Our Squad has been using Community Safety Consultants for several years and all of our members find the classes informative and well presented! Mark and his staff present interesting and useful information which we can apply to our many varied EMS calls. We have also used CSC for our A, B, and C core recertifications and found the classes to be well organized by very experienced instructors. We highly recommend CSC for your Squad training and will continue using them for all of our EMS training needs! Bill K. read more

CAUTION!!! Horrible place and very shady This place deserves less than zero stars as the instructors were horrible, worst management. Once you pay the fee its gone. Any questions you have need to be referred to handbook They purposefully fail the students and keep their money. My son registered at Lyndhurst location, no proper training were given. Different instructors showed up each time and testing were done in a hurried manner. Out of 25 students in a class they make sure to fail at least 15-18 students right in the second or fourth week and keep the money they paid. Do your research before heading to this shady place read more

I just completed an initial EMT course with CSC. I took the hybrid course - Sept to Dec., every Saturday all day, with five Thursday nights. I took the class at Lyndhurst (main class is in Metuchen, never went there so cannot speak to them). I highly recommend the Lyndhurst crew, led by Kevin. We also were instructed by Carol, Gabby and Jackie. Each was very experienced and well informed, and taught us the necessary information in an easy to understand format. Don't misunderstand, this class is very challenging. All the "book work" is done on your own, class time is just for practicals. If you dont put in the time and study, you may squeak through and pass the class, but you may not ultimately pass the NREMT exam. I feel that the class prepared me for the exam and to start volunteering as an EMT once I pass. Obviously, I have tons more to actually learn, but I dont feel like there was any wasted time with this class. They take the NJ Training Fund, and offer different schedules. read more

Trying to become an EMT- Instructor, and based on new guidelines, I was told I need to take all the 3 Refresher Classes ASAP. In order to be in their March 23rd Refresher B, I registered 3 weeks in advance on the state website, cancelled a shift at work, and made phone calls to stay with family the night before, because I live nowhere near Tenafly. They call me 2 fucking days before the class, and tell me, "Sorry, the class is full. You registered on the state website. You were supposed to call us directly and authorize payment." I'm like, "Why did I receive no email, or no other notice that I had take further action." Just double checked before writing this review. I received nothing! I was just supposed to tap into my psychic powers to know their policies. They said, "We don't typically call people to let them know to register." "So, you couldn't call me 3 weeks ago to inquire about my registration, but you can call me now, 2 days before the class, to tell me I'm out." That is complete bullshit! The woman said, "We sent a list of our other classes if you want to take them." I said, "No, I'm never taking a class with you guys again!" Had to make 5 fucking phone calls because I got dropped last second. Fortunately, managed to get my shift back at work. But, now I'm still hung and dry for getting my EMT- Instructor Cert. read more

HORRENDOUS!!! If I could give them zero stars I would. Don't' take a class through these people if your time is valuable!!! Classes are scheduled for longer than necessary & are excruciatingly painful to sit through. Such a waste of time!!! The instructor that showed up on time wasn't prepared, couldn't find sign in sheets or paperwork for preregistered students & didn't have enough pamphlets for the entire class. Those that weren't punctual (majority of them 3/4) came in HOURS into class & interrupted everyone. Highly dependent on slides, often giving class contradictory statements. When they weren't giving out false facts they just stood ifo the class & told war stories in the most awful monotone voice for hours on end. If the instruction is bad, the jokes are marginally worse. I'm pretty sure they just make it a more painful thing to sit through. I would be surprised if he kept anyone's attention for more than a few minutes. Practicals stations are their way or the highway instructors pick apart experienced EMTs calling them "stupid & lazy" & treating them like they are incompetent for the slightest imperfections or not knowing every trick in the book. Simply the worst. Just pitiful. read more

Just had the same experience as Chris S. I received a phone call telling me I am locked out of the class despite registering on the State website. read more

DO NOT TAKE FOR EMT COURSE. I took them over the summer, and it was an absolute nightmare. I don't know how they are for other things (such as refresher courses, first aid, CPR, etc.), but would not recommend for EMT course. Barely learned anything, teachers expect you to learn everything from the book, and are incredibly unhelpful when asking them questions, many times instructors directly contradict each other with what they say. Despite passing, I wouldn't take it again. Every classmate I interacted with hated it here as well. Some instructors will fail you for no reason, and many play favorites as well, so good luck if you are not one of them. read more

Not sure which instructor or class has previously been reviewed here, but I have not had that experience. I have experienced down to earth instructors who seek to truly educate their students rather than push them along through the class. There are numerous unique EMS CEU courses offered by them and I am always glad to attend them. Friendly instructors with significant academic knowledge backed by experience is a recipe for success. read more

What kind of organization schedules a class, confirms with you on the phone, and then doesn't show up to teach the class? This was awful and irresponsible. Many people like me need CPR certifications and have very limited free time to schedule the proper courses. Then when the building is locked and dark, no cars are in the parking lot, and I confirmed with the schedule they sent me???? It's just terrible to treat people this way. I wish there was a way to leave comments directly on their web page to warn potential participants that their classes may not even meet so don't depend on these people! read more