G.C. EMERGENCY RESPONSE REPORT: Director Tom Butts was
unable to attend the meeting.
Fire Coordination: Dennis Kappler reported that earlier today there was a
regional coordinators meeting held at the Fire Marshal’s office they
discussed the Papal visit to Philadelphia in September, President Obama’s
visit to Camden and the 4 day Tall Ships event in June. Additional
information will be forth coming regarding the Papal visit in September.
GLOUCESTER COUNTY EMS: Chris Rosser reported that on July 30
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at 1900 hours in the Government Services Building in Clayton there will be
a CISM Overview and Introduction seminar. Here is part of the copy from
the flyer announcing the seminar: At times we are confronted with scenes
and situations that we can’t put away at the end of a shift. The fellow
responders that comprise the Mercury Team will discuss what they can bring
to the table should we need their assistance. Additionally, the team will
discuss the signs/symptoms of stress and management of it. Mercury team
membership information will also be provided to any interested attendee.
N. J. DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY: Captain Gallagher was unable to
attend the meeting.
N.J. STATE FIREMEN’S RELEIF ASSOCIATION: Bill McNulty was
unable to attend the meeting. He did send a report: The only thing he would
like to report on is that there are a couple Associations that have to send in
their 990 forms to the IRS and the State Assoc. These are due by 5/15/2015.
See you next meeting.
N.J. FIREMENS HOME: Harry Strube reported that the annual golf
outing went very well last week and that they are working on the 2016-2017
budget.
N.J. EXEMPT ASSOCIATION: Glenn Roemmich reported that the
Exempt Convention will be held in October in South Amboy.
LAW & LEGISLATION: Frank Lambing reported that the Governor had
conditionally vetoed the sprinkler bill and sent it back to DCA with
consideration to require all multifamily dwellings be sprinklered but not 1 &
2 family dwellings.