[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Folcroft 8-8-1994 by Ord. No. 871 (Ch. 1, Part 5A, of the 2006 Code of Ordinances). Amendments
noted where applicable.]
The Folcroft Fire Company Number 1, organized and existing in
the Borough of Folcroft, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, is hereby
designated as the officially recognized fire company of the Borough.
A.
The fire company recognized by the Borough is hereby authorized to
provide such services to the Borough as may be necessary for the protection
of property and persons situated therein, which include, by way of
example and not of limitation, the extinguishment and prevention of
loss of life and property from fire, automobile accidents, medical
emergencies hazardous materials incidents, water rescue and other
dangerous situations.
B.
The company may also provide nonemergency and public service functions,
such as, again by way of example and not of limitation, removing water
from property after storms, and assisting in the removal, abatement
and prevention of damage of injury to persons or property, whether
through natural causes or man-made situation.
C.
The company may also conduct and participate in such training activities
and drills, either within or outside of the Borough, as may be deeded
necessary by the officers of the company to maintain proficiency in
providing service.
D.
The company may also respond to calls and provide services to municipalities
outside of the Borough.
E.
When designated, the fire company may provide a past Fire Chief as
County Fire Marshal or the 5th District Fire Marshal or Assistant
Fire Marshal. The County Fire Marshal, 5th District Fire Marshal and
Assistant Fire Marshal will be authorized by the Borough of Folcroft
to act in that capacity and as such is covered under workmen's compensation
policy.
A.
In addition to actually participating in the activities of the fire
company as authorized above, or in going to or returning from any
activity, the members of the fire company recognized by the Borough
are also authorized to do the following things:
(1)
Function. Fight fires and provide emergency service in the Borough
of Folcroft and wherever asked to assist, for the humane purpose of
protection and preservation of person, place or thing.
(2)
Engage in any type of drill, training, ceremony, practice, test or
parade when duly called for or authorized by an officer or officers
of the fire company.
(3)
Engage in the performance of any other duty or activity authorized
by any officer of the recognized fire company.
B.
Coverage.
(1)
The moment fire alarm is sounded and/or a silent request is received.
(2)
Fire drills and all parts thereof.
(3)
Schooling for the betterment of fighting and prevention.
(5)
Care of trucks and/or apparatus.
(6)
Fire meetings (while attending).
(7)
Tag Day and/or fund-raising activities.
(8)
Distributing and collecting raffle books.
(9)
December: Santa Claus/fire prevention for children.
C.
Services rendered.
(1)
Fire aid.
(2)
Rescues (water rescue).
(3)
Salvage.
(4)
Ambulance service in emergency.
(5)
Fire police work.
(6)
Radio communication.
(7)
Assistance of accidents.
(8)
Control of crowds on both fire grounds and/or occasions of public
or general assembly.
(9)
Animal rescue.
(11)
Abatement and/or removal of any hazards to safety or health as might
be requested by call or Borough Council.
(12)
To participate in official holiday functions as directed by the Fire
Chief or his designate.
The purpose of this chapter is to recognize Folcroft Fire Company
Number 1 as the official fire company of the Borough, and to state
additional authorized activities for firefighters for workmen's compensation
purpose.
