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NEW JERSEY STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION 

Training

The NJ State Fire Chiefs Association presents:
"Intro to Officer Development Webinar Series"

For More Information & Registration

The New Jersey State Fire Chiefs Association proudly presents our "Intro to Officer Development Webinar Series." Please click on the link to access the flyer, which will be broken down into (6) 1.5 hour sessions on Tuesday Evenings from October 8th to November 12th, 2024 at 1900.

This is free to members of NJSFCA and $25.00 for non-members. Classes include Incident Size-Up, Engine and Truck Co. Ops, Incident Command, Mentorship and Customer Service.

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The NJ State Fire Chiefs Association presents:
"Leading With A Purpose"
2024 Convention Seminar

For More Information & Registration

The New Jersey State Fire Chiefs Association proudly presents Chief Johnathan Yahr of the Lakewood Fire Department at our 2024 "Leadership With A Purpose" Convention Seminar in Wildwood. He will be delivering his course titled "Leading from the front Incident Command." 

This program will explore the uses of ICS from the most basic single-unit response through multiple alarm responses. The key points will be the implementation of ICS before, during, and after incidents. We will discuss pre-incident plans, designated assignments for apparatus and personnel, setting up and organizing the command post, scaling to the incident size, utilizing current and emerging technology to enhance the IC’s ability to make informed decisions. From Vineland to Newark, we will cover ICS for all.

Jonathan Yahr has dedicated 31 years to the fire service, currently serving as Chief of Department at the Lakewood Fire Department. He previously held the ranks of Lieutenant and Captain on Engine 5 and Ladder 5. From 2002 to 2010, he worked for the Department of Defense Fire at Navy Lakehurst as a firefighter. Jonathan is also a certified Fire Instructor 1 in the State of NJ. He is a progressive and aggressive fire service leader in a fast-growing and diverse city with enormous challenges to be managed. Chief Yahr brings to the table a great proactive portfolio of applied leadership, recognizing the past but with an eye to the future in New Jersey’s fastest-growing city.

Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Wildwood Convention Center.

This program is for anyone who may serve in a leadership position. Association Members are $25.00, and $40.00 for non-members.

To register: https://bit.ly/3NNB10E DFS CEU's applied for. We look forward to seeing you in Wildwood!

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NEW JERSEY STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION 

OUR MISSION

“The Mission and purpose of the New Jersey State Fire Chiefs Association is :
To provide visionary leadership for chief fire officers and fire departments in New Jersey.
To provide support and resources to chief officers through education, exchange of ideas, and
knowledge in:
● Fire Prevention
● Fire Operations
● Fire Administration
● Firefighter health, wellness, and safety
a. Advocate before, as well as partner with governmental bodies on matters impacting the work,
safety,
and health of New Jersey chief fire officers, firefighters, and the public.
b. Promote professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, pride, and leadership among and
between
New Jersey fire associations, chief fire officers, and fire departments.
c. Support New Jersey fire officers and fire departments in their efforts to build and strengthen
their
relationships with the communities they serve.
d. Promote professional development for the leaders of NJ Fire & Emergency Services.
e. To advocate on behalf of the NJ Fire and Emergency Services
f. The discussion and dissemination of methods of Prevention and Suppression of fires.
g. To give attention to such other matters as the Fire Service shall, from time to time, bring
before it
for discussion and possible action.
h. The promotion of social and fraternal fellowship.”

Recent News

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Greetings, Esteemed Members, First of all, I would like to thank all of you who supported me in becoming the 39th president in the 117th year of our esteemed organization. It is my goal to build on all the work that outgoing President Bill Smith accomplished in his two years as president. And he did it during a pandemic! I am engaged and committed ...

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MENTORING: TO SECURE OUR FUTURE AND CEMENT OUR LEGACY

We are all familiar with the concept of coaching in the fire service. An officer or a seasoned fire- fighter ensures that we are technically proficient in a firefighter, rescue, or ems skill. That helps us to gain a high degree of technical expertise which enables us to perform various on-scene tasks that will make us safer and more likely to achie...

MEET OUR NEW SECOND VICE PRESIDENT ROBERT MORRIS

Chief Robert Morris joined the Lakehurst Fire Department in 1976 serving as Fire Chief for over 20 years. Today he serves as the Ocean County Fire Coordinator for Zone 4, does consulting work, and is an adjunct faculty member of Stockton University where he earned his doctorate in Organizational Leadership. His main areas of interest today in the f...

ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION

The Association's Annual Meeting took place on Thursday September 15, 2022 at the Wildwood Convention Center, Wildwood, New Jersey. President William Smith kicked off the meet- ing at 1:00 p.m. The meeting was well attended. There was a full agenda for this meeting as Scholarship Awards and Valor Awards were presented. In addition, there were elect...

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