GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S

ASSOCIATION

FIRE ACADEMY

EAST GREENWICH TOWNSHIP

September 19, 2019

The meeting was called to order by Past Vice-President Bill Ross at 1930

hours. The group saluted the flag the invocation was given by Chaplain Tim

Nessler

Address of welcome was given by Robert Hill the Director of the Fire

Academy.

NEW MEMBERS:

Lieutenant Neal from Franklinville Fire Company

Dennis Allonardo motion to accept Lt. Neal into the Association, seconded

by, Chief Fisler, and motion passed.

Past Vice-President Ross then administered the Oath of Cardile to Lt. Neal.

Motion by Alfonso Giampola to suspend the normal order of business,

seconded by Russell Trumbull, motion passed.

Brittany Snyder from the Police and Fire Federal Credit Union then spoke to

the group regarding the services that they provide to their members, and

offered our members to join the Credit Union.

MINUTES OF PAST MEETING:

Butch Myers motion that the minutes of the June meeting be approved as

corrected and emailed seconded by, Frank Rehman, motion passed.

FREEHOLDER REPORT: Freeholder Christy 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 June 14, 2019 thru September 19,

2019.

Inspections for the period: 335 Total for the Year: 2,150

Fire Safety Permits: 69 Total for the Year: 174

Fire Investigations for the period: 41 Total for the Year: 91

Fire Fatalities for the period: 1 Total for the Year: 1

Fire Scene Injuries for the period: 6 Total for the year: 6

Juvenile Fire setter actions for the period: 4 Total for the Year: 10

Fire Prevention Demo for the period: 0 Total for the Year: 0

Fit Testing for Agencies for Period: 35 Total for the Year: 171

Total Actions Taken by the Fire Marshal’s Office to date: 2,603

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: Secretary

did not receive the report

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

Schmidt reported:

 Battalion designations created in CAD, email sent to FC’s

 Fire coordinators working on a marine resource team(s) equipment

questionnaire sent, discussion with Fire Academy on training

program.

 Formalizing procedures with automatic activation of rehab units

(buses) additional BLS units depending on weather (cold / excessive

heat)

 Tech Rescue working on automatic response protocol criteria pending

report

 Waiting on new cables for installation of the radio recorders to

accommodate dual head and blue tooth mic radios. If installing the

recorder on a radio utilizing blue tooth mic the vehicle receiving the

recorder needs to be a dual head radio Motorola 4500 or 6500 model.

 Tone list sent to all departments via Everbridge. Need contact info for

individual that is performing the programming for their

department/station. Coordinate with radio shop when planning to

program and go live with new tones, so the connection with the

communication center is completed and there’s no tone conflicts.

Any assistance required contact the radio shop at.

radioshop@co.gloucester.nj.us

 We have been working on some problems with the toning, there have

been tones that went out with no voice and others that have gone out

with no audible tones but with voice. We have been working with our

vendor Pro-Phoenix and their subcontractor to solve this problem. The

problem may have been a conflict with windows 10, we received a

new beta version of the software after debugging and it appears to

have solved the problem.

 Thank you to Malaga Fire Department for bringing their Dive Unit

equipment for display tonight.

 Meeting held prior to Chief’s meeting with departments with Marine

Unit. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss developing the

marine units into Task Force response concept. Training requirements

and equipment requirements were also discussed.

Chuck Murtaugh motion to suspend normal order of business seconded by

Gary Campbell, motion passed.

Chuck Murtaugh motion to table any action on the proposed By-Law

changes, seconded by Jim Reed, motion passed.

Chuck Murtaugh motion that the Association make a $ 1,000.00 donation to

the family of Doug Perry, who was injured in Wildwood during the

convention by the deck collapse, take the money from the Sunshine Fund,

seconded by Glenn Roemmich, motion passed.

Chuck Murtaugh, Jay Jones and Steve Smith had to leave the meeting.

FIRE COORDINATION: Dennis Kappler advised that as a County we

need to look into accountability at incident scenes and a comprehensive RIC

program.

Dennis relayed thanks from the Cumberland County Fire Coordinator for all

the units that assisted with the large fire in Rosenhayn on Tuesday.

NEPTUNE: Nothing to report

HAZ-MAT: Dennis Kappler advised that the team held training yesterday

for Meth Labs and explosive devices.

Also that late September or early October the team will be accepting

applications.

GLOUCESTER COUNTY EMS: Nick advised that on September 26

they will hold an open application event. On October 22, 23 & 24 there will

be an EMT refresher course, the cost is $ 100.00 per session.

The County is working on putting another bariatric unit in service.

Also a new program, you may hear MD-1 on radio on Tuesdays from 08:00

to 14:00 hours, which will be a doctor that is responding to certain EMS

calls.

N. J. DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY: No report.

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

advised that the Convention was held in Wildwood with no issues. The

location of the voting booths made it very easy to vote and exit the

registration area. And the opening of the second set of doors off the

boardwalk into the hall made entry easier and quicker.

Glenn stated that he worked with Frank Lambing to have Mr. Harvey Conn

in Convention hall to be recognized for his celebrating 100 years of age,

over 70 years of service to the Williamstown Fire Company and having

served in World War 2 and being a Prisoner of War. After numerous

discussions with President Ordway, we had requested a parking pass and 2

quest passes for his caretakers. President Ordway stated that he would not

recognize Mr. Conn from the stage, but he could be recognized from the

floor.

President Ordway would not issue a parking pass and guest passes for his

caretakers. I do plan on bringing this issue up at the November Executive

Committee meeting.

All of the County locals will be field audited in either March or April. More

information will be forthcoming when the schedule is finalized.

Also keep the members of the Branchville Hose Company from Sussex

County and the Forest Grove Fire Company including Forest Grove’s

Assistant Chief in your thoughts and prayers as they recover from the deck

collapse on Baker Ave. in Wildwood which occurred on Saturday.

N.J. FIREMENS HOME: Harry Strube Jr. reported that the home is

excited that the dementia unit has been started and the bid came in under

budget. However the elevator needs to have new footings which will add

additional costs.

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

Convention was held in Boonton over the Labor Day Weekend. Their

reorganization meeting will be held on Saturday October 26

in Old Bridge

Twp.

LAW & LEGISLATION: Frank Lambing reported that bill A4127 has

been introduced which designates 9-1-1 operators or dispatchers as 9-1-1

first responder dispatchers.

BANQUET COMMITTEE: The banquet committee presented prices from

2 venues. Masso’s in Glassboro and Bogey’s in Mantua Twp. Both prices

were similar with Bogey’s charging a setup fee that Masso’s do not. Also at

Bogey’s they have a large heated tent.

Dan Baker motion that the banquet be held on Thursday January 9, 2020 at

Masso’s seconded by Archie Roemmich, motion passed.

Steve Smith will be the point of contact for all banquet tickets.

AWARDS COMMITTEE: The awards committee is:

Rick Thomas

Bill Beckett

Glenn Roemmich

BY-LAW COMMITTEE:

PROPOSED BY-LAW CHANGE WAS TABLED

BEAREAVMENT COMMITTEE: Rick Thomas advised that the

committee had assisted Deptford and Brooklawn over the summer.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES:

RADIO COMMITTEE: No Report

TECH RESCUE: No Report

TENDER TASK FORCE: Chief Hitzelberger reported that the task force

had responded to Cumberland County on Tuesday. They are also preparing

for the joint drill on October 13

in Franklin Twp. with the Foam Task

force.

FOAM STRIKE TEAM: Chief Pfeiffer advised that they are finalizing

plans for the joint drill with the Tender Task Force in Franklin Twp. on

October 13

LARGE DIAMETER HOSE TASK FORCE: Chief Golle reported that

they had a hydraulics class which included a lecture and hands on. They are

looking to set up a drill for the fall.

Chief Nessler motion to donate $ 200.00 to the Deptford Canteen seconded

by Chief Farley, motion passed.

TRAINING/FIRE ACADEMY COMMITTEE: No Report

STAFFING COMMITTEE: No Report

CORRESPONDENCE: None

PAYMENT of BILLS:

$ 1,000.00 Donation to the Perry Family

$ 874.30 Mission BBQ Food for the meeting

$ 381.00 MES Webbing for the Fire Academy

$ 33.00 Bob Hill Association Incorporation Fee

Gary Campbell motion to pay the bills seconded by

Kym Connor motion passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Secretary did not receive the report

Dan Baker motion to accept the Treasurers report seconded by Butch Myers,

motion passed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

The sunshine committee is working on guidelines, they hope to have

something to present at the next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

Jim Schmidt advised that the County Fire Marshal’s office has moved back

to Clarksboro.

Jim also advised that Mike Gallagher has completed radiation treatments,

chemo treatments continue.

Anthony Baldasaro reported that there had been a Marine meeting earlier.

Malaga had brought their dive team trailer. If anyone is interested in joining

the dive team send Chief Baldasaro your resume.

CAMPTOWN: $ 66.00

GOOD & WELFARE OF THE ASSOCIATION:

Congratulations to the Woolwich Fire Company on their receiving a safer

grant.

PLACE OF NEXT MEETING: October 17

Woolwich Fire Company in

Swedesboro at 1930 hours.

Roll Call Taken

Jim Reed motion to adjourn seconded by Bill Beckett motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 20:35 hours.

Respectfully Submitted

Glenn Roemmich

Secretary