[Adopted 2-26-1959 by Ord. 4.1 of
the 1959 Unified Code of Ordinances]
The Fire Department of the village or any or
more fire companies thereof are hereby authorized and permitted to
go to the aid of another city, village, town or fire district outside
of the village limits to assist in extinguishing fire or to give assistance
in other public disasters or emergencies.
The Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, in
this article designated as the "Fire Chief," is empowered to direct
that aid be extended to other communities as herein provided. In the
absence or disability of the Chief, the First Assistant Chief, and
in the absence or disability of both the Chief and the First Assistant,
the Second Assistant Chief, shall have the power to direct that such
aid be extended.
While extending such aid, the members of the
Fire Department shall have the same immunities and privileges as though
they were performing similar duties within the village.
