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Ocean County Fire and EMS Training Center The goal of the Ocean County Training Center has always been to offer exceptional training to volunteers. Our recruit program is well over 200 hours in length.

From firefighters to emergency medical technicians, from law enforcement to Ocean County Vocational-Technical students, the Training Center provides top-notch hands on and classroom training opportunities for all Ocean County first responders. Courses are run throughout the year to train new volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Veteran volunteer firefighters and EMTs can also take advantage of courses that will teach them the latest advances and techniques in these areas. Included at the training center site are an administration building, five classrooms, a break room and kitchen, an indoor dual overhead door training area, smokehouse, burn building, natural gas fire simulator, extrication pad staging area, drill tower, and control tower. The Fire Academy offers classes for recruit training where new firefighters are instructed in the classroom, then put through rigorous hands-on drills to gain the skills and knowledge needed to earn New Jersey State Firefighter Certification. In order to become an EMT, students need to complete 200 hours of classroom study and rigorous hands-on training in order to meet their EMT basic requirements and receive their certification. In addition to their classroom work and hands-on training at the center, students also spend 10 additional hours in a local emergency room assisting hospital personnel. Upon completion of the required curriculum, each student must score 70 percent or higher on a 100 question written final examination. Students must also pass a practical skills examination demonstrating that they are mentally and physically prepared for the challenges that lie ahead. For more information visit our website: https://www.co.ocean.nj.us/OC/TrainingCenter/frmHome.aspx

Ocean County Vocational School Basic EMT program in partnership with EMS Consulting Services is taking shape!
10/30/2026

Ocean County Vocational School Basic EMT program in partnership with EMS Consulting Services is taking shape!

Ocean County Fire and EMS Academy & EMS Consulting ServicesEMT Basic Program Class 004 – January 2027The Ocean County Fi...
10/28/2026

Ocean County Fire and EMS Academy & EMS Consulting Services

EMT Basic Program Class 004 – January 2027

The Ocean County Fire and EMS Academy, in collaboration with EMS Consulting Services, is proud to announce the Spring 2027 EMT Basic Program, beginning in January 25, 2027. We are excited to offer this essential training in-house at the academy.

Program Schedule:

· Start Date: January 25, 2027

· End Date: May 25, 2027

· Class Days: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. Some Sundays 0800-1700

· Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Application Window:

· Opens: November 01, 2026

· Closes: December 01, 2026

Applications will be accepted during the dates above. All applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their submission. Once applications are reviewed and vetted, accepted applicants will be notified no later than January 01, 2027, via both phone call and email.

Acceptance Priority:
Applicants will be accepted in the following order of priority:

1. Affiliated with an Ocean County First Aid Squad

2. Affiliated with an Ocean County Fire Department

3. Affiliated with an Ocean County Police Department

Ocean County Vocational School Basic EMT program in partnership with EMS Consulting Services.
10/23/2026

Ocean County Vocational School Basic EMT program in partnership with EMS Consulting Services.

ACTIVE SHOOTER OPERATIONS COURSEThis week, we successfully conducted our 16-hour Active Shooter Operations Course, bring...
10/16/2026

ACTIVE SHOOTER OPERATIONS COURSE

This week, we successfully conducted our 16-hour Active Shooter Operations Course, bringing together emergency service professionals from multiple disciplines to strengthen our collective preparedness and response capabilities.

The goal of this program is to bridge the gap between law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other emergency response partners by emphasizing coordination, communication, and unified operations during active threat incidents.

Throughout the course, participants explored several critical areas:

🔹 Lessons learned from real world active shooter incidents

🔹 Rescue Task Force (RTF) operations

🔹 Incident management and interagency coordination

🔹 K-9 and specialized response considerations

🔹 Care Beyond the Barrier – Expanding lifesaving medical care in challenging operational environments

🔹 Tabletop scenarios, practical exercises, and hands-on training

This course goes beyond traditional tactical training. Our focus is on operational coordination, critical decision making, communication, and understanding how each discipline contributes to an effective response.

Active threat incidents are rapidly evolving, high stress situations that demand more than individual agency capabilities. They require responders to understand one another’s roles, work within a unified command structure, and make coordinated decisions when seconds matter.

This program was developed with valuable input and collaboration from multiple agencies and emergency service disciplines, incorporating real world experiences, lessons learned, and operational best practices.

A special thank you to our instructors, participating agencies, and everyone who contributed to the development and delivery of this program.

Our message is simple:

Successful active threat response is not just about tactics. It is about teamwork, communication, coordination, and a unified commitment to saving lives.

Train Together. Respond Together. Save Lives.

It was a pleasure to host the New Jersey EMS Task Force (NJEMSTF) at the Ocean County Fire & EMS Training Center this we...
10/12/2026

It was a pleasure to host the New Jersey EMS Task Force (NJEMSTF) at the Ocean County Fire & EMS Training Center this weekend!

Busy Couple of Weeks at the Ocean County Fire & EMS Training Center – EMS Academy!It has been an exciting and productive...
10/09/2026

Busy Couple of Weeks at the Ocean County Fire & EMS Training Center – EMS Academy!

It has been an exciting and productive couple of weeks at the Ocean County Fire & EMS Training Center as we continue our commitment to EMS education, training, and professional development!

🚑 Basic EMT Class 003

Our Basic EMT Class 003, offered in partnership with EMS Consulting Services, has been working hard! Our students continue to demonstrate dedication, enthusiasm, and determination as they develop the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for their future careers in Emergency Medical Services.

🎓 OCVTS Basic EMT Program

We are also proud to continue supporting the Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) Basic EMT Program, helping introduce the next generation of EMS professionals to the field of emergency medical services. It’s exciting to see these students taking their first steps toward becoming EMTs.

📚 Continuing EMS Education

Beyond our Basic EMT programs, our continuing education courses have been in full swing! Led by our talented and experienced EMS instructors, these programs provide valuable opportunities for current EMS providers to strengthen their knowledge, sharpen their skills, and stay prepared for the challenges they face in the field.

Recent training included:

✅ Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
✅ Active Shooter Awareness

Our mission remains the same: Providing quality EMS education, building confident and capable providers, and preparing the next generation of emergency medical professionals to serve our communities.

Training Today. Saving Lives Tomorrow.

Ocean County Government

🐾 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN — AMU K9 Team TRAINING AT THE OCEAN COUNTY TRAINING CENTER! 🐾We are excited to announce that ...
10/07/2026

🐾 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN — AMU K9 Team TRAINING AT THE OCEAN COUNTY TRAINING CENTER! 🐾

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for several upcoming AMU K9 courses being hosted at the Ocean County Training Center, 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown, NJ.

These specialized programs provide responders and K9 handlers with training focused on the medical and trauma care of working dogs.

Upcoming courses include:

* 🐕 AMU K9 Handler Class: Mastering Medical & Trauma Care for Working Dogs
📅 November 12, 2026
📅 December 15, 2026
📅 January 14, 2027

* 🚑 AMU K9: Basic Life Support for Fire and EMS
📅 December 9, 2026
📅 January 10, 2027

* 🚁 AMU K9: Advanced Life Support for ALS and Flight Providers
📅 January 23–24, 2027
⏰ 7:30 AM–5:00 PM

Space may be limited, so interested participants are encouraged to register early.

🔗 Registration:
www.amuk9.com/register⁠

Please share with K9 handlers, law enforcement, fire, EMS, paramedics, flight medical providers, and other public safety partners who may be interested.

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200 Volunteer Way
Waretown, NJ
08758

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+16092428450

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