GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S

ASSOCIATION

THOROFARE FIRE COMPANY

WEST DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP

May 9, 2019

The meeting was called to order by President Cardile at 1935 hours. The

group saluted the flag, had a moment of silence for fallen brothers and

sisters then the invocation was given by Chaplain Tim Nessler

Address of welcome was given by Chief Brian Golle of the Thorofare Fire

Company.

NEW MEMBERS:

Captain Brian Robeson of the Verga Fire Company

Lt. Michael Golding of the Verga Fire Company

Lt. Nicholas Lopez of the Verga Fire Company

Lt. Bryan Eveland of the Thorofare Fire Company

Lt. Tom Rieger of the Thorofare Fire Company

Lt. Lawrence Moore of the Harmony Fire Company

Harry T Strube Jr. Board of Managers of the Firemen’s Home and Past Asst.

Chief of the Almonesson Fire Company

Brian Golle motion to accept the gentleman into the Association, seconded

by, A.J. Ferriola motion passed.

President Cardile then administered the Oath of Membership to the new

members.

Dave Raso motion to suspend the normal order of business, seconded by Bill

Ross, motion passed.

President Cardile introduced Zach Noel from Verizon who spoke on the

Public Safety priority service that Verizon provides to first responders on

their wireless networks.

MINUTES OF PAST MEETING:

Jim Reed motion that the minutes of the April meeting be approved as

emailed seconded by, Jeff Bilger, motion passed.

FREEHOLDER REPORT: Freeholder Christy stated it was good to see

so many dedicated first responders at the meeting. He gave an update on the

update to the Emergency Response center in Clayton, which includes new

air conditioning systems, new encoders and the availability of voice

recorders for the fire service. He stated he was proud to be our Freeholder

liaison.

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 12, 2019 thru May 8, 2019.

Inspections for the period: 532 Total for the Year: 1,589

Fire Safety Permits: 16 Total for the Year: 87

Fire Investigations for the period: 12 Total for the Year: 42

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

Fire Scene Injuries for the period: 0 Total for the year: 1

Juvenile Fire setter actions for the period: 2 Total for the Year: 3

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

Fit Testing for Agencies for Period: 49 Total for the Year: 130

Total Actions Taken by the Fire Marshal’s Office to date: 1853

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:

Gloucester County Chief’s Association

FIRE ACADEMY DIRECTOR’S REPORT

REPORTING MONTH: May 2019

GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY

 FIREFIGHTER 1

 Spring semester ready for final skills testing and finals live fire and

Mayday trailer.

 Firefighter 1 fall semester start day August 9, 2019

Registration will open by June 1.

OPEN CLASSES:

 NFA incident Safety Officer June 15-16 23 seats available $60.00

 Auto Extrication 2 May 18,21 2 seats available $125.00

 Fire Attack & Flow Paths May 16, two seats available, $50.00 May be

eligible for Tuition waiver.

GRADUATION: WEDNESDAY JUNE 5, 2019.

ACADEMY GENERAL

TRAINING & EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL

Next meeting is in June.

DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY: No report

Robert V Hill Sr.

Director I

G.C. EMERGENCY RESPONSE REPORT: Director Tom Butts

expanded on what Freeholder Christy spoke about which included new air

conditioning systems and the new encoders.

Some tones will have to be changed and the radio technicians are working

on getting the encoders up and running. They hope to have the dispatchers

working out of Clayton within the next few weeks. Tom also spoke on the

availability of voice recorders for the fire service.

Mike Kiszelewski reported on the availability of Bluetooth microphones for

the mobile and portable radios, if interested contact Mike. He hopes to get a

large order to give him some leverage with Motorola to get a better deal.

Jim Schmidt asked that the departments complete and return the Fire

Department profile forms.

FIRE COORDINATION: Dennis Kappler advised they are working on

setting up common tones for the task forces and strike teams. He also

thanked everyone for their assistance with the motorcade for the firefighter

from Ney York who lost his life in Iraq. Dennis also stated that the Canteen

from the 1

battalion in Deptford did an outstanding job for the firefighters

who participated in the display for the motorcade. He stated that the

Canteen is ready and available for response in the County, however they

have not received very much support from the Chief’s Association.

Jim Reed motion that the Association make a $ 500.00 donation to the

Canteen, seconded by Dennis Kappler, motion passed.

NEPTUNE: No Report

HAZ-MAT: Dennis Kappler stated that their monthly training will take

place next week at the Fire Academy.

GLOUCESTER COUNTY EMS: Nick advised that there will be some

new equipment on their rigs. A Lucas Device and Trauma dressings to help

stop bleeding.

N. J. DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY: No Report

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

thanked all for getting their Delegate and Alternate forms and the

Treasurer’s 1

quarter financial report in on time. WE still have 9 locals that

have not sent a copy of their IRS 990’s which is due into the office by May

I am sure that everyone had heard that Governor Murphy had planned on

taking 33 million dollars from the Relief association, due to an amazing

amount of phone calls, emails and letters and Senator Sweeney’s press

release stating that he would guarantee that the budget would not pass in the

Senate with that still in the budget, the Governor changed his mind.

It has started the Relief Association to look into a few options on how to

increase the use of the funds. There is a long range planning meeting

Monday morning at 0900 hours in the State office and I sit on that

committee. I have heard from a few members on some ideas which I will

bring to the table. I will report on what comes out of that meeting and the

Executive committee meeting which is scheduled for next Saturday.

N.J. FIREMENS HOME: Harry Strube Jr. stated that

The Board on Mangers had received bids for the addition of the dementia

unit which will be built above Dorm A of the Home. They awarded the

contract to Belmont Construction for 5 million 943 thousand dollars, which

includes an upgrade to the electrical and alarm systems and upgrade the

driveway and the pad for the elevator.

N.J. EXEMPT ASSOCIATION: Glenn Roemmich reported that the 2019

Convention will be in Boonton Labor Day Weekend.

LAW & LEGISLATION: Frank Lambing reported that the legislators are

working on the budget.

BANQUET COMMITTEE: Vice-President Smith advised that he and

Mark Gismondi will be meeting with Masso’s and reporting back.

AWARDS COMMITTEE: President Cardile advised that an award for

Dispatcher of the Year will be added to the list of awards.

BY-LAW COMMITTEE:

PROPOSED BY-LAW CHANGE

Thorofare Fire Company

May 9, 2019

Article III

SECTION 10. VOTING PRIVILEGE

A. All Active and Life Members shall maintain at least forty (40%) percent

of regular attendance of meetings each year to vote on nonoperational

items and at least sixty (60%) percent run for and to hold an office.

Newly elected members must attend two (2) meetings prior to being

eligible to vote on nonoperational items.

SECTION 10. VOTING PRIVILEGE

A. All Active and Life Members shall maintain at least forty (40%) percent

of the regular business meetings each year which is 3 of 8 meetings, to

vote on nonoperational items and at least sixty (60%) percent of the

regular business meetings each year which is 5 of 8 meetings, to run for

and to hold an office. All Chief Officers shall maintain at least forty

(40%) percent of the regular business and operational meetings each

year which is 4 of 10 meetings, to vote on nonoperational items and at

least sixty (60%) percent which is 6 of 10 meetings to run for and to

hold an office. Newly elected members must attend two (2) meetings

prior to being eligible to vote on nonoperational items.

PROPOSED BY-LAW CHANGE

Thorofare Fire Company

May 9, 2019

ARTICLE VII. RECORDING SECRETARY

SECTION 1.

He/She shall maintain an accurate, up-to-date record of the

Association's business; maintain such records in comprehensive legible form.

The minutes shall be distributed by email at least one week prior to the next

regular meeting, and no more than five (5) hard copies be available at the

meeting. The minutes can only be corrected at the meeting prior to their

approval

ARTICLE VII. RECORDING SECRETARY

SECTION 1.

He/She shall maintain an accurate, up-to-date record of the

Association's business and operational meetings; maintain such records in

comprehensive legible form. The attendance for the operational meetings will

be kept by the secretary and forwarded to the membership secretary. The

minutes shall be distributed by email at least one week prior to the next regular

meeting, and no more than five (5) hard copies be available at the meeting.

The minutes can only be corrected at the meeting prior to their approval

PROPOSED BY-LAW CHANGE

Thorofare Fire Company

May 9, 2019

Article XIII Meetings

SECTION 1. MEETING DATES/TIMES - NO CHANGE

SECTION 2. NOMINATIONS/ELECTION - NO CHANGE

SECTION 3. ANNUAL MEETING - NO CHANGE

NEW SECTION 4. OPERATIONAL MEETINGS

Operational meetings shall be held in the months of April and October.

These meeting will take place of the normal regular business meetings of the

Association. The fire operational officers each company or department will

attend these meetings. These meetings will be used to discuss the

operational needs of the fire service within Gloucester County. If a vote is

to be taking during this meeting that will be by a ROLL CALL VOTE A

ROLL CALL VOTE is a single vote per organized Fire Company and or

Fire department by the Fire Chief or the next highest-ranking line officer in

attendance. The Secretary of the Association will attend the meeting to

keep minutes and attendance. This meeting will count toward the voting and

position requirements.

OLD SECTION 4. MEETING LOCATIONS – NEW SECTION 5

OLD SECTION 5. SPECIAL METINGS – NEW SECTION 6

OLD SECTION 6. QUORUM – NEW SECTION 7

OLD SECTION 7 AGENDA – NEW SECTION 8

If this by-law change passes it will take effect for October 2019. The locations

of the meetings will keep with the regular scheduled meeting locations.

BEAREAVMENT COMMITTEE: Rick Thomas advised that he plans on

meeting with representatives from the battalions to see if we can get more

assistance. He apologized to the Paulsboro Fire Department for not being

able to assist with ladders at the Cemetery for Past Chief John Carrow’s

service. He stated that the committee still needs help if we are going to

continue offering the service.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES:

RADIO COMMITTEE: No Report as the committee has not met.

TECH RESCUE: No Report

TENDER TASK FORCE: They held a drill 2 weeks ago, no problems

were noted.

FOAM STRIKE TEAM: No Report

LARGE DIAMETER HOSE TASK FORCE: Chief Golle stated that the

leadership of the group had met, they are going to schedule a hydraulics

class with Chief Dukes.

TRAINING/FIRE ACADEMY COMMITTEE: No Report

LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE: They are looking into and discussing the

possibility of holding a hands on event at the Fire Academy in the fall.

STAFFING COMMITTEE: The committee will be meeting soon.

ST. FLORIAN COMMITTEE: Chaplain Nessler thanked all who attended

the service. Don Brown from Highland Chemical in Pitman was the

recipient of the Medal of Mercy award this year.

CORRESPONDENCE: None

PAYMENT of BILLS: No Bills

TREASURER’S REPORT:

GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S ASSOCIATION

TREASURER’S REPORT

May 9, 2019

DATE

May 9, 2019

REPORT

MONTH(S)

ACTIVITIES APRIL 5-MAY 8

STARTING BALANCE

$ 11,418.40

TOTAL OF DEPOSITS

$ 1,491.00

TOTAL OF EXPENSES

$ 150.00

OUTSTANDING CHECKS

$ -

ENDING BALANCE

$ 12,759.40

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RECEIPTS

04/11/19

CAMPTOWN

$61.00

04/12/19

JANVIER DUES 2019

$ 150.00

04/12/19

FOREST GROVE DUES 2019

$150.00

04/12/19

SEMINAR SHIRT SALES

$30.00

04/12/19

FOREST GROVE SEMINAR PAYMENT

$50.00

04/12/19

AURA FIRE DUES 2019

$150.00

04/12/19

GLASSBORO FIRE DUES 2019

$ 150.00

04/22/19

VERGA FIRE DUES 2019

$150.00

04/22/19

GREENFIELD FIRE DUES 2019

$150.00

04/29/19

HARRISON TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT 1 DUES 2019

$ 300.00

05/06/19

NATIONAL PARK DUES 2019

$ 150.00

TOTAL ALL DEPOSITS

$ 1,491.00

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EXPENSES

04/04/19

338

CAN SURETY (BOND)

$150.00

TOTAL EXPENSES

$150.00

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RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED

Robert V Hill sr

Rick Thomas motion to accept the treasurer’s report seconded by Dave

Raso, motion passed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS: The President asked that if anyone has a problem with

him or the direction of the Association do not blast the President or the

Association on Facebook, come to him directly.

Russell Trumbull motion that the Treasurer and his wife have their Annual

Banquet tickets provided by the Association in lieu of pay, seconded by Jim

Reed, motion passed.

CAMPTOWN: $78.00

GOOD & WELFARE OF THE ASSOCIATION:

The President advised that the 4 H club is looking for assistance with their

annual show, they need assistance with parking, if any fire company or

department wants to assist, they will get a portion of the parking fees for the

time they are assisting.

PLACE OF NEXT MEETING: June 13

Emergency Response Center

1200 N. Delsea Drive in Clayton at 1930 hours.

Roll Call Taken by the President.

Hal Brown motion to adjourn seconded by Kyle Adams,

motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 20:35 hours.

Respectfully Submitted

Glenn Roemmich

Secretary