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.
2021 Course Catalog
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Registration for the Training Center is open to Toms River, Ocean County & Out of County Firefighters. Registration for any course listed may be done online here . All registration forms must be approved by the Chief prior to submission. No walk-ins will be allowed to attend any class.
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COURSE: AERIAL APPARATUS OPERATOR![]()
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: YEZZI![]()
LOCATION: TOMS RIVER FIRE TRAINING CENTER![]()
DATES: FRIDAY APRIL 16th @ 7pm & SATURDAY APRIL 17th @ 08:30![]()
This class consists of classroom lecture and hands on operations. Students will receive instruction on the following tropics; ladder placement, scrub area, stabilizers, & different types of aerial apparatus.![]()
Prerequisite: Firefighter Level 1, EVOC, & Pump School ![]()
Registration for the Training Center is open to Toms River, Ocean County & Out of County Firefighters. Registration for this course may be done online at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy![]()
All registration forms must be approved by the Chief prior to submission. No walk-ins will be allowed to attend. ![]()
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Yezzi (732) 684-0895 myezzi@trfire.org or academy@trfire.org
COURSE: AIR MANAGEMENT ![]()
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: CATAPANO![]()
DATES: MONDAY MAY 17th & WEDNESDAY MAY 19th @ 6:30PM![]()
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 Air Management may be done via online registration at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy/ or email academy@trfire.org![]()
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com![]()
All registration forms will be approved by the Fire Chief prior to the start date of the class![]()
No walk-ins will be allowed to attend.![]()
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Catapano jcatapano@trfire.om
REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN FOR THE FALL FIREFIGHTER LEVEL 1 & 2 (COMBINED CLASS)![]()
The Firefighter Level 1 & 2 Class starts Monday September 13th 2021 @ 7pm![]()
The class will be a combined FF1 and FF2. All students attending the class must report to the fire training center with their Chief on Wednesday September 1st 2021 at 7pm for orientation, CPAT Testing, FIT Testing and paperwork.![]()
Registrations must be received by Aug 25th, 2021![]()
Registration for Firefighter Level 1 & 2 may be done via online registration at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy/ or email academy@trfire.org![]()
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com![]()
All registration forms will be approved by the Fire Chief prior to the start date of the class![]()
No walk-ins will be allowed to attend.![]()
For more information please contact Director Hansson @ academy@trfire.org
COURSE: EMT INITIAL TRAINING![]()
Toms River Fire Training Center will now be offering the EMT Initial Training Course through RWJ Barnabas Health. For more information click the link ![]()
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www.rwjbh.org/treatment-care/training-center/emt-training-classes/emt-initial-training/![]()
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or email the Program Director Chris Ireland at chris.ireland@rwjbh.org![]()
New Jersey EMT training is a study intensive course equivalent to the workload of two college courses lasting a minimum of 190 hours. Students should be able to read at 10th grade level and will learn to assess and appropriately treat conditions ranging from simple fractures, stroke, and chest pain to critical trauma, cardiac arrest, and childbirth.![]()
RWJBarnabas Health offers a blended learning course that involves students watching interactive lectures and videos at home, participating in live review sessions, and reporting to the classroom to practice hands-on skills. All courses are identical regardless of what day(s) of the week they take place and prepare students for the National Registry EMT exam:![]()
Below you will find upcoming Emergency Medical Technician training being offered by RWJBarnabas Health, how to apply, and FAQ's. Are you ready for class? Take this optional self-audit to find out. If you have any questions after reviewing this page, please contact Program Director Chris Ireland at chris.ireland@rwjbh.org![]()
www.rwjbh.org/.../training.../emt-training-classes/
The Toms River Fire Training Center is researching the interest for a daytime Firefighter 1 & 2 training class this summer. The class is proposed to start in Mid-June & end early August (approximately 7 Weeks) 0700 until 1600 Monday through Friday. The cost will be approximately $1000 for out of township recruit(s) and the class size will be limited to 12 or 15 students.![]()
If interested, please email the TRFTC at academy@trfire.org no later than April 30th, 2021.![]()
Director Hansson
COURSE: SCENE SIZE-UP![]()
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: GORMAN![]()
DATE: WEDNESDAY APRIL 28th @ 7pm![]()
FEE: $25.00 (outside Toms River)![]()
Course Description: This Size-Up class puts the emphasis on the firefighter riding the “Officers Seat”. Size-up is defined in most fire service texts as the on going evaluation of problems confronted within a fire situation. As firefighting is constantly evolving, so must our procedures for doing a size-up. All members must realize that this is not just a function of command, but also the duty of every firefighter to gain as much information as possible. The importance of doing a size-up cannot be stressed enough. It is a basic safety measure for all firefighters and officers. Proper training on how to do a size-up is essential. With practice, doing a size-up will become second nature in any situation.![]()
Prerequisite: NJ Firefighter 1 ![]()
Class size is limit: 30 ![]()
Registration for Size-Up may be done via online registration at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy/ or email academy@trfire.org![]()
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com![]()
All registration forms will be approved by the Fire Chief prior to the start date of the class![]()
No walk-ins will be allowed to attend.![]()
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Gorman rgorman@trfire.org or academy@trfire.org
COURSE: TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS![]()
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: YEZZI![]()
LOCATION: TOMS RIVER FIRE TRAINING CENTER![]()
DATES: MONDAY APRIL 26th & WEDNESDAY APRIL 28th @ 7pm & SATURDAY MAY 1st @ 08:30![]()
This class consists of classroom lecture and hands on operations. Students will receive instruction on the following topics; VEIS, Forcible Entry, ground ladder use and placement, ventilation, Search & Rescue, & patient packing.![]()
Prerequisite: Firefighter Level 1 ![]()
Registration for the Training Center is open to Toms River, Ocean County & Out of County Firefighters. Registration for this course may be done online at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy![]()
All registration forms must be approved by the Chief prior to submission. No walk-ins will be allowed to attend. ![]()
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Yezzi (732) 684-0895 myezzi@trfire.org or academy@trfire.org
COURSE: AERIAL APPARATUS OPERATOR![]()
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: YEZZI![]()
LOCATION: TOMS RIVER FIRE TRAINING CENTER![]()
DATES: FRIDAY APRIL 16th @ 7pm & SATURDAY APRIL 17th @ 08:30![]()
This class consists of classroom lecture and hands on operations. Students will receive instruction on the following tropics; ladder placement, scrub area, stabilizers, & different types of aerial apparatus.![]()
Prerequisite: Firefighter Level 1, EVOC, & Pump School ![]()
Registration for the Training Center is open to Toms River, Ocean County & Out of County Firefighters. Registration for this course may be done online at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy![]()
All registration forms must be approved by the Chief prior to submission. No walk-ins will be allowed to attend. ![]()
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Yezzi (732) 684-0895 myezzi@trfire.org or academy@trfire.org
COURSE: AIR MANAGEMENT ![]()
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: CATAPANO![]()
DATES: MONDAY MAY 17th & WEDNESDAY MAY 19th @ 6:30PM![]()
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 Air Management may be done via online registration at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy/ or email academy@trfire.org![]()
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com![]()
All registration forms will be approved by the Fire Chief prior to the start date of the class![]()
No walk-ins will be allowed to attend.![]()
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Catapano jcatapano@trfire.o
COURSE: AERIAL APPARATUS OPERATOR![]()
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: YEZZI![]()
LOCATION: TOMS RIVER FIRE TRAINING CENTER![]()
DATES: FRIDAY APRIL 16th @ 7pm & SATURDAY APRIL 17th @ 08:30![]()
This class consists of classroom lecture and hands on operations. Students will receive instruction on the following tropics; ladder placement, scrub area, stabilizers, & different types of aerial apparatus.![]()
Prerequisite: Firefighter Level 1, EVOC, & Pump School ![]()
Registration for the Training Center is open to Toms River, Ocean County & Out of County Firefighters. Registration for this course may be done online at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy![]()
All registration forms must be approved by the Chief prior to submission. No walk-ins will be allowed to attend. ![]()
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Yezzi (732) 684-0895 myezzi@trfire.org or academy@trfire.org
COURSE: TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS![]()
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: YEZZI![]()
LOCATION: TOMS RIVER FIRE TRAINING CENTER![]()
DATES: MONDAY APRIL 26th & WEDNESDAY APRIL 28th @ 7pm & SATURDAY MAY 1st @ 08:30![]()
This class consists of classroom lecture and hands on operations. Students will receive instruction on the following topics; VEIS, Forcible Entry, ground ladder use and placement, ventilation, Search & Rescue, & patient packing.![]()
Prerequisite: Firefighter Level 1 ![]()
Registration for the Training Center is open to Toms River, Ocean County & Out of County Firefighters. Registration for this course may be done online at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy![]()
All registration forms must be approved by the Chief prior to submission. No walk-ins will be allowed to attend. ![]()
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Yezzi (732) 684-0895 myezzi@trfire.org or academy@trfire.org
COURSE: SCENE SIZE-UP![]()
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: GORMAN![]()
DATE: WEDNESDAY APRIL 28th @ 7pm![]()
FEE: $25.00 (outside Toms River)![]()
Course Description: This Size-Up class puts the emphasis on the firefighter riding the “Officers Seat”. Size-up is defined in most fire service texts as the on going evaluation of problems confronted within a fire situation. As firefighting is constantly evolving, so must our procedures for doing a size-up. All members must realize that this is not just a function of command, but also the duty of every firefighter to gain as much information as possible. The importance of doing a size-up cannot be stressed enough. It is a basic safety measure for all firefighters and officers. Proper training on how to do a size-up is essential. With practice, doing a size-up will become second nature in any situation.![]()
Prerequisite: NJ Firefighter 1 ![]()
Class size is limit: 30 ![]()
Registration for Size-Up may be done via online registration at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy/ or email academy@trfire.org![]()
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com![]()
All registration forms will be approved by the Fire Chief prior to the start date of the class![]()
No walk-ins will be allowed to attend.![]()
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Gorman rgorman@trfire.org or academy@trfire.org
COURSE: THE ART OF READING SMOKE![]()
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: GORMAN![]()
DATE: WEDNESDAY APRIL 7th @ 7pm![]()
FEE: $25.00 (outside Toms River)![]()
The Art of Reading Smoke 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![]()
Class size is limit: 30 ![]()
Registration for Size-Up may be done via online registration at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy/ or email academy@trfire.org![]()
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com![]()
All registration forms will be approved by the Fire Chief prior to the start date of the class![]()
No walk-ins will be allowed to attend.![]()
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Gorman rgorman@trfire.org or academy@trfire.org
COURSE: AIR MANAGEMENT ![]()
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: CATAPANO![]()
DATES: MONDAY MAY 17th & WEDNESDAY MAY 19th @ 6:30PM![]()
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 Air Management may be done via online registration at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy/ or email academy@trfire.org![]()
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com![]()
All registration forms will be approved by the Fire Chief prior to the start date of the class![]()
No walk-ins will be allowed to attend.![]()
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Catapano jcatapano@trfire.org
COURSE: THE ART OF READING SMOKE![]()
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: GORMAN![]()
DATE: WEDNESDAY APRIL 7th @ 7pm![]()
FEE: $25.00 (outside Toms River)![]()
The Art of Reading Smoke 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![]()
Class size is limit: 30 ![]()
Registration for Size-Up may be done via online registration at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy/ or email academy@trfire.org![]()
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com![]()
All registration forms will be approved by the Fire Chief prior to the start date of the class![]()
No walk-ins will be allowed to attend.![]()
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Gorman rgorman@trfire.org or academy@trfire.org
The Toms River Fire Training Center is researching the interest for a daytime Firefighter 1 & 2 training class this summer. The class is proposed to start in Mid-June & end early August (approximately 7 Weeks) 0700 until 1600 Monday through Friday. The cost will be approximately $1000 for out of township recruit(s) and the class size will be limited to 12 or 15 students.![]()
If interested, please email the TRFTC at academy@trfire.org no later than April 30th, 2021.![]()
Director Hansson
COURSE: AIR MANAGEMENT ![]()
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: CATAPANO![]()
DATES: MONDAY MAY 17th & WEDNESDAY MAY 19th @ 6:30PM![]()
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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 Air Management may be done via online registration at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy/ or email academy@trfire.org![]()
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com![]()
All registration forms will be approved by the Fire Chief prior to the start date of the class![]()
No walk-ins will be allowed to attend.![]()
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Catapano jcatapano@trfire.org
The Toms River Fire Training Center is researching the interest for a daytime Firefighter 1 & 2 training class this summer. The class is proposed to start in Mid-June & end early August (approximately 7 Weeks) 0700 until 1600 Monday through Friday. The cost will be approximately $1000 for out of township recruit(s) and the class size will be limited to 12 or 15 students.![]()
If interested, please contact Director Hansson, at academy@trfire.org no later than April 30th, 2021.
On Monday March 29th Station 54 Jackson Mills Fire Company, from Jackson Twp. Fire District #4. had the chance to practice Vent-Enter-Isolate-Search (VEIS) Techniques, Forcible Entry, Search & Rescue and Advancing hose-lines through the simulated dwelling with live fire at the training center.
Due to a scheduling conflict with the Instructor schedule ![]()
Scene Size-Up will be reschedule to Wednesday April 28th @ 7pm. ![]()
COURSE: SCENE SIZE-UP![]()
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: GORMAN![]()
DATE: MONDAY MARCH 29th @ 7pm![]()
FEE: $25.00 (outside Toms River)![]()
Course Description: This Size-Up class puts the emphasis on the firefighter riding the “Officers Seat”. Size-up is defined in most fire service texts as the on going evaluation of problems confronted within a fire situation. As firefighting is constantly evolving, so must our procedures for doing a size-up. All members must realize that this is not just a function of command, but also the duty of every firefighter to gain as much information as possible. The importance of doing a size-up cannot be stressed enough. It is a basic safety measure for all firefighters and officers. Proper training on how to do a size-up is essential. With practice, doing a size-up will become second nature in any situation.![]()
Prerequisite: NJ Firefighter 1 ![]()
Class size is limit: 30 ![]()
Registration for Size-Up may be done via online registration at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy/ or email academy@trfire.org![]()
Registration forms are available at www.tomsriverfire.com![]()
All registration forms will be approved by the Fire Chief prior to the start date of the class![]()
No walk-ins will be allowed to attend.![]()
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Gorman rgorman@trfire.org or academy@trfire.org
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
Toms River Fire Training Center Staff
Director Robert Hansson: rhansson@trfire.org
Deputy Director John Novak: jnovak@trfire.org
Chief Instructor Sam Seaman: sseaman@trfire.org
General Email: academy@trfire.org
Craig Bierbaum
Roger “Joe” Brown
Dave Burns
Joseph Catapano
Michael Cocco
Brian Doyle
Doug Foley
Richard Garbiel
William Giordano
Daniel Goresh
Richard Gorman
Christopher Hansson
Robert Hansson
Richard Heroy
William Ihrig
Matthew Janora
Jason Kaye
John Keating Jr.
Dana Kearney
Thomas Mccann
Leonard Minkler
John D. Mount
John Novak
Ed Ruhl
Kyle Schmitt
Sam Seaman
Christopher Silva
Gary Simone
Kenneth Taylor
Richard Tutela
Connor Wells
Christopher Whitam
Matthew Yezzi