[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of
Middlesex 12-15-1999 by Ord. No. O-99-12-5.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Middlesex Volunteer Fire Company, organized and existing in the
Township of Middlesex, Butler County, Pennsylvania, is hereby designated as
the officially recognized fire company for the Township.
The Middlesex Volunteer Fire Company and its membership are authorized
by the Board of Supervisors to perform the following, in addition to the normal
fire-fighting, rescue and emergency medical duties, for workmen's compensation
purposes:
A.
Participation in drills, practices, training sessions,
and pre-fire planning activities authorized by the Fire Chief and supervised
by a qualified instructor, or a Fire Company officer.
B.
Participation in community celebrations, ceremonial observances
and funerals for deceased fire fighters or other public figures where such
attendance is deemed appropriate by the Fire Chiefs.
C.
While performing duties necessary to prepare the fire
station for use as a distribution center or a polling place for the primary
and general elections. This is extended to include like services performed
at other municipal or school district buildings.
D.
Preparation for and responsible participation in parades,
provided that attendance has the prior approval of the Fire Company.
E.
Any public service functions performed for the welfare
of the community, including recovery of animals, as long as these activities
are responsibly supervised and are sanctioned by the Fire Company.
F.
Any and all public safety activities undertaken by Fire
Company members to render care to the injured, prevent loss of life, provide
comfort and security to victims, and limit or prevent damage to or loss of
property as circumstances may dictate.
G.
While rendering assistance to police officers where such
aid is specifically requested or is done without request to protect the public
welfare from imminent danger, including fire/police duties.
H.
Participation in fire prevention activities, post-fire
investigations, bomb searches, and evacuation drills.
I.
While participating in public programs to promote health
and safety, to enlist new members, or solicit community support, or conduct
fund-raising activities so long as no compensation is being paid to the member
while engaged in the fund-raising activity, 100% of the proceeds to the Fire
Company, and so long as each activity is sanctioned by the Fire Company.
J.
While safely and responsibly performing maintenance and
remodeling work of the Fire Company vehicle, buildings, grounds or equipment.
This is extended to include work done on Township vehicles, buildings, grounds
or equipment.
K.
The Fire Company may also respond to calls and provide
services to municipalities outside of the Township pursuant to mutual aid
agreements.
L.
Such other duties necessary for the efficient operation
of the Volunteer Fire Company as may, from time to time, be assigned by the
Township Supervisors and the officers of the Fire Company and as may be defined
within the constitution and bylaws of the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Company.
