GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S & FIRE

OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION

HARMONY FIRE COMPANY

HARRISON TOWNSHIP

May 11, 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 Retied Chief Hal Brown of the Harmony

Fire Company.

NEW MEMBERS:

Chief Gary Schroder of the Clayton Fire Company

Assistant Chief Wayne Fanslau of the Thorofare Fire Co.

Captain Brian Ford of the Cecil Fire Company.

Rick Thomas motion to accept the Officers into the Association, seconded

by Bill Beckett, motion passed.

President Cardile then administered the Oath of Membership to the members

accepted tonight.

Hal Brown motion to suspend the normal order of business seconded by Pat

Robinson, motion passed.

President Cardile then introduced Max Kursh from Cooper University

Health Care who advised of the program that they have for the physicals and

other medical programs that they offer to the First Responder Community.

MINUTES OF PAST MEETING:

Joe Petsch motion that the minutes of the April meeting be approved as

emailed seconded by Bill McNulty, motion passed.

FREEHOLDER REPORT: Freeholder Chila was unable to attend due to

another obligation.

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 April 01 to April 30, 2017 and the

totals for the year of 2017.

Inspections for the period: 169 Total for the Year: 831

Fire Investigations for the period: 14 Total for the Year: 64

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

Fire Scene Injuries for the period: 0 Total for the year: 8

Juvenile Fire setter actions for the period: 1 Total for the Year: 2

Training Sessions for the period: 6 Total for the Year: 12

Fire Extinguisher Inspections: 7 Total for the Year: 511

Meetings/Lectures/Court for the period: 12 Total for the Year: 43

Fire Prevention Demo for the period: 1 Total for the Year: 2

Fit Testing for Other Agencies for Period: 3 Total for the Year: 57

Total Actions Taken by the Fire Marshal’s Office to date: 1522

Respectfully Submitted;

Edward J. Johnson

Chief County Fire Marshal

County of Gloucester

Office of the Fire Marshal

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: May, 2017

GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY

 FIREFIGHTER 1

 Spring semester nearing completion with 12 students

participating.

 Graduation, May 25, 1900 @ Fine Arts Bldg.

 Fall semester program, First session Friday August 11, 2017 @

1900.

 Stations are encouraged to ensure that your candidate is more

likely than not to both perform all physical tasks, and perform

with a minimal proficiency all written exams.

FIRE ACADEMY GENERAL BUSINESS

 Work beginning on the development of a NJ Firefighter II program

with delivery this fall.

TRAINING & EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL

 Hazardous Materials Committee progressing on program

development.

 Driver program progressing, awaiting assistance from the Division of

Fire Safety to develop a written exam and format skill sheets.

DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY: No report

Respectfully submitted

Robert V Hill Sr.

G.C. EMERGENCY RESPONSE REPORT: Director Tom Butts

advised he had nothing new to report.

FIRE COORDINATION: Dennis Kappler advised that all was quiet.

NEPTUNE: Nothing to report.

HAZ-MAT: Nothing to report

GLOUCESTER COUNTY EMS: No Report

N. J. DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY: No Report

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

reminded all that the local associations have until May 15

to get their IRS

990 forms into the State Office. So far there is one resolution for the

Convention. All present Officers are running for reelection. Candidates

have until June 1

to file a petition to run for any of the offices. The next

Executive Committee meeting will be held on May 20

N.J. FIREMENS HOME: Harry Strube stated that the budget is

progressing well, the home is coming out with an eligibility form for those

wanting to enter the home. He also thanked all for the support of the golf

outing which was a success.

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

Convention will be in Hackettstown in June.

LAW & LEGISLATION: Frank Lambing reported that

there was nothing to report.

ST. FLORIAN COMMITTEE: Rev. Davis reported that the attendance

was the best since the service started. The recipient of the Medal of Mercy

was Rev. Davis. Rev. Davis stated that his last meeting with us will be the

June meeting as he has been assigned a Church in Old Bridge.

BY-LAW COMMITTEE: Nothing to report.

BEAREAVMENT COMMITTEE: Rick Thomas reported that the

committee had assisted the Franklinville Fire Company with the funeral of

Frank Adams.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES:

RADIO COMMITTEE: Nothing new to report.

TECH RESCUE: The report was not forwarded to the Secretary.

TENDER TASK FORCE: They held a drill in East Greenwich at the

Shady Lane Complex. They had 12 Tenders and 4 engines in attendance.

They are looking for a location for a drill in the fall.

FOAM STRIKE TEAM: The team has been training its members. The

team is planning a drill with the foam tenders. Pat Robinson has been

working on awareness for foam operations. They have been working with

both Burlington & Camden County Foam Teams on operational issues.

LARGE DIAMETER HOSE TASK FORCE: Chief Brian Golle will be

the task force leader. They will have a further report for the June meeting.

TRAINING/FIRE ACADEMY COMMITTEE: President Cardile advised

they are working on scheduling a meeting.

CORRESPONDENCE: None

PAYMENT of BILLS:

Bob Hill for postage stamps $ 9.80

Rick Thomas motion to pay the bill seconded by Bill Beckett, motion

passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S ASSOCIATION

TREASURER’S REPORT

May 11, 2017

CHECKING ACCOUNT

REPORTING MONTH(S) April 2017

STARTING BALANCE ………………………..……….. $ 13,942.76

DEPOSIT …………………………………..……….…(2) $ 857.00

EXPENSES…………………………………….…….…… $ 1,380.85

ENDING BALANCE………………………………….…. $ 13,418.91

RECEIPTS

April 14, 2017 ……………..…. ………….….……..………$ 507.00

May 4, 2017 …. .….…………………………..…………….$ 350.00

TOTAL RECEIPTS…………………………….……….…..$ 857.00

EXPENSES

Check # 281 Deptford Fire Assn. ...………………………….$ 119.97

Check # 282 ……………………………...$ 821.88

Check # 283 Surety Bond …………………………………....$ 150.00

Check # 284 Fire Companies.com …………………………...$ 88.97

EXPENSES………………………………………….………. $ 1,380.85

Check # 280 N.J. Exempts has not been cashed as of this date

CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE AS OF THIS DATE:. $ 13,418.91

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED

ROBERT V HILL SR.

Anthony Baldasaro motion to accept Treasurer Report, seconded by Bill

McNulty motion passed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

At this time the operational vote was taken on the resource typing for

Rescue, Squad and Utility.

One Fire Company abstain from voting.

One Fire Company who paid dues was not in attendance

Squad resource typing passed 33 Yes 5 No

Rescue resource typing passed 32 Yes 6 No

Utility resource typing did not pass 19 Yes 19 No

A question from the floor on the voting, per the By-Laws an operational vote

must pass by a 2/3 majority vote.

Policy will be worked on next for the resource typing.

It was suggested by the floor to come up with a quick response vehicle

resource typing for pick-up trucks.

On Friday June 30

the Warriors Watch Riders will be escorting the

Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall into West Orange. The Wall will be

traveling up the Turnpike. They are asking for Fire Departments to cover

the overpasses. Jim Schmidt will be handling the detail.

CAMPTOWN: $ 90.00

GOOD & WELFARE OF THE ASSOCIATION:

The Highway Safety meeting will be held tomorrow in Blackwood.

PLACE OF NEXT MEETING: June 8

Emergency Response Center in

Clayton at 1930 hours.

Roll Call was then taken by President Cardile.

Hal Brown motion to adjourn seconded by Harry Strube

motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 20:14 hours.

Respectfully Submitted

Glenn Roemmich,

Secretary