The following words and phrases, when used in this Part, shall have
the meanings given to them in this section, unless the context clearly
indicates otherwise.
ACTIVE VOLUNTEER
An individual who volunteers at a volunteer fire company
listed under § 702, Subsection 3, and has satisfied the
following conditions:
A.
Completes the activities of the Volunteer Service Credit Program
set forth in § 702;
B.
Receives certification as an active volunteer by the Chief or
designee of a volunteer fire company or the supervisor; and
C.
Receives approval as an active volunteer by the Board of Commissioners
of the Township of Harrison.
APPLICATION
A form provided by the Township of Harrison to a volunteer
applying for certification under the Volunteer Service Credit Program.
COMMISSIONER
The State Fire Commissioner of the commonwealth.
EARNED INCOME TAX
A tax on earned income and net profits levied under Chapter
3 of the Act of December 31, 1965 (P.L. 1257, No. 511), known as "The Local Tax Enabling Act."
ELIGIBILITY PERIOD
The time frame when volunteers may earn credit under the
Volunteer Service Credit Program.
EMERGENCY RESPONDER
A volunteer who responds to an emergency call with a volunteer
fire company listed under § 702, Subsection 3.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CALL
Any emergency call to which a volunteer responds, including
travel directly from and to a volunteer's home, place of business
or other place where he/she shall have been when the call was received.
VOLUNTEER
An active member of a volunteer fire company.