General InformationRegistration ProcessRegistration for Training Center classes is open to Ocean County firefighters EMT's and other Emergency Responders. Registration for any course listed may be done via Electronic Registration, regular mail or fax. The Chief Officer, Squad Captain or Emergency Management Coordinator must authorize all student registrations.
Students will be notified by email and telephone that they have been accepted into the class. Each individual is responsible to cancel or confirm for him or herself. Failure to do so could result in their being removed from the class. No walk-in's will be allowed to attend any class. Dress CodeFor all indoor courses that are conducted in the classroom setting only, a casual but neat appearance is required. For any training session that is outside of the classroom setting, the lead instructor shall address jewelry and appropriate clothing. Students shall refrain from wearing tank tops, shorts and open-toed shoes such as sandals and flip-flops. All requirements for SCBA use will be followed to insure student safety.
No PPE shall be worn inside the administration building. Training Request Forms & HoursELECTRONIC TRAINING FACILITY REQUESTS are available online.
Just click the Training Facility Request form link below to complete the form online and expedite the process.
In order to keep an accurate record of training requests and to help prevent scheduling conflicts, the Ocean County Training Center requires any organization who wishes to use the facility to properly fill out and submit a facility request for training prior to the training taking place. Request forms must be signed and may be faxed or mailed to the Training Center.
There is a minimum of two-weeks notice for facility requests.
Assumption that a training request will be approved should not be made until either a confirmation letter is received or a verbal approval is given to the requesting agency. Training Facility Request Form Authority of Training Center to Cancel Or Suspend Training SessionsDue to severe weather conditions, hazardous procedures or abuse of the facility and its property, the staff of the Ocean County Training Center shall have the authority to cancel, postpone or suspend any training session if deemed necessary. Any student, representing any organization, which uses inappropriate language, causes unrest or is disruptive or violent in nature, shall be immediately dismissed from the training session. Should this occur, a letter to the head of the organization that student represents will be sent detailing the nature of the incident. That student shall also be prohibited from attending training sessions at the Academy until corrective actions occur. Academy CancellationsIf for any reason the Training Center has to cancel or postpone a course, an announcement of the cancellation will be made via Telephone, Ocean County Communications (Fire Dispatch Channel and EMS1), or Radio station (98.5 FM, 100.1 FM or 92.7 FM) Notification of InjuryAny student sustaining an injury during a training session shall immediately report the incident to the lead instructor or officer in charge. A Training Center accident report must be completed and given to the on-site Training Center representative before leaving the Ocean County Training Center grounds. Damage/Malfunction of Academy EquipmentAny malfunction of, or damage to Academy equipment must be reported to the on-site Training Center representative before leaving the Ocean County Training Center grounds. Food & DrinksFood and Drinks are prohibited from all classroom sessions unless medically required. The Training Center is equipped with a lunchroom area inside the building. The Training Center recycles, so please used the containers made available for plastic, aluminum and trash.
The lunchroom may be used for any food or drinks brought on site for classroom or outdoor training sessions. It is the responsibility of the using organization to ensure all debris is properly disposed of after use.
Under no circumstances shall any Alcoholic Beverages be permitted on the Training Center grounds.
|