All Village-owned firematic property referred to in this Article VI shall be under the supervision of the Chief. Nonfirematic Village-owned property shall be under the supervision of the President of the Fire Company comprising the Fire Department.
All such Village firematic and nonfirematic equipment, apparatus
and apparel assigned to the members of the Fire Department are for
their individual or collective use and shall be given proper usage
and care to ensure maximum wear and performance.
In the event of death, suspension, resignation or removal of
a member, all apparatus, equipment and/or apparel, firematic or otherwise,
shall be surrendered to the Fire Department immediately, provided
that any member of the Department may be buried in his uniform.
