[Adopted 1943 by Ord. No. 12 (Ch. 7, Part 1, of the 1987 Code of Ordinances)]
There is hereby created the Office of Township Fire Chief. The
Board of Commissioners of the Township of Upper Chichester shall by
resolution appoint a suitable, adult person, who shall be a resident
of the Township of Upper Chichester, who shall hold office for a term
of one year, or at the pleasure of said Board. Said person may be
appointed to succeed himself. Said officer shall receive such salary
as shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Commissioners at the
time of his appointment or reappointment.
The Township Commissioners shall from time to time, by resolution,
appoint a Deputy Township Fire Chief or Deputy Township Fire Chiefs,
in such number as from time to time shall be required. Said Deputy
Township Fire Chiefs shall hold office each for a term of one year,
or at the pleasure of the Board, and shall be eligible to succeed
themselves. The same qualifications shall be required for persons
appointed as Deputy Township Fire Chiefs as are hereby required for
the Office of Township Fire Chief. If more than one Deputy Township
Fire Chief shall be appointed, they shall have seniority of power
to enforce the regulations hereinafter created, or such other regulations
as may be hereafter adopted, according to the seniority of their appointment;
and if two or more persons shall be appointed at the same time, the
Commissioners shall designate which one shall rank as senior. The
Deputy Township Fire Chief or Deputy Township Fire Chiefs shall receive
such salary as shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Commissioners
at the time of his or their appointment or reappointment.
[Amended 11-17-1987 by Ord. No. 456; 12-8-1988 by Ord. No. 465]
Any person or persons present at any fire within the Township
of Upper Chichester who shall disobey the lawful orders of the Township
Fire Chief or any Deputy Township Fire Chief, or who shall not promptly
obey said lawful orders, shall be guilty of a violation of this article
and shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of
not more than $1,000; and/or to imprisonment for a term not to exceed
90 days.
[Adopted 1-12-1989 by Ord. No. 470 (Ch. 7, Part 5, of the
1987 Code of Ordinances)]
This article is the official written Fire Departmental occupational
safety and health policy that identifies specific goals and objectives
for the prevention of accidents, injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
A. Definitions:
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Collectively any and all of the volunteer fire companies
now or hereafter organized and functioning within Township boundary.
TOWNSHIP
The Township of Upper Chichester.
B. Roles and responsibilities.
(1) It shall be the responsibility of the Fire Department to provide
a safe, healthy work environment for its members. The Fire Department
shall research, develop, implement and enforce a safety and health
program that recognizes and reduces the inherent risks involved in
the operations of a fire department.
(2) The Fire Department shall be responsible for compliance with all
applicable laws and legal requirements with respect to member safety
and health.
(3) The Fire Department shall establish and enforce rules, regulations,
and standard operating procedures to reach the objectives of this
standard.
(4) Each individual member of the Fire Department shall cooperate, participate,
and comply with the provisions of the safety and health program.
(5) It shall be the right of each member to be protected by an effective
safety and health program and to participate or be represented in
the research, development, implementation, and enforcement of the
program.
C. Fire Department Safety Officer.
(1) The Fire Company Chief shall appoint on a yearly basis one Fire Safety
Officer and one Deputy Safety Officer. The requirements for this position
shall be established by Township resolution adopted from time to time.
(2) The Fire Department Safety Officer shall be responsible for the management
of the safety and health program.
D. Safety and Health Committee. A Safety and Health Committee shall
be established and serve in an advisory capacity to the Township Fire
Marshal. The Committee shall include one Commissioner, the Township
Fire Marshal, two Safety Officers from each company. The Township
Fire Marshal shall have the final authority on all matters in the
event of a tie.
E. Records.
(1) The Fire Department shall establish a data collection system and
maintain permanent records of all injuries or deaths that are or might
be Fire Company related. All reports of such injuries or deaths will
be submitted to the Township Fire Marshal's office.
(2) The Fire Department shall maintain training records for each member
indicating dates, subjects covered, and certifications achieved.
(3) The Fire Department shall maintain inspection, maintenance, repair,
and service records for all vehicles and equipment used for emergency
operations.
(4) The Fire Department shall maintain confidential health records for
each member and a health database for members.
The qualification of all line officers (Chief, Deputy Chief,
Assistant Chiefs, Captains, and Lieutenants) and any other such officer
shall be established by Township resolution adopted from time to time.