[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock 12-13-1971 by Ord. No. 763 (Ch. IV of the 1971 Revised General Ordinances); amended in its entirety at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I). Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
The officers of the Fire Department shall consist of one Chief, an Assistant Chief, a Captain and up to four Lieutenants.
All officers shall be elected by the members of the Department in strict conformity with the bylaws of the Department. They shall hold their office for one year or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The names of the successful candidates for any office shall be reported by the Department to the Council at the next regular meeting of the Council held after the election. The officers shall be confirmed by the Council at such time.
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Chief. The Chief shall have charge of the Department at all times and places except business meetings and social functions. They shall be responsible for the maintenance of proper discipline and shall enforce the regulations of the Department. It shall be their duty to bring charges against any member committing a violation of the rules and regulations of the Department. The Chief shall receive reports from the Captain as specified herein, control and direct the action of all officers and firefighters at any fire and parade, maintain general superintendence over the entire Department, make reports and recommendations, in writing or verbally, to the company and Borough Council, note all violations relating to the Department and the extinguishment of fires which may come to their knowledge and report the same to the Council and Police Department for prosecution. It shall also be the duty of the Chief to present the Department's yearly report to the Mayor and Council. The Chief shall prepare the budget for the ensuing year and present the proposed budget in a timely manner at a Company meeting for discussion.
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Assistant Chief. The Assistant Chief shall take charge and assume control of the Department in the absence of the Chief. They shall keep a record of all alarms and all fires which may occur within the Borough indicating the cause when it can be determined, a description of the building damaged or destroyed, the names of the owners and occupants, and the amount of damage in each case. They shall keep a record of the attendance at firehouse committee meetings and extra duties. The record shall be kept as to each member of the Department and posted monthly. Final yearly attendance averages shall be posted not later than December 1.
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Captain. The Captain shall be responsible for the proper care of the engine house and fire apparatus and all other property belonging to the Borough and entrusted to the company under their command. They shall see that the same is kept clean and in order for immediate use and report all damage immediately to the Chief. They shall obey all orders of the Chief or Assistant Chief.
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Lieutenants. In the absence of the Captain, the Lieutenants shall perform the duties of the Captain and shall aid the Captain in the performance of their duties. The Lieutenants shall be in charge of a truck assigned to them by the Chief under the direct order of the Captain.
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Engineer and Assistant Engineers. The Engineer and Assistant Engineers shall be appointed by the Chief. These appointments shall be made at the first monthly meeting of each year. They shall continue to serve at the pleasure of the Chief. The Engineers shall see that the mechanical portions of the fire vehicles are kept in good working condition and are ready for immediate use. All major repairs needed shall be reported immediately to the Captain, in writing. All repairs and services, including minor items, shall be recorded.
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Members. Members need not be residents. They shall at all times obey the orders of superior officers and shall have the duties and responsibilities set forth in the duly adopted and approved bylaws of the Department as well as the rights and privileges provided by law.
In the event that it shall be necessary to render any aid or assistance to any other municipality, the proper officers of the Department are hereby authorized to take the fire apparatus out of the limits of the Borough, provided that before doing so they make necessary arrangements to see that the Borough is given proper fire protection.
The Borough Council shall compensate the officers and members of the Fire Department as it may resolve.
The Fire Department may adopt bylaws, rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter. The bylaws may be changed, amended or repealed in the manner specified in the applicable section of the bylaws, provided that no change, amendment or alterations shall take effect until approved by the Council.
No person, except members of the Fire Department, shall enter any engine, hook and ladder or hose house unless by the permission of or accompanied by a member. The foregoing provisions shall not be deemed to apply to the Council or any member thereof, clerks, chief or assistants and police officers in charge of their duties.
Any emergency repairs to any of the fire apparatus shall be discussed and reviewed with the Chairperson of Public Safety.