732-255-9432).
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com
All registration forms must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to submission.
No walk-ins will be allowed to attend any class.
tomsriverfire.com
Course: Air Management
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Date: Sunday March 31st 08:00
This training class will help you understand the Rules of Air Management and help to keep you aware of your air consumption during your firefighting objectives. This training is based on the NFPA standard, and following the ROAM, will provide an increase margin for error, increasing the overall scene safety. It is time we change the way we operate on the fireground – “Tradition versus Practice”. This is an eight (8) hour training class which will consist of lecture and hands-on training. Full PPE and SCBA required for numerous fireground activities and live fire conditions.
Prerequisite: Firefighter Level 1
Registration for the Fire Academy is open to Toms River Firefighters along with any NJ Firefighters.
Registration for any course listed may be done via email academy@trfire.org, fax (732-255-9432).
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com
All registration forms must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to submission.
tomsriverfire.com
Course: The Art of Reading Smoke (4 Hours)
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Date: Tuesday February 26th 19:00
As a fire officer or firefighter you must be able to predict fire behavior and hostile fire events. If you don’t or can’t, firefighters will die or be critically injured. The key to predicting fire behavior is directly related to your ability to read smoke and begin firefighting operations.
Prerequisites: Firefighter I
Registration for the Fire Academy is open to Toms River Firefighters along with any NJ Firefighters.
Registration for any course listed may be done via email academy@trfire.org, fax (732-255-9432).
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com
All registration forms must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to submission.
tomsriverfire.com
Personal Escape System used for RIT operations.Using an escape system for RIT applications during a training session in Maine. Ladder as a high point.
#rit #firefighterrescue #rescue #allhandsfire #allhandsfiretraining #allhandstraining #suat #sterlingrope #firefighter #areyouready Biddeford, Maine
Course: The Art of Reading Smoke (4 Hours)
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Date: Tuesday February 26th 19:00
As a fire officer or firefighter you must be able to predict fire behavior and hostile fire events. If you don’t or can’t, firefighters will die or be critically injured. The key to predicting fire behavior is directly related to your ability to read smoke and begin firefighting operations.
Prerequisites: Firefighter I
Registration for the Fire Academy is open to Toms River Firefighters along with any NJ Firefighters.
Registration for any course listed may be done via email academy@trfire.org, fax (732-255-9432).
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com
All registration forms must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to submission.
tomsriverfire.com
Toms River Fire Training Center Staff
Director Robert Hansson: rhansson@trfire.org
John Novak: jnovak@trfire.org
Sam Seaman: sseaman@trfire.org
General Email: academy@trfire.org
Training Course Announcements
Training Course Registration Process
Registration for the Training Center is open to Toms River, Ocean County & Out of County Firefighters. Registration for any course listed may be done via regular mail, email, phone (732-255-4024), or fax (732-255-9432). All registration forms must be approved by the Chief prior to submission. No walk-ins will be allowed to attend any class.
Toms River Fire Training Center Class Registration Form
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Training Center Emergency Closings
If the Training Center is forced to suspend operations (inclement weather, natural disaster, etc.) notice of the closing will be available through the following method.
Email Notifications
Pager Announcements
Facebook
Radio Stations
Call Toms River Fire Dispatch Center 732-349-2285
Every effort will be made to reschedule suspended classes at the earliest available date. Students will be informed of the rescheduling when the class meets next.
Directions to TRFTC
FROM THE NORTH:
Take the Garden State Parkway South to Exit 88 and turn right onto State Highway Route 70 West.
Take Rt 70 West for approximately 4 miles to New Hampshire Avenue. Turn left using a right-handed jug handle to New Hampshire Avenue south for approximately 3 miles to Church Road. Turn left onto Church Road and follow the road east under the Garden State Parkway. Training Center is on the left about ½ past the Parkway.
FROM THE SOUTH:
Take the Garden State Parkway North to Exit 83. Take Lakewood Road (State Highway Route 9) north approximately 3 miles to Route 9. Turn Right onto Church Road and follow the road east under the Garden State Parkway. Training Center is on the left about ½ past the Parkway.
FROM THE WEST:
Take Route 70 East to New Hampshire Avenue. Turn Right onto New Hampshire Avenue and travel south for approximately 3 miles to Church