The following is my report for the actions taken by the Gloucester County
Fire Marshal’s Office for the period of March 20, 2022 to April 14, 2022.
Inspections for the period: 318 Total for the Year: 1070
Fire Safety Permits: 8 Total for the Year: 55
Fire Investigations for the period: 20 Total for the Year: 55
Fire Fatalities for the period: 0 Total for the Year: 1
Fire Scene Injuries for the period: 14 Total for the year: 15
Juvenile Fire setter actions for the period: 3 Total for the Year: 5
Fire Prevention/K9 Training/Demo for the period: 4 Total for the Year:4
Fit Testing for Agencies for Period: None
Total Actions Taken by the Fire Marshal’s Office to date: 1,205
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 that there was 1
injury to a Firefighter I recruit during the thermal balance hands on portion
at the Gloucester County Fire Academy. The student received 2nd Degree
Burns to the thigh area, was transported to the Emergency Department
treated and released. The Recruit has returned to class as of this meeting.
There was PPE Damage which was recorded and documented for both an
internal and OSHA and POSHA Investigation which is currently on going.
County Fire Marshall’s Office was also contacted and performed an
investigation of the scene, including pictures and statements obtained. If any
chief has any questions please reach out to Jim Schmidt or Bill Bates.
Bill Bates reported that the Extrication I class has 25 Students, Squad
Company Has 18 Students thus far. Boeing Fire Department has been on site
at the academy performing training. The Fire Officer Series I is nearing
completion and Series II has been posted and registration is open.
Firefighter I students have been administered the New Jersey State Test, no
results as of yet. RIC Operations Course has received interest from other
Departments that have interest in completing the course. The Fire Academy
Site has had some milling of the road at the Extrication Site as well as other
areas of the academy