Waretown Junior Fire Academy: Class 8

Waretown Junior Fire Academy: Class 8 The Waretown JFA is a weeklong program designed to give kids experiences in emergency services.

08/31/2026

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04/08/2026

Regarding the Junior Fire Academy:
We have run our Junior Fire Academy successfully since 2016 and have enjoyed doing so immensely.
Unfortunately, though, this year we will not be able to hold the JFA. This was a decision made on the side of safety and feasibility with the number of recruits we typically have and the number of instructors we can secure.
We will try again to hold the event in 2027.
Thank you
JFA Instructors

08/23/2025

Thank you all for a great week!

And thank you to:
Blue Collar Catering
Pies on 9- Forked River
Tom and Dee’s Italian Ice
Kristy’s Casual Dining

They all donated food to the JFA for the instructors working and recruits!

Night 4-The recruits got to see NJSP’s SouthStar helicopter come in and give a quick presentation on what they do within...
08/22/2025

Night 4-

The recruits got to see NJSP’s SouthStar helicopter come in and give a quick presentation on what they do within emergency services first thing in the night. Then they went to work practicing their structure fire response for tonight’s competition.
Additionally, they also got to visit with our friends at the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office to see two very important roles they take over: investigations with special guest K9 Conrad, and the MAC Unit used to organize and track resources at incidents very large and small!
Thank you to the OCFM for their help!

As a reminder, if you haven’t gotten a chance, please complete the Google Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNqsCIwznyGOWQps4zgOUeW6UKntcorzbMHz-ARtUxgQFmGQ/viewform?

Tonight’s graduation will begin at 5:45 followed by competitions.

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08/22/2025

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08/21/2025

Fire service rapidly changes!

Helicopter is now a Go!
Please arrive by 5:20/25.
Just send your child inside, we will sign them in after!

Night 3:The recruits got some education in CPR and basic first aid from the Waretown First Aid Squad, boarded the engine...
08/21/2025

Night 3:

The recruits got some education in CPR and basic first aid from the Waretown First Aid Squad, boarded the engines to respond into a structure fire, and performed search and rescue operations in the smokehouse.
Additionally, they got an education in fire behavior and observed a live burn in our ‘house’ in preparation for tonight’s fire investigation demonstration.
And congratulations to the three recruits promoted to Captain of their Battalions: Thomas, Anthony, and Hobie!

08/21/2025

A few notes:

—Weather is not being kind this week, but we are still a go. Consider a long sleeve shirt or sweatshirt under the academy shirt tonight! The winds are supposed to settle a bit, but the temperature is remaining constant at about 70.

—No helicopter will be coming tonight, so you can arrive at normal time.

—Graduation and competitions will be tomorrow. Recruits arrive at normal time and family is invited to stay. It will start at about 5:40. Competitions will follow and begin at roughly 6:30. The entire night will likely end at about 7:30/8:00.

Thank you!
Brent

Class 8: Night 2Last night Battalion 1 earned a pennant for winning the challenge on Night 1!Recruits went to work on th...
08/20/2025

Class 8: Night 2

Last night Battalion 1 earned a pennant for winning the challenge on Night 1!
Recruits went to work on their structure fire skills, throwing and climbing ladders, advancing hose lines inside to fight fire, and rescue operations.
At the next station, they honed their suppression skills on a working vehicle fire, and then got to learn and try their hand at forcible entry using the tools to force open two doors.
Lastly, they also saw the skills and presentation of our special guests, New Jersey Forest Fire Service and Forked River FD with their 105’ platform.

Hoping the weather cooperates tonight!

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Waretown, NJ
08758

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