Ocean County Fire and EMS Training Center

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

06/01/2026

BASIC EMT COURSE
Now Accepting Applications
6/1/2026 - 6/30/2026

Training and education continue to thrive at the Ocean County Fire and EMS Training Center.It has been a busy and produc...
05/29/2026

Training and education continue to thrive at the Ocean County Fire and EMS Training Center.

It has been a busy and productive few weeks as we continue our commitment to strengthening emergency medical services throughout Ocean County.

Our Basic EMT Class 002, offered in partnership with EMS Consulting Services, is nearing completion. The students have demonstrated exceptional dedication, professionalism, and determination as they continue building the foundation for successful careers in emergency medical services.

In addition to the EMT program, our continuing education offerings have been in full swing, led by our talented and experienced EMS instructors. Recent courses have included:

✅ NAEMT Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
✅ Burn Management
✅ EMS Response to Large-Scale Incident Operations
✅ NAEMT EMS Safety
✅ EMT Refresher Courses

These programs help ensure that EMS providers across our region remain prepared to meet the challenges of today's emergency response environment.

Thank you to our students, instructors, partner agencies, and EMS Consultants for their continued support and commitment to excellence. Together, we are building a stronger, more prepared EMS system for the residents and visitors of Ocean County.

Ocean County EMS Coordinators
Ocean County Government

We still have seats available for the Incident Safety Officer course. Please register.
05/20/2026

We still have seats available for the Incident Safety Officer course. Please register.

Happy EMS Week to all of the Basic EMT Course 002 recruits. Your dedication, determination, and commitment to serving ot...
05/18/2026

Happy EMS Week to all of the Basic EMT Course 002 recruits. Your dedication, determination, and commitment to serving others represents the future of Emergency Medical Services. Thank you for the countless hours of training, hard work, and sacrifice you continue to put into becoming the next generation of EMS professionals. Keep pushing forward and continue making Ocean County proud.

Thank you to all of the instructors for your dedication, commitment, and unwavering support in making our education program a success. Your leadership, knowledge, and passion continue to shape the next generation of EMS professionals and strengthen the future of emergency medical services throughout Ocean County.

Ocean County EMS Coordinators
Ocean County Government

05/06/2026
05/03/2026
🚨 Active Shooter Operations Course – Ocean County Training Center 🚨This week, we successfully delivered our 16-hour Acti...
05/01/2026

🚨 Active Shooter Operations Course – Ocean County Training Center 🚨

This week, we successfully delivered our 16-hour Active Shooter Operations Course at the Ocean County Fire & EMS Training Center.

The goal of this program is to bring together all emergency service disciplines and strengthen our ability to respond to active threat incidents through coordination, communication, and unified operations.

Throughout the course, participants covered:
🔹 Lessons learned from real-world incidents
🔹 Rescue Task Force (RTF) operations
🔹 Incident management & interagency coordination
🔹 K-9 & specialized response considerations
🔹 Tabletop scenarios & hands-on training exercises

This training is designed to focus on operational skills and decision-making not necessarily tactics ensuring responders from all disciplines can effectively work together in high-stress, rapidly evolving environments.

This course was developed with input from multiple agencies and disciplines, reinforcing a critical message:

Successful response to active threat incidents requires strong collaboration and communication across all responders.

Rapid Intervention CrewMEMBER CHALLENGE EXAMNew Date Added
05/01/2026

Rapid Intervention Crew
MEMBER CHALLENGE EXAM
New Date Added

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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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