Safety Training for Emergency Professionals

Overview

The NJ TRANSIT Emergency Response Guidelines (NJTERG) awareness-level training program is designed to give first responders the tools they need to operate safely around NJ TRANSIT property, facilities, and railroad rolling equipment when responding to a train/railroad-related incident.

Program Features

• Available at no cost!
• Open to all first responders (Police, Fire, EMS, OEM, CERT, etc.).
• Scheduled 7 days/week.
• Approximately 3 hours long.
• Typically held during the local agency’s meeting or scheduled drill.
• Accredited by the NJ Department of Health and the NJ Division of Fire Safety.
• NJ EMTs will receive a course completion certificate for their CEU records.
• NJ Fire Instructors/Inspectors will receive a course delivery form directly from the DFS.
• Can be followed with hands-on equipment familiarization at NJ TRANSIT Rail Yards.

How to Arrange a Presentation

To request a presentation, contact Sr. Instructor Chris Scanlon at 973-522-3719 or [email protected].