The Borough's volunteer fire departments and
their membership are authorized by the Borough Council to perform
the following, in addition to the normal firefighting, rescue and
emergency medical duties:
A. Participation in drills, practices, training sessions
and pre-fire planning activities authorized by the Fire Chief and
supervised by a qualified instructor, or a Fire Department officer.
B. Participation in community celebrations, ceremonial
observances and funerals for deceased firefighters or other public
figures where such attendance is deemed appropriate by the Fire Chiefs.
Out-of-town participation must have prior notification of the Borough.
C. While performing duties necessary to prepare the fire
station for use as a distribution center or a polling place for the
primary and general elections. This is extended to include like services
performed at other Borough or school district buildings.
D. Preparation for and responsible participation in parades;
providing, that attendance has the prior approval of the Fire Department.
Out-of-town participation must have prior notification of the Borough.
E. Any public service functions performed for the welfare
of the community, including recovery of animals, as long as these
activities are responsibly supervised and are sanctioned by the Fire
Department.
F. Any and all public safety activities undertaken by
Fire Department members to render care to the injured, prevent loss
of life, provide comfort and security to victims, and limit or prevent
damage to or loss of property as circumstances may dictate.
G. While rendering assistance to police officers where
such aid is specifically requested or is done without request to protect
the public welfare from imminent danger, including fire/police duties.
H. Participation in fire-prevention activities, post-fire
investigations, bomb searches, evacuation drills, and fire lane enforcement.
I. While participating in public programs to promote
health and safety, to enlist new members, or solicit community support,
or conduct fund-raising activities, so long as no compensation is
being paid to the member while engaged in the fund-raising activity,
100% of the proceeds go to the Fire Department, and so long as each
activity is sanctioned by the Fire Department.
J. While safely and responsibly performing maintenance
and remodeling work on the Fire Department vehicles, buildings, grounds
or equipment.
K. Such other duties necessary for the efficient operation
of the volunteer services may, from time to time, be assigned by the
Borough Council and the officers of the Fire Department and as may
be defined within the constitution and bylaws of the volunteer fire
departments.