Monmouth County Fire Academy
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NEW CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fire Official:
The Monmouth County Fire Academy will be running the Fire Official Program. This New Jersey State Certification class will cover the following areas in preparation for the exam. *Administration *Supervision *Budgeting *Record Keeping * Legal Code Enforcement *Federal, State and Local Laws *Duties of the Fire Official *Coordination with Construction and Fire Sub Code Official. This class is limited to the first 25 students. Book requirement is a current New Jersey Uniform Fire Code Manual and Jones & Bartlett Principles of Fire Prevention 4th Edition. Classes are May 4, 6, 9, 12, 13, 18, 20, 26, 28 & 30. June 3 & 6. Week night classes 1900-2300hrs. Saturday Classes 0800-1600.
This class is now full, No more applications will be accepted.
The Monmouth County Fire Academy will be running the Fire Officer 1 Program with a State Exam. All classes start at 1900hrs and all sessions must be attended to receive credit. All students must purchase the required text book published be Jones and Bartlett "Fire Officer Principles and Practices-4th Edition." This class is limited to the first 40 students.
April 27 and 30
May 4, 7, 11, 14, 18 and 21
June 1
June 4 Final Exam
The Monmouth County Fire Academy will be running Understanding Fire Dynamics Class April 2, 2026 at 1900hrs. The program is designed for firefighters and fire officers to help them understand the dynamics of a working fire. Effective communication and recognition of hostile fire events is crucial for ensuring safety on the fireground. Many topics will be covered in an interactive learning environment, including:
-Fire Chemistry -Reading Smoke -Flow Paths -Rollover -Flashover -Black Fire -Water Mapping -Thermal Rebound -Vent Point Ignition -Smoke Explosions -BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion)
YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PREVENT A HOSTILE FIRE EVENT, JUST DON'T BECOME PART OF IT!
This class is now full and not accepting new applications.
Orienting Leadership: Retooling the Front Seat Rider's Brain:
Watch for a Spring Announcement
Watch for a Spring Announcement
Watch for a Spring Announcement
Instructor 2:
Watch for a Fall announcement
Course Requirements: It is the student's responsibility to purchase the needed textbook prior to the start of the class. The textbooks required are: Fire and Emergency Services Instructor - 9th Edition and it's corresponding workbook. This book is available through the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA).
Ashes to Answers: The Fire Departments Investigative Impact:
Watch for a Spring Announcement
Advanced Engine Company Operations:
Watch for a late Spring Announcement
Li Battery Emergencies Awareness:
Watch for a Spring Announcement
The Monmouth County Fire Academy will be offering HazMat On Scene Incident Commander. Class will be March 19, 23, 26, April 2, 6 and 9, 2026. The final exam will be April 16. As always, 100% attendance is required to sit for the exam.
Fire Police:
Watch for a Spring Announcement.
New Jersey Fire Prevention Inspector:
Watch for a Summer and/or Fall Announcement
NJ Transit First Responder Rail Safety:
The Monmouth County Fire Academy will be offering NJ Transit First Responder Rail Safety Wednesday April 29, 2026 at 1900hrs. Please apply with the fillable Advanced Class Form.
Advanced SCBA and Air Management:
Watch for a Spring announcement
Pump Operations:
Watch for a late Spring announcement
ICS-300c:
Watch for a Spring and Fall announcement
ICS-400c:
Watch for a Fall announcement
Building Construction For The Fire Service:
Watch for a Spring announcement
Drill Ground Instructor:
The Monmouth County Fire Academy will be offering an eight hour Drill Ground Instructor on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 0800hrs. This class is for new instructors, as well as recertification.
Confined Space Awareness:
Watch for a Spring Announcement.
SPRING DRILL GROUND ANNOUNCEMENT
Spring Drill Ground Semester runs from March 1, 2026 to June 15, 2026.
Reminder: All firefighters participating in any live burn training shall be NJ state certified FF1.
Current Drill Ground Schedule
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Effective 1/30/2025
Please send all course requests, Academy inquiries, and all
other Academy related paperwork to this email: MCFMRegistration@MCFMNJ.org
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