GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S ASSOCIATION

GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY

September 9, 2021

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

Address of welcome was given by Director of the Fire Academy Jim

Schmidt

NEW MEMBERS:

Captain Mike Crier of the Westville Fire Department

Lieutenant Brandon Volpe of the Franklinville Fire Company

Dan Baker motion to accept the gentleman into the Association, seconded

by, Pat Robinson, motion passed.

President Cardile did not administer the Oath of Membership to the new

members.

Hal Brown motion to suspend normal order of business seconded by Pat

Robinson, motion passed.

Brie Renner talked about crisis counseling and Sandy Lynch talked about the

CISD Team availability, contact them through the Communications Center.

MINUTES OF PAST MEETING:

Frank Lambing motion that the minutes of the June meeting be approved as

emailed seconded by, Dan Baker, motion passed.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Commissioner Christy thanked

all for the response and clean up after the tornado that recently struck the

County. He asked all to remember the County 9/11 Ceremony that will be

held in Mantua Township and the Senior picnic.

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 10, 2021 to September 9, 2021.

Inspections for the period: 1197 Total for the Year: 2,590

Fire Safety Permits: 37 Total for the Year: 74

Fire Investigations for the period: 24 Total for the Year: 69

Fire Fatalities for the period: 0 Total for the Year: 3

Fire Scene Injuries for the period: 2 Total for the year: 11

Juvenile Fire setter actions for the period: 1 Total for the Year: 5

Fire Prevention/K9 Training/Demo for the period: 3

Total for the Year: 14

Fit Testing for Agencies for Period: 0

Total Actions Taken by the Fire Marshal’s Office to date: 1,499

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

7912.

Respectfully Submitted;

Shawn K Layton

Chief Shawn K Layton

FIRE ACADEMY REPORT: Jim Schmidt reported: With the recent

shared service agreement between the County and RCSJ, Jim Schmidt will

serve as the Fire Academy Director in an administrative role and Bill Bates

is the Fire Academy Training Coordinator overseeing training and education

Report on the Passing of Larry Hurlburt, Larry served as a Fire

Academy Instructor and Deputy County Fire Marshal for many years.

An Memorial service is planned at Gibbstown Fire Co. on Saturday

Sept. 11

· The Fall 2021 Firefighter 1 class started on August 23

with 23

recruits. 5 have dropped from the program

· Auto Extrication 1 is scheduled for Sept 30, Oct 2 & 3

Currently 25 are registered and 5 seats remain

· Auto Extrication 2 is scheduled for Nov 6 & 9

, Currently 19

are registered and 6 seats remain

· Upcoming customized training

- Delaware National Guard and Atlantic City National Guard

is scheduled for training on Airplane Prop

- Extinguisher training for Nustar

- Confined Space Training for Solvay & COIM

- Extrication 2 will be conducted at Erma Fire Dept Cape

May County

- Heavy Vehicle Rescue will be conducted at Hammonton

Fire Dept (Atlantic County)

· The Following departments conducted company drills at the

academy utilizing the class A container, vehicle prop and smoke

house. Woolwich FD, Gibbstown FD, Pitman FD

G.C. EMERGENCY RESPONSE REPORT: Director of Fire

Services Jim Schmidt: PST Supervisor Holstorm provide

communication statics and channel assignment information relating

the tornodo response from last week.

· Information from the NJ Division of Fire Safety relating to

NIFIRS reports and coding regarding storm responses was forwarded

to all Chief’s

FIRE COORDINATION: Dennis Kappler advised during the tornado that

all fire services pulled together for the common good. He advised that there

had been a response by task forces and a good job was done by all.

HAZ-MAT: Nothing to report

GLOUCESTER COUNTY EMS: Nick advised that the County was

looking to hire a few per diem EMT’s. And that the agency was available to

do training again.

N. J. DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY: No report

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

advised that the Convention this year will be a walk thru voting session only.

The Convention will be held on Friday, 9/17/21 in Wildwood. This will

be a walk-thru voting convention. Delegates, Alternates and Life

Members can vote between 9am – 3pm on Friday, 9/17/21 at the

Convention Center (Fireman’s Hall). There will be no meetings. If there is

a line at 3 pm, the polls will stay open until the last person votes. The

Memorial Service will be posted on the State’s web-site. Delegates will

receive 2 day credit for the convention if they register that day.

Gloucester County Delegates and Life members will receive the following

for convention expenses:

Delegate: With Lodging - $742.00, Commute Only - $159.00

Life Members: With Lodging - $371.00, Commute Only - $80.00

The Trolley that used to run in Wildwood no longer exists, and the Tram Car

on the boardwalk will not be running after Sunday September 12

, due to

staffing issues. The 5 Mile Beach Association was working with a Jitney

service for the convention weekend.

At convention Delegates and Life Members will see a Resolution Question

on the ballot. The office received 23 similar resolutions from 7 counties.

Point Pleasant Relief Association was the first that came into the office, so

they were listed as proposing, but know this has received strong support in at

least 7 counties and will appear on the ballot in Wildwood for a vote. Your

vote is important.

RESOLUTION NO. 1

FIREMEN’S RELIEF ASSOCIATION

OF POINT PLEASANT BEACH, OCEAN COUNTY

Shall the Resolution of the Point Pleasant Beach Firemen’s Relief

Association, Ocean County, proposing that the New Jersey State Firemen’s

Association seek a change in the existing statutes to eliminate the Board of

Managers and to bring the management, control and oversight of the New

Jersey State Firemen's Home under the New Jersey State Firemen's

Association as one of the many programs it currently offers, be approved.

The Resolution specifically requests the New Jersey State Firemen’s

Association to propose an amendment to the existing statutes to eliminate

the Board of Managers and to bring the management, control, and oversight

of the New Jersey State Firemen's Home under the New Jersey State

Firemen's Association as one of the many programs it currently offers.

N.J. FIREMENS HOME: No report

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

reorganization meeting will be held in October.

LAW & LEGISLATION: Frank Lambing reported that nothing will be

happening now until after election day.

BANQUET COMMITTEE: Dan Baker advised that the cost of banquet

tickets will remain $ 35.00 each. Tickets will only be sold at October,

November, and December meetings.

AWARDS COMMITTEE: Are due into the committee before December

BY-LAW COMMITTEE: No report

BEAREAVMENT COMMITTEE: No report

SPECIAL COMMITTEES:

RADIO COMMITTEE: The committee did meet and are working on a few

items for the Operational meeting.

TECH RESCUE: They had 2 responses one in West Deptford and one in

Harrison Twp.

TENDER TASK FORCE: They have a meeting on September 22

Mantua Twp.at 7:30 pm.

FOAM STRIKE TEAM: No report

LARGE DIAMETER HOSE TASK FORCE: They will have a meeting

soon.

RIC COMMITTEE: No report

TRAINING/FIRE ACADEMY COMMITTEE: No report

LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE: No report

STAFFING COMMITTEE: Pat Dolgos advised that the committee had

met and were reviewing the surveys, they found it better to talk in person,

they hope to have a plan for review soon.

ST. FLORIAN COMMITTEE: Nothing to report

CORRESPONDENCE: We received a letter from County Fire

Coordinator Dennis Kappler stating they he will no longer be the

Coordinator after December 31

PAYMENT of BILLS:

$ 33.00 for our annual incorporation fee

$ 672.00 for webbing for the Fire Academy

$ 831.99 for Bob Hill’s plaque upon his retirement from the Fire Academy

Bill Bates motion to pay the bills, seconded by Kyle Adams, motion passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Starting Balance: $ 14,937.71

Deposits: $ 1,598.00

Expenses: $ 239.97

Ending Balance $ 16,295.74

Bill Beckett motion to accept the treasurer’s report seconded by Scott

Oatman, motion passed.

CAMPTOWN: $ 41.00

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Web site went live on June 21

NEW BUSINESS:

The President appointed the following as the Nominating committee:

Rick Thomas

Larry Crane

Keith Tetreault

President Cardile then presented Bob Hill a plaque for his years of service as

Director of the Fire Academy.

Bob thanked all for the support he had received over the years.

CAMPTOWN: $41.00

GOOD & WELFARE OF THE ASSOCIATION:

PLACE OF NEXT MEETING: October 14

Fisher Street Station

Deptford Township 1930 hours.

Roll Call Taken

Dan Baker motion to adjourn seconded by Dave Raso, motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 20:50 hours.

Respectfully Submitted

Glenn Roemmich

Secretary

After the meeting there was a presentation regarding the Tornado that struck

the County.