As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ALARMS OF FIRE
The period from the receipt of the alarm by any means to the return of staff and apparatus to available status.
BATTALION CHIEF
The Battalion Chief of the Fire Department of the Township of Bloomfield who is on duty and in command of the on-duty shift of the Bloomfield Fire Department line force.
[Added 2-6-2023 by Ord. No. 23-1]
CHIEF
The Chief of the Fire Department shall be the executive head of the Fire Department and shall be responsible to the governing body for the conduct, efficiency and management of the Department.
COMPANY
The members assigned to an engine, truck or other fire apparatus.
DEPARTMENT
The Fire Department of the Township of Bloomfield.
DEPUTY CHIEF
The Deputy Chief of the Fire Department of the Township of Bloomfield shall be part of the Chief's executive team within the Department and shall assist with the conduct, efficiency and management of the Department under the direction of the Fire Chief.
[Amended 2-6-2023 by Ord. No. 23-1]
FIRE OFFICIAL
Directs the enforcement of the Fire Code.
FIRE STATION or STATION
The several firehouses or quarters in which the apparatus and staff are housed.
GENERAL ORDER
An order of semipermanent character issued by the Fire Chief for the administration of departmental affairs. Each general order will bear a serial number.
GOVERNING BODY or TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
The Mayor and Township Council of the Township of Bloomfield, New Jersey.
GROUP
The members assigned to any one of the four forty-two-hour tours of duty during an eight-week cycle.
HEADQUARTERS
The office of the Fire Chief and administrative center of the Department.
MEMBERS or MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
All regular members of the Fire Department of the Township of Bloomfield, irrespective of their rank or duty.
OFFICER
Includes and applies to any and every person who has regular and permanent control or oversight of staff and supervision of their work.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
This chapter and such additional administrative regulations as may be adopted or promulgated by the Township Council.
SPECIAL ORDER
A transitory notice issued by the Fire Chief for the guidance and information of members of the Department.
TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR
The Township Administrator of the Township of Bloomfield.
TOWNSHIP PHYSICIAN
The physician appointed by the Township Council for the Fire Department.