[HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the Borough of Darby 4-5-1995 by Ord. No. 676. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Darby Fire Company No. 1 and Darby Fire Company No. 2, organized
and existing in the Borough of Darby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania,
are hereby designated the officially recognized fire companies of
the Borough.
A.
The
fire companies recognized by the Borough are hereby authorized to
provide such services to the Borough as may be necessary for the protection
of property and persons situate therein, including, by way of example
and not of limitation, the extinguishment of fires, and prevention
of loss of life and property from fire, automobile accidents, medical
emergencies, hazardous materials emergencies and other dangerous situations.
B.
The
companies may also provide nonemergency and public-service functions,
including but not limited to stormwater removal from properties, and
assisting in the abatement, removal and prevention of damage or injury
to persons or property, whether through natural causes or man-made
situations.
C.
The
companies may also conduct and participate in such training activities
and drills, either within or outside the Borough, as may be deemed
necessary by the officers of the companies, in order to maintain proficiency
in the provision of services.
D.
The
companies may also respond to calls and provide services to municipalities
outside this Borough, as may become necessary from time to time.
E.
When
designated, the companies may provide a past Fire Chief as the District
Fire Marshal or Assistant Fire Marshal. This Marshal or Assistant
Fire Marshal will be authorized by the Borough of Darby to act in
that capacity, and in such capacity shall be afforded coverage under
the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 77 P.S. § 1 et seq.
In addition to actually participating in the activities of the
fire companies as above authorized, or in going to and returning from
any related activity, the members of the fire companies herein recognized
are further authorized to:
A.
Function.
(1)
Fight fires and provide emergency services in Darby Borough and wherever
asked to assist, for the humane purposes of protection and preservation
of persons, places or things.
(2)
Engage in any type of drill, training, ceremony, practice, test or
parade when duly called for or authorized by the officers of the fire
companies.
(3)
Engage in any other activity reasonably related to the common and
customary functions of such fire companies, when authorized by an
appropriate officer or officers of the herein-recognized fire companies.
B.
Coverage.
(1)
The moment a fire alarm is sounded and/or a silent alarm is received.
(2)
Fire drills and all parts thereof.
(3)
Schooling for the improvement of firefighting and fire protection
and prevention.
(4)
Fire prevention in the form of school or public demonstrations, and
public open houses.
(5)
Care of trucks and/or apparatus.
(6)
Fire meetings (while attending).
(7)
Tag Day and/or other properly sanctioned fund-raising activities.
(8)
Distributing and collecting raffle books.
(9)
In December, Santa Claus/fire prevention for children.
C.
Services
rendered.
(1)
Fire aid, rescues, salvage, fire police work, ambulance service in
emergencies, radio communication, accident-scene assistance, animal
rescue.
(2)
Crowd control at both fire grounds and/or occasions of public or
general assembly.
(3)
Abatement and/or removal of hazards to public safety or health as
may be defined or properly requested by Borough Council or its authorized
employee(s) or agent(s).
(4)
Participation in official holiday functions as directed by the Fire
Chiefs or their designates.
(5)
Abatement of conditions due to storms, floods and/or general peril,
including but not limited to pumping cellars, helping with roofs,
helping with fallen trees and aiding in other public peril, safety
or health-related situations.
