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]
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.
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.
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 PHYSICIAN
The physician appointed by the Township Council for the Fire
Department.