[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township
of Mine Hill by Ord. No. 78-59 (Ch. VIII, Sec. 8-2, of the 1986 Revised General Ordinances).
Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Fire prevention — See Ch. 252.
There is hereby authorized and established the Mine Hill Fire
Department, to be composed of one company, to be known as the "Mine
Hill Fire Company," and such additional companies as the Township
Council may authorize and approve.
[Added 3-20-2008 by Ord. No. 10-08]
The Fire Department shall consist of members of the Fire Department
of the Township, which shall include the First Aid Squad, which shall
be an independent department within the Fire Department, managed solely
by the executive board of the First Aid Squad.
[Amended by Ord. No. 114-65; Ord. No. 146-70; Ord. No. 170]
A.
No person shall hereafter become a member of the Fire Department
of the Township, or any unit thereof, unless above the age of 18 years,
a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the Township for
a period of one year, or be employed within the Township or live in
a bordering community for at least one year immediately preceding
the submission of the application. In addition, the applicant shall
submit to and pass a physical examination given by the Department
physician as required by the New Jersey Firemen's Relief Association,
submit a certification of good health to the Department and shall
also meet the standards set forth by the Department.
[Amended 6-1-1989 by Ord. No. 422-89]
B.
Any person who was in good standing in another fire department and
can furnish this Department with written certification from that department
that he has served a minimum period of one year in that department
may apply for membership in this Department, and the residency period
may be waived, but no other provision hereof may be waived.
D.
All applicants before being considered for membership must be recommended
by a member of the Department in good standing.
E.
The total membership of the Department is limited to 60 persons.
F.
When an application for membership is received by the Department,
it shall be referred to the Board of Engineers of the Department who
shall conduct a thorough investigation of the conduct, morals and
physical qualifications of the applicant. The Board of Engineers shall
report in writing, either favorable or unfavorable, as their investigation
shall warrant, at the next regular meeting of the Department. If the
Board of Engineers report is accepted by the Department, the applicant
will be accepted as a probationary fireman.
[Amended 6-1-1989 by Ord. No. 422-89]
G.
Each applicant shall be required to serve a one-year probationary
period and shall complete the course offered by the Morris County
Fire College or complete the Department Probationary Training Program.
The applicant must conform to any section of the bylaws concerning
probationary firemen. The Board of Engineers shall review the progress
of a probationary fireman quarterly and report to the Department at
the next regular meeting. If any report of the Board of Engineers
is unfavorable, that member will be dropped from the roll of the Department.
A.
Every member of the Fire Department shall, in each and every year,
perform at least 60% of duty, to be composed of actual attendance
and duty at fires and drills, and a record shall be kept of such attendance
and duty by the Chief of the Fire Department and reported to the municipal
officers annually.
[Amended 6-1-1989 by Ord. No. 422-89]
Every person seeking to join the Fire Department shall make
application to the company or unit which he desires to join, and after
approval of his membership by the Chief and confirmation by the municipal
officer, his name shall be entered on a roll of firemen kept by the
Municipal Clerk.
[Amended 6-1-1989 by Ord. No. 422-89]
Exemption certificates may be issued to members of the Fire
Department who shall have served seven years in active duty and qualify
in accordance with state regulations (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-56 et seq.).
[Added 6-1-1989 by Ord. No. 422-89]
Township employees may serve as associate members if Township
employees so desire. Associate members will assist at the fire scene
but will not be required to go into the actual fire. Associate members
will receive all Fire Department privileges.
[Added 3-20-2008 by Ord. No. 10-08]
A.
A Junior Fire Department Auxiliary may be established in conjunction
with the Fire Department. This Junior Fire Department Auxiliary shall
be established as a distinct entity from the Fire Department. It shall
be controlled by the Fire Department and shall consist of Township
residents at least 16 years of age. Written parental authorization
in accordance with applicable statutes, specifically N.J.S.A. 40A:14-96,
or successor legislation, shall be required. Applicants for the Junior
Fire Department Auxiliary shall be screened by the Fire Department
Board of Officers.
B.
Those applying to be members of the Junior Fire Department Auxiliary
may choose to work with the First Aid Squad. These members shall be
controlled by the First Aid Squad and shall consist of Township residents
at least 16 years of age. Written parental authorization in accordance
with applicable statutes, specifically N.J.S.A. 40A:14-96, or successor
legislation, shall be required. Applicants for the Junior Fire Department
Auxiliary that choose to work with the First Aid Squad shall be screened
by the First Aid Squad Board of Officers.
[Added 3-20-2008 by Ord. No. 10-08]
The Township may, but is not required to, provide the same insurance
coverage for members of the Junior Fire Department Auxiliary as it
provides for the regular volunteer firemen.
