GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S & FIRE

OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION

Ferrell Fire Company

March 12, 2015

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

group saluted the flag the invocation was given by Chaplain Rev Kevin

Davis.

Address of welcome was given by Chief Fred Boeckle of the Ferrell Fire

Company.

NEW MEMBERS: None

MINUTES OF PAST MEETING:

Bill Beckett motion that the minutes February meeting be approved as

emailed seconded by, Bill McNulty, motion passed.

FREEHOLDER REPORT: Freeholder Chila 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 February 01 to February 28, 2015

and the totals for the year of 2015.

Inspections for the period: 32 Total for the Year: 72

Fire Investigations for the period: 15 Total for the Year: 34

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

Burn Injuries for the period: 0 Total for the year: 0

Juvenile Fire setter actions for the period: 0 Total for the Year: 2

Training Sessions for the period: 2 Total for the Year: 2

Fire Extinguisher Inspections: 0 Total for the Year: 0

Meetings/Lectures/Court for the period: 10 Total for the Year: 24

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

Fit Testing for Other Agencies for Period: 4 Total for the Year: 06

Total Actions Taken by the Fire Marshal’s Office to date: 138

Respectfully Submitted;

Edward J. Johnson

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

FIRE ACADEMY DIRECTOR’S REPORT

REPORTING MONTH: March 12, 2015

GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY

 FIREFIGHTER 1

 Spring program underway with nineteen students participating

FIRE ACADEMY GENERAL BUSINESS

 Many responders have taken advantage of the tuition waiver

for certain classes. Presently we have met our cap for 2015

unless we can find more funding.

 I have updated information on the conversations occurring at

this time between the academy, the college, and the county.

If requested, Bob did elaborate on meetings that he had

attended regarding the Fire Academy.

TRAINING & EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL

 No meeting due to weather. Our next meeting will occur next

month. I will provide an update at our May meeting.



 Driver training program has been scheduled. To date the response

has been very disappointing. However, as I am determined to

launch a program later this year, I will run the pilot program as

scheduled regardless of the number of attendees.

NJ DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY:

 NJ Weekend registrations available through Kean Fire

Safety.com

Respectfully submitted

Robert V Hill Sr.

Director II

G.C. EMERGENCY RESPONSE REPORT: Director Tom Butts was

unable to attend but Dennis Kappler reported that the 700 project was

moving along well. The vendor presentation had gone well, work has begun

on tower locations and the microwave move has been completed.

Fire Coordination: Dennis Kappler advised that a task force had been

placed in Camden County during the tanker fire in Pennsauken.

GLOUCESTER COUNTY EMS: Chris Rosser advised that County EMS

units will come out to your station to do baseline vitals if you request them

to do so. Also the EMT CEU weekend recertification course will be held

this weekend.

GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION: Nothing

N. J. DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY: Captain Gallagher was unable to

attend the meeting.

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

advised that on Tuesday the By-Law committee met at the state office and

discussed the lack of the local associations not getting their reports in on

time. There is one County association which will not be seated this year at

the convention due to not getting their reports in on time. Bill also advised

that there are 2 Sergeant of Arms positions open for the convention, if

anyone is interested in serving, let Bill know.

N.J. FIREMENS HOME: Harry Strube advised that the long term care

section of the home is full and that there are 4 individuals on the waiting list.

The home will be using money from the golf outing to pay for the in house

TV system that they will have installed.

Rick Thomas motion that the Association pay $ 300.00 towards the golf

outing, seconded by Pat Robinson motion passed.

Harry stated that our Association sign will be located on the course where

everyone who participates will see it.

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

Memorial service will be held in Secaucus on April 18

at 1100 hours.

LAW & LEGISLATION: Frank Lambing reported on Assembly bill 2996

which covers the removal of snow from fire hydrants and locator poles.

AUDITING COMMITTEE: The President reminded the trustees that the

treasurer’s books need to be audited. The Trustees serve as the auditing

committee per the By-laws.

BY-LAW COMMITTEE: The committee presented a change to the By-

Laws which was signed by 5 members in good standing. The changes are as

follows:

Article III Membership

Section 6. Active members

The section now reads as follows: An active member shall meet the

requirements as stated in Article III, Section 1.

The proposed section will now read as follows: An active member shall

meet the requirements as stated in Article III, Section 1. To be considered

an Active member he/she must attend at least four (4) meetings during each

calendar year.

Section 7. Life Members

The current section reads as follows: A Life Member shall have completed

ten (10) years of active service in the Association, none of which need to be

consecutive but all must be credited as active. Life memberships are to be

awarded at the next annual meeting.

The proposed section will now read as follows: A Life Member shall have

completed ten (10) years of active service of attending at least four (4)

meetings during each calendar year in the Association, none of which need

to be consecutive but all must be credited as active. Life memberships are to

be awarded at the next annual meeting.

The proposed changes will be read and voted on at the April meeting.

BEAREAVMENT COMMITTEE: Rick Thomas advised that there was

no activity during the last month.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES:

RADIO COMMITTEE: Dave Raso advised that the committee had met

and they are now working on how the County will be split up and setting up

talk groups for use with new radio system. If anyone has any ideas get in

contact with the committee.

TECH RESCUE:

To: Gloucester County Fire Chief’s Association- Secretary

Subject: GCTRT Training Report for March

The Gloucester County Technical Rescue Task Force (GCTRT) was in

Washington Township for this month’s drill. The total attendance for the

drill was 19. GCTRT members continued the NJ State Police Confined

Space Operations program. This will serve as a refresher for the senior

members and initial certification for newer members. Members were

instructed and demonstrated skills in patient packing, metering, rope skills,

and tripod set-up. The taskforce was in-service for a total of 3.5 hours.

Respectfully submitted,

Joseph Schmidt

GCTRT Training Coordinator

Washington Twp. Fire District

TENDER TASK FORCE: Nothing to report

FOAM STRIKE TEAM: Chief Hoffman reported that some of the task

force members had attended a training session a few weeks ago with

Williams Fire Training.

LARGE DIAMETER HOSE TASK FORCE: They are still working on

updating the task force.

ST. FLORIAN COMMITTEE: There will be a meeting of the committee

on Monday March 23

at 4 pm at the Christ Church Rectory. The St.

Florian service will be held on Sunday May 3

. Also any nominees for the

Medal of Mercy award has to be in the hands of the committee no later than

April 20th.

I.C. MUTUAL AID TEAM: No report

WEBSITE: No Report

FIRE ACADEMY COMMITTEE: Nothing more to report then what had

already been discussed.

REHAB PLAN COMMITTEE: No Report

CORRESPONDENCE:

Bill Ross advised that he had received a letter regarding a program with

Keller Realty. He asked if he should have a representative come to the April

meeting to discuss the program. He will schedule them for the April

meeting.

PAYMENT of BILLS:

Fire Companies Dot Com (Website) $ 119.97

Bill McNulty motion to pay the bill seconded by Frank Rehman, motion

passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S ASSOCIATION

TREASURER’S REPORT

March 12, 2015

REPORTING MONTH: FEBRUARY 2015

STARTING BALANCE

$7,366.09

TOTAL OF DEPOSITS

$ 190.00

TOTAL OF EXPENSES

$ 129.40

ENDING BALANCE

$7,426.69

RECEIPTS

CAMPTOWN

$ 86.00

MEMBERSHIP

$ 40.00

DUES

$ 64.00

OTHER

DEPOSITED

$ 190.00

EXPENSES

DATE

CH #

2/12/2015

238

GLENN ROEMMICH

$ 129.40

EXPENSE TOTAL

$ 129.40

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED

ROBERT V HILL SR.

TREASURER

Bill Beckett motion to accept Treasurer Report, seconded by Pat Robinson,

motion passed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE

NEW BUSINESS: None

CAMPTOWN: $ 43.00

GOOD & WELFARE OF THE ASSOCIATION:

Dennis Kappler advised that Mike DeVito will be chairing the I.C.S.

Committee.

Butch Myers advised that East Greenwich Township Fire & Rescue will be

holding their annual Breakfast on Palm Sunday March 29th at Station 19-1.

PLACE OF NEXT MEETING: April 9

Cooper Street Station

(Almonesson) Deptford Township at 1930 hours.

Dennis Kappler motion to adjourn seconded by Joe Petsch motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 2004 hours.

Respectfully Submitted

Glenn Roemmich

Secretary