[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Green Tree as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 7-7-1980 by Ord. No. 954 (Ch. 238 of the 1982 Code)]
A.
The Fire Official shall have the duties and responsibilities as enumerated in the latest BOCA Basic Fire Prevention Code, as adopted in § 165-1 as the Fire Prevention Code.
B.
The Fire Official may establish rules and regulations to implement
the enforcement of the Fire Prevention Code, subject to the approval
of Council.
C.
The Fire Official shall inspect all nonresidential structures on
a regular basis, at least once per year.
D.
The Fire Official shall inspect the common areas, hallways, basements,
attics, garages and storage areas of all residential structures, excluding
one- and two-family dwellings.
E.
The Fire Official shall work closely with the Volunteer Fire Department
and use its assistance whenever practical.
[Adopted 8-11-1986 by Ord. No. 1072 (Ch. 244 of the 1982
Code)]
The Volunteer Fire Company and its membership are hereby authorized
to perform the following duties in addition to the normal fire-fighting,
rescue and emergency medical duties:
A.
To engage in any and all public safety activities undertaken by the
Volunteer Fire Company 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.
B.
Mutual aid.
(1)
To provide mutual aid to other communities requesting the Company's
assistance in emergency situations which are beyond their ability
to handle with their own equipment, personnel and facilities. This
aid shall include, but shall not be limited to:
(2)
The Volunteer Fire Company shall answer calls from other communities
for mutual aid, provided such communities are within such reasonable
travel distances and times as to enable the Volunteer Fire Company
to continue to provide an acceptable level of protection for the Borough
at all times.
C.
To render assistance to police officers where such aid is specifically
requested;
D.
To participate in drills, practices, training sessions and pre-fire
planning activities authorized by the Volunteer Fire Company;
E.
To participate in community celebrations, ceremonial observances
and funerals for deceased firefighters or other public figures where
such attendance is deemed appropriate and is authorized by the Volunteer
Fire Company;
F.
To prepare for and responsibly participate in parades;
G.
To engage in any public service or function performed for the welfare
of the Borough, provided that these activities are sanctioned by the
Volunteer Fire Company;
H.
To participate in fire prevention inspections, post-fire investigations,
bomb searches and evacuation drills;
I.
To participate in public programs to promote the health, safety and
welfare of the community, to enlist new members, to solicit community
support and to conduct fund-raising activities;
J.
To safely and responsibly perform maintenance and remodeling work
on Volunteer Fire Company vehicles, buildings, grounds and equipment;
and
K.
To perform such other duties as are necessary for the efficient operation
of volunteer fire services that may, from time to time, be assigned
by Council, the Manager or officers of the Volunteer Fire Company.
