GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S & FIRE

OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION

Gloucester County Emergency Response Center

September 10, 2015

The meeting was called to order by President Zimm at 1930 hours. The

group saluted the flag the invocation was given by Chaplain Rev. Kevin

Davis.

Address of welcome was given by Fire Coordinator Dennis Kappler of the

Gloucester County Emergency Response Center.

NEW MEMBERS:

Safety Officer James D. Giovanelli from Malaga Fire Co.

Safety Officer Jim Dalesandro from Malaga Fire Company

Joe Petsch motion to accept the gentleman into the Association, seconded by

Archie Roemmich, motion passed.

Chuck Murtaugh mentioned that in the By-Laws that the meeting can be

recessed.

Pat Robinson motion to recess the meeting to allow the members to tour the

Communications Center, The Fire/EMS Dispatch Room, Police Dispatch

Room and the County Emergency Operations Center, seconded by Rick

Thomas, motion passed. The meeting was recessed at 1934 hours.

The meeting was reconvened at 2001 hours.

MINUTES OF PAST MEETING: Bill McNulty motion that the minutes

of the June meeting be approved as emailed seconded by, Pat Robinson

motion passed.

FREEHOLDER REPORT: Freeholder Chila reported that the 700 radio

project is progressing well, and the group that was put in place as an

advisory group for the CBRNE team had met and making good progress

also.

He thanked all for their work restoring communities after the June storm

which ravished many communities in the County.

He advised that tomorrow will be the 14th Anniversary the September 11,

2001 attacks on our Country. The County Ceremony will be held in Mantua

Township at the Chestnut Run Park.

FIRE MARSHALS REPORT: The following is the report:

The following is my report for the actions taken by the Gloucester County

Fire Marshal’s Office for the period of June 01 to June 30, 2015 and the

totals for the year of 2015.

Inspections for the period: 84 Total for the Year: 670

Fire Investigations for the period: 17 Total for the Year: 109

Fire Fatalities for the period: 0 Total for the Year: 0

Fire Scene Injuries for the period: 1 Total for the year: 63

Juvenile Fire setter actions for the period: 2 Total for the Year: 7

Training Sessions for the period: 1 Total for the Year: 14

Fire Extinguisher Inspections: 410 Total for the Year: 464

Meetings/Lectures/Court for the period: 8 Total for the Year: 65

Fire Prevention Demo for the period: 0 Total for the Year: 1

Fit Testing for Other Agencies for Period: 10 Total for the Year: 32

Total Actions Taken by the Fire Marshal’s Office to date: 1362

The following is my report for the actions taken by the Gloucester County

Fire Marshal’s Office for the period of July 01 to July 31, 2015 and the

totals for the year of 2015.

Inspections for the period: 221 Total for the Year: 891

Fire Investigations for the period: 22 Total for the Year: 131

Fire Fatalities for the period: 0 Total for the Year: 0

Fire Scene Injuries for the period: 6 Total for the year: 69

Juvenile Fire setter actions for the period: 1 Total for the Year: 8

Training Sessions for the period: 3 Total for the Year: 17

Fire Extinguisher Inspections: 467 Total for the Year: 931

Meetings/Lectures/Court for the period: 11 Total for the Year: 76

Fire Prevention Demo for the period: 1 Total for the Year: 2

Fit Testing for Other Agencies for Period: 10 Total for the Year: 42

Total Actions Taken by the Fire Marshal’s Office to date: 2098

The following is my report for the actions taken by the Gloucester County

Fire Marshal’s Office for the period of August 01 to August 31, 2015 and

the totals for the year of 2015.

Inspections for the period: 220 Total for the Year: 1111

Fire Investigations for the period: 17 Total for the Year: 148

Fire Fatalities for the period: 0 Total for the Year: 0

Fire Scene Injuries for the period: 2 Total for the year: 71

Juvenile Fire setter actions for the period: 1 Total for the Year: 8

Training Sessions for the period: 1 Total for the Year: 18

Fire Extinguisher Inspections: 221 Total for the Year: 1152

Meetings/Lectures/Court for the period: 9 Total for the Year: 85

Fire Prevention Demo for the period: 2 Total for the Year: 4

Fit Testing for Other Agencies for Period: 6 Total for the Year: 48

Total Actions Taken by the Fire Marshal’s Office to date: 2574

Respectfully Submitted;

Edward J. Johnson

Chief County Fire Marshal

County of Gloucester

Office of the Fire Marshal

FIRE ACADEMY REPORT: Bob Hill’s report is as follows:

FIRE ACADEMY DIRECTOR’S REPORT

REPORTING MONTH: September 10, 2015

GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY

 FIREFIGHTER 1

 Fall program underway with 23 recruits participating.

FIRE ACADEMY GENERAL BUSINESS

 No progress to report on connecting our air compressor to electrical

service. I have been told that the transformer needed for this project

has been purchased and that the delay is related to a priority project

that the county electricians are involved in. I remain hopeful that this

will be done shortly as in a few weeks the compressor will be needed

for class.

 Burn building, Sealed bids will be opened in the coming days for

removal of the burn building. In preparation of this, all service to the

building has been removed and I have salvaged many of the electrical

components for reuse in the aircraft. As part of the bid, vendors will

remove on compartment and relocate this compartment for use as an

extension to our existing class A building.

 Replacement building, this will be discussed as part of the building

committee’s report.

 Recently completed Instructor -2 program. 7 of 8 participants

successfully completed the course.

 Still many openings for Auto extrication programs as well as Drill

Ground Instructor program.

TRAINING & EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL

 A new program, “On Scene Incident Commander”: will soon be

available.

 Council voted to approve Haz Mat Tech. for Pro Board & IFSAC

certifications

 I accepted chairmanship of a new sub-committee to work with

Tier 1 organizations (Academy Directors) as a liaison to our

council.

 I am now completing a side by side review to two texts for

driver/operator training. I have committed to publishing a report

on these texts at our October meeting with possible

recommendations on which text should be used by the state for its

training program.

NJ DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY:

 Fall menu of courses out. Fire Officials, inspectors, and

instructors can register now. General registrations will open in

about one week. You are reminded that registration is done

online.

Respectfully submitted

Robert V Hill Sr.

Director II

G.C. EMERGENCY RESPONSE REPORT: Director Tom Butts, advised

that the 700 Radio Project is progressing, there is a hold up at 3 of the tower

sites due to awaiting Atlantic City Electric to install the electricity to the

sites. He is hopeful that all sites will be complete by the end of the month.

Five of the Nine tower sites are complete. There will be a meeting with

Motorola on September 23rd, more information will be forth coming after

that meeting. The installation of radios was discussed and training sessions

are being set up for the train the training courses for the use of the new radio

system.

Fire Coordination: Dennis Kappler advised that the Center is aware of the

radio disturbance due to digital TV signals.

There will be a survey going out regarding marine crafts. Dennis asked that

all Chief's please fill them out and send the information back to him.

With the Fire Fighter 1 course in session, and the air compressor move has

not been completed the need for air bottle refilling at the Fire Academy is

needed. Please try to assist with this if you have the necessary equipment.

With the Papal visit cell phone companies are expecting to have interruption

of service. Dennis recommends that the fire companies do not depend on

cell phone for dispatching. Have all of your members use their radio pagers

during the Pope's visit.

NEPTUNE: Dennis Kappler advised that the Foam Tender which had been

housed by the Manuta Fire Department has been moved and is now being

housed by the Glassboro Fire Department.

GLOUCESTER COUNTY EMS: Andy Lovell stated that there is some

concern about hospital access during Papal Visit, there may be more use of

the helicopters to get to hospitals in Camden and Philadelphia during the

Pope's visit.

There will be a Statewide EMS Triage Training Exercise starting September

14. If any department is in need of more triage tags for the exercise conatct

Andy.

N. J. DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY: Captain Gallagher advised that with

the problems with civilians targeting public safety officers in uniform, they

suggest that you use caution and be aware.

Preparations for the Pope's visit are in full swing there have 3 or 4 meeting a

week. Our County will have 3 structural Task Forces prepared for

deployment if needed, if a task force is moved prepare for up to a 72 hour

deployment.

There will be road closures in the Camden Area including Rt. 676 and the

admiral Wilson Blvd. The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed from Friday

night until sometime on Monday.

They are estimating that between 8,000 and 9,000 cars will parked in

Camden.

N.J. STATE FIREMEN’S RELEIF ASSOCIATION: Bill McNulty

reminded all that Convention is next weekend. Secretary Weinberg will be

retiring from office and that Kevin Finnegan who is an Executive

Committeeman will be running along with another individual. Bill asks that

you write in Kevin Finnegan for Secretary. Have a safe trip to convention

and an enjoyable time.

N.J. FIREMENS HOME: Harry Strube reported that things at the Home

are running smoothly. There are presently 76 men in the home. The air

conditioning in the auditorium of the home is working well. The convention

will be live streamed to the home which will be put on the closed circuit

system so that every guest of the home will be able to see the convention.

They hope to also live stream the parade.

N.J. EXEMPT ASSOCIATION: Glenn Roemmich reported that the

Exempt Convention will be held in South Amboy on Saturday October 3rd.

LAW & LEGISLATION: Frank Lambing reported that there was nothing

new to report at this time.

BANQUET COMMITTEE: Bill Ross reported that he had checked into

other establishments where we could hold our Annual Banquet. Adelphia's

in Deptford seemed to be the best choice. It would still be a sit down dinner

with Crab Cakes, Top Sirloin of Beef with potatoes and string beans

almandine and desert. It would be a cash bar. We would have the grand

ballroom from 6:00 pm to 10 pm. the price per person would be $ 25.00.

For an extra $ 5.00 per person we could have butlered appetizers.

Matt Cardile motion seconded by Frank Rehman that we move the Banquet

to Adelphia's, motion passed.

Matt Cardile motion seconded by Dave Deegan that the treasurer forward a

$ 500.00 check to Adelphia's for the banquet deposit, motion passed.

BEAREAVMENT COMMITTEE: Eric Farley advised that the

committee had assisted Station 15-1 and Station 17-1 with funerals, since

our last meeting. And that they still need assistance during Funerals. The

Brooklawn Fire Company has again assisted with the Funerals.

The committee will be using Roam Secure in the future besides email to

advise the members of upcoming Funerals.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES:

RADIO COMMITTEE: Nothing to report that has not already been

reported.

TECH RESCUE:

Subject: GCTRT Training Report for July

The Gloucester County Technical Rescue Task Force (GCTRT) was in

Woodbury for the first drill of the trench rescue quarter. The attendance for

this month’s drill was 18 personnel.

GCTRT members were given a refresher course on trench rescue operations.

Topics included trench dynamics, types of collapses, shoring operations, soil

type recognition, metering and monitoring, logistics, and other special tools

and tactics.

The taskforce was in-service for a total of 3 hours.

Respectfully submitted,

Shawn Andersen

GCTRT Training Coordinator

Washington Twp. Fire District

OFFICER COURSE COMMITTEE: Matt Cardile advised that on

Saturday October 3rd the course is scheduled to be held at Clearview High

School. There will be a catered lunch that is included. The Committee has

received some funding to cover the cost of the course, and are awaiting to

hear on additional funding, including possible funding from Homeland

Security. Some questions from the floor were asked, with the major

question being if Homeland Security does not cover the cost of the course,

who would have to pay. The answer was the Association would be

responsible.

Ryan Pierson motion that we sponsor the course and pay $500.00 to John

Salka and $ 50.00 to Clearview as deposits, seconded by Dave Deegan,

motion passed.

TENDER TASK FORCE: Bob Bramble advised that they had a meeting

last week, and are planning on hold a drill in East Greenwich in October or

November.

FOAM STRIKE TEAM; Nothing to report

LARGE DIAMETER HOSE TASK FORCE: It was reported that Drew

Sole will lead the task Force, and that they will be reviewing the SOG's and

Apparatus on the task Force.

EXECUTIVE BOARD: The Executive Board had met a few times during

the summer regarding the Fire Academy. It is the Boards recommendation

that the Fire Academy should stay in its present location in East Greenwich

Twp. And that a Class "A" burn building be sought to replace the burn

building. A few vendors were questioned and a budget figure of $

600,000.00 was arrived at. There was a discussion held on the location and

the burn building. One major question was is the budget figure enough.

Chief Gartner stated that he had met with one of the vendors and he feels

that his budget number was off. Chief Gartner will meet with the Board.

We will need to get the support of the politicians for the building. Ryan

Pierson motion that we follow the recommendation and move forward with

the proposal seconded by Rick Thomas motion passed.

President Zimm then reported that the group assigned by the Freeholders for

Haz-Mat review met and came up with a stragtic plan, which included

PEOSHA requirements, they will be moving forward. There have been new

members added and they are doing more training and drilling.

Also he was involved in a meeting with a Post Storm Report. The

conclusion is that we have to work better together during and after a storm.

And a resource data base update is being done by the local Emergency

Management Coordinators.

CORRESPONDENCE: None

PAYMENT of BILLS: None

TREASURER’S REPORT:

GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S ASSOCIATION

TREASURER’S REPORT

September 10, 2015

CHECKING ACCOUNT

REPORTING MONTH(S):

JUNE-AUGUST

STARTING BALANCE

$6,971.12

TOTAL OF DEPOSITS

$ 589.00

TOTAL OF EXPENSES

$ 451.26

ENDING BALANCE

$7,108.86

RECEIPTS

6/11/2015

CAMPTOWN

$ 63.00

6/11/2015

MEMBERSHIP

$ 20.00

6/11/2015

DUES

$ 16.00

6/30/2015

BANQUET PAYMENT

$ 490.00

DEPOSITED

$ 589.00

EXPENSES

6/11/2015

243

PENN PIZZA

$ 173.88

6/11/2015

244

RICH THOMAS TRAILER

$ 37.44

6/11/2015

245

FIRECOMPANIES.COM

$ 119.97

8/25/2015

246

FIRECOMPANIES.COM

$ 119.97

EXPENSE TOTAL

$ 451.26

RESPECTFULLY

SUBMITTED

Robert V Hill Sr.

Treasurer

Anthony Baldasaro motion to accept Treasurer Report, seconded by Bill

McNulty, motion passed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

CAMPTOWN: $ 83.00

GOOD & WELFARE OF THE ASSOCIATION:

PLACE OF NEXT MEETING: October 15, 2015 at Delsea Drive Station

(New Sharon) Deptford Township at 1930 hours.

Frank Lambing motion to adjourn seconded by Dave Raso motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 2124 hours.

Respectfully Submitted

Glenn Roemmich

Secretary