[Ord. 1993-10, 10/12/1993, § 1]
The Alert Fire Company No. 1, organized and existing in Manchester
Township, York County, Pennsylvania, is hereby designated as the officially
recognized fire company for Manchester Township.
[Ord. 1993-10, 10/12/1993, § 2]
1.
The Alert Fire Company No. 1 is hereby authorized to provide such
services to Manchester Township as may be necessary for the protection
of persons and property situate therein, which services include, by
way of example and not of limitation, the extinguishment and prevention
of loss of life and property from fire, vehicle accidents, hazardous
materials incidents, medical emergencies, not including the provision
of advanced or basic life support services and other situations that
may endanger the health, safety and welfare of Manchester Township
and its residents or visitors.
2.
The company may also provide non-emergency and public service functions
such as, by way of example and not of limitation, removing water from
property after storms and assisting in the removal, abatement and
prevention of danger or injury to persons or property, whether through
natural causes or otherwise.
3.
The company may also conduct and participate in such training activities
and drills, either within or outside of Manchester Township, as may
be deemed necessary by the Fire Chief to maintain proficiency in providing
service.
4.
The company may also respond to calls and provide services to municipalities
outside of Manchester Township upon receiving a request for mutual
aid.
[Ord. 1993-10, 10/12/1993, § 3]
1.
Members of the company are authorized to participate in any of the activities of the company authorized by the provisions of § 7-402 of this Part and to go to or return from any such activity.
2.
In addition, the members of the fire company are also authorized
to do the following things:
3.
Members of the fire company who are specifically authorized and approved
by the Manchester Township Fire Chief are authorized to respond individually
outside Manchester Township to assist in providing fire fighting and
other services to other fire companies and other municipalities, if
specifically requested by the other company or municipality. The Fire
Chief shall at all times maintain an up to date list of all firefighters
so authorized.
4.
Participation in social and athletic events that are not connected
with fundraising shall not be considered to be authorized activities
of members of the company, whether or not authorized by an officer
or officers of the fire company.
[Ord. 1993-10, 10/12/1993, § 4]
Fire Police are authorized to direct traffic at accident scenes
and to perform other duties when directed to do so by the Fire Chief,
Chief of Northern Regional Police or the Board of Supervisors. They
shall not be authorized to direct traffic or perform duties at the
request, of any other person or organization.
[Ord. 1993-10, 10/12/1993, § 5]
The purpose of this Part is to authorize activities for firefighters
for Worker's Compensation purposes as set forth in § 601(a)
of the Worker's Compensation Act, 77 P.S. § 1031(a).
