GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S

ASSOCIATION

National Park Fire Company

January 14, 2021

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Steve Smith at 1930

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

Nessler

Address of welcome was given by Deputy Chief Chuck Kleinfelder of the

Secretary: Glenn Roemmich

Membership Secretary: Larry Crane

Treasurer: Robert Hill

Trustee: Eric Farley

Trustee: Joe Petsch

Trustee: Anthony Baldasaro

Member at Large: Mark Gismondi

Sargent at Arms: Richard Thomas

2020 Award Ceremony was conducted by Awards Committee Chairman

Rick Thomas.

MINUTES OF PAST MEETING: Russell Trumbull

motion that the minutes of the December meeting be approved as emailed

seconded by, Hal Brown, motion passed.

FREEHOLDER REPORT: Freeholder Christy wished the new officers

good luck in their positions. He advised that the Covid vaccines are being

distributed at Rowan College at Gloucester County. He wished everyone a

Happy New Year and hopefully a much better year than last year. He

thanked all for their service and hopes that all continue to stay safe.

FIRE MARSHALS REPORT: There was no Fire Marshal report, the

members of his staff have been assisting with the Covid Vaccine

 FIREFIGHTER 1

 The spring 2021 Firefighter 1 class begins tomorrow night with 14

registered.

 Last month I reported that we would begin using the 4

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Edition text.

Resulting from the fact that we only recently received the texts, the

transition will not occur until the fall 2021 class.

ACADEMY GENERAL BUSINESS:

I am very pleased to report the following:

3. Upgrade underway to modify our existing structure that once served as the

control tower for the burn building. When completed, members will be able

to safety train on emergency escape techniques where evacuation is above

academy staff members, Bill Bates, Randall Gartner, and Len Steen.

4. Straw storage. Before the end of the month, a newly built storage barn

will be delivered and available for use. The funding for this structure

enthusiastically came from the college. A special recognition and

and use of a front-end loader to prepare the pad site for the barn previously

mentioned.

5. New extinguisher training system. The college is supporting the purchase

conduct training on extinguisher for both industry and commercial business.

operations. The college has approved this donation and it is hoped that the

county will assist in housing the apparatus. Thank you very much to Chief

Mason and the college.

7. Use of county property. The academy continues to benefit from the

support of Gloucester County Buildings & Grounds in their permission to

use the parking garage in Woodbury for various classes.

In sum, the 7 items discussed speak to the passion and expertise of academy

staff, the uncompromising support of various fire service leaders in

Gloucester County and the efforts of the college namely thorough the

generously donated time and equipment to include this honorable body of

fire service leaders. To each and every one of you I say thank you very very

much for both your professional and personal support.

academy through the continued actions of its staff, the approval of funding

for different projects from the college, and the assistance of members like

Chief Mason, and Captain Sole remains active and more capable than ever

of proving the type of training and education your members require and

deserve. Thank you.

TRAINING & EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL: No report

Director I

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

from Salem County did also. The sign up for the second shots will be done

via the State website. Also Jim advised all to track those of your

departments that have received the shots.

Jim also asked all to update their officer listings and he asked to include the

Construction Code Official, so that the County has that information in case

the Construction Code Official needs to be contacted.

FIRE COORDINATION: Dennis Kappler advised that they had 2

responses over the last month, one in Logan Twp., and one in Washington

Twp. He stated that there will be a State Fire Coordinators meeting on

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HAZ-MAT: Dennis Kappler advised that the team is starting to ramp up

N. J. DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY: No report

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

advised that President Emeritus Ernest J Greenwald passed away this

morning. As additional information is available I will put it out.

Remember that starting January 1

to $ 600.00 per month for reimbursement for Home Health care.

The Bill that was proposed for the Firemen’s Home by Assemblyman

Burzichelli has been pulled by the Assemblyman. He will be meeting with

Managers for the Firemen’s Home and the State Association can work

together, and if there needs to be any changes he will work with both groups

Covid free. They are accepting applications to the home. The final punch

be having a zoom meeting on Saturday and a budget meeting by zoom on

Monday.

LAW & LEGISLATION: Frank Lambing reported that bill A-4745 which

is the age bill had passed the Assembly by a vote of 75 to 0. Hopefully the

Senate will approve it soon.

BANQUET COMMITTEE: Dan Baker reported that

2022 Banquet Report

Site of the Banquet: I would like to make a motion that the banquet be held

Ticket Sales: Tickets will be ONLY sold at the Monthly Chief’s Meetings

starting in October and continue until December of 2021. You will sign for

your DEPARTMENT and acceptable payment will be Cash, Check or

Guest Speaker: any ideas please contact me or someone on the committee.

Committee: If you would like to be a part of the Committee and help in any

way, please contact me. I would like to have regular communications with

Ideas from the Membership: We are open to any and all suggestions, just

Dan Baker

Masso’s in Glassboro, seconded by Russell Trumbull, motion passed.

AWARDS COMMITTEE: Nothing

NOMINATION COMMITTEE: Nothing

BY-LAW COMMITTEE: Will be reviewed this year

AUDITING COMMITTEE: President Cardile appointed Anthony

Baldasaro, Russell Trumbull and Glenn Roemmich to serve as the auditing

committee.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES:

TECH RESCUE: Nothing

TENDER TASK FORCE: Nothing

FOAM STRIKE TEAM: Nothing

LARGE DIAMETER HOSE TASK FORCE: Nothing

TRAINING/FIRE ACADEMY COMMITTEE: Nothing

STAFFING COMMITTEE: Nothing

LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE: Nothing

Hospital for our donation along with the Fire Marshal’s office.

PAYMENT of BILLS: None

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED

Robert V Hill sr

Treasurer

Joe Chillari motion to accept the treasurer’s report seconded by Mark

Gismondi, motion passed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Web Site: Dan Baker advised that the Committee had a zoom meeting with

Aron on his proposal for the Web site. The committee recommends that we

go with Aron’s proposal for the web site. The cost for the first year will be $

GOOD & WELFARE OF THE ASSOCIATION:

Anthony Baldasaro related to the membership that there is a 5K virtual

then complete the run/walk in March. Dennis Kappler motion that the

Association donate $ 500.00 to the cause seconded by Dan Baker, motion

passed.

PLACE OF NEXT MEETING: February 11, 2021 at Franklinville Fire

Roll Call read by President Cardile

Dana DeCesari motion to adjourn seconded by Eric Farley,

Meeting for the first half of the year are going to be held in

the North – Central – South as follows

FUTURE MEETINGS:

March 11

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Harmony Fire Company

April 8th National Park Fire Company

May 14

June 10