[Adopted 6-24-1992 by Ord. No. 207]
The Chartiers Township Volunteer Fire Department
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:
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 department officer.
B. Participation in community celebrations, ceremonial
observances and funerals for deceased firefighters or other public
figures where such attendance is deemed appropriate by the Fire Chief.
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,
providing that attendance has the prior approval of the Fire Department.
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
Department.
F. Any and all public safety activities undertaken by
Fire Department 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, evacuation drills, and fire lane enforcement.
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 go to the Fire Department, and so long as each activity
is sanctioned by the Fire Department.
J. While safely and responsibly performing maintenance
and remodeling work on the Fire Department vehicles, buildings, grounds
or equipment.
K. Such other duties necessary for the efficient operation
of the Volunteer Services as may, from time to time, be assigned by
the Board of Supervisors and the officers of the Fire Department and
as may be defined within the constitution and bylaws of the Volunteer
Fire Department.