Bergen County Fire Academy at the Law & Public Safety Institute

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Dear Visitor, Law and Public Safety Institute

The Law & Public Safety Institute, which encompasses Police, Fire & EMS Academies, is one of the most successful and influential training academies operating in the State of New Jersey and the nation today. The Institute enjoys the trust and respect of a wide spectrum of corporate, governmental and civic leaders as well as the public safety community

-at-large. Few other training centers can claim a more proficient public safety training capability. At the Institute, public safety personnel, quasi-governmental , corporate and non-profit agencies train with expert certified instructors in one of the most advanced, high-tech facilities in the United States, including the Life Safety Complex, the 32 position outdoor Firing Range, the Confined Space Facility and Smoke Tower. Private corporations, public and non-profit organizations place their confidence in this Institute because the Bergen County Law & Public Safety Institute is highly regarded and nationally recognized for its excellence in public safety education and training. Public safety training and education, a core Institute mission, complements and supports the interest of many prospective students, including emergency service personnel, municipal governments, corporate, governmental and civic leaders and members of the general public. The combinations of achieving public safety training requirements and exceeding state and national mandates enables the Institute to set impressive benchmarks for our customers. Identifying the one public safety training Institute that can most effectively serve as your safety education facility is often a difficult and time-consuming process for corporate and professional leaders. We invite you to tour our facility and see firsthand our exciting training environment nestled in the heart of the Ramapo mountains. Thank you for your interest in the Law & Public Safety Institute: Police, Fire & EMS Academies. We hope to hear from you soon. Richard Blohm
Director of Law & Public Safety Institute

Looking to grow your skills and advance your training?The Bergen County Fire Academy offers comprehensive programs desig...
04/30/2026

Looking to grow your skills and advance your training?

The Bergen County Fire Academy offers comprehensive programs designed to support personal development, leadership growth, and department training needs.

Whether you're enhancing your team’s capabilities or pursuing individual professional goals, our training opportunities are built to inspire, challenge, and prepare you for what’s next.

Watch the video to learn more about how The Academy makes a difference:
https://vimeo.com/1176313931/18b11ba498?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

If your department is interested in scheduling training, contact:

[email protected]

Let’s keep learning, growing, and leading — together.

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🔥 TRAINING SPOTLIGHT: WEST ESSEX FIRE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION LIVE BURN 🔥This past weekend, the BCFA was proud to welcome ...
03/17/2026

🔥 TRAINING SPOTLIGHT: WEST ESSEX FIRE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION LIVE BURN 🔥

This past weekend, the BCFA was proud to welcome the West Essex Fire Officers’ Association for a multi‑agency live burn at our facility.
Crews from Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell, Roseland, West Caldwell, and Verona joined forces for a full day of hands‑on, realistic live-fire evolutions.

Throughout the day, departments trained together on:

• Victim rescues
• Stretching hoselines
• Fire attack and extinguishment
• Multiple coordinated evolutions

We commend all participating departments for dedicating their Saturday to sharpening their skills and continuing their commitment to their communities. Your dedication does not go unnoticed.

We look forward to hosting you again soon for more training opportunities.

If your department is interested in scheduling training, please have your Training Officer send an application to:

[email protected]

Stay safe, stay sharp, and keep training. 🔥💪

BCFA Fire Inspector class spent a morning this past week at Sprinkler Fitters Local 696 Training Facility ... the Fitter...
03/09/2026

BCFA Fire Inspector class spent a morning this past week at Sprinkler Fitters Local 696 Training Facility ... the Fitters Local Instructor presented a class on the various fire protection system valves Fire Inspectors will encounter on inspections. The class is part lecture and part hands on the system valves ... this training session has become an invaluable part of BCFA's Inspector Curriculum. Our classes will be back for two additional sessions this month ... special Thank You to Dale Scheetz for presenting the classes!!

🚨 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 🚨Bergen County Fire AcademyFF1 ProBoard Challenge Exam📅 Friday, April 10th⏰ 7:30 PMThe Academy ...
03/02/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 🚨

Bergen County Fire Academy

FF1 ProBoard Challenge Exam

📅 Friday, April 10th
⏰ 7:30 PM

The Academy is now accepting applications for the Firefighter I ProBoard Challenge Exam. This is only for people who are already FF1 certified but want the Proboard certification.

THIS IS NOT TO CHALLENGE THE FIREFIGHTER 1 PROGRAM.

The Practical Testing Date of the Proboard Challenge is TBD.

Eligibility Requirement:
• Must hold a Firefighter 1 NJDFS State Certification

📩 To Apply:

Submit your application and all required certifications to:

[email protected]

🚨 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 🚨Bergen County Fire AcademyRIC Member / RIC Leader Challenge Test📅 Friday, April 17th⏰ 7:30 PMT...
03/02/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 🚨

Bergen County Fire Academy

RIC Member / RIC Leader Challenge Test

📅 Friday, April 17th
⏰ 7:30 PM

The Academy is now accepting applications for the RIC Member and RIC Leader Challenge Exam.

Eligibility Requirements:

• RIC Member: Must hold a RIC Awareness & Operations Certificate OR a Firefighter II Certificate issued AFTER 2009.
• All certifications will be submitted to NJDFS for official vetting. NJDFS will make the final eligibility determination.
• RIC Leader: Must hold a NJDFS Fire Officer I Certification.

📩 To Apply:

Submit your application and all required certifications to:

[email protected]

📘 Reference Book for the Test:

https://www.psglearning.com/catalog/productdetails/9781284136166?_gl=1*kgjelh*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAiAh5XNBhAAEiwA_Bu8FQOOD7A0RmHfEVAvTufvHMy1GRvnpTpQxGMOYq7njHU8rXg3aUeoYBoCcPsQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAADcdOtMapCtrlfeECcrA_wKb0UvQ4

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your training and readiness. Stay safe and stay prepared!

BCFA will be OPEN tonight, February 24, 2026, for all scheduled classes.The Academy has returned to normal operations.If...
02/24/2026

BCFA will be OPEN tonight, February 24, 2026, for all scheduled classes.

The Academy has returned to normal operations.

If you have a make-up class scheduled, please confirm that there are no changes by emailing:

[email protected]

Thank you!

🔥 Midweek Momentum at BCFA! 🔥Here’s what our students accomplished Wednesday night:✅ Firefighter 1 Class 621 – Night 3 o...
02/12/2026

🔥 Midweek Momentum at BCFA! 🔥

Here’s what our students accomplished Wednesday night:

✅ Firefighter 1 Class 621 – Night 3 of Fire Attack. Crews stretched hose lines into fire rooms and sharpened their extinguishment skills.

✅ Class 625 – Classroom session on Search & Rescue theory. This is night 1 of 5 for this critical module.

✅ Class 627 – First of 4 hose practical's on the fireground! Students practiced hose rolls, shoulder loads, coupling/uncoupling, Minuteman deployment, hydrant operations, and nozzle time intro, plus communication drills between pump operators and hydrant firefighters.

✅ Firefighter 2 Class 391 – Lecture on Establishing & Transferring Command, reinforcing ICS principles (100/200/700/800) for effective fire scene leadership.

📢 Want to train with BCFA or schedule training for your department?

Email: [email protected]

🔥 Building Future Firefighters and Leaders – One Class at a Time!Here’s what our classes accomplished:✅ Firefighter 1 Cl...
02/11/2026

🔥 Building Future Firefighters and Leaders – One Class at a Time!

Here’s what our classes accomplished:

✅ Firefighter 1 Class 622 – Students completed their midterm exam, checking their progress on book learning. Good luck on those scores!

✅ Class 626 – Hit the fireground for night 1 of the ladder practical module. Focus: raising and lowering ladders, proper carries, and understanding ladder parts.

✅ Class 628 – Classroom session on Building Construction (night 2). Students continued learning the five classes of construction and how fire impacts each.

✅ Fire Instructor Level 02 – Students presented their lesson plans and completed class JPRs. Next up: final exam!

✅ Incident Safety Officer – Back for night 2 of 4 in this essential program for Chief Officers.

📢 Want to train with BCFA or schedule training for your department?

Email: [email protected]

🔥 Cold Nights, Hot Training at BCFA! 🔥Here’s what happened Monday:✅ Firefighter 1 Class 621 – Back on the fireground for...
02/10/2026

🔥 Cold Nights, Hot Training at BCFA! 🔥

Here’s what happened Monday:

✅ Firefighter 1 Class 621 – Back on the fireground for Fire Attack practical's (night 2 of 4). Crews worked on direct and indirect attack tactics—cold and ice didn’t slow them down!

✅ Class 625 – Classroom session on Wildland Fires. Not common in Bergen County, but we train to be prepared!

✅ Class 627 – Discussed supply lines and attack line evolutions. This theory sets them up for hose practical's starting Wednesday!

✅ Firefighter 2 Class 391 – Continued learning Building Construction (night 2). Understanding how structures and materials affect fire behavior is critical for safe operations.

✅ Fire Inspector Course – Kicked off the nighttime winter/spring session with night 1 of training.

📢 Want to train with BCFA or schedule training for your department?

Email: [email protected]

🔥 Busy Tuesday at BCFA! 🔥Here’s what our training programs accomplished:✅ Firefighter 1 Class 620 – Completed their fina...
02/04/2026

🔥 Busy Tuesday at BCFA! 🔥

Here’s what our training programs accomplished:

✅ Firefighter 1 Class 620 – Completed their final classroom lesson with ICS 200 Session 03. Congratulations on finishing the program!

✅ Class 622 – Hands-on Ventilation Practical: Positive & Negative Pressure Ventilation.

✅ Class 626 – Wrapped up the hose module, focusing on standpipe operations.

✅ Class 628 – Learned the science behind fire in Fire Behavior class.

✅ Fire Instructor Level 02 – Instructor & Class Evaluations. Only two sessions left!

✅ Incident Safety Officer – Kicked off night 1 of 4 for this high-demand course, now required for Chief Officers.

📢 Want to train with BCFA or schedule training for your department?

Email: [email protected]

Address

281 Campgaw Road
Mahwah, NJ
07430

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 11pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 11pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+12017855700

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