Florence Township Fire Department
Chairman
Secretary
Co-Chairman
Scott Arnold
John Fratinardo
Jason Ryan
Commissioner
Office Expires November 2023
Treasurer
Andrew Popso
Office Expires TBD
Office Expires November 2026
Office Expires TBD
Robert Schoen
Office Expires TBD
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Robert Tharp - District Administrator
609-499-6008
rtharp@ftfd40.org
Mailing Address:
401 Firehouse Lane, Florence NJ 08518
The Florence Township Fire Department provides efficient and effective fire suppression, hazard mitigation, and emergency services to our community and neighbors through efficient and financially responsible programs. These programs include, but are not limited to:
•Quick and efficient fire suppression services.
•Hazard identification and mitigation services.
•Fire Prevention through code enforcement, public education, and fire investigation services.
•Emergency medical services.
These services are delivered with highly motivated, team oriented personnel, trained and certified, using the best resources available.
Resolutions for the Current Year
2021-41 Establishing Paid Emergency Medical Technicians - Second Reading
2022-02 Fire District Budget Amendment
2022-06 Establishing Department Administrator
2022-19 Fire District Administrator
2022-23 Appt of Fund Commissioner to 1st Responder JIFF
2022-24 Appointment of a Bank Account Controller
2022-25 Appt of a Record Custodian
2022-37 Rescind Resolution 2022-36
2022-42 Policy 786 Approved Health Care Option
2022-43 Policy 787 Approval Injury Reporting Procedure
2022-44 Policy 788 Approval UFD Sick Leave Procedure
2022-46 Policy 1133 EMS Quality Management
2022-47 Policy 1158 EMS Transportation of Service Dogs
2022-48 Policy 1105 EMS NJOEMS Inspection
2022-49 Policy 1105 EMS NJDOH OEM Compliance
2022-50 Policy 1115 EMS Training Requirements
2022-51 Policy 1135 EMS Emergency Vehicle Operations
2022-52 Policy 1160 Abuse, Assault and Crime Scene Operations
2022-53 Policy 1188 EMS Infection Control and Universal Precautions
2022-54 Enrollment Into State Disability Insurance Program
2022-56 Establishing Full Time EMT Compensation
2022-58 Establishing the Stipends and Fringe Benefits of the Office of Commissioner
2022-59 Fire District Levy Cap Referendum Resolution 2023 Budget
2022-62 1st Responder JIF renewal agreement
2022-68 Fire District Amendment - 2023 Budget
2023-09 Title change from Lieutenant to Captain
2023-11 EMS Billing Rates provided by the fire district
2023-12 Billing Rates for EMS and Fire Incident Reports
2023-17 Policy 321 Minimum Standards & Expectations Vol. Dept Chief
- 201 Bureau of Fire Prevention
- 205 Board of Fire Officers
- 210 Line Officers
- 215 Classification of Membership
- 216 Fire Duty Crew
- 220 Membership Requirements
- 221 Per-Diem EMT's
- 222 Consent to participate in Explorer Program
- 222 Post Program SOP
- 225 Participation Requirements
- 230 Leave of Absence
- 235 Personal Code of Conduct
- 240 Resignation and Termination
- 245 Transfer and Crossover Policy
- 250 Motor Vehicle, Personal Accident, and Exposure
- 255 Uniform Equipment Policy
- 260 Participation of Non-Members
- 265 Firefighters Municipal Employees
- 270 Incentive Program
- 280 Discriminatory Workplace Harassment Policy
- 285 Member-Employee Discipline
- 290 Rules of Conduct for Fire Dept Members
- 505 Apparatus and Equipment Inspections
- 506 Securing Tools and Equipment
- 510 Inspect and Repair SCBA
- 520 Hose and Pump Testing
- 605 Apparatus Minimum Response Levels
- 610 Medivac Landing Sites
- 630 Incident Safety Officer
- 655 Confined Space Entry
- 660 EMS Operations
- 675 Representation at Funerals
- 676 Line of Duty Deaths
- 677 Public Information Officer
- 680 Fire Police
- 698 Explosive Devices and Threats
- Application
- DFAOL01 Apparatus Operator List
- DFAOQ-01 Apparatus Qualification Form
- DF-COCKLWF-01 Carbon Monoxide Form
- DFGEAR01 Personal Gear Request Form
- DFHTF01 Hose Testing
- DFMRF01 Member Participation Report
- DFRAF01 Radio Assignment Form
- DFRFT01 Request for Transfer
- DFSCBA SCBA Re-qualification Form
- DFSPF01 SOP Proposal Form
| Vednor | Amount | Category |
| A-2-Z Emblems | $18,298.58 | Uniforms |
| Edward H. Kenlser Jr. | $36,000.00 | |
| Emergency Equipment Sales and Services, LLC | $20,101.34 | Equipment |
| First Responder Joint Ins. Fund | $159,464.00 | Insurance |
| Florence Township | $267,394.93 | Insurance |
| Florence Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 | $24,000.00 | |
| Public Service Electric and Gas | $53,071.03 | Utilites |
| US Bankcorp | $103,621.15 | Leases |
All meetings starting March 28th 2016 will start at 7:00 PM. All meetings will be held at 401 Firehouse Lane, Florence NJ 08518
2018
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
| 1/9/2023 | Agenda Jan 9th | Minutes Jan 9th |
| 1/23/2023 | Agenda Jan 23rd | Minutes Jan 23rd |
| 2/13/2023 | Agenda Feb 13th | Minutes Feb 13th |
| 2/27/2023 | Agenda Feb 27th | Minutes Feb 27th |
| 3/13/2023 | Agenda Mar 13th | Minutes Mar 13th |
| 3/27/2023 | Agenda Mar 27th | Minutes Mar 27th |
| 4/10/2023 | Agenda Apr 10th | Minutes Apr 10th |
| 4/24/4023 | Agenda Apr 24th | Minutes Apr 24th |
| 5/8/2023 | Agenda May 8th | Minutes May 8th |
| 5/22/2023 | Agenda May 22nd | Minutes May 22nd |
| 6/12/2023 | Agenda June 12th | Minutes Jun 12th |
| 6/26/2023 | Agenda June 26th | Minutes Jun 26th |
| 7/10/2023 | Agenda July 10th | Minutes July 10th |
| 7/24/2023 | Agenda July 24th | Minutes July 24th |
| 8/14/2023 | Agenda Aug 14th | Minutes Aug 14th |
| 8/28/2023 | Agenda Aug 28th | Minutes Aug 28th |
| 9/11/2023 | Agenda Sept 11th | Minutes Sept 11th |
| 9/25/2023 | Agenda Sept 25th | Minutes Sept 25th |
| 10/9/2023 | Agenda Oct 9th | Minutes Oct 9th |
| 10/23/2023 | Agenda Oct 23rd | Minutes Oct 23th |
| 11/13/2023 | Agenda Nov 13th | Minutes Nov 13th |
| 11/27/2023 | Agenda Nov 27th | Minutes Nov 27th |
| 12/11/2023 | Agenda Dec 11th | Minutes Dec 11th |
| 12/27/2023 | Agenda Dec 27th | Minutes Dec 27th |
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
| 1/13/2020 | Agenda Jan 13th | January 13th |
| 1/27/2020 | Agenda Jan 27th | January 27th |
| 2/10/2020 | Agenda Feb 10th | February 10th |
| 2/24/2020 | Agenda Feb 24th | February 24th |
| 3/9/2020 | Agenda March 9th | March 9th |
| 3/23/2020 | Agenda March 23th - No Meeting | March 23rd - No Meeting |
| 4/13/2020 | Agenda April 13th | April 13th |
| 4/27/2020 | Agenda April 27th No Meeting | April 27th - No Meeting |
| 5/11/2020 | Agenda May 11th | May 11th |
| 5/25/2020 | Agenda May 25th - No Meeting | May 25th - No Meeting |
| 6/8/2020 | Agenda June 8th | June 8th |
| 6/22/2020 | Agenda June 22nd | June 22th |
| 7/13/2020 | Agenda July 13th | July 13th |
| 7/27/2020 | Agenda July 27nd - No Meeting | July 27nd - No Meeting |
| 8/10/2020 | Agenda August 10th | August 10th |
| 8/24/2020 | Agenda August 24th | August 24th |
| 9/14/2020 | September 14th - No Meeting | September 14th |
| 9/28/2020 | Agenda September 28th | September 28th |
| 10/12/2020 | Agenda October 12th | October 12th |
| 10/26/2020 | Agenda October 26th | October 26th |
| 11/9/2020 | Agenda November 9th | November 9th |
| 11/23/2020 | Agenda November 23rd | November 23rd |
| 12/14/2020 | Agenda December 14th | December 14th |
| 12/28/2020 | Agenda December 28th | December 28th |
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
| 1/14/2019 | Agenda Jan 14th | January 14th |
| 1/28/2019 | Agenda Jan 28th | January 28th |
| 2/11/2019 | Agenda Feb 11th | February 11th |
| 2/25/2019 | Agenda Feb 25th - No Meeting | February 25th - No Meeting |
| 3/11/2019 | Agenda March 11th | March 11th |
| 3/25/2019 | Agenda March 25th - No Meeting | March 25th - No Meeting |
| 4/8/2019 | Agenda April 8th | April 8th |
| 4/22/2019 | Agenda April 22nd - No Meeting | April 22nd - No Meeting |
| 5/13/2019 | Agenda May 13th | May 13th |
| 5/27/2019 | Agenda May 27th | May 27th |
| 6/10/2019 | Agenda June 10th | June 10th |
| 6/24/2019 | Agenda June 24th | June 24th |
| 7/8/2019 | Agenda July 8th | July 8th |
| 7/22/2019 | Agenda July 22nd | July 22nd |
| 8/12/2019 | Agenda August 12th | August 12th |
| 8/26/2019 | Agenda August 26th - No Meeting | August 26th - No Meeting |
| 9/9/2019 | Agenda September 9th | September 9th |
| 9/23/2019 | Agenda September 23rd | September 23rd |
| 10/14/2019 | Agenda October 14th | October 14th |
| 10/28/2019 | Agenda October 28th | October 28th |
| 11/11/2019 | Agenda November 11th | November 11th |
| 11/25/2019 | Agenda November 25th | November 25th |
| 12/9/2019 | Agenda December 9th | December 9th |
| 12/23/2019 | Agenda December 23rd | December 23rd |
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401 Firehouse Lane
Florence, NJ 08518
Phone: 609-499-1393
Fax: 609-499-9776
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