SCCC Public Safety Training Academy

SCCC Public Safety Training Academy MISSION STATEMENT
To provide the highest quality of education for first responders, students, and citizens we serve.

Challenging the status quo and combatting complacency to limit injury, property loss, and loss of life. The Sussex County Fire Academy is dedicated to teaching safety through education.

Join PBA 138 and Sussex County Community College for the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September...
09/06/2026

Join PBA 138 and Sussex County Community College for the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11, at 9:00 a.m. at the College’s 9/11 Memorial on Connor Green.

Together, we will remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost and honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders. The ceremony will include welcoming remarks from SCCC President Dr. Cory Homer, reflections by guest speaker Col. Dave Melendez Jr. of the FDNY, a wreath-laying ceremony, and Taps performed by Bugles Across America.

The community is invited to gather with us in remembrance and unity at One College Hill Road, Newton, NJ

Firefighter II is underway for Recruit Class #709!Last night, recruits took the first step into the next phase of their...
08/27/2026

Firefighter II is underway for Recruit Class #709!

Last night, recruits took the first step into the next phase of their training with student-led presentations on topics of their choice. The exercise challenged them to speak confidently, communicate a clear message, and step outside their comfort zones.

Great firefighters need more than technical skills—they need confidence, communication, leadership, and the ability to connect with others.

Another night of learning. Another step toward the fireground. 🔥👨‍🚒

This week, Recruit Class #709 successfully completed Ladders 3 & 4! 🪜🔥Recruits were put to the test while completing va...
08/15/2026

This week, Recruit Class #709 successfully completed Ladders 3 & 4! 🪜🔥

Recruits were put to the test while completing various ladder skill stations, including the 35’ ground ladder, utilizing a roof ladder on a pitched roof, and operating on and off of an aerial ladder.

Students built confidence throughout the day by getting hands-on repetitions, working as a team, and pushing themselves outside of their comfort zones. These skills are critical to safe and effective fireground operations, and Class #709 continues to put in the hard work to build the foundation needed to become successful firefighters.

Lastly, the Recruits were put to the test by conducting a short skills evolution. They were tasked with racing through a dressing drill, forcing entry through the blue door, and throwing a ground ladder successfully to the window. All Recruits were successful and completed the mission. In the end, only one came out on top and won the big prize! Congratulations and well done Recruit Gunderman from Franklin Fire Department Inc.

Huge shoutout to Fred Reader Jr. from Firefighter One for graciously and continuously supporting us and our mission. We’re confident that the Fire-Dex Captain Jim hood will get put to good use!

Keep working, keep learning, and keep getting better! 💪🚒

Ready to take your teaching skills to the next level? SCCC PSTA is hosting Instructor 1, which is your opportunity to de...
08/15/2026

Ready to take your teaching skills to the next level? SCCC PSTA is hosting Instructor 1, which is your opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to effectively instruct and mentor others in the fire service. If you’re looking to become a better instructor and help develop the next generation of firefighters, you’re going to want to sign up and not miss this!

* In County Price - $300
** Out of County Price - $385
*** Book is NOT Included/Provided by Academy***

08/04/2026

Thinking about a career change? Sussex County Community College's One-Year Certificate Programs provide the hands-on training you need to prepare for an in-demand career, without spending years in college.

Whether you're looking to learn a new trade, advance your skills, or start fresh, SCCC offers a variety of career-focused programs designed to help you reach your goals faster. Choose from Automotive, Baking & Pastry, Culinary Arts, Diesel Technology, Medical Assistant, Optics Technology, Paralegal, Welding, and many more.

Learn more at our Career & Technical Education Information Session on August 13, from 4–7 p.m. at the MTEC Building, 47 Main Street, Newton, NJ. Tour our facilities, meet faculty and industry professionals, explore career pathways, and get help with admissions, registration, and financial aid.

There's still time to enroll for the Fall semester. Your next chapter starts here.

This week, our recruits successfully completed the mask confidence course, one of the most mentally and physically deman...
08/01/2026

This week, our recruits successfully completed the mask confidence course, one of the most mentally and physically demanding evolutions they’ll face in the academy.

Working in full PPE, recruits were challenged with low-visibility obstacles, confined spaces, entanglements, and problem-solving under pressure. The course tested their composure, confidence, and ability to trust their training when conditions became difficult.

Every obstacle was met with determination, teamwork, and perseverance. They pushed through the challenges, supported one another, and proved that success comes from preparation, resilience, and refusing to quit.

We’re proud of the hard work and commitment shown by Recruit Class #709. One more step closer to becoming firefighters👊🚒

From the classroom to the fireground! 🔥🚒This past weekend, Firefighter Recruit Class #709 took a major step in their tr...
07/28/2026

From the classroom to the fireground! 🔥🚒

This past weekend, Firefighter Recruit Class #709 took a major step in their training by completing their first hands-on fire suppression evolutions.

Recruits trained on direct fire attack, indirect fire attack, and basement fire operations. This was their first opportunity to experience the heat, work under realistic conditions, and begin putting their classroom knowledge into action.

Every evolution builds confidence, reinforces the fundamentals, and develops the skills needed to become successful Firefighters. We couldn’t be more proud of the hard work, determination, and motivation these recruits have demonstrated.

Keep pushing, keep learning, and keep earning it. The journey is just beginning!

The Public Safety Training Academy at Sussex County Community College is proud once again to host a unique leadership ex...
07/13/2026

The Public Safety Training Academy at Sussex County Community College is proud once again to host a unique leadership experience designed specifically for Fire Officer Development (FOD) and Chief Officer Development (COD) students.

This past weekend, the annual Leadership Retreat gathered both emerging and established leaders for a weekend focused on growth, reflection, and collaboration.

Set against the historical backdrop of the Battle of Downs Brook, this retreat explored the realities of leadership in uncertain and high-pressure environments. In 1778, a small group of Patriot militia navigated rugged terrain, limited intelligence, and significant risk while tracking enemy forces through the wilderness. Their success depended not on numbers, but on trust, communication, discipline, and decisive leadership.

Participants engaged in guided and open forum discussions and practical exercises that included guided tours of historical sites, as well as, a three-mile hike ascending a 2300', wooded elevation representative of the 1778 skirmish.

Focus was on decision-making under pressure, team dynamics, trust and the challenges and responsibility leaders carry when others depend on them.

As part of the officer development program, the annual retreat reinforces our shared mission and the responsibility we hold as present and future fire service leaders.

🚨 FINAL CALL – ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS WEEKEND 🚨Seats are filling up and registration closes soon! Deadline 6/19If you...
06/11/2026

🚨 FINAL CALL – ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS WEEKEND 🚨

Seats are filling up and registration closes soon! Deadline 6/19

If you want to sharpen your engine company skills, improve efficiency with limited staffing, and spend two days working through realistic, hands-on evolutions, now is the time to register.

✅ 16 Hours of Training
✅ 10 Hands-On Skill Stations
✅ Lunch Included
✅ Limited to 25 Students

📅 June 27-28
🕗 0800-1700
💲 $300

Don’t wait until you see the photos afterward and wish you had signed up. Invest in yourself, your crew, and your department.

Train hard. Stay aggressive. Be the firefighter your company needs when the bell hits.

🥋 Day 1 of 2: Employee Defensive Tactics Training 🥋Today, employees from across Sussex County Community College took par...
06/03/2026

🥋 Day 1 of 2: Employee Defensive Tactics Training 🥋

Today, employees from across Sussex County Community College took part in Day 1 of our two-day Defensive Tactics Training Program at the Public Safety Training Academy.

Participants engaged in hands-on instruction focused on:
✅ Situational Awareness
✅ Personal Safety Strategies
✅ Verbal De-escalation Techniques
✅ Defensive Tactics Skills
✅ Building Confidence Under Stress

This training helps equip employees with practical tools to enhance workplace safety while fostering teamwork, communication, and preparedness.

👏 Thank you to everyone who participated and demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. We look forward to seeing everyone back for Day 2 as we continue building on today's skills and knowledge.

📸 Here is our Day 1 class following a great day of training!

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