It is hereby established the Junior Firefighters Auxiliary.
No person shall be eligible for membership in the Junior Firefighters
Program in Rochelle Park unless he is more than 16 years of age and
less than 18 years of age. All persons shall be required to obtain
permission to join the program from their parents or guardians. Such
permission shall be in writing and acknowledged by a notary public
of the State of New Jersey.
Insurance coverage will be provided to the members of the Junior
Firefighters Program pursuant to the self-insurance fund of the Township
of Rochelle Park. Coverage shall be limited to the provisions of the
insurance endorsement which will be available at the Township Administrator's
office.
In addition to the authority granted to the Fire Department
and its Board of Fire Officers in other sections of this chapter,
the Rochelle Park Fire Department shall have the right to:
A. Adopt appropriate training guidelines for all firefighters within
the Department including, without being limited to the following:
(1) Firefighter 1.
(a)
Vehicle extrication training.
(b)
Blood-borne pathogen training.
(d)
Mask fit and respiratory protection review.
B. Adopt rules, regulations and requirements for implementation and
management of the Junior Firefighter Program.