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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Fire Prevention Inspector Certification (90 Hours)
Lead Instructor: Chief Doug Foley
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Class will be held on Tuesday & Thursday Nights starting at 18:30
Class Starts September 17th & ends February 2020
This 90-hour course is designed to give the student the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code for certification as a Fire Inspector and preform entry level field inspections. CONTENT: This course will include: legal aspects, life hazard uses, use groups, conducting inspections, building construction, plan review, general fire safety, occupancy loads, fire suppression and protection systems, specific uses, flammable or hazardous materials, retrofit requirements, fire investigation, and practical exercises. Course materials provided are: Code Enforcement & Inspection textbook and numerous technical handouts. AUDIENCE: Candidates for Fire Inspector, and existing Fire Inspectors wanting a thorough review.
Prerequisites: Must provide the current Edition of the Uniform Fire Code Statutes and Regulations State of New Jersey Division of Fire Safety
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Foley (732)814-8798 dfoley@trfire.org
COURSE: SIZE-UP
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: CATAPANO
DATES: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17th @ 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: 25
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 Catapano jcatapano@trfire.org
Toms River Fire Training Center – Toms River Fire
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 capa...COURSE: SIZE-UP
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: CATAPANO
DATES: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17th @ 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: 25
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 Catapano jcatapano@trfire.org
Toms River Fire Training Center – Toms River Fire
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 capa...Fire Prevention Inspector Certification (90 Hours)
Lead Instructor: Chief Doug Foley
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Class will be held on Tuesday & Thursday Nights starting at 18:30
Class Starts September 17th & ends February 2020
This 90-hour course is designed to give the student the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code for certification as a Fire Inspector and preform entry level field inspections. CONTENT: This course will include: legal aspects, life hazard uses, use groups, conducting inspections, building construction, plan review, general fire safety, occupancy loads, fire suppression and protection systems, specific uses, flammable or hazardous materials, retrofit requirements, fire investigation, and practical exercises. Course materials provided are: Code Enforcement & Inspection textbook and numerous technical handouts. AUDIENCE: Candidates for Fire Inspector, and existing Fire Inspectors wanting a thorough review.
Prerequisites: Must provide the current Edition of the Uniform Fire Code Statutes and Regulations State of New Jersey Division of Fire Safety
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Foley (732)814-8798 dfoley@trfire.org
COURSE: FIRE OFFICER ORIENTATION
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: CATAPANO
DATE: MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd @ 7pm
FEE: $25.00 (outside Toms River)
Course Description: Fire Officer Orientation will provide new and current officers with information about other services, and agencies that they may encounter and interact with as a Fire Officer. This class will give you a brief overview of these services, information and resources.
Prerequisites: NJ Firefighter 1
Registration for Fire Officer Orientation 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
REMINDER TONIGHT IS FIREFIGHTER LEVEL 1 & 2 (COMBINED CLASS) ORIENTATION @ 7pm
The Firefighter Level 1 & 2 Class starts Monday September 23rd 2019
The class will be a combined FF1 and FF2. All students who wish to attend the class must report to the fire training center with their Chief on Mon. Sept 9th 2019 at 7pm for orientation, CPAT Testing, FIT Testing and paperwork.
Registrations must be received by Aug 31st, 2019
The cost for out of town students is $375.00
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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
***REMINDER FIRE OFFICER LEVEL 1 STARTS TONIGHT ****
Fire Officer Level 1
“Strategy and Tactics for the First Line Supervisor”
Lead Instructor: Chief John Novak
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Class will be held on Mondays starting at 19:00
Class Starts September 9th & ends in October
This course is designed to meet the Fire Officer 1 requirements for Toms River Firefighters. This course is not the NJDFS Fire Officer Level 1 class but can be used to meet the strategy and tactics component of the new State Fire Officer requirements.
All students must use a Google email account that will need to be checked daily during class for course content updates, assignments and discussions.
The course is based on officer development with continual mentoring throughout. The student for this class, should have some sound firefighting experience. The student should also be a member who will be moving into the rank of Lieutenant. The concepts brought out in this course is best suited to someone who has had fireground experience. The course builds on those experiences and attempts to bring the student to a company level commander. There will be required classroom sessions. The course requires a great deal of reading and study by the student on his or her own time. There are quizzes, assignments and forums that are required to be submitted in a timely manner. Students will be required to participate in forum sessions and to be able to debate various subjects during classroom and online sessions. The course uses the following text book: "Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics" 3rd or 4th Edition, author John Norman.
Prerequisites: Firefighter Level 1, Firefighter Level 2, Incident Management Level 1 (IMS200), Building Construction for the Fire Service. Course requires a Google gmail account.
Registration for Fire Officer Level 1 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 Novak jnovak@trfire.org
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Fire Officer Level 1
“Strategy and Tactics for the First Line Supervisor”
Lead Instructor: Chief John Novak
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Class will be held on Mondays starting at 19:00
Class Starts September 9th & ends in October
This course is designed to meet the Fire Officer 1 requirements for Toms River Firefighters. This course is not the NJDFS Fire Officer Level 1 class but can be used to meet the strategy and tactics component of the new State Fire Officer requirements.
All students must use a Google email account that will need to be checked daily during class for course content updates, assignments and discussions.
The course is based on officer development with continual mentoring throughout. The student for this class, should have some sound firefighting experience. The student should also be a member who will be moving into the rank of Lieutenant. The concepts brought out in this course is best suited to someone who has had fireground experience. The course builds on those experiences and attempts to bring the student to a company level commander. There will be required classroom sessions. The course requires a great deal of reading and study by the student on his or her own time. There are quizzes, assignments and forums that are required to be submitted in a timely manner. Students will be required to participate in forum sessions and to be able to debate various subjects during classroom and online sessions. The course uses the following text book: "Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics" 3rd or 4th Edition, author John Norman.
Prerequisites: Firefighter Level 1, Firefighter Level 2, Incident Management Level 1 (IMS200), Building Construction for the Fire Service. Course requires a Google gmail account.
Registration for Fire Officer Level 1 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 Novak jnovak@trfire.org
Fire Prevention Inspector Certification (90 Hours)
Lead Instructor: Chief Doug Foley
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Class will be held on Tuesday & Thursday Nights starting at 18:30
Class Starts September 17th & ends February 2020
This 90-hour course is designed to give the student the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code for certification as a Fire Inspector and preform entry level field inspections. CONTENT: This course will include: legal aspects, life hazard uses, use groups, conducting inspections, building construction, plan review, general fire safety, occupancy loads, fire suppression and protection systems, specific uses, flammable or hazardous materials, retrofit requirements, fire investigation, and practical exercises. Course materials provided are: Code Enforcement & Inspection textbook and numerous technical handouts. AUDIENCE: Candidates for Fire Inspector, and existing Fire Inspectors wanting a thorough review.
Prerequisites: Must provide the current Edition of the Uniform Fire Code Statutes and Regulations State of New Jersey Division of Fire Safety
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Foley (732)814-8798 dfoley@trfire.org
COURSE: FIRE OFFICER ORIENTATION
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: CATAPANO
DATES: MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd @ 7pm
FEE: $25.00 (outside Toms River)
Course Description: Fire Officer Orientation will provide new and current officers with information about other services, and agencies that they may encounter and interact with as a Fire Officer. This class will give you a brief overview of these services, information and resources.
Prerequisites: NJ Firefighter 1
Registration for Fire Officer Orientation 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
Toms River Fire Training Center – Toms River Fire
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 capa...COURSE: SIZE-UP
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: CATAPANO
DATES: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17th @ 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: 25
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 Catapano jcatapano@trfire.org
Toms River Fire Training Center – Toms River Fire
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 capa...Toms River Fire Training Center Upcoming Fall Classes:
Fire Instructor 1 (FI-1) Mondays & Wednesdays July 29th- September 4th @ 7:00pm
Drill Ground Instructor (.5 Instructor CEU’s) Saturday August 24th @ 8:30am
Fire Officer 1 (FDCO-1) “Strategy and Tactics for the First Line Supervisor”
Monday September 9th through October @ 7pm
Firefighter Level 1 & 2 ORIENATION Mon September 9th @ 7pm Class Starts September 23rd through May 2020 Mondays & Wednesdays @ 19:00 & Sundays @ 08:00
Scene Size Up Tues September 17th @ 7pm
Fire Prevention Inspector Certification Tuesdays & Thursdays September 17th through February 2020 @ 6:30pm
Fire Officer Orientation Monday September 23rd @ 7pm
Air Management Saturday November 2nd @ 8:30 am
Fire Police Certification Course Monday & Wednesday November 4th, 6th @ 19:00 Saturday November 9th @ 8:30am
Traffic Incident Management (EMT Elective) Saturday November 9th @ 8:30am
On-Scene Incident Commander Mondays & Wednesdays November 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th @ 7pm
Fire Detection & Suppression Systems Wednesday Dec 4th @ 7pm
Arson Detection Awareness for the First Responder (Fall 2019)
Clandestine Drug Lab (Fall 2019)
The Fall 2019 course catalog for the Toms River Fire Training Center is posted at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy/. Check out our courses in the catalog and see what opportunities are available to further your knowledge and skills.
Online registration forms can be found at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy
Any questions on the Training Center or Upcoming Courses
email us at academy@trfire.org
We look forward to seeing everyone this Fall
Toms River Fire Training Center – Toms River Fire
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 capa...Drill Ground Instructor
(8 Hours) (.5 Instructor CEU’s)
Lead Instructor: Chief Sam Seaman
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Date: Saturday Aug 24th 2019
This New Jersey Division of Fire Safety course is designed to ensure that Fire Service Instructors know and understand the safety issues inherent in each of the subject areas of firefighter training. Instructors must be capable of demonstrating the proper methods of identifying and correcting an unsafe situation as it occurs. Instructors must also demonstrate a knowledge of equipment and apparatus maintenance and safety procedures since well maintained equipment is necessary to do the job safely and effectively.
This program is required for fire service instructors that wish to teach specified modules in the Firefighter 1 & 2 course in the State of New Jersey. It is also a good program for company officers who plan on conducting FD drills to attend. This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of live burn and SCBA safety concerns.
Prerequisites: NJ Firefighter 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
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Seaman (732)496-1998 sseaman@trfire.org
Toms River Fire Training Center – Toms River Fire
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 capa...The Fall 2019 course catalog for the Toms River Fire Training Center is posted at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy/. Check out our courses in the catalog and see what opportunities are available to further your knowledge and skills.
Online registration forms can be found at www.tomsriverfire.org/fire-academy
Any questions on the Training Center or Upcoming Courses
email us at academy@trfire.org
We look forward to seeing everyone this Fall.
Toms River Fire Training Center – Toms River Fire
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 capa...Fire Prevention Inspector Certification (90 Hours)
Lead Instructor: Chief Doug Foley
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Class will be held on Tuesday & Thursday Nights starting at 18:30
Class Starts September 17th & ends February 2020
This 90-hour course is designed to give the student the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code for certification as a Fire Inspector and preform entry level field inspections. CONTENT: This course will include: legal aspects, life hazard uses, use groups, conducting inspections, building construction, plan review, general fire safety, occupancy loads, fire suppression and protection systems, specific uses, flammable or hazardous materials, retrofit requirements, fire investigation, and practical exercises. Course materials provided are: Code Enforcement & Inspection textbook and numerous technical handouts. AUDIENCE: Candidates for Fire Inspector, and existing Fire Inspectors wanting a thorough review.
Prerequisites: Must provide the current Edition of the Uniform Fire Code Statutes and Regulations State of New Jersey Division of Fire Safety
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Foley (732)814-8798 dfoley@trfire.org
Fire Officer Level 1
“Strategy and Tactics for the First Line Supervisor”
Lead Instructor: Chief John Novak
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Class will be held on Mondays starting at 19:00
Class Starts September 9th & ends in October
This course is designed to meet the Fire Officer 1 requirements for Toms River Firefighters. This course is not the NJDFS Fire Officer Level 1 class but can be used to meet the strategy and tactics component of the new State Fire Officer requirements.
All students must use a Google email account that will need to be checked daily during class for course content updates, assignments and discussions.
The course is based on officer development with continual mentoring throughout. The student for this class, should have some sound firefighting experience. The student should also be a member who will be moving into the rank of Lieutenant. The concepts brought out in this course is best suited to someone who has had fireground experience. The course builds on those experiences and attempts to bring the student to a company level commander. There will be required classroom sessions. The course requires a great deal of reading and study by the student on his or her own time. There are quizzes, assignments and forums that are required to be submitted in a timely manner. Students will be required to participate in forum sessions and to be able to debate various subjects during classroom and online sessions. The course uses the following text book: "Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics" 3rd or 4th Edition, author John Norman.
Prerequisites: Firefighter Level 1, Firefighter Level 2, Incident Management Level 1 (IMS200), Building Construction for the Fire Service. Course requires a Google gmail account.
Registration for Fire Officer Level 1 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 Novak jnovak@trfire.org
Toms River Fire Training Center – Toms River Fire
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 capa...Drill Ground Instructor
(8 Hours) (.5 Instructor CEU’s)
Lead Instructor: Chief Sam Seaman
Location: Toms River Fire Training Center
Date: Saturday Aug 24th 2019
This New Jersey Division of Fire Safety course is designed to ensure that Fire Service Instructors know and understand the safety issues inherent in each of the subject areas of firefighter training. Instructors must be capable of demonstrating the proper methods of identifying and correcting an unsafe situation as it occurs. Instructors must also demonstrate a knowledge of equipment and apparatus maintenance and safety procedures since well maintained equipment is necessary to do the job safely and effectively.
This program is required for fire service instructors that wish to teach specified modules in the Firefighter 1 & 2 course in the State of New Jersey. It is also a good program for company officers who plan on conducting FD drills to attend. This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of live burn and SCBA safety concerns.
Prerequisites: NJ Firefighter 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
Any questions on the class contact Lead Instructor Seaman (732)496-1998 sseaman@trfire.org
Toms River Fire Training Center – Toms River Fire
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 capa...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 online here . All registration forms must be approved by the Chief prior to submission. No walk-ins will be allowed to attend any class.
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