Burlington County Fire Chiefs Association

12/18/2024

* * 2025 Women’s Weekend at the NFA *

The United States Fire Administration’s (USFA) National Fire Academy (NFA), in partnership with Women in Fire, is pleased to announce the 2025 Women’s Weekend at the NFA!

Women’s Weekend at the NFA is not limited to women, all are welcomed to attend. You will see the 2025 schedule has more two-day classes than ever and several new offerings from the NFA, U.S. Forest Service, First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE), and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).

What: Women’s Weekend at the NFA

When: May 17-18, 2025

Where: National Fire Academy / Emmitsburg, Maryland

Cost: Free of charge - attendees must purchase a meal card on campus

Lodging: Free of charge provided on campus

Other: Charter bus transportation to/from NFA from Thurgood Marshall Baltimore International Airport (BWI) free of charge

Register: National Fire Academy National Training Weekend Program



Classes being offered:

Building Resilience in Leadership: Strategies for Growth and Confidence (W0952)
Command and Control for Company-Level Operations (W0296)
Decision-Making for Initial Company Operations (W0457)
EMS Functions in ICS (W0166)
Executive Skills Series: Exercising Leadership Through Difficult Conversations (W0522)
Followership to Leadership (W0905)
Fostering Belonging in the Fire and Emergency Services (W0851)
Incident Safety Officer (W0729)
Leadership in Supervision: Creating Environments for Professional Growth (W0646)
Optimizing Performance in Female Fire Fighters (W0955)
Safety for Hazardous Materials Incidents (W0256)
Shaping the Future (W0602)
Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations (W0455)
Supervising Emergency Medical Services (SEMS) (W0146)


Interested in attending, apply today NFA Course Catalog

11/08/2024

It has come to our attention that many of you in the emergency response community have not obtained access to the DVRPC Electric Vehicle Fires Best Practices document. This document was developed with input from some of the foremost experts on the topic from around the country. It is developed in the logical guidelines format. It also includes a working incident checklist. This document not only addresses fire department activities, it also addresses the roles and responsibilities of other emergency response agencies. Please share far and wide with the emergency response community, including Towers.

11/08/2024

Time to get your registrations in for the "Leadership In The Firehouse Seminar 2024. Register today - https://forms.gle/ABvjVBKh5Ub7qpWf7

11/03/2024

Join us for what are going to be 2 outstanding discussions by 2 of the top subject matter experts on how to connect with the younger generation and how not to be a bad boss. Continental breakfast and lunch are included.

Burlington County Fire Chief’s Association’s 10th Anniversary
Leadership In The Firehouse Seminar Series - Saturday, November 16, 2024
The theme of this year's seminar is "Overcoming Leadership Challenges."
This program will provide insight and information towards conquering 2 of the prominent challenges for leaders today

This seminar addresses 2 of the significant challenges for leaders today, dealing with the younger generation and the ability to recognize and correct bad “boss” behaviors. This interactive program is designed for current and aspiring leaders. Join your colleagues and not only learn from these presentations but also exchange ideas with others who are dealing with the same challenges.
We look forward to your participation in what will be a great day of education and relationship-building.
Register At this link - https://bit.ly/3TlqE8e
See the attached flyer for more details

10/15/2024

Join us in discussing 2 of the hottest topics in the fire service. Leadership and Leading Gen z

Burlington County Fire Chief’s Association’s 10th Anniversary
Leadership In The Firehouse Seminar Series - Saturday, November 16, 2024
The theme of this year's seminar is "Overcoming Leadership Challenges."
This program will provide insight and information towards conquering 2 of the prominent challenges for leaders today

This seminar addresses 2 of the significant challenges for leaders today, dealing with the younger generation and the ability to recognize and correct bad “boss” behaviors. This interactive program is designed for current and aspiring leaders. Join your colleagues and not only learn from these presentations but also exchange ideas with others who are dealing with the same challenges.
We look forward to your participation in what will be a great day of education and relationship-building.
Register At this link - https://bit.ly/3TlqE8e
See the attached flyer for more details

09/27/2024

Information for viewing, funeral services, and obituary for Chief Peck Adams. May the Chief's Legacy of Service and Leadership be remembered.

Michael “Peck” Lawrence Adams’ final alarm sounded on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the age of 70, peacefully at his home. Through it all, Peck was a lifelong Burlington City resident who was committed to his community.

Michael was the son of the late Burlington City Fire Chief Morris “Peck” Adams Sr. and the late Dorothy (Dot) Warner Adams. He was also predeceased by his sisters Joan Adams of Burlington, NJ, Susan (Adams) Smith of Burlington Township, NJ, and Nancy Adams of Willoughby, OH. He is survived by his siblings Thomas Adams (Nettie) of Rosemount, MN, Kenneth Adams (Peggy-deceased) of Burlington, NJ. He is survived by his children Michelle Adams-Long (Jonathan), Valerie Adams, Bridgette Niedrist (Timothy), and Zachary Adams (Nicole); his grandchildren, Natalia (Dylan), Joseph, ZuZu, Francesca and Olivia.

His early career included positions at Colorado Fuel and Iron in Roebling, U.S. Pipe Foundry in Burlington, and Wall Rope in Beverly. He found his home at Burlington County Special Services School District, where he would go on to retire after 30+ years of service. He even volunteered numerous years as Santa Claus’ double at school and firehouse events.

Peck followed in his father’s footsteps serving the Burlington City Volunteer Fire Department for 56 years, starting in 1969 at the Neptune Hose Company as a Junior Firefighter for two years. He continued to serve at the Mitchell Fire Company for an additional 54 years. Peck climbed through the department ranks and became Chief of the Burlington City Fire Department in 2000. He then became President of the Mitchell Fire Company for countless years. He continued supporting the department as the Fire Data Processor.

Peck held many organization titles such as Trustee and Delegate of the Relief Association, Delegate and Lifetime Member of New Jersey State Firemen’s Association, and a member of the Burlington County Fire Chief’s Association.

Peck was a mentor to fellow firefighters and he considered the firehouse brothers and sisters as family. He was always a loving father, Pop-Pop, and a dedicated friend to many.

Dad, we will continue to cheer on your New York Yankees and Green Bay Packers. If an amazing play should happen, we’ll know you had something to do with it. Sit back and relax, you’ve taught us all well. We’ve got it from here.


Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family through www.pagefuneralhome.com

Services are as follows for Michael “Peck” Adams:

Viewing
Friday, September 27, 2024 at 5pm to 8pm
at the Neptune Hose Company #5
727 Bordentown Rd Burlington, NJ 08016

Viewing and Services
Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 9am to 11am
at the Neptune Hose Company #5
727 Bordentown Rd Burlington, NJ 08016

Procession to follow, ending at the Mitchell Fire Company
300 East Federal St. Burlington, NJ 08016

Repass/Luncheon to follow at the Mitchell Fire Company

Anyone wishing to bring Fire Apparatus, please contact Battalion Chief Brandon Brelsford (856) 359-0646.

Anyone wishing to make a donation in his memory, please make it out to the Mitchell Fire Company at PO Box 668, Burlington, NJ 08016 or The New Jersey Firemen’s Home at 565 Lathrop Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005

09/21/2024

Peck was a great leader not just in Burlington City, but all of Burlington County. We send our sincere condolences to his family and fire department. May his service be remembered

09/19/2024

Burlington County Fire Chief’s Association’s 10th Anniversary
Leadership In The Firehouse Seminar Series - Saturday, November 16, 2024
The theme of this year's seminar is "Overcoming Leadership Challenges."
This program will provide insight and information towards conquering 2 of the prominent challenges for leaders today

This seminar addresses 2 of the significant challenges for leaders today, dealing with the younger generation and the ability to recognize and correct bad “boss” behaviors. This interactive program is designed for current and aspiring leaders. Join your colleagues and not only learn from these presentations but also exchange ideas with others who are dealing with the same challenges.
We look forward to your participation in what will be a great day of education and relationship-building.
Register At this link - https://bit.ly/3TlqE8e
See the attached flyer for more details

09/10/2024

REMINDER! Annual 911 Rememberance Prayer Breakfast Tomorrow 9/11. Join us honoring all the brave souls who sacraficed their lives for others. #343

06/19/2024

It's Firefighter Safety Standdown Week, focusing on Back To Basics Training. Discuss with your firefighters how to conduct effective training.

06/15/2024

Recently released EV Fires Management guidelines. Multiple Burlington County Fire Chiefs were actively involved in this process.

05/19/2024

EMS is usually all about the moment. Thinking about your last patient could distract you from what’s happening to the person lying on the stretcher in front of you right now. Worrying too much about the next call isn’t too helpful, when you have no idea what it might bring. But the past holds im...

05/06/2024

Fire Service Members: Use this link today to have your congressmen vote to reauthorize the AFG grant. If they don’t, It will go away in September! Act Now.

On the week of May 6, the U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to consider legislation to save the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs. IAFC members should tell...

04/18/2024

Less than a month away. Low cost high caliber presenters. Don't miss it! It's in your backyard. Pre-conference vendors networking night May 9th, 1800 hrs.

https://ediafc.com/2024-annual-conference/

03/22/2024

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