[Adopted 5-14-1980 by Res. No. 5-1980 (Ch. 10, Art. I, of the 1987 Code)]
Qualifications of active firefighters shall include the following:
A. He must be an active member as outlined in the bylaws of his respective
company, between 18 and 65 years of age.
B. He must be physically and mentally capable of fulfilling the duties
as ordered by the officer in charge at the time of an emergency.
C. He must be sufficiently trained in firefighting techniques, including
mask, ladder, equipment and general principles of firemanic procedures.
Names in the fire call book shall not be deleted or names of
other members entered except by the Fire Chief or the Assistant Fire
Chief upon approval of Council.
Members not certified as active firefighters will not be permitted
to use warning lights on their private vehicles, at the Chief's
discretion.
Members are responsible for and must account for all equipment
and protective full bunker gear to the Borough or company.
Members injured or who have suffered a heart attack or respiratory
condition shall be temporarily removed from the active firefighter
list by the Chief until a certificate of fitness to return to duty
is produced by his doctor and he is reauthorized by the Chief and
Council is notified.
Beginning June 1, 1980, retirement age from the active list
will be age 65.
Visually intoxicated members, apparatus drivers and volunteers,
at the fire scene, will be temporarily suspended by the officer in
charge.
Everyone shall take a complete physical prior to becoming an
active member. Larksville Borough will pay for the physical and designate
the doctor.