Firefighters continue training (January 23, 2004)

Although volunteer firefighters undergo the same rigorous basic training as our paid counterparts, we never stop learning and expanding our knowledge to remain professionals in public safety. Several members have recently completed specialized and advanced training to better protect and serve our residents.

Many of those listed below have already taken more advanced training in specialized areas, and have chosen to refresh or improve their skills, while others have chosen to begin to advance their learning. As in any profession, constant education is essential to maintain and advance knowledge. Following is a summary of some of the training taken over the past year.

Chief Carey and Lieutenant Pierce congratulate firefighters Fitzpatrick and B. Ogden on the graduation from Firefighter I training in 2004.

Completing Firefighter Safety and Survival at the Morris County Academy in June 2003 were:
Suzanne Bowen
Chris Burans
Bob Carey
Dave Cooke
Tom Derasmi
Keith Heimburg
Paul Knudsen

Completing Rope Rescue Techniques in February 2003 were:
Kristen Carey
Bob Carey
Joe Castellanos
Dave Cooke
Tom Derasmi
Tim Doucette
Scott Flynn
Dean Harrington
Keith Heimburg
Paul Knudsen
Jeff Lloyd
Jon Loprete
Farid Moeman
Ken Sobieski

Completing NJSP Level 1 for first responders in March 2003 were:
Kristen Carey
Phil Newbold

Completing Rappelling in October 2003 were:
Tom Derasmi
Dean Harrington

Completing Firefighter I basic training were:
Dave Lobato
Phil Newbold
Mike Wightman

Completing Fire Scene Management in November 2002 was:
Guy Armenti


Congratulations to all for their commitment to continuing education and professionalism.