GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S & FIRE

OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION

Glassboro Fire Company

February 11, 2016

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

group saluted the flag, observed a moment of silence to remember fallen

brother and sister firefighters then the invocation was given by Chaplain Rev

Kevin Davis.

Address of welcome was given by Chief Rich Gianforcaro of the Glassboro

Fire Company.

NEW MEMBERS:

The new member forms were not available at tonight’s meeting, they will be

at the March meeting.

All members were given an Oath of Membership to take for the Association.

At this time President Cardile lead all in attendance in the reciting of the

oath.

Pat Robinson motion seconded by Mark Gismondi to suspend the normal

order of business, motion passed.

Members of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service then advised the Association

members what services they can assist with, and introduced their members

who would be responding to incidents within the County.

MINUTES OF PAST MEETING:

Frank Lambing motion that the minutes of the December 2015 meeting be

approved as emailed seconded by, Pat Robinson motion passed.

Bill Ross motion that the minutes of the January meeting be approved as

emailed seconded by, Frank Rehman motion passed.

FREEHOLDER REPORT: Freeholder Chila was unable to attend the

meeting.

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 December 01 to December 31, 2015

and the totals for the year of 2015.

Inspections for the period: 280 Total for the Year: 1919

Fire Investigations for the period: 12 Total for the Year: 207

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

Fire Scene Injuries for the period: 6 Total for the Year: 95

Juvenile Fire setter actions for the period: 1 Total for the Year: 11

Training Sessions for the period: 1 Total for the Year: 30

Fire Extinguisher Inspections: 0 Total for the Year: 1157

Meetings/Lectures/Court for the period: 12 Total for the Year: 129

Fire Prevention Demo for the period: 0 Total for the Year: 20

Fit Testing for Other Agencies for Period: 05 Total for the Year: 72

Total Actions Taken by the Fire Marshal’s Office to date: 3545

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

Fire Marshal’s Office for the period of January 01 to January 31, 2016 and

the totals for the year of 2016.

Inspections for the period: 87 Total for the Year: 87

Fire Investigations for the period: 18 Total for the Year: 18

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

Fire Scene Injuries for the period: 7 Total for the year: 7

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

Training Sessions for the period: 2 Total for the Year: 2

Fire Extinguisher Inspections: 4 Total for the Year: 4

Meetings/Lectures/Court for the period: 12 Total for the Year: 12

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

Fit Testing for Other Agencies for Period: 02 Total for the Year: 02

Total Actions Taken by the Fire Marshal’s Office to date: 126

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: February 11, 2016

GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY

 FIREFIGHTER 1

 Spring program underway with ten students

FIRE ACADEMY GENERAL BUSINESS

 No new business to report

TRAINING & EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL

 Will meet next week

 I will report on Phase II of the driver training program

NJ DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY:

 Driver training program submitted to state.

 Two pilot offerings scheduled for March at the Camden County

Fire Academy

Respectfully submitted

Robert V Hill Sr.

Director II

G.C. EMERGENCY RESPONSE REPORT: Director Tom Butts

advised that the Radio Project is moving forward some Police Departments

started on the 700 radio frequencies on December 16, and all of the

Departments were up and running on 700 by the middle of January. All of

the radios have in the Police vehicles were completed during the first week

of February.

Chuck Murtaugh stated that they are in the process of installing radios in

Fire Chief Vehicles and small utility or pick-up trucks. They are able to do

8 vehicles a day. They are hopeful to start the installation of radios in the

fire apparatus late next week. The projected start date for the fire service is

February 22

at 0600. All departments should make sure that the 700

frequency portables are charged and ready for use and your members have

been trained on their use.

Fire Coordination: Dennis Kappler advised that statewide coordinators

meeting was held in Middlesex County. The main focus will be the County

response plans. And those plans now have to include a rail emergency plan.

NEPTUNE SYSTEM: Dennis reported that yesterday members of the

Foam Task Force and Neptune system took place in foam training, through

the generosity of the PBF Refinery and Pat Robinson.

GLOUCESTER COUNTY EMS: Chris Rosser is unable to attend due to

being away. He just wants to remind everyone about the Core Weekend

next month.

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

yearly Fire Official reports are due in to the Division. A reminder that fire

officers have to have a certifications. They should at least have a Level 1

certification. If your department gets audited by PEOSHA they will require

that certification validation. There is a major warehouse fire in Somerset

County and the north Neptune System is on site.

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

reminded all that the percentage green sheets are due into the state office by

February 28

. The Financial reports are due into the office on February 20

The Executive committee is working on a better way of nominating officer

at the convention, they are also looking to upgrade the voting system.

N.J. FIREMENS HOME: Harry Strube advised that the Home had

weathered the snowstorm very well. All is running smooth. And the

electrical system upgrade at the home is 90% complete.

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

Memorial Service will be held on April 16

in Hamilton Twp. The Exempt

Convention will be held on Saturday June 25

in Sayreville.

LAW & LEGISLATION: Frank Lambing reported that any bills that had

been introduced and had not no action, will now have to be reintroduced, as

the legislature is now starting a new 2 year cycle.

BANQUET COMMITTEE: Bill Ross stated that the committee is

working on some of the problems that had occurred during the annual

banquet at Adelphia’s. He is working on setting up a meeting with

Adelphia’s to address the issues.

AUDITING COMMITTEE: No report

BY-LAW COMMITTEE: No report

BEAREAVMENT COMMITTEE: Rick Thomas advised that the trailer

had been used last month in Salem County.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES:

RADIO COMMITTEE: No Report

TECH RESCUE: The secretary did not receive their February report.

TENDER TASK FORCE: Bob Bramble advised that they will be meeting

on March 3

in Woolwich. They are planning a drill in the spring.

FOAM STRIKE TEAM: No Report

LARGE DIAMETER HOSE TASK FORCE: Nothing to report

ST. FLORIAN COMMITTEE: They will start meeting to plan the service

and activities. The service will be held on Sunday May 1

CORRESPONDENCE: None

PAYMENT of BILLS: None

TREASURER’S REPORT:

REPORTING MONTH(S):

February 12, 2016

STARTING BALANCE

$6,979.86

TOTAL OF DEPOSITS

$7,292.00

TOTAL OF EXPENSES

$6,430.13

ENDING BALANCE

$7,841.73

RECEIPTS

10/15/2015

CAMPTOWN

$ 68.00

1/15/2016

BANQUET

$6,984.00

2/8/2016

BANQUET TICKETS

$ 240.00

DEPOSITED

$7,292.00

EXPENSES

12/10/2015

252

GLENN ROEMMICH

$ 150.00

12/10/2015

253

FIRECOMPANIES.COM

$ 119.97

1/14/2016

254

ADELPHIA RESTAURANT

$5,425.00

1/15/2016

255

JOHN HOFFMAN

$ 408.91

1/15/2016

256

ABOVE ALL ENGRAVE

$ 326.25

EXPENSE TOTAL

$6,430.13

RESPECTFULLY

SUBMITTED

Robert V Hill Sr.

Treasurer

Bill McNulty motion to accept the treasurer’s report seconded by Archie

Roemmich, motion passed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: President Cardile mentioned that the website

is going to be updated soon. Having an issue with access.

NEW BUSINESS: Scott Powell from the Verga Fire Company talked

about the Firefighter Memorial at their firehouse and how they are asking

the County Fire Companies to purchase a brick to be included in the

Memorial Walkway. They Fire Company will also be celebrating their 100

Anniversary in June, with a Parade on June 11

CAMPTOWN: $95.00

GOOD & WELFARE OF THE ASSOCIATION:

The attendance roll call for tonight’s meeting was read, if your name was not

read, you did not sign in. Make sure you sign in to get proper credit for your

attendance.

PLACE OF NEXT MEETING: March 10

Fisher Street Station (Helping

Hand) Deptford Township at 1930 hours.

Hal Brown motion to adjourn seconded by Ryan Pierson, motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 2009 hours.

Respectfully Submitted

Glenn Roemmich Secretary