[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Royersford 6-8-1993 by Ord. No.
733 (Ch. 1, Part 9, of the 1990 Borough Code of
Ordinances). Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
The Borough of Royersford hereby designates the Royersford Fire
Department as the officially recognized fire company for the Borough
of Royersford.
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 situate 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 and other dangerous situations.
The fire company may also provide nonemergency and public service
functions, such as, by way of example and not of limitation, removing
water from property after storms, and assisting in removal, abatement
and prevention of damage or injury to persons or property, whether
through natural causes or man-made situations. The fire company may
also conduct and participate in such training activities and drills,
either within or outside of the Borough, as may be deemed necessary
by the officers of the fire company to maintain proficiency in providing
service.
