Did the former fire chief really say he didn't know he had to ke

Sea Isle City - Did the former fire chief really say he didn't know he had to keep copies of his own certificates and send them into the state? This is the same man who was sent multiple letters telling him how to get certified with the state. Somehow he's blaming the city, saying the city didn't send it in for him. You're the chief, you're supposed to know the rules.