The following words and phrases when used in this article shall
have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise.
ACTIVE VOLUNTEER
An individual who volunteers at a Volunteer Fire Company
and has satisfied the following conditions:
A.
Completes the activities of the Volunteer Service Credit Program set forth in §
276-80B;
B.
Receives certification as an active volunteer by the Chief or
designee of a Volunteer Fire Company; and
C.
Receives approval as an active volunteer by the Council of the
Borough of Churchill.
APPLICATION
A form provided by the Borough Manager for the Borough of
Churchill to a volunteer applying for certification under the Volunteer
Service Credit Program.
COMMISSIONER
The State Fire Commissioner of the Commonwealth.
EARNED INCOME TAX
A tax on earned income and net profits levied under Chapter
3 of the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No. 511), known as The
Local Tax Enabling Act.
ELIGIBILITY PERIOD
The timeframe when volunteers may earn credit under the Volunteer
Service Credit Program.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CALL
Any emergency call to which a volunteer responds, including
travel directly from and to a volunteer's home, place of business
or other place where he/she shall have been when the call was received.
REAL PROPERTY TAX
A tax on real property located within the Borough's corporate
limits levied under the act of May 22, 1933 (P.L. 853, No. 155), known
as The General County Assessment Law.
VOLUNTEER
A member of a Volunteer Fire Company.
VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
A nonprofit chartered corporation, association or organization
located in this Commonwealth that provides fire protection services
and may offer other voluntary emergency services within the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.