TECH RESCUE: Eric Wolf from the Technical Rescue Team had a short
presentation for the Association. The Technical Rescue Team has been in
existence for 10 years. The Team has over 30 members and last year they
conducted over 1108 man hours of training. The team has also added the
search of individuals training to its members. The Team is made up of
members from the Washington Township, Deptford Gibbstown and
Woodbury Fire Departments.
TENDER TASK FORCE: Bill Ross advised that they are still working
with the East Greenwich Township Fire/Rescue for a drill in the very near
future. The Task Force had sent out a questionnaire, and they ask that those
questionnaires be returned.
FOAM STRIKE TEAM: Chris Pfeiffer advised that the Foam Strike Team
has had a few meetings and they are working on finalizing some of their
guidelines and policies. They are working on qualifications for firefighters
who are working within the team. Mike Gallagher is also working with
them on a cost recovery aspect, after a response. They will have a power
point presentation for the Association sometime in the fall.
LARGE DIAMETER HOSE TASK FORCE: Eric Farley advised that
they had received SOG’s from other Counties and are working on SOG’s for
our task force, they hope to have SOG’s complete by September. They have
been working with the Tender Task Force, to make sure that apparatus is not
on both Task Forces.
ST. FLORIAN COMMITTEE: President Cardile advised that due to the
weather they had a small turnout for the service. The Emerald Society had
canceled due to the weather. Jim Hogan was the recipient of the Medal of
Mercy award.
I.C. MUTUAL AID TEAM: Nothing
WEBSITE: No report
FIRE ACADEMY COMMITTEE: President Cardile advised that the
committee had met with WHP and were going to meeting soon with Fire
Facilities, while searching for the best training tower or building for the Fire
Academy. Also Bill Bates is still working on the Managing the MAYDAY
Course.