[Adopted 7-21-2009 by Ord. No. 09-15]
The Englewood Fire Department, as heretofore established, is
hereby continued.
A.
The Fire Department Table of Organization shall consist of one Fire
Chief and may consist of not more than one Deputy Fire Chief, not
more than five Captains, not more than nine Lieutenants and not more
than 40 firefighters.
B.
The Fire Department may include such other civilian positions, inspectors
and dispatchers, either on a temporary or permanent basis, to assist
in performing the functions of the department as approved by the City
Manager; provided, however, that the holders of such positions shall
not be deemed members of the Fire Department.
A.
All appointments to the Fire Department and promotions to higher
rank shall be subject to the requirements of state laws, City ordinances
and the rules and regulations of the Department.
B.
All appointments and promotions shall be made by the City Manager;
provided, however, that the appointment of the Fire Chief is subject
to confirmation by the City Council.
C.
Applicants for appointment to the Fire Department shall be required
to pass a written examination and such other examinations as established
by the City Manager.
D.
Promotion to higher rank shall be based on the results of any promotional
testing process that is administered, the individual's employment
history in the Fire Department, the length and merit of service, education
and specialized training.
All members of the Fire Department having been appointed, qualified
and completed a one-year-probationary period shall severally hold
their respective office during good behavior and efficiency in the
performance of their duties. No member shall be removed from office
except in the manner and for reasons prescribed by law, including
state statutes, City ordinances and the rules and regulations of the
Fire Department.
The compensation and benefits of the members of the Fire Department
shall be in accordance with any collective bargaining agreement, where
applicable, and as established by ordinance.
A.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-7 and the City of Englewood Special Charter
the City Manager is designated as the appropriate authority to whom
the Fire Chief shall be directly responsible.
B.
The City Manager upon recommendation of the Fire Chief shall promulgate,
amend, delete, supplement, modify, and revise rules and regulations
for governing the Fire Department, not inconsistent with ordinances
adopted by the City Council, as deemed appropriate from time to time.
The City Manager shall notify the City Council of any such amendment,
deletion, supplement, modification, or revision. Any change to the
rules and regulations shall take effect immediately upon such notification
unless the City Council, by resolution, disapproves such change.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The rules and regulations are on file in the
Clerk's office.
The Fire Chief shall be directly responsible to the City Manager
for the efficient and routine day-to-day operations of the Fire Department
and shall, pursuant to policies established by the City Manager:
A.
Administer and enforce rules and regulations and special emergency
directives for the disposition and discipline of the Department and
its officers and personnel;
B.
Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of
the force;
C.
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all subordinates and other
personnel;
D.
Delegate such authority as deemed necessary for the efficient operation
of the force to be exercised under his/her direction and supervision;
and
E.
Report at least monthly to the City Manager in such form as shall
be prescribed by the City Manager on the operation of the Department
and make such other reports as may be requested by either the City
Manager or the City Council.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:14-7.1, the City Manager of the City
of Englewood is hereby authorized to establish within the Fire Department
a Fire Investigation Unit which shall be responsible for conducting
investigations of arson, suspicious fires, or explosions within the
City of Englewood.
Only full-time paid members of the Fire Department and/or civilian
members of the Englewood Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau may
be assigned to the Fire Investigation Unit. Civilian members appointed
to the unit shall be approved by the Fire Chief. Before any member
shall be assigned to the Fire Investigation Unit, such member shall
have successfully completed an appropriate course of training approved
by the Police Training Commission and an arson investigation training
course approved by the New Jersey Department of Public Safety.
Any member who is assigned to the Fire Investigation Unit shall
attend and successfully complete an in-service training program as
required by the Division of Criminal Justice.
Any member who is assigned to the Fire Investigation Unit shall
have the same powers and authority as police officers within the City
of Englewood while engaged in the actual arson investigation duties.