GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S ASSOCIATION

DEPTFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT

OAK VALLEY STATION

HOSTED BY

TANYARD ROAD STATION

February 9, 2023

The meeting was called to order by Vice-President DeCesari at 1930 hours. The group saluted

MINUTES OF PAST MEETING:

Scott Oatman motion that the minutes of the December and January meetings be approved as

emailed seconded by, Russell Trumbull, motion passed.

COUNTY COMMISIONER REPORT: Commissioner DiCarlo advised that she will

continue to serve as our liaison to the County Commissioner board, she advised that the County

budget has been introduced, gave an update on things that are progressing at the Fire Academy

and she thanked all for what we do for our communities and the County.

Inspections for the period: 573 Total for the Year: 829

Fire Safety Permits: 2 Total for the Year: 15

Fire Investigations for the period: 11 Total for the Year: 14

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

Fire Scene Injuries for the period: 0 Total for the Year: 0

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

Fit Testing for Agencies for Period: 0

Total Actions Taken by the Fire Marshal’s Office to date: 858

advised that the contract for the Pole Barn and the burn building have been awarded.

Construction on the burn building will take 28 to 30 weeks once construction begins. If anyone

wants to attend any of the courses being offered during the spring, go to the Academy web site

to register.

Jim brought to the group that the Academy is debating on charging departments for department

training and drill at the Academy. They are proposing that departments pay $ 90.00 per hour

for the use of the grounds and staff to assist with the training and use of the grounds.

Departments can purchase blocks of training hours, if they are not used during the year, the time

will carry over. Jim asked the opinion of those in attendance. There were no questions or

have a new technician that is working out well. Also Anthony DeAngelo has been assigned to

assist Mike in the radio shop. They are looking a new program to use to schedule radio work.

More information will be forth coming.

FIRE COORDINATION: Steve Smith advised that a questionaire has been sent out

requesting information on fire boats. They will be meeting with Delaware County in the near

future. Steve also advised that they are working with the DOT and Safer group on revamping

the maps and responses for the highways.

Steve reported that there are some departments that are falsifying their numbers when

There was a google assessment that went out via email from the email

address gcesf9@gmail.com. This is not spam it is from me ( Dan Dobleman ). I will be

resending out to the chiefs in the next day or so. It take about 5-10 minutes tops to fill out. This

is to better gauge on what we have in the county for USAR / HAZMAT. I have started to reach

out to a few chief to sit down with them. If you have not heard from me soon, I will be reaching

out. Thank you very much and any question do not hesitate to reach out.

Thanks !!

Dan Dobleman

GC OEM ESF # 9 Coordinator

and will be published soon.

N. J. DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY: No Report

for getting their 4th quarter financial report and Officers listings in on time.

The financial report is due into the office by February 20th and the Membership forms, the old

green sheets can be done online however the signed hard copies are due in the office by

February 28th. The next Executive Committee meeting is on Saturday February 25th.

be held on Thursday March 23rd at the Mantua Township Fire Museum. I know that our county

was just audited in 2021, but we were due to be audited in 2020, but that audit was not done due

to Covid. Once the audit is done this year, we will be back on schedule and the next audit will

not be until 2026. If your local can not make the audit on March 23rd, you can attend one of the

audits held in another County as long as you make arrangements with Field Auditor Jennie

Hollingsworth. If you cannot make it to another County the make-up date for all field audits

will be on Thursday April 27th at the State Office in Wall Township starting at 6 pm.

The County Caucus will be held on Thursday August 17th. I am still looking for a station to

host the Caucus. If you have the space for the Caucus and wish to host it, please let me know.

N.J. FIREMENS HOME: No Report

LAW & LEGISLATION: Frank Lambing reported that Senate bill S-3405 which is the

Cancer bill for Volunteers has been introduced and is making its way through the proper

channels. This bill is the same as the bill that was passed for paid firefighters.

BANQUET COMMITTEE: Dan Baker advised that there were a few issues with the banquet

this year. He did advise that we made a profit of $ 599.00.

Glenn Roemmich advised that the West Deptford Fire Department saved the Association over $

500.00 by making the copies of the banquet booklet this year.

Glenn Roemmich motion that the West Deptford Fire Department be exempt from paying dues

AUDITING COMMITTEE: Vice President DeCesari appointed the 3 trustees to audit the

Treasurers books. Bob Hill would like to meet with the auditing committee in Aura at 7 pm to

audit the books.

TECH RESCUE: No Report

TENDER TASK FORCE: They are working on a drill to held in the spring

FOAM STRIKE TEAM: No Report

LARGE DIAMETER HOSE TASK FORCE: No Report

TRAINING/FIRE ACADEMY COMMITTEE: No Report

CORRESPONDENCE: The Secretary read a letter from the Task Force Pontis, a group that is

to support Emergency Response personnel that is in need of assistance during time of job

separation or dealing with difficult situations.

Dan Baker motion that we donate $ 200.00 to Task Force Pontis, seconded by Steve Smith,

motion passed.

PAYMENT of BILLS: No Bills

TREASURER’S REPORT:

$ 76.00

$ 3,877.00

14 CHECKS WERE WRITTEN

2/5/2022 $2,899.00

2/5/2023 $BALANCE: $3,877.00

GAIN $978.00

PART 3: CAMPTOWN

2022 $466.88

2021 $423.00

ROBERT V HILL SR.

Pat Robinson motion to accept the treasurer’s report seconded by Scott Oatman, motion passed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS: Dennis Kappler thanked the group on behalf of his son Michael for the

donation to the Task Force Pontis.

CAMPTOWN: $ 50.00

GOOD & WELFARE OF THE ASSOCIATION:

Bob Hill advised that dues invoices were on the table and he asked those in attendance to take

theirs back to their departments.

Jim Schmidt spoke on the Division memo that came out in November regarding the use of

Meeting adjourned at 2020 hours.

Respectfully Submitted

Glenn Roemmich

Secretary