GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S

Gibbstown Fire Company

December 9, 2021

The meeting was called to order by Vice-President DeCesari at 1935 hours.

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

Nessler

Address of welcome was given by Chief Len Fisler of the Gibbstown Fire

Drew Sole motion that the minutes of the November meeting be approved as

emailed seconded by, Dan Baker motion passed.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Commissioner Christy: was

unable to attend

FIRE MARSHALS REPORT: The following is the report:

GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE

212 County House Road, Clarksboro, New Jersey 08020

Phone: (856) 307-7912 Fax: (856) 224-8284 Email: gcfmo@co.gloucester.nj.us

Commissioner Director: Robert M. Damminger

Commissioner: Dan Christy

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

Fire Scene Injuries for the period: 2 Total for the year: 16

Juvenile Fire setter actions for the period: 2 Total for the Year: 7

Fit Testing for Agencies for Period: 34 Total for the Year: 34

Fit Testing for Agencies for Period: None

Fire Prevention/K9 Training/Demo for the period: 2

Total Actions Taken by the Fire Marshal’s Office to date:3,456

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

Shawn K Layton

graduation will be held next Thursday night at the Rowan College at

The Academy is going to be holding an Officers training series starting in

January.

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

Force was sent into Salem County for a cover assignment in Pennsville.

Dennis thanked all of those who were deputy coordinators during his terms.

He wished everyone a good Holiday season.

HAZ-MAT: Nothing to report

GLOUCESTER COUNTY EMS: No report

N. J. DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY: No report

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

advised that the Association is currently scheduling the 2022 Convention to

be a normal 2-day Convention on Friday, 9/16 and Saturday, 9/17. We are at

the mercy of state and federal regulations, but as of now, a normal 2-day

maximum amount of Local Relief must be approved and paid out before

applying for Special Relief. Maximum Supplemental Relief is still four (4)

times your NEW Local Relief Level. The maximum Local Relief and

Special Relief must be approved and paid before applying to the Advisory

Committee for approval of Supplemental Relief.

All Relief approved/granted in 2021 MUST be paid out by 12/31/2021.

There is no carryover of approvals or granted amounts to 2022 starting

January 1st that the home care benefit for members will be increased by $

1000.00 to $ 6,000.00 per month and spouses will be able to apply for up to

$ 2,000.00 per month for reimbursement for Home Health care.

caregiver working with a licensed health care firm. The reimbursement is

towards the net care balance not already being reimbursed from other

sources. The funds are paid out from the State Office. This is separate from

the Relief program and income is not a factor. The reimbursement program

begins in the month that the NJSFA Advisory Committee approves the

application and is not retroactive.

Over 300 Firefighters have benefited from this program since inception and

we have over 140 members in the program during this current calendar year.

Every County in the State has members enrolled in the program. The eligible

active or Qualified Firefighter does not need to live in New Jersey, but can

make use of the reimbursement program utilizing licensed caregivers/firms

in whatever state they reside. We recommend using established Health Care

Companies that have a recognized history of providing the proper care for

your members that need this type of service.

The Health Care program has been expanded to include spouses of current

reimbursed from other sources. The eligible spouse can be receiving that

care at home, an adult day care facility, a rehabilitation facility or a long-

term care facility. As of this report, we have over 72 spouses from all 21

counties enrolled in the program. The eligible spouse (see qualifications

above) does not need to live in New Jersey, but can make use of the

reimbursement program utilizing licensed caregivers/firms in whatever state

they reside. We recommend using established Health Care Companies that

your members that need this type of service.

This year’s Annual Financial Report and Annual Membership Percentage

Report (formerly Green Sheets) can still be completed manually, but it is the

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to everyone.

N.J. FIREMENS HOME: No report

N.J. EXEMPT ASSOCIATION: Glenn Roemmich nothing to report.

LAW & LEGISLATION: Frank Lambing was attending a Legislative

Committee Meeting. He wishes everyone a Happy Holiday Season.

BANQUET COMMITTEE: Dan Baker reported that as of tonight we

have a total of 26 tables sold. The quest speaker for the Banquet will be the

Chief of the Christiana Fire Department. If you have videos and pictures to

be added to presentation please forward them to Dan DeBear. The will need

assistance to sell tickets during the banquet.

AWARDS COMMITTEE: Rick Thomas advised that the committee had

to health reasons.

BY-LAW COMMITTEE: Nothing to report

BEAREAVMENT COMMITTEE: It was reported that the trailer had

been used twice since the last meeting.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES:

RADIO COMMITTEE: They are continuing to work on the numbering

system.

TECH RESCUE: No report

TENDER TASK FORCE: Chad Hitzelberger and Rob Gould have

TRAINING/FIRE ACADEMY COMMITTEE: They are finalizing a

RIC Policy

CORRESPONDENCE: None

PAYMENT of BILLS:

Dennis Kappler motion the pay the bill, seconded by Fred Lock, motion

passed.

RECEIPTS

EXPENSES

11/24/2

8-Jan RICK THOMAS (CASKET FLAGS) $ 898.39

Chuck Murtaugh motion to accept the treasurer’s report seconded by Dan

Baker motion passed.

Rick Thomas motion that the Secretary cast the unanimous ballot for all

Officers that are uncontested, seconded by, Russell Trumbull motion passed.

Joe Petsch

Christine Neal

Steve Cope spoke on information available from South Jersey Gas.

Glenn Roemmich motion that the Association take out a $ 100.00 ad in the

Franklinville Fire Company Ad Book, seconded by Kyle Adams, motion

passed.

CAMPTOWN: $ 46.00

GOOD & WELFARE OF THE ASSOCIATION:

Vice-President DeCesari thanked Larry Crane for his many years of service

to the Association.

Next Operational meeting: December 30th Deptford Township Good Intent

Road Station at 19:30 hours.

Rick Thomas motion to adjourn seconded by Jason Kell

motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 19:59 hours.

Glenn Roemmich