Minutes of the May 4th, 2011 Meeting
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The meeting was called to order at 10:03 AM by President Michael Pellek who welcomed
and thanked all 27 in attendance. A
flag salute and moment of silence followed. The President asked Secretary Babcock to
introduce the two new members present.
From the Rockaway Township FPB Scott Kotteles and Jack Elko were
introduced and welcomed. President
Pellek stated that there will be a
The Secretary's
Report stated that there have been 10 positive responses to participating in
the NJ-IAAI Fire Investigation Course this September at the Morris County
Public Safety Training Academy. Bob
Westdyk, our NJ-IAAI Director for
The Treasurer's Report was read by Capt. Ed Nunn. A motion to accept the report was made, seconded, and passed.
Vice President
Vinnie Corsaro on behalf of Pub Ed
reported that the next meeting is on Thursday the 12th at the
Deale Carey from the Forest
Fire Service announced that this is his last meeting since he is moving to
the State Level. He also announced
that the new State Fire Warden is Mike Drake from
John Tonking NJFFS Section A-4 (west)
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o - 973-786-6350
jtonk9702@gmail.com
John P. Carbone NJFFS Section 5 (east)
c - 973-214-7325
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carbjohn@optonline.net
Denis Lonagan reported that he got the battery for the Fire Safety Trailer for free. Mike Pellek said that a thank you letter and the check for one dollar to purchase the trailer was sent to Kinnelon. The Kinnelon Fire Department's name will remain on the unit. The Trailer Committee will solicit the training program from St. Barnibus.
Ian Bell reported that the Morris County Poster Contest winners were selected at the May meeting - six in all. The State judging will be held at the Springfield Fire Station on May 13th.at 10 AM. At our June 1st MCFPA Meeting our county winners will be honored at 7:00 PM --please note the earlier time. Come to the celebration in Fire Prevention Bureau Uniforms. The Press will be there.
Paul Elenio gave the State Report which is attached. Also attached from the DFS is Bulletin: 2011-1 Fire Protection Equipment Inspections by In-House Employees.
Old Business:
The September NJ-IAAI Fire Investigation Course will use the 2011 Edition of NFPA 921 plus the workbook.
Under New Business:
Plans were made to honor a member.
Good and Welfare:
It was suggested that we provide coffee and bagels before and after the morning meetings with a similar social opportunity for the evening meetings. The Executive board will explore this possibility.
A Special Presentation was given by Paul Elenio on LEA Operations. He will send copies of forms requested by members which Craig will pass on.
The June 2011 MCFPA Meeting will be held on Wednesday June 1st at 7:00 PM at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy in a room to be named later.
The Meeting was adjourned at 11:24 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Craig Babcock
MCFPA Secretary
Remaining 2011 MCFPA Meetings are:
6/1/11 7:00 PM Poster Contest Awards (come in uniform please) 7/6/11 10:00 AM
8/3/11 7:30 PM
9/7/11 10:00AM
October - NO MEETING - Fire Prevention Month
11/2/11 10:00AM Nominations Due
12/7/11
7:00 PM Elections/Holiday Party (@ the