GLOUCESTER COUNTY

FIRE CHIEF’S ASSOCIATION

VERGA FIRE COMPANY

December 12, 2019

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

group saluted the flag the invocation was given by Chaplain Tim Nessler

Bill Beckett motion to accept Stephen into the Association, seconded by,

Frank Murray, motion passed.

MINUTES OF PAST MEETING:

Frank Rehman motion that the minutes of the November meeting be

approved as emailed seconded by, Russell Trumbull, motion passed.

FREEHOLDER REPORT: Freeholder Christy spoke on the recorders that

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

Fire Marshal’s Office for the period of November 14, 2019 thru December

12, 2019.

Inspections for the period: 174 Total for the Year: 2,680

Fire Safety Permits: 19 Total for the Year: 244

Fire Investigations for the period: 9 Total for the Year: 111

Total Actions Taken by the Fire Marshal’s Office to date: 3,325

Any questions, concerns or comments please contact the office at 856-307-

7912.

Respectfully Submitted;

Shawn K Layton

FIRE ACADEMY REPORT: Bob Hill’s report is as follows:

 FIREFIGHTER 1

 Fall program continues with 10 members participating.

 Thank you to the Deptford FD for their assistance with recent live

burn training for our Firefighter 1 class.

 Thank you as well to both the Camden and Salem County fire

Academies for use of their burn buildings so that we could complete

the Firefighter 1 program.

will try again in the spring.

ACADEMY GENERAL

lesson outlines. This template should be used when scheduling drills

at the fire academy.

TRAINING & EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL

G.C. EMERGENCY RESPONSE REPORT: Director of Fire Services

Jim Schmidt advised that the radio technicians are in the process of

installing the recorders, the agreements for the recorders need to be filled out

and returned to the Communications Center. The Center did a test of the

single tone for the northern companies of the Tender Task Force, and the test

went well, they hope to test the LDH Task Force tone tomorrow. Jim

advised that there are still seats available for the swift water awareness

course. Jim also advised the group that Diane Thomas will be retiring at the

end of the month. Diane has worked at the Communications Center since its

anyone interested in being a Deputy Coordinator, send their resume to him

HAZ-MAT: Dennis advised that the training schedule for 2020 has been

finalized. Three new members have been vetted including the first female

on the team.

GLOUCESTER COUNTY EMS: Nick advised that on January 11

there

will be an open recruitment day held. The GCEMS/Rowan University EMS

training symposium will be held in March. Also the New Inspira Hospital

in Mullica Hill will start operating on Sunday.

N.J. STATE FIREMEN’S RELEIF ASSOCIATION: Glenn Roemmich

reminded everyone to get their financial forms, Officer’s forms and

percentage forms into the State office on time. He wished everyone a Merry

Christmas and Happy New Year.

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

BANQUET COMMITTEE: Vice-President Steve Smith reported that

tickets are available tonight, they are still working on a guest speaker.

AWARDS COMMITTEE: Rick Thomas reported that they met last night

and need to purchase additional supplies for this year.

NOMINATIONS: The following is a list of those who were nominated

during the November meeting:

Trustees Joe Petsch

Eric Farley

Anthony Baldosaro

Delegate to the Executive Committee: Mark Gismondi

BY-LAW COMMITTEE:

SECTION 3.

I. Sun Shine Committee - review of all recommendations for monetary

relief from the Sun Shine Fund

ARTICLE X TRUSTEES

SECTION 7.

They shall serve as the nucleus of the Sun Shine Committee.

ARTICLE XVII. DUES

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 11. SUN SHINE FUND

the Sun Shine Fund in the case of a life changing event.

Fire Chiefs Association Trustees, Treasurer and Sargent of Arms, if

the President finds it necessary to appoint additional members to the

committee there shall be an Odd number of members.

basis of need, the committee shall investigate the request to the best of

their ability without burdening the requester to ensure there is a need.

received, the maximum payment will be $500.00 per year unless the

TECH RESCUE:

Report to Gloucester County Fire Chiefs and Fire Officers Association

Date: 12/12/2019

Prepared by: Captain Erik Wolf – Washington Twp Fire District

The Technical Rescue Taskforce is currently in the process of reorganizing.

Gibbstown FD has requested to be removed from the taskforce and Mantua

Twp FD will be joining the Taskforce. The Taskforce will now consist of

resources from Washington Twp, Deptford Twp, and Mantua Twp. As well

as individual members from various departments with a signed agreement.

The team is an active member in the southern regional USAR (RUST)

and USAR resources in the southern region.

In 2019, at total of 68 members participated in 20 different GCTRT training

events.

197 man hours- confined space

132 man hours – rope

48 man hours – trench

TENDER TASK FORCE: No Report

FOAM STRIKE TEAM: Nothing new to report

LARGE DIAMETER HOSE TASK FORCE: No Report

TRAINING/FIRE ACADEMY COMMITTEE: No report they have not

met.

Kappler regarding accepting resumes for Deputy Fire Coordinators.

Glenn D. Roemmich Secretary Salary $ 150.00

Russell Trumbull motion to pay the bill, seconded by, Dan Baker, motion

passed