Township of Marlborough, PA Chapter 14 Fire Company

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Marlborough 8-23-1993 by Ord. No. 93-5. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 14-1 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to recognize the Green Lane Fire Company as the official fire company of Marlborough Township, and to identify authorized activities for firefighters for workmen's compensation purposes.

§ 14-2 Fire Company recognized.

The Green Lane Fire Company ("Fire Company") organized and existing in the Borough of Green Lane, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is hereby designated as the officially recognized fire company for Marlborough Township.

§ 14-3 Authorized activities.

A. The Fire Company is hereby authorized to provide such services to the Township as may be necessary for the protection of property and persons situate therein, which include, by way of example and not of limitation, the prevention of loss of life and property from fire, automobile accidents, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and other dangerous situations.

B. The Fire Company may also provide nonemergency and public service functions, such as, again by way of example and not of limitation, removing water from property after storms, and assisting in the removal, abatement and prevention of damage or injury to persons or property, whether through natural causes or man-made situations.

C. The Fire Company may also conduct and participate in such training activities or drills, either within or outside of the Township, as may be deemed necessary by the officers of the Fire Company to maintain efficiency in providing service.

D. The Fire Company may also respond to calls and provide services outside the Township.

§ 14-4 Authorized activities of members.

In addition to actually participating in the activities of the Fire Company as authorized above, or in going to or returning from any activity, the members of the Fire Company are also authorized to do the following things:

A. Engage in any type of drill, training, ceremony, practice, test or parade when duly called for or authorized by an officer of the Fire Company;

B. Engage in fund-raising activities for the Fire Company, when authorized by an officer or officers of the Fire Company; and

C. Engage in performance of any other duty or activity authorized by any officer of the Fire Company.