[Amended 6-6-2012]
This chapter is enacted in accordance with 30-A M.R.S.A. §§ 3001
and 3151 et seq.
This chapter shall be titled "Town of Islesboro Fire Department
Ordinance" and shall be cited herein as "this chapter."
[Amended 6-6-2012]
The purpose of this chapter is to establish and organize a municipal
Fire Department pursuant to 30-A M.R.S.A. § 3151 et seq.,
as amended.
The Fire Department shall be established as a department of
the Town of Islesboro. The Town Manager shall appoint, subject to
confirmation by the Board of Selectmen, a Fire Chief who shall be
responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Fire Department.
A. The Fire Chief shall be an employee of the Town of Islesboro.
B. The Fire Chief may be dismissed for cause as set forth in the Town
of Islesboro Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.
[Amended 6-6-2012]
The Fire Chief shall be responsible for the immediate supervision
and operation of the Fire Department and the conduct of the Fire Department
membership as generally defined in 30-A M.R.S.A. § 3153,
as amended.
A. The Fire Chief shall:
(1) Supervise members of the Fire Department in their duties;
(2) Maintain a roster of members of the Fire Department and recruit new
members, as necessary, to fulfill the mission of the Fire Department;
(3) Provide for training of members of the Fire Department;
(4) Be responsible for the maintenance of all vehicles, equipment, and
turn-out gear in a safe and fire-fighting readiness mode;
(5) Assist the Town Manager in the preparation of an annual operational
budget and capital equipment budget;
(6) Prepare and maintain standard operating guidelines for the Fire Department;
(7) Be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of records of
the Fire Department, including but not limited to duty hours and training
hours of the members of the Fire Department, personnel files and such
other records as directed by the Town Manager;
(8) Be responsible for the issuance of burning permits in accordance
with the rules and regulations of the Maine State Forest Service and
the Town of Islesboro;
(9) Provide the public with fire safety programs and fire safety materials
from time to time; and
(10) Perform such other related Fire Department duties as the Town Manager
may direct.
B. The Fire Chief shall appoint Deputy Chiefs and supervisors as needed.
The Fire Department shall provide mutual aid fire protection
to those municipalities with which the Town has approved agreements.
All mutual aid agreements shall be in writing and shall be subject
to review and approval by the Board of Selectmen.
This chapter supersedes and replaces any or all like or comparable
ordinances, policies or decisions previously enacted or adopted by
the Town of Islesboro. This chapter shall remain in effect unless
or until it is revoked or superseded in accordance with 30-A M.R.S.A.
§ 3002.
This chapter may be amended from time to time in accordance
with the provisions of 30-A M.R.S.A. § 3002.