Colts Neck Fire Department Gets New Member

Colts Neck, NJ - Keith L. Otten, a graduate of Class 109 from the Monmouth County Fire Academy joined the Colts Neck Fire Department this month as its newest member. Colts Neck is an all-volunteer fire department.

39 firefighters graduated from the Monmouth County Fire Academy on Rt. 33 last week. The first-time firefighter graduates were divided into two classes: Class 108 graduated Jan. 26 and Class 109 graduated Jan. 27.

In order to graduate, firefighters had to log 188 hours over 30 sessions. They received training in rescue, fire extinguishment, hazardous materials response, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and electrical safety.