Welcome to Long Branch FMBA Local 68

To proudly serve the public with integrity, protecting life, property and the environment through prevention, education and response, with a professional and dedicated workforce.

Training

The members of the Uniformed Fire Division strive to keep up with not only the basics of firefighting, but also the latest technologies in the fire service field to better protect the public.  Many of the skills that firefighters perform are what may be considered “perishable skills”, that is, if you do not constantly practice those skills, one may forget.  As such, training is a big part of our daily activity.  Each tour led by their Lieutenant conducts company level training at least once a week on various topics of concern.  Whether it is stretching a hose-line, positioning aerial apparatus, or training with technical rescue equipment, the Department leadership can count on a very well rounded firefighter, greater fire-ground or emergency scene efficiency and the most important factor, enhanced fireground safety for all members.  Members of the Uniformed Fire Division also work in conjunction with the Volunteers to provide joint training as well as monthly drills on a Department level.

Click on the FMBA 68 Training Links Below For More Info

Personal Escape Rope Training

West End Beach Rope Training

Bus Training

Knot Tying Training

Emergency Vehicle Response Driver Training

Vehicle Stabilization Training

Union Ave Truck Operations

Seaview Towers High-Rise Training

Petzel EXO Bailout Training

Monmouth Medical Center Parking Garage Training

High Angle Rope Training

SCBA Entanglement Training

Garfield Court Public Housing Training

Building Pre-plan Training

Articles Written By Our Own Armand F. Guzzi  #153

http://www.fireengineering.com/display_article/289986/25/none/none/Feat/The-Fire-Academy-Instructor:-Characteristics-of-a-Good-Educato 
Characteristics of a Good Educator   :  By Armand F. Guzzi

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The Interior Team : By Armand F. Guzzi

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Fire Streams & the Aggrezzive interior attack  :   By Armand F. Guzzi

http://cms.firehouse.com/web/online/Firefighting-Strategy-and-Tactics/An-Analysis-of-Effective-Fire-Streams---Part-1/14$61255 
Analysis of Effective Fire Streams Part 1  :   By Armand F. Guzzi

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Analysis of Effective Fire Streams Part 2  :   By Armand F. Guzzi

http://cms.firehouse.com/web/online/Firefighting-Strategy-and-Tactics/Stretching-Dry--Increasing-Engine-Company-Effectiveness/14$64371
Stretching Dry: Increasing Engine Company Effectiveness  :   By Armand F. Guzzi

 

Armand F. Guzzi, Jr. has been a member of the fire service since 1987 and is a career firefighter with the Fire Department of the City of Long Branch, NJ. Armand is also an instructor with the Monmouth County, NJ, Fire Academy and he has a master's degree in management and has undergraduate degrees in fire science, education, and business Administration.