GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S & FIRE

OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION

Highland Chemical Engine

Pitman

October 20, 2016

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

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

Davis.

Address of welcome was given by Chief Ryan Pierson.

NEW MEMBERS:

Assistant Chief Keith Keterall of Highland Chemical

Assistant Chief Mark Conrad of Williamstown Fire Company.

Glen Frye motion to accept the gentlemen into the Association seconded by

Jim Wigglesworth, motion passed.

MINUTES OF PAST MEETING: Bill Beckett motion that the minutes

of the September meeting be approved as emailed seconded by, Ed Johnson,

motion passed.

FREEHOLDER REPORT: Freeholder Chila reported that the Freeholders

have approved the radio repeater for the Deptford Mall to assist with

communications. He stated that all Council members need to have ICS

training to receive grant money and so that they know what their roles are

with public safety.

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 September 01 to September 31, 2016

and the totals for the year of 2016.

Inspections for the period: 106 Total for the Year: 1240

Fire Permits Issued: 13 Total for the Year: 97

Fire Investigations for the period: 12 Total for the Year: 173

Fire Fatalities for the period: 0 Total for the Year: 2

Fire Scene Injuries for the period: 3 Total for the year: 55

Juvenile Fire setter actions for the period: 0 Total for the Year: 8

Training Sessions for the period: 3 Total for the Year: 14

Fire Extinguisher Inspections: 2 Total for the Year: 524

Meetings/Lectures/Court for the period: 11 Total for the Year: 93

Fire Prevention Demo for the period: 2 Total for the Year: 10

Fit Testing for Other Agencies for Period: 20 Total for the Year: 208

Site Plan Reviews for Towns: 1 Total for the Year: 16

Total Actions Taken by the Fire Marshal’s Office to date: 2383

Respectfully Submitted;

Edward J. Johnson

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

Gloucester County Firefighter’s & Fire Officer’s Association

FIRE ACADEMY DIRECTOR’S REPORT

REPORTING MONTH: October 20, 2016

GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY

 FIREFIGHTER 1

 Fall semester past midpoint 21 student’s participating

 Student performance is a concern, 90% of class have to re-do

one or more skills

 Student physical abilities are a concern, some medical issues

are chronic.

 Spring semester will be announced in December.

FIRE ACADEMY GENERAL BUSINESS

 A new vehicle is being readied for live fire training. I hope to

have it in service in about a week or two.

 Open classes, our most recent HVR class saw an unusually high

number of last minute cancellations. That we calculate costs

and staffing requirements on the number of registrations’, it is

critical that to the extent possible, those who register do in fact

attend.

 Instructor 2 class will most likely cancel unless more interest is

shown. Currently I have one person registered.

 Drill Ground scheduled for this Sunday will run. Seats remain.

If interested, please call the academy to register. In county

course fees will he waived for Gloucester County responders.

TRAINING & EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL

The committee I chair has met and has approved the Jones & Bartlett

text, Hazardous Materials Managing the Incident Fourth Edition as the

text for the new On Scene Incident Commander program. Our

committee is now working out the final proposal for both the program

as well as the criteria for instructors. Then, we will begin work on

developing skills exercises and a comprehensive written exam. Our

goal is to have a complete program for delivery sometime in 2017.

DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY

 NJ weekend for 2017 is March 18 & 19 with reception on the

 Cost and course selection information to be made public

shortly.

 270 seats available.

 I am putting together our second Memorial service to be

conducted on Saturday.

Respectfully submitted

Robert V Hill Sr.

Bob stated he was not happy with the overall performance of the class. A

committee on State level to study student physical abilities.

A question was asked if Bob was receiving paperwork for student physicals.

Bob stated yes and provided an example. A discussion was held on the 1582

requirements, which should be discussed with the doctor performing the

physical.

G.C. EMERGENCY RESPONSE REPORT: Dennis Kappler advised

that the Hazmat Team has 5 new members and their annual training was

completed during June, July and August. The Neptune Pump Module is

being repaired. Neptune will participate in a drill on Sunday October 30

Pennsauken along with the fire boat from the Wilmington Fire Department.

He thanked companies for their cooperation with the Regional Task Forces.

Mutual Aid agreements are going out for review and signatures. Jim

Schmidt is setting up meetings for companies to get updated information for

the resource data base.

GLOUCESTER COUNTY EMS: The President reported that the County

is now covering calls in Franklin Twp.

N. J. DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY: No Report

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

discussed the convention vote. He also reported that all locals did well on

their audits, only a few minor things were found. Expense reports are due

into the State Office by November.

N.J. FIREMENS HOME: Harry Strube reported that the Officers of the

Board of Mangers had stayed the same after their reorganization meeting.

N.J. EXEMPT ASSOCIATION: Progress

LAW & LEGISLATION: Frank Lambing reported the following bills

have been introduced:

A-4213 & S-2632 Establishes Forest Firefighter death benefit

A-901 Requires electric, gas and water public utilities to provide bill credits

to volunteer fire companies and other organizations.

AJR-11 Designates month of October of each year as “Fire Safety Education

Month”

BANQUET COMMITTEE: The Banquet will be held on January 12

Aulletto’s tickets will be $ 35.00 each. Cocktails 6:00 pm. Dinner at 7:00

pm. Tickets will be available at the November meeting. The committee

will be meeting on Friday October 28

to make final arrangements.

BY-LAW COMMITTEE: The floor was opened for discussion of the

proposed By-Law changes. 3 tellers were appointed and vote was taken.

All of the proposed changes were passed.

BEAREAVMENT COMMITTEE: The committee had assisted with 3

funerals during the past month.

NOMINATION COMMITTEE: The President appoint Rick Thomas,

Larry Crane and Steve Smith to serve on the committee.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES:

RADIO COMMITTEE: The committee had met and more information will

be out next month.

TECH RESCUE: The report was read by the President.

TENDER TASK FORCE: They have a drill set for the spring.

FOAM STRIKE TEAM: They are still working on standards. They will

have a drill at the Mall on October 25

, with all companies involved.

LARGE DIAMETER HOSE TASK FORCE:

ST. FLORIAN COMMITTEE: No Report

LEADERSHIP: The seminar will be held next Friday and Saturday.

TRAINING COMMITTEE: Will be meeting in the near future will

report back.

CORRESPONDENCE: None

PAYMENT of BILLS: None

TREASURER’S REPORT:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

CAMPTOWN:

GOOD & WELFARE OF THE

Meeting adjourned at hours.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS: Drew Bain motion that the Association start a Facebook

page seconded by Bill Beckett, motion passed.

Butch Myers motion that for the next 2 months we have the refreshments

before the meeting a trail period seconded by Tony, motion passed.

GOOD & WELFARE OF THE ASSOCIATION:

Station 9-1 will be hosting a truck or treat event on Saturday October 29

PLACE OF NEXT MEETING: November 10

at Good Intent Road

Station Deptford Township at 1930 hours.

The Meeting was adjourned.

Notes taken by Bill Beckett

Respectfully Submitted

Glenn Roemmich

Secretary