[Amended 8-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-11]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-95, there is hereby established
an auxiliary to the Mount Ephraim Fire Department, to be known as
the "Junior Firefighter Program" ("program").
No person shall be eligible for membership in the program who
is less than 14 or more than 18 years of age and has graduated the
eighth grade. An applicant for membership shall be required to obtain
written permission to join the program from his/her parents or guardian.
The Department shall provide a preprinted permission form to be used
for this purpose. The completed form will be made part of the member's
personal confidential file. All members shall be identified as Juniors/Explorers,
and are subject any all requirements as provided for in the Department's
bylaws.
The Chief of Department shall determine the maximum number of
program members.
Each applicant must complete a preprinted membership application
form provided by the Department. Each completed application will be
reviewed by the Department's Membership Committee and presented, posted
and voted upon as indicated in the Department bylaws.
Prior to their acceptance into the probationary period, applicants,
when applicable, must successfully pass a medical examination as required
by state and/or federal statute. A certificate of physical examination
from a licensed New Jersey practicing physician shall be presented
and made a part of the applicant's confidential file.
Training shall be provided annually for all members to ensure
compliance with prevailing federal and state educational requirements.
Duties of elected officer and category of member shall be as
defined in the Department's bylaws.
