G.C. EMERGENCY RESPONSE REPORT: Director Tom Butts
reported that the highway responses that are presently in the system are
going to be reviewed by Jim Schmidt, Mike Gallagher, Dennis Kappler and
Chuck Murtaugh. The incident Monday night on Rt. 295 brought to light
that these responses need to be reviewed.
The problem with the Camden County radio system and our new radio
system is our new radio system has an option that the Camden did not
include in their system. Some of Camden Counties radios will have to be
modified to be able to talk to our system. After many meetings, our
Freeholder board will cover most of the cost of this option for the affected
Companies in Camden County that border our county.
Chuck Murtaugh reported that the radio installation in the fire vehicles is
going well, and he thanked all for their support and assistance in making this
happen. Within the next few weeks the installations in the Fire service
vehicles will hopefully be completed.
Fire Coordination: Dennis Kappler advised that Chief Steve Smith had
been appointed to fill the Deputy Coordinator spot that was open due to the
resignation of Chief Al Silbaugh.
The CBRNE Team has completed their level A & B competencies for this
year.
If any departments have personnel interested in joining the team applications
are available and should be in by the end of March. They will be conducting
testing for new members in April.
GLOUCESTER COUNTY EMS: Chris Rosser is unable to attend Andy
was going to try to attend. He wanted to remind everyone of the Symposium
next Friday March 18, Saturday March 19 and Sunday March 20. Pat
McIlhenney will be taking over the scheduling of CPR Classes. He can be
reach by contacting our office or at pmcilhenney@co.gloucester.nj.us.
Lastly, as I’m sure everyone has heard, Gloucester County EMS’ unit
numbers have changed using the BLS prefix with a two digit number. I
wish everyone a great meeting and I am looking forward to seeing everyone
soon. Stay safe. Tom Butts also urged members to attend the EMS
Symposium there will be many knowledgeable presenters. This is a great
opportunity.