[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Eatontown 12-2-2009 by Ord. No. 21-2009.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Departments — See Ch. 20.
Fire Department — See Ch. 31.
Police Department — See Ch. 55.
Ambulances — See Ch. 86.
Transportation for nursing homes — See Ch. 222.
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Editor's Note: The provisions of this ordinance included herein were originally adopted as Ch. 32, but were redesignated as Ch. 21 to fit the organizational structure of the Code. The ordinance also authorized the Borough to execute an agreement or a memorandum of understanding with the First Aid Squad to memorialize the terms and conditions of the official reorganization referenced herein.
There is hereby established within the Borough of Eatontown
an Emergency Medical Services Department.
The Emergency Medical Services Department of the Borough of
Eatontown shall consist of the Eatontown First Aid Squad, otherwise
known as the Eatontown Volunteer Ambulance Corp., Inc., as now constituted,
or as hereinafter otherwise provided for, but additional first aid
squads may be admitted, or the number of first aid squads reduced,
from time to time, whenever the Borough Council shall conclude it
is necessary and in the public interest, after a public hearing. Any
such additions or reductions in the manner of first aid squads shall
be for the welfare of the Borough, and the residents thereof.
The Officers of the Emergency Medical Services Department shall
consist of a Captain, a First Lieutenant, a Second Lieutenant, and
Engineer and such other officers as may be deemed necessary, or as
may be provided for by the constitution and/or bylaws of the First
Aid Squad, as the same may be amended from time to time.
On the second Tuesday in December of each year, or at such other time as the Emergency Medical Services Department may determine, the Emergency Medical Services Department shall elect the officials enumerated in § 21-3 herein, and such other officers as may be provided for by the constitution or its bylaws. All officials shall hold office for one calendar year, from the first day of January next ensuing, until December 31 of the same year.
Said election shall be held at a designated location within the Borough of Eatontown on the evening of the day above stated, and at the time and in such manner as the said Emergency Medical Services Department may provide. A statement of the results of any such election shall be signed by the Emergency Medical Services Department Secretary and submitted for confirmation to the Borough Council as required by § 21-16 below.
If a vacancy shall arise among the line officers, the aforesaid
vacancy shall be filled by advancing existing officers and replacing
the lowest office through a special election at the next regular meeting,
subject to Borough Council approval.
All persons who are active members of the Emergency Medical
Services Department in good standing shall have the right to vote
in the officer election process, which right shall be determined by
a list of the members of the respective squads, duly verified by affidavit,
to be furnished by the secretary of the First Aid Squad.
A.
Active member list.
(1)
On or about January 1 of each calendar year, the First Aid Squad
supervisors shall submit to the Borough Administrator a list of all
individuals who meet the definition for active member status.
(2)
Updates shall be provided to the Borough Administrator on a periodic
basis to add those individuals who have completed their probationary
status or delete individuals who have been dismissed from membership
or who no longer meet the criteria for active member status.
B.
On a form provided by the office of the Borough Administrator, each
active member shall provide information related to the family status
to assist the various municipal officials in their administration
of this incentive program in order to be eligible for the benefit
outlined.
C.
All active members and their families must comply with all registration
procedures and complete all application forms established by the Borough.
The Captain shall be in charge of, and responsible for, the
care and operation of the Emergency Medical Services Department's
ambulances and equipment. In the absence of the Captain, or the inability
of the Captain to so serve, the next ranking officer then in charge
shall be in charge and responsible for the care and operation of the
Department's ambulances and equipment. The Captain shall also have
general control over the members of the Emergency Medical Services
Department.
The Captain may delegate to the Engineer the responsibility
for the care and operation of the Department's vehicles.
In the case of an emergency service call outside of the Borough
of Eatontown, the Emergency Medical Services Department vehicles shall
not leave the Borough of Eatontown, unless officially dispatched.
It shall be the affirmative duty of the Captain, or designee
under his/her direction, to examine, at least once a month, the Emergency
Medical Services Department vehicles, and all of the equipment in
use, and report such condition, in writing, to the Borough Council,
on at least a quarterly basis. The Captain shall also make an annual
report, in writing, to the Borough Council, at the end of each calendar
year, providing a detailed account of Department activities, and such
other information as the Captain may think is necessary and/or relevant.
The Captain shall use all means of the Emergency Medical Services
Department to appropriately and reasonably deal with any emergencies
which may occur. The Captain shall also have the sole and absolute
control and command over Department vehicles and all of emergency
medical incident scenes and admit only such persons, whether Department
members or otherwise, to said scene, as deemed necessary so as to
coordinate and direct the treatment and transportation of all injured
persons. The Captain shall also have control over all other mutual
aid vehicles and persons aiding and assisting with any such emergency
within the Borough.
In the absence of the Captain, the command of the Emergency
Medical Services Department (at an emergency scene) and all of the
duties of the Captain shall devolve upon the highest ranking officer
of the Department who is present at the scene. In the absence of any
officer at an emergency scene, the Senior EMT on site shall assume
such duties.
The Captain shall have the authority to immediately suspend
any member for good cause pending a hearing as described in this section.
The Borough Council may, at any time, and for good cause, suspend
or remove any member or officer of the Emergency Medical Services
Department, by a majority vote of all of the members of the Borough
Council. However, prior to any such expulsion or suspension, the affected
officer or member shall have an opportunity to be heard, publicly
or privately (at the officer's/member's request), before the Borough
Council. For purposes of the within chapter, "good cause" shall include,
but not be limited to, the following:
The Emergency Medical Services Department shall have the power
to provide for the election of its Officers and Members, and manage
its own affairs, subject to its constitution, bylaws, rules and regulations
of said Department and further subject to the approval of the Borough
Council, should the Borough Council see fit to exercise such right
of approval. No officer and official elected by the Emergency Medical
Services Department Members shall assume office until confirmation
by the Borough Council.
A.
All applicants, except Cadets, shall be a minimum of 18 years of
age. Cadets shall be at least 16 years of age.
B.
Any person desiring membership in the First Aid Squad shall complete
in duplicate, filing the same with the Emergency Medical Services
Department, an application, the form of which may be prescribed by
the Emergency Medical Services Department but which shall contain
the following information about the applicant
(1)
Name.
(2)
Home address.
(3)
Birth date.
(4)
Social security number.
(5)
Driver's license number.
(6)
Any conviction of a crime or a disorderly persons violation.
(7)
Such other information as the First Aid Squad deems relevant to the
application provided that none of such information is prohibited by
law.
C.
The application provided by the Emergency Medical Services Department
must include a separate provision to be signed by the applicant which
states that the applicant acknowledges and approves of an investigation
into any criminal record the applicant may have as a prerequisite
to being approved for membership in the First Aid Squad.
D.
Processing of application. Following the filing of such application,
the Emergency Medical Services Department shall transmit one of the
applications to the Chief of Police of the Borough, who shall conduct
an investigation to ascertain the truth of the statements made by
the applicant as well as any such other investigation of the applicant's
background as the Chief deems necessary for the protection of the
public good. If as a result of such investigation the applicant is
found to have been convicted of any crime or disorderly persons violation
or any other information that would indicate the applicant may be
a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the community, the Chief
of Police shall report such information and particulars thereof to
the First Aid Squad and to the Borough Council.
E.
Fingerprinting of applicant. In connection with said investigation
the applicant shall submit to fingerprinting, and the Chief of Police
is authorized to submit the applicant's fingerprinting card and receive
state criminal history record information from the Division of State
Police/State Bureau of Identification for use in considering the suitability
of all applicants/members covered under this chapter.
[Amended 4-24-2013 by Ord. No. 06-2013]
F.
G.
The applicant may also be required to submit to a physical performed
by a licensed physician.
H.
The above investigation by the Chief of Police shall be completed
within 60 business days of receipt of the application and the fingerprinting
of the applicant.
[Amended 6-25-2014 by Ord. No. 08-2014; 4-26-2023 by Ord. No. 11-2023]
A.
All active First Aid Squad members and their surviving spouses shall
be entitled to the following benefits:
(1)
Exemption from all recreational activity fees paid to the Borough;
(2)
Exemptions from the municipal portion of the Uniform Construction
Code fees consisting of any construction demolition, plumbing, electrical
or certificate of occupancy application fees;
(3)
Exemption from licensing fees, including but not limited to dog license,
marriage license, garage sale permits, and any other licensing instituted
by the Borough.
(4)
Exemption from the zoning permit application fee.
B.
First Aid Squad members and their surviving spouses shall pay all
other municipal fees, including, by way of example:
(1)
Any rental fees for an indoor facility.
(2)
Fees, licenses and permits associated with any for-profit activity
or associated with any property which is not the current or future
residence of the active member.
(3)
Inclusion in programs when registration is received after a maximum
registration has been reached.
(4)
Fees and escrows associated with Planning Board and Board of Adjustment
site plan, subdivision and variance applications.
(5)
Escrows associated with engineering inspections.
(6)
Posting of performance guarantees where required.
(7)
Borough of Eatontown Sewerage Authority charges.
(8)
Borough of Eatontown real estate taxes.
Any person or persons who shall violate any provisions of the
within chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject of a fine not exceeding
$1,250, a term of imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or a period
of community service not exceeding 90 days, or any combination thereof.
