[HISTORY: Adopted by the Annual Town Meeting
of the Town of Alfred 3-9-2002 by Art. 4; amended in
its entirety 10-10-2018 STM by Art. 7. Subsequent amendments noted
where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known as the "Alfred Fire and Rescue Department
Ordinance."
The purposes of this chapter are to establish in the manner
provided by law a municipal fire and rescue department, and to define
the powers and duties of Chief of the department. The further purpose
of this chapter is to provide the maximum legal protection available
to the department chief and municipal fire and rescue personnel, and
to best protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of
Alfred.
This chapter is enacted pursuant to 30-A M.R.S.A. §§ 3001
and 3152.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
An organized fire and rescue department established pursuant
to this chapter.
An active member, whether full-time, part-time or on call,
of a municipal fire and rescue department, who aids in providing first
aid, emergency treatment, fire prevention and protection and fire
and rescue assistance and is qualified to render such aid under current
Department of Health and Human Services regulations governing fire
and rescue and ambulance personnel.
There shall be a Municipal Fire and Rescue Department which
is hereby established by this chapter.
The Municipal Fire and Rescue Department shall provide first
aid emergency treatment, fire prevention and protection and fire and
rescue assistance to persons in need of such assistance within the
Town of Alfred and elsewhere as provided by mutual aid or other contractual
agreement approved by the municipal officers.
A.
Appointment. The head of the Municipal Fire and Rescue Department
shall be the Fire and Rescue Chief, who shall be appointed by the
Selectmen, consistent with policies established by the Board of Selectmen.
B.
Term, compensation. The Fire and Rescue Chief shall be appointed
by the Board of Selectmen for a three-year term with a review to continue
another three-year term or be relieved. The compensation of the Fire
and Rescue Chief shall be established by the Board of Selectmen.
C.
Powers and duties. In addition to those powers and duties set forth
in 30-A M.R.S.A. § 3153, the Fire and Rescue Chief shall
have the following powers and duties:
(1)
To control the Municipal Fire and Rescue Department and all related
apparatus belonging to the Town of Alfred;
(2)
To see to the maintenance of technical proficiency of fire and rescue
personnel;
(3)
To establish standard operating guidelines and regulations concerning
the discipline, good order, proper conduct, care and management of
the Municipal Fire and Rescue Department. Such rules or regulations
shall not become effective until approved by a motion of the Board
of Selectmen.
(4)
To submit a monthly written report on the activities of the Department,
and discharge other duties as may be required by the Selectmen;
(5)
To prepare and submit to the Board of Selectmen a budget relating
to the operation of the Municipal Fire and Rescue Department; and
(6)
To formulate details, assignments, and duties necessary for the efficient
performance of the Municipal Fire and Rescue Department.
Members of the Municipal Fire and Rescue Department shall enjoy
the privileges and immunities provided by the Maine Tort Claims Act.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 14 M.R.S.A. § 8101 et seq.
The invalidity of any portion of this chapter shall not invalidate
any other part thereof.
This chapter may be amended at any Annual or Special Town Meeting.
This chapter shall be effective on its adoption at Town Meeting.
