Fire Training & Consultants, LLC

Practical Fire Training.
Stronger Departments.

Hands-on training, officer development, and academy-level courses for your department.

Firefighter Training & Consulting in New Jersey

Training built around your department

Two paths. One stronger fire service.

From practical drill-night instruction to officer development and academy-level courses, FT&C helps your members build the skills and judgment the job demands.

Signature training

Practical programs for the fireground

Focused instruction that connects sound decisions, effective tactics, and firefighter safety.

  • From Size Up to Overhaul
  • TRAIN SMART
  • Fireground Risk Management
  • Hands-on and department-specific training
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Academy and certification training

Build your next level of capability

Academy-level instruction for firefighters, instructors, and officers, tailored to the needs of your organization.

  • Fire Officer I
  • Fire Instructor I
  • Incident Command System (ICS)
  • NFA Incident Safety Officer
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NJ Division of Fire Safety credit is available for eligible, approved offerings. Confirm course prerequisites, credits, and certification requirements for the specific offering.

Plan Training for Your Department

On the calendar

Upcoming training sessions

Coming up next. Check each listing for host, location, and attendance details.

November 14, 2026

TRAIN SMART

10:45 AM–noon ET
Symposium in the Sun
Clearwater, Florida

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November 16, 2026

Strategic Command and Control

8:30 AM–3:30 PM ET
Passaic County Fire Academy
NJ DFS / Kean Fire Safety

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November 16–18, 2026

ICS 300

9 AM–5 PM ET each day
IMTT Bayonne
Intermediate Incident Command System

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Department-hosted sessions may have attendance restrictions. See the individual listing for details.

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Why FT&C

Real experience.
Purposeful training.

Our instructors are experienced, active-duty firefighters and officers who bring practical knowledge to every program. We work with departments to strengthen core skills, develop leaders, and improve operational readiness.

Our mission is to prepare decisive, disciplined firefighters and officers through realistic instruction, sound decision-making, and a commitment to safety and accountability.

Train Smart · Be Humble · Stay Safe

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FT&C practical fire behavior training with a live-fire model

Meet your instructors

Experience you can put to work.

Danny Arroyo

Danny Arroyo

FT&C Owner and Chief of Training. Battalion Chief and Chief of Training with the Perth Amboy Fire Department, with a focus on practical instruction, leadership, and firefighter safety.

  • CPSE Chief Fire Officer and Chief Training Officer
  • ISFSI Certified Training Officer
  • Certified Infrared Thermographer Level I
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Danny Arroyo serves as a Battalion Chief and Chief of Training with the Perth Amboy Fire Department, bringing extensive experience in fire service operations, leadership, and firefighter safety. Throughout his career, he has held assignments in multiple specialized units, including Special Operations, Marine Division, Peer Support, and the Fire Investigation Unit. He has also served as Honor Guard Commander and as a member of the department’s SCUBA Dive Team, further reflecting his broad operational background.

In addition to his departmental responsibilities, Danny is a Fire Instructor at the Monmouth County Fire Academy, where he is actively involved in the development and delivery of practical, standards-based training. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Administration and Fire Investigation from Columbia Southern University and is a graduate of the Paramedic Program at Union County College.

Danny is credentialed through the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) as both a Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and Chief Training Officer (CTO). He is also a Certified Training Officer through the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) and maintains numerous professional certifications, including New Jersey Firefighter II, Fire Instructor II, Fire Investigator, Fire Officer II, Incident Management Level III, and Hazardous Materials On-Scene Incident Commander.

He is also a Certified Infrared Thermographer Level I, with a strong focus on fire behavior, thermal imaging, and firefighter safety.

A published author and contributor, Danny has been featured in Fire Engineering, Firefighter Nation, and the ISFSI Newsletter, and he authors a monthly column for the New Jersey FMBA Bulletin focused on training, leadership, and safety culture.

Danny is the Owner and Chief of Training for Fire Training & Consultants, LLC, where he provides progressive, practical, and effective training programs for fire departments across New Jersey and beyond. He also serves as a state advocate for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and as Chairman of the Education & Safety Committee for the New Jersey Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA), continuing his commitment to ensuring firefighters return home safely after every call.

Ryan Dullea

Ryan Dullea

Captain with the Westfield Fire Department and Deputy Fire Marshal for Monmouth County. Ryan brings experience across fire operations, investigations, education, and administration.

  • CPSE Fire Marshal and Fire Officer designations
  • Certified Public Manager
  • Certified Fire Investigator, NJ and IAAI
Read Ryan’s full biography

Ryan Dullea has dedicated 16 years to the fire service as both a volunteer and career firefighter, serving in a variety of roles, including Firefighter, Captain, Fire Instructor, Adjunct Fire Science Professor, Fire Department Administrator, Fire Marshal, and technical advisor for Fire and EMS.

He currently serves as a Captain with the Westfield Fire Department, Deputy Fire Marshal for Monmouth County, Loss Investigator for O’Neill Associates, and a technical advisor for the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

Ryan holds a Master’s Degree in Administrative Studies and has earned the Certified Public Manager designation. He is credentialed through the Center for Public Safety Excellence as a Fire Marshal (FM) and Fire Officer (FO). He is also a Certified Fire Investigator through both the State of New Jersey and the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator through the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI), and an Evidence Collection Technician.

With a diverse background in fire operations, investigations, code enforcement, education, and administration, Ryan brings a well-rounded and practical perspective to every program he delivers.

Articles and appearances

Ideas that move training forward.

Fire Engineering · Danny Arroyo

ALL STOP in Action

Safety without rank on the training ground.

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Firefighter Nation · Ryan Dullea

Who’s Next?

Developing a fire officer mentor program.

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Fire Engineering · Danny Arroyo

Fireground Risk Management

The real work of the Incident Safety Officer.

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Bring FT&C Training to Your Department

Tell us about your department, the training topic you have in mind, and your preferred timeframe. Use the form below to start the conversation.

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Our services are customized to meet the specific needs of your department.

Let’s work together to develop practical, effective training solutions for your members.

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At Fire Training & Consultants, LLC, we provide a wide range of fire service training and consulting programs designed to meet the needs of today’s departments. From annual training requirements and drill-night sessions to basic firefighter skills, advanced tactical operations, officer development, and leadership training, our programs are built to support every level of the fire service.

Our instructional team is made up of experienced, active-duty firefighters and officers who bring real-world knowledge, practical application, and a strong commitment to firefighter safety and operational excellence. We offer customized training programs tailored to your department’s needs, along with officially recognized New Jersey Division of Fire Safety and National Fire Academy courses.

In addition to operational and leadership training, FT&C also provides specialized programs, including the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Leadership Program, honor guard development, and professional guidance for departments handling line-of-duty deaths with dignity, compassion, and respect.

Whether your department is looking to strengthen core skills, develop future officers, improve readiness, or build a more professional and prepared organization, FT&C can deliver the training and support needed to move your members forward.

If your department needs it, we can build it, teach it, and deliver it.

Our Mission Statement

At Fire Training & Consultants, LLC, our mission is to develop firefighters, officers, and fire service leaders who are decisive, disciplined, and operationally prepared. We believe the fireground demands action, but that action must be grounded in knowledge, training, situational awareness, and sound decision-making.

We provide high-quality, real-world training and consulting services designed to strengthen fundamental skills, sharpen tactical thinking, build leadership capacity, and improve overall operational readiness. Our programs are built by experienced, active-duty firefighters who understand the realities of the job and the responsibility that comes with preparing members for the most challenging moments of their careers.

Through realistic instruction, practical application, and a strong commitment to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, we challenge firefighters and officers to train with purpose and perform with confidence. Every course is designed to prepare members to operate effectively under pressure, make informed decisions in dynamic environments, and serve their communities with courage, competence, and professionalism.

At FT&C, we are committed to building a stronger, smarter, and more capable fire service—one firefighter, one officer, and one department at a time.

Train Smart - Be Humble - Stay Safe

meet Our Instructors

Danny Arroyo

Danny Arroyo serves as a Battalion Chief and Chief of Training with the Perth Amboy Fire Department, bringing extensive experience in fire service operations, leadership, and firefighter safety. Throughout his career, he has held assignments in multiple specialized units, including Special Operations, Marine Division, Peer Support, and the Fire Investigation Unit. He has also served as Honor Guard Commander and as a member of the department’s SCUBA Dive Team, further reflecting his broad operational background.

In addition to his departmental responsibilities, Danny is a Fire Instructor at the Monmouth County Fire Academy, where he is actively involved in the development and delivery of practical, standards-based training. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Administration and Fire Investigation from Columbia Southern University and is a graduate of the Paramedic Program at Union County College.

Danny is credentialed through the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) as both a Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and Chief Training Officer (CTO). He is also a Certified Training Officer through the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) and maintains numerous professional certifications, including New Jersey Firefighter II, Fire Instructor II, Fire Investigator, Fire Officer II, Incident Management Level III, and Hazardous Materials On-Scene Incident Commander.

He is also a Certified Infrared Thermographer Level I, with a strong focus on fire behavior, thermal imaging, and firefighter safety.

A published author and contributor, Danny has been featured in Fire Engineering, Firefighter Nation, and the ISFSI Newsletter, and he authors a monthly column for the New Jersey FMBA Bulletin focused on training, leadership, and safety culture.

Danny is the Owner and Chief of Training for Fire Training & Consultants, LLC, where he provides progressive, practical, and effective training programs for fire departments across New Jersey and beyond. He also serves as a state advocate for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and as Chairman of the Education & Safety Committee for the New Jersey Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA), continuing his commitment to ensuring firefighters return home safely after every call.

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Ryan Dullea

Ryan Dullea has dedicated 16 years to the fire service as both a volunteer and career firefighter, serving in a variety of roles, including Firefighter, Captain, Fire Instructor, Adjunct Fire Science Professor, Fire Department Administrator, Fire Marshal, and technical advisor for Fire and EMS.

He currently serves as a Captain with the Westfield Fire Department, Deputy Fire Marshal for Monmouth County, Loss Investigator for O’Neill Associates, and a technical advisor for the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

Ryan holds a Master’s Degree in Administrative Studies and has earned the Certified Public Manager designation. He is credentialed through the Center for Public Safety Excellence as a Fire Marshal (FM). He is also a Certified Fire Investigator through both the State of New Jersey and the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator through the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI), and an Evidence Collection Technician.

With a diverse background in fire operations, investigations, code enforcement, education, and administration, Ryan brings a well-rounded and practical perspective to every program he delivers.

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