GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S & FIRE
OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION
JANVIER FIRE COMPANY
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP
February 9, 2017
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 Chad Hitzelberger of the Janvier
Fire Company.
NEW MEMBERS:
2
nd
Assistant Chief Jason Dolby of the Pitman Fire Company #1
Battalion Chief Jeff Pfeiffer of the Deptford Fire Department
Deputy Chief Gerald Hall of the East Greenwich Twp. Fire/Rescue
Deputy Chief Ian Muezenberger of the Pitman Fire Company #1
Lieutenant Ed McMahon of the East Greenwich Twp. Fire/Rescue
Lieutenant Adam Butler of the Harmony Fire Company
Lieutenant Brandan Beebe of the Star Cross Fire Company
Safety Officer Dan Massey of the Janvier Fire Company
Ed Johnson motion to accept the gentlemen into the Association, seconded
by Anthony Baldasaro, motion passed.
President Cardile did not have his paperwork with him, the above new
members will complete the Oath of Membership at a later date.
Pat Robinson motion to suspend the normal order business seconded by
Dennis Allonardo, motion passed.
Troy Brocco from CPR Restoration & Cleaning Services LLC, then advised
the members of their services and he introduced Nick Christinzio and Barry
Engelbert who are area supervisors of the company.
MINUTES OF PAST MEETING:
Pat Robinson motion that the minutes of the December & January meetings
be approved as emailed seconded by, Joe Petsch 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 January 01 to January 31, 2017 and
the totals for the year of 2017.
Inspections for the period: 203 Total for the Year: 203
Fire Investigations for the period: 11 Total for the Year: 11
Fire Fatalities for the period: 0 Total for the Year: 0
Fire Scene Injuries for the period: 1 Total for the year: 1
Juvenile Fire setter actions for the period: 0 Total for the Year: 0
Training Sessions for the period: 0 Total for the Year: 0
Fire Extinguisher Inspections: 2 Total for the Year: 2
Meetings/Lectures/Court for the period: 10 Total for the Year: 10
Fire Prevention Demo for the period: 0 Total for the Year 0
Fit Testing for Other Agencies for Period: 26 Total for the Year: 26
Total Actions Taken by the Fire Marshal’s Office to date: 252
Respectfully Submitted;
Edward J. Johnson
Edward J. Johnson
Chief County Fire Marshal
County of Gloucester
Office of the Fire Marshal
Ed Johnson advised that it will now be the policy of the Fire Marshal’s
office if after hours you are dispatched for a vehicle fire and that vehicle
was in motion and you need the Fire Marshal’s office to do the
investigation, have the vehicle towed and advise the communications
center to advise the Fire Marshal’s office of the same. And they will
complete the investigation the next business day.
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 9, 2017
GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY
FIREFIGHTER 1
Spring semester underway with 16 students participating.
FIRE ACADEMY GENERAL BUSINESS
Spring semester academy classes listed on web site.
Auto Ex 1 & 2
NJ Instructor 1
NFA ISO & HSPD
More classes to follow.
Special offering from NJ Department of Health HazCom
RTK/GHS Train-the-Trainer 3 days, 4/19. 4/26, 5/3. No fee
TRAINING & EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Meeting next week. I will submit draft skills examination for
consideration. I
DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY
NJ weekend for 2017 is March 18 & 19 with reception on the
17
th
.
Courses and registration should be out in the coming days.
270 seats available.
I am putting together our second Memorial service to be
conducted on Saturday. To date there are 6 NJ LODD to be
recognized.
Respectfully submitted
Robert V Hill Sr.
Director II
G.C. EMERENCY RESPONSE REPORT: Jim Schmidt advised all that
the informational forms need to be returned to the Center. Also all of the
task force leaders will be emailed regarding the use of 58 series numbering
when dispatching a task force.
FIRE COORDINATION: Dennis Kappler advised that he would like to
add 2 more Deputy Coordinators. He suggested Jim Schmidt and Mike
Gallagher. Mark Gismondi motion to add the additional Deputy
Coordinators seconded by Eric Farley, motion passed.
NEPTUNE: The hydraulics need to be repaired on the unit, the repairs will
be paid by the State, and this work will hopefully be completed in the next
month.
HAZ-MAT: Nothing to report at this time.
GLOUCESTER COUNTY EMS: No Report
N. J. DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY: No Report
N.J. STATE FIREMEN’S RELEIF ASSOCIATION: Bill McNulty was
unable to attend the meeting, Glad to say that all associations in the county
had their officers listing and Fourth Quarter local relief reports in on time.
As a matter of fact all State Associations were in on time. Now the Financial
Reports are due Feb. 20th, there are 14 still outstanding in the county. Also
the yearly membership report is due Feb.28th and there are 17 still
outstanding. Get them in or your delegates will not be seated at the
convention. Hope all is well
N.J. FIREMENS HOME: Harry Strube stated that if you have not
received a QR card for the home to see him, as he has one for each station.
Also a joint committee between the State Association and the Firemen’s
Home is looking into a dementia unit for the home, more information will be
provided as it becomes available.
N.J. EXEMPT ASSOCIATION: Glenn Roemmich reported that
paperwork for ads for the convention ad book are out, the cut off for the ads
is May 15
th
. The Convention will be in Hackettstown in June. The
Memorial Service will be in Paulsboro on Saturday April 22
nd
at 11:00 am.
LAW & LEGISLATION: Nothing to report at this time.
BANQUET COMMITTEE: Vice-President Bill Ross reported that he had
heard nothing but good comments about the banquet. If you have any
comments or concerns tell a member of the committee.
AUDIT COMMITTEE: President Cardile appointed the following
committee:
Trustee John Hoffman
Trustee Joe Petsch
Chief A.J. Ferriola
The books will be audited in March.
BY-LAW COMMITTEE: Nothing at this time
BEAREAVMENT COMMITTEE: Rick Thomas advised that the
committee has been busy since the December meeting, they have assisted
with 8 funerals. The committee is working on upgrading and making repairs
to the trailer. And Rick reminded the membership that the committee has a
cassion for the hose bed of an Engine to hold a casket.
The Vice-President of the Franklinville Fire Company Thanked the
committee and members for their assistance with the Hogan Funeral.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
RADIO COMMITTEE: The committee met last week, they hope to meet
with Director Jim Schmidt soon to go over a few items.
TECH RESCUE:
Gloucester County Technical Rescue Taskforce
Report to Gloucester County Fire Chiefs and Fire Officers Association
Date: 02/09/2017
Prepared by: FF Erik Wolf – Washington Twp Fire District
Training Completed:
1/26/2017 Confined Space Operations Refresher
The Team received their annual required
confined space operations refresher training.
2/8/2017 Missing/Lost Person Search and Rescue
Awareness
45 personnel from Deptford, Washington Twp,
Woodbury, and Gibbstown received an
introduction to Search and Rescue concepts,
skills, and tools.
Upcoming Training:
The 2017 training schedule has been finalized
and is available for review.
The next drill is February 23
rd
at WTFD HQ.
Topic: Confined space vertical and horizontal
entry.
Thanks
Erik Wolf
GLOUCESTER COUNTY R.U.S.T. DRILL SCHEDULE FOR THE
YEAR 2017
First Quarter: Confined Space Rescue
1/26 review fourth Thursday, 1830hrs
2/23 skills fourth Thursday, 1830hrs
3/23 skills fourth Thursday, 1830hrs
3/25 Saturday drill 0800hrs
Second Quarter: Rope Rescue
4/27 review fourth Thursday, 1830hrs
5/25 skills fourth Thursday, 1830hrs
6/22 skills fourth Thursday, 1830hrs
6/24 Saturday drill 0800hrs
Third Quarter: Trench Rescue 7/27 review fourth Thursday, 1830hrs
8/24 skills fourth Thursday, 1830hrs
9/21 skills fourth Thursday, 1830hrs
9/23 Saturday drill 0800hrs
Fourth Quarter: Collapse Rescue
10/26 review fourth Thursday, 1830hrs
11/16 skills third Thursday, 1830hrs
12/7 skills first Thursday, 1830hrs
12/9 Saturday drill 0800hr
Special Training Events
SAR Awareness – Wednesday, February 8th, 2017 Location: Washington
Township Fire Headquarters (213 E Holly Ave. Sewell NJ 08080) Time:
19:00 – 22:00 Topic: Introduce SAR concepts, Understanding need for SA
resources, Information gathering, Profiling/Lost person behavior,
Management, Land navigation, Searching Instructor: Richard Donnelly &
Staff Total contact hours: 3 hours
SAR III Online Test (Tentative) – Saturday March 11th, 2017 Location:
Camden County Emergency Training Center Computer Lab Time: 08:00 –
10:00 Topic: SARTECH III Official Online Test -
http://www.nasar.org/stiiionline Total Contact hours: 2 hours
SAR & Rope Weekend – Saturday & Sunday June 24th & 25th, 2017
Location: Washington Township Fire Headquarters (213 E Holly Ave.
Sewell NJ 08080) Field Operations at Washington Lake – Chapel Heights
Rd. Sewell NJ 08080 Time: Sat 08:00 – Sun 13:00 – Times and days
specific to attendance and training level
Topics: SAR III field operations, Route Search, Grid Search, Tracking, Land
Navigation, & Rope Rescue Instructor: Richard Donnelly, Shawn Andersen,
& Staff Total contact hours: 4-16 hours
START Rescue Weekend – Friday – Sunday September 8th – 10th, 2017
Location: Ralph Stover State Park Time: Fri TBD – Sunday 15:00 Topic:
Rope Rescue Technician (TBD) Pre Requisite: START Rope Rescue
Operations or equivalent Total Contact hours: 16 hours
Confined Space Module:
Thursday, January 26th location: Washington Twp. HQ Start time: 1830
hours Topic: Confined Space PowerPoint Refresher Instructor: E. Wolf
Total contact hours: 3.0
Thursday, February 23th location: Washington Twp. HQ Start time: 1830
hours Topic: Confined Space – Equipment review, Rigging, MTU Entry,
Vertical & Horizontal Instructor: Staff Total contact hours: 3.5
Thursday, March 23th location: East Greenwich MUA Site (TBD) Start
time: 1830 hours Topic: Confined Space Operations – Vertical Entry
Instructor: Staff Total contact hours: 3.5
Saturday, March 25th location: East Greenwich MUA Site (TBD) Start time:
0800 hours Topic: Confined Space Operations - Vertical Entry Instructor:
Staff Total contact hours: 4
Total contact hours for Confined Space: 14 Average attendance: Total man
hours:
Rope Rescue Module:
Thursday, April 27th location: Barnsboro Rd Site (TBA) Start time: 1830
hours Topic: Slope Rope Rescue, Patient Packaging & Edge lines Instructor:
Staff Total contact hours: 3
Thursday, May 25th location: Woodbury FD – GC Parking Garage Start
time: 1830 hours Topic: High Angle Rope Rescue – Terradapter use, Raises,
Lowers, & Pick Offs Instructor: Staff Total contact hours: 3.5
Thursday, June 22rd location: Gibbstown FD Start time: 1830 hours Topic:
High Angle Rope Rescue - Water Tower - Basket Instructor: Staff Total
contact hours: 4
Saturday, June 24th location: Washington Twp. HQ – Washington Lake
Start time: 0800 hours Topic: Wilderness SAR & Rope Rescue Instructor:
Staff Total contact hours: 4-16 - Dependent on SAR attendance possible for
SAR III Field Op training ½ or entire day Saturday with evaluation and
Sunday scenario. - Existing SAR II & III with Rope Rescuers may have late
start Saturday and opportunity based on interest may include overnight &
night search operations. - In addition, those who do not participate in
overnight will be able to participate in scenario either Saturday afternoon or
Sunday.
Total contact hours for Rope Rescue: 14.5+ Average attendance: Total man
hours:
Trench Collapse Module:
Thursday, July 27th location: Woodbury FD Start time: 1830 hours Topic:
Trench Rescue Review Instructor: Staff Total contact hours: 3
Thursday, August 24th location: CCFA Start time: 1830 hours Topic: T
Trench Rescue Instructor: Staff Total contact hours: 3.5
Thursday, September 21nd location: CCFA Start time: 1830 hours Topic: L
Trench Rescue Instructor: Staff Total contact hours: 3.5
Saturday, September 23th location: CCFA Start time: 0800 hours Topic:
Scenario Based Drill Instructor: Staff Total contact hours: 4
Total contact hours for Trench Rescue: 14 Average attendance: Total man
hours:
Structural Collapse Module:
Thursday, October 26th location: Deptford FD Start time: 1830 hours Topic:
Structural Collapse – Refresher Vertical Wood Shores Instructor: Staff Total
contact hours: 3
Thursday, November 16th location: (TBD) Start time: 1830 hours Topic:
Constructing Pre-engineered Wood Shoring Instructor: Staff Total contact
hours: 3.5
Thursday, December 7th location: EP Henry Corp / WTFD HQ (TBD) Start
time: 1830 hours Topic: Breaching, Breaking, & Burning Instructor: Staff
Total contact hours: 3.5
Saturday, December 9th location: Washington Township Fire HQ Start time:
0800 hours Topic: Scenario Based Collapse Drill – Breaching, Breaking,
Burning, Tunneling, Search, Rescue Instructor: Staff Total contact hours: 4
Total contact hours for Collapse Rescue: 14 Average attendance: Total man
hours:
TENDER TASK FORCE: Leadership group will meet on Feb 16
th
. The
next Task Force meeting will be held at Station 39-2 on March 2
nd
.
FOAM STRIKE TEAM: Jeff Pfeiffer advised that the group is finalizing
the SOG’s, and their response protocol is being revised.
The Camden County & Burlington County Foam Task Forces have met with
Mike Gallagher and Pat Robinson, they are working on regionalized training
and credential training for all 3 County Foam Task Forces.
Their next meeting will be held on March 14
th
at Station 22-1 at 1900 hours.
LARGE DIAMETER HOSE TASK FORCE: They will be having an
Operational Staff meeting within the next 2 weeks.
TRAINING/FIRE ACADEMY COMMITTEE: President Cardile and
Fire Academy Director Hill have met with vendors and advising what we are
looking at. The vendors will get back with the committee with the cost
estimate. Hope to have an update for the June meeting.
President Cardile is hoping to have a meeting with Freeholder Chila to
discuss the Fire Academy.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
PAYMENT of BILLS: None
TREASURER’S REPORT:
REPORTING MONTH(S):
DECEMBER -JANUARY
STARTING BALANCE
$ 8,320.32
TOTAL OF DEPOSITS
$ 9,717.00
TOTAL OF EXPENSES
$ 9,235.56
ENDING BALANCE
$ 8,801.76
RECEIPTS
12/9/2016
DECEMBER CAMPTOWN
$ 83.00
1/4/2017
2017 DUES
$ 300.00
1/13/2017
BANQUET
$ 8,334.00
1/23/2017
J&M DONATION
$ 250.00
1/30/2017
2017 DUES
$ 150.00
2/6/2017
2017 DUES
$ 600.00
TOTAL ALL DEPOSITS
$ 9,717.00
EXPENSES
12/8/2016
GLENN ROEMICH
$ 150.00
12/8/2016
FIRE COMPANIES.COM
$ 89.97
12/8/2016
GLO CO HERO SCHOLAR.
$ 100.00
12/8/2016
GLO CO HERO SCHOLAR.
$ 400.00
1/3/2017
JOHN HOFFMAN AWARDS
$ 521.69
1/12/2017
AULETTO CATERING
$ 7,484.40
1/12/2017
GLENN R BANQ. SUPPLIES
$ 233.50
1/13/2017
ABOVE ALL ENGRAVE
$ 256.00
EXPENSE TOTAL
$ 9,235.56
RESPECTFULLY
SUBMITTED
Robert V Hill Sr.
Treasurer
This date:
9-Feb-17
Rick Thomas motion to accept the treasurer’s report seconded by Joe
Chillari motion passed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
President Cardile mentioned that there is a schedule change due to the
availability of space for the September meeting, and the April meeting will
not be held at the Lawns Firehouse, it will be at the Aura Station. A revised
schedule will be included with the minutes.
President Cardile then opened the floor to questions regarding the Fire
Coordinators Response, as follows:
GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS AND FIRE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION
Fire Coordinator Response Standard
PURPOSE:
In support of the Emergencies Services Deployment Act, the Fire
Coordinators office will provide support with accountability, resource
tracking and implement the county fire mutual aid plan to ensure
adequate fire resource coverage during a local and/or regional
incident.
PROCEDURE
All Fire Coordinators shall be notified on all fire incidents where the
“All Hands” or “Working Fire” is declared.
Upon the 1
st
Alarm covers being dispatched into the incident (2) Fire
Coordinators shall respond to the incident or upon the discretion of
the Fire Coordinator based upon the incident type.
On arrival of the Fire Coordinators to the incident they shall check
into the ICP.
At no time will a Fire Coordinator fill a role in the Operations
section of the Incident Command System.
The Fire Coordinators will ensure the requirements of the County Fire
Mutual Aid Plan are met.
Once Demobilization of the incident is completed the Fire
Coordinators will ensure any or all documentation is completed and
turned over to the incident commander.
There was a long discussion regarding when the Fire Coordinators are to
respond. Chief Scott questioned if there were needed to respond on all
working hands fires? Can the Incident Commander just request them when
they are needed?
The Incident Commander can recall them if he feels they are not needed.
The standard was worked on and brought up due to when there is a working
fire it does affect multiple municipalities.
Fire Coordinator Dennis Kappler did state that his standard was not being
pushed by him, but was being pushed by some of the Fire Chiefs in the
County.
Mike Gallagher stated that the Deployment Act charges the Fire Coordinator
to act once you have depleted your local mutual aid plan. This is due to
maintaining proper coverage for the rest of the County.
Under the current system the Fire Coordinator Group would respond on the
3
rd
alarm.
The Fire Coordinators group would respond on the radio channel that was
being used on scene.
More discussions were held.
President Cardile stated that there will be an operational vote taken on this
matter at the March meeting.
President Cardile the addressed the resource typing for a Rescue Company.
GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS AND FIRE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION
Resource Typing Standard
RESCUE COMPANY
PURPOSE:
To establish a clear standard and criteria for which a Rescue Company will
be defined within the County of Gloucester. The standard is defined by the
compliment of minimum of equipment carried on the apparatus.
Rescue Companies should have the capabilities to perform the following
tasks:
Ladder Company Operations
Forcible Entry
Ventilation
Search and Rescue
Large Area Search
Salvage and Overhaul
Portable Ladder Operations
Vehicle Extrication
Stabilization
Enhanced Vehicle Extrication Techniques
Lifting
Heavy Vehicle Operations
Rapid Intervention
Search
Establishment of Air Supply
Hazardous Material
Operations Level Response
Air Monitoring
Containment / Confinement
Specialized Rescue
Elevator rescue
Enhanced Rope rescue
Breaching Ability
Cutting and Burning
Water / Ice Rescue
Shoring
Rigging
Emergency Medical Service
Basic First Responder
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Equipment
Equipment listed below for each capability is the minimum required to be
classified as a rescue.
Ladder Company
NOTE
The enhanced rope rescue equipment is not required if the GCTRT is built into the
municipalities’ response plans for technical rescues
Thermal Imagery Camera
Irons
Hydraulic Forcible Entry Tool
Bolt Cutters
Pry Bar
Sledge Hammer
Rotary Saw
Carbide, Metal, Concrete / Masonry Blades
Chain Saw
Mechanical Fan
Hooks
3’,6’ and 10’
Large area Search Bag (Min 200’)
Ladders
10’ Attic or Collapsible
14’ Roof
24’ Extension
Salvage Covers
Tool box
(2) Utility Ropes (Min ½” & 100’)
Fire Extinguishers
PW Can
Dry Chemical
Carbon Dioxide
Vehicle Extrication
Stabilization Cribbing
o (4) Step Chocks
o (4) Sets of Wedges (4x4 or 6x6)
o (24) 4x4 or 4x6 Cribbing
o (12) 6x6 Cribbing (Minimum 18”)
o (4) Ratchet Straps – 10,000lbs min
o Tension Buttress Stabilization Abilities
Struts, Z-Mags or Equivalent
o Chain Come-Along (rating of 2-ton or greater)
Hydraulic Tools
o (2) Spreaders /Combination-Tools (One has to have 32” of
spread)
o (2) Cutters (One must have the ability to cut harden steel)
o (3) Rams (20”, 40” and 60”)
o Fixed Hydraulic Pump (Min capability of running 2 tools)
o Portable Hydraulic Pump
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Lifting Capabilities
o Hi-Pressure Air Bags (32 ton rating)
o (2) 20 Ton Bottle Jacks
o (2) 12 Ton Bottle Jacks
o 3 Ton Floor Jack
o (2) High Lift Jacks
o (2) Steel Pinch Bars ( Min 6’ in length)
(2) Reciprocating Saws ( Min of 1 electrical)
o Wood and Metal Blades
Air Operated Tools
o Heavy Duty Air Chisel w/ Assorted Bites (Min of 250 psi)
o 1/2 “ Impact Gun w/ Assorted Metric a& Standard Sockets
o (1) Whizzer w/Blades
Motor Vehicle Lock-Out kit
Rapid Intervention
RIT bag w/ Emergency Air Supply
100’ Minimum RIT Search Bag
Hazardous Materials
Multi-Gas Meter (min of 3 gases)
Combustible Gas Meter
Assorted Conical & Flat Wedges
Spill Pads
Booms (min of 10’)
CPC Suits (1 per riding seat)
(2) 5 Gallon Pales of Oil Dry
Assorted Golf Tees
Hazardous Materials (cont)
Pig Puddy
Duct Tape
Oakum
24” Round Drip Pan
Assorted gaskets/screw assemblies
Rubber gasket material
Needle Nose Vise Grips
Flat Vise Grips
Specialized Rescue
Elevator
o Assort Elevator Keys
o Elevator Poling Kit
o Lock out/Tag-out kit
Breaching (Recommended but not Required)
o 1 ½” Electric Combination Rotary Hammer
o Assorted Rotary Hammer Bits (Drilling & Chipping)
o 10lb Maul
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Enhanced Rope Rescue
o Stokes Basket w/Stokes Bridle
o SKED Device
o ½” Life Safety Rope
(2) 200’ Bags
(2) 300’ Bags
o Pre-Rigged Mechanical Advantage System (Min 200’)
o Edged Protection Kit
o Rope Rigging Compliment (Reference Note)
(4) Anchor Straps (Assorted sizes or Adjustable)
Pick-off Strap
(15) Carabineers (Steel and/or Rescue Rated)
(2) Screw Link Delta
(2) Double Pulleys (min of 2”)
(3) Single Pulleys (min of 2”)
Rigging Plate
Rescue Rack w/ tie off bar
Rescue 8
(2) Gibbs Ascenders (min of ½”)
(3) Sets of 8mm Prussik Cords (Tandem System)
1” Tubular Webbing
(1) 40’
(2) 20’
(2) 12’
(2) Load Releasing hitches
Victim Harness
o (4) Class 3 Rescuer Harnesses
o (4) Rescue Technicians Helmets
Cutting & Burning
o (1) Torch
Oxy-Acetylene/Mapp/Petrogen
Exothermic
o Spare Oxygen Cylinder (if applicable)
o Burning Accessories
(2) Googles (Min of Shade 5)
(2) Strikers
(2) Pairs of Welding Gloves
Spare Torch Tips
Tip Cleaners
Wrenches
Spare Flash Back Arrestors
Welding Blanket
o Angle Grinder (Min of 4 1/2”)
(10) Grinding Wheels
(10) Cutting Wheels
Water / Ice Rescue
o (4) Personal Floatation Devices (PFD’s)
o (2) Water Rescue Throw Bags (Min of 50’)
o (4) Dry Suits
o (4) Water Ropes (min of 200’)
o (4) Sets of Ice Picks
o (2) Victim Slings
Rigging
o Mounted or Portable Winch (min of 9,000lbs)
o Chains (3/8”, Grade 7 or greater)
(2) 10’
(2) 15’
(2) Chain Shortners
(2) Chain Clusters
(4) ¾”x 5” Shackles
o Rigging Slings (Round or Flat)
(2) 6’
(2) 10’
(2) 15’
o (8) Steel Pickets (min of 1” diameter, 4’ length)
Emergency Medical Services
o EMS Bag with Supplies
o Oxygen
o AED
o Longboard w/ Immobilization
o Cervical Collars
Miscellaneous Equipment
o (7) Cones (Min of 24” high w/ a 6” and 4” strip)
o Reflective Traffic Safety Vests – 1 per seat
o Flares or other illuminated warning markers
Training
Those departments / companies that meet the standard for a rescue company
retain the responsibility of training their membership.
Committee
Matthew Cardile – Harmony Fire Company
Eric Farley – Westville Fire Department
Dave Raso – Greenfields Fire Company
Steve Smith – Glassboro Fire Department
Bill Opdyke – Ferrell Fire Company
Dana DeCesari – Franklinville Fire Company
Chief Baldasaro questioned some of the equipment that is on the Rescue
standard.
A question was asked who will determine if your vehicle meets the standard.
It was stated that a group will come out to the stations to inspect the
apparatus to see if the vehicle meets the standard.
There was some discussion on the Resource Typing of units.
There was no definitive final outcome for the Resource Typing but they are
being included in the minutes as they will be brought up again.
GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS AND FIRE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION
Resource Typing Standard
SQUAD COMPANY
PURPOSE:
To establish a clear standard and criteria for which a Squad Company will be
defined within the County of Gloucester. The standard is defined by the
compliment of minimum of equipment carried on the apparatus.
Squad Companies should have the capabilities to perform the following
tasks:
Engine Company Operations
1,000 gpm pump or greater
500 gallon water tank or greater
Provide a water supply with large diameter hose (4” or greater)
Initiate and sustain a structural fire attack
Initial foam suppression
Master stream operations
Ladder Company Operations
Forcible Entry
Ventilation
Search and Rescue
Large Area Search
Salvage and Overhaul
Portable Ladder Operations
Vehicle Extrication
Stabilization
Vehicle Extrication Techniques
Lifting
Rapid Intervention
Search
Establishment of Air Supply
Hazardous Material
Operations Level Response
Air Monitoring
Containment / Confinement
Specialized Rescue
Elevator rescue
Basic Rope rescue
Emergency Medical Service
Basic First Responder
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Equipment
Equipment listed below for each capability is the minimum required to be
classified as a squad.
Engine Company
LDH – 4” or greater
Compliment of Attack Hose Lines
Foam Equipment
Foam Nozzle
Foam Eductor
10 gallons of Universal Gold
Master Stream Device
Fixed or Portable
Ladder Company
Thermal Imagery Camera
Irons
Hydraulic Forcible Entry Tool
Bolt Cutters
Pry Bar
Sledge Hammer
Rotary Saw
Carbide, Metal, Concrete / Masonry Blades
Chain Saw
Mechanical Fan
Gas or Electric
Hooks
3’,6’ and 10’
Large area Search Bag (Min 200’)
Ladders
10’ Attic or Collapsible
14’ Roof
24’ Extension
Salvage Covers
Tool box
Fire Extinguishers
PW Can
Dry Chemical
Carbon Dioxide
Vehicle Extrication
Stabilization Cribbing
o (4) Step Chocks
o Assortment of Wedges (4x4 or 6x6)
o 4x4 or 4x6 Cribbing
o (2) Ratchet Straps – 10,000lbs min
o Tension Buttress Stabilization Abilities
Struts, Z-Mags or Equivalent
Hydraulic Tools
o (1) Spreader /Combination-Tool
o (1) Cutter
Lifting Capabilities
o Hi-Pressure Air Bags (32 ton rating)
o (2) 20 Ton Bottle Jacks
o 3 Ton Floor Jack
(2) Reciprocating Saws with Wood and Metal blades ( Min of 1
electrical)
Rapid Intervention
RIT bag w/ Emergency Air Supply
100’ Minimum RIT Search Bag
Hazardous Materials
Multi-Gas Meter (min of 3 gases)
Combustible Gas Meter
Plug and Patch kit
Spill Pads
(2) 5 Gallon Pales of Oil Dry
Specialized Rescue
Elevator Keys
Lock out / Tag out Kit
Stokes basket
(2) 200’ ½” Life Safety Rope
Basic Rope Rigging Compliment
(2) Personal Flotation Devices
(1) Water Rescue Throw Bag (Min of 50’)
Emergency Medical Services
o EMS Bag with Supplies
o Oxygen
o AED
o Longboard w/ Immobilization
o Cervical Collars
‘Miscellaneous Equipment
o (7) Cones (Min of 24” high w/ a 6” and 4” strip)
o Reflective Traffic Safety Vests – 1 per seat
o Flares or other illuminated warning markers
Training
Those departments / companies that meet the standard for a squad company
retain the responsibility of training their membership.
Committee
Matthew Cardile – Harmony Fire Company
Eric Farley – Westville Fire Department
Dave Raso – Greenfields Fire Company
Steve Smith – Glassboro Fire Department
Bill Opdyke – Ferrell Fire Company
Dana DeCesari – Franklinville Fire Company
GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS AND FIRE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION
Resource Typing Standard
UTILITY COMPANY
PURPOSE:
To establish a clear standard and criteria for which a Utility Company will
be defined within the County of Gloucester. A Utility company is considered
a special service piece and can have a variety of capabilities. A Utility
Company will still be able to handle specific incidents in their respective
locals.
Utility Companies should have the capabilities to perform the following
tasks:
Salvage Operations
Carries an assortment of Tarps, Pumps, Mops/Squeegees, Wet/Dry
Vacuums
Vehicle Extrication
Assortment of Hydraulic Extrication Tools and Stabilization
Equipment
Specialized Rescue
Water. Ice, Confined Space, Rope, etc.
Lightening Operations
Portable and Fixed Lighting, Generators
Cascade Services
Ability to fill multiple SCBA Cylinders
Emergency Medical Service
Basic First Responder
Utility companies shall be dispatched with their respective station number
and the message shall contain the specific assignment they are being
requested for. (I.e. Utility 10-1, Greentree Road and Lantern Lane a Lighting
Assignment.)
Equipment
The Utility Company shall possess any equipment that may be relevant to
the capabilities or services that may be carried upon the company.
Training
Those departments / companies that meet the standard for a squad company
retain the responsibility of training their membership.
Committee
Matthew Cardile – Harmony Fire Company
Eric Farley – Westville Fire Department
Dave Raso – Greenfields Fire Company
Steve Smith – Glassboro Fire Department
Bill Opdyke – Ferrell Fire Company
Dana DeCesari – Franklinville Fire Company
CAMPTOWN: $ 100.00
GOOD & WELFARE OF THE ASSOCIATION: Nothing was brought
up.
PLACE OF NEXT MEETING: March 9
th
Greenfields Fire Company
Budd Blvd. West Deptford Township at 1930 hours.
Roll Call was then taken of those in attendance.
Anthony Baldasaro motion to adjourn seconded by Ed Johnson, motion
passed.
Meeting adjourned at 2054 hours.
Respectfully Submitted
Glenn Roemmich
Secretary