[1973 Code § 36-1; Ord. No. 7-14-76; Ord. No. 10-12-77; Ord. No. 8-8-79; Ord. No.
12-10-80; Ord. No. 10-28-81; Ord. No. 4-12-89; Ord. No. 12-9-92; Ord.
No. 1-10-92; Ord. No. 9-26-95; Ord. No. 1996-(0)-5; Ord. No. 1998-(O)-1; Ord.
No. 2001-0-10; Ord. No. 2004-(O)-15 § 1; Ord. No. 2005-(O)-07 § 1; Ord. No. 2007-(O)-74 § 1; Ord. No. 2016-5; Ord. No. 2018-28]
The Kearny Police Department shall consist of the following
officers: one Chief of Police; no more than one Deputy Chief; no more
than five Captains; no more than seven Lieutenants; no more than 17
Sergeants and no more than 70 Patrolmen. The composition shall be
implemented through attrition.
[1973 Code § 36-2; Ord. No. 8-8-79]
All superior officers shall be assigned to duties as directed
by the Chief of Police.
[Ord. No. 2004-(O)-15 § 2]
Within the Kearny Police Department there shall be in the aggregate
a maximum of 23 detective designations permitted.
[1973 Code § 36-3; Ord. No. 2016-5]
The work period for uniformed members of the Police Department
shall be 14 days, during which officers shall have 84 regularly scheduled
hours of work.
[1973 Code § 36-10]
No person shall hereafter be given or accept a permanent appointment
as Police Officer in the Town unless such person has successfully
completed a police training course at a school approved and authorized
by the Police Training Commission in the Department of Law and Public
Safety of the State of New Jersey, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A.
[1973 Code § 36-11]
This section shall not prohibit the giving or accepting of a
probationary or temporary appointment as a Police Officer for a period
not to exceed one year, to enable a person seeking a permanent appointment
to complete a police training course as prescribed by the Police Training
Commission.
[1973 Code § 36-12]
No person shall be permitted to take a police training course
unless he holds a probationary or temporary appointment as a Police
Officer in the Town of Kearny, and such appointee shall be entitled
to a leave of absence with pay during the period of the police training
course.
[1973 Code § 36-15; Ord. No. 4-13-93; Ord. No. 1998-(O)-14 § II; Ord. No. 2004-(O)-27 § 1; Ord. No. 2012-22]
The following fees are hereby established for certain services
provided by the Police Department.
a.
Copy of a noncriminal report: $5 for up to three pages, $1 for each
subsequent page.
b.
Copy of accident report: $5 for the first page, $1 for each subsequent
page.
c.
Copy of any police document not otherwise set forth in this subsection:
one per page.
d.
Fingerprints for permits where fingerprints are required: $10.
e.
Alcoholic Beverages Control License: $25.
f.
For letters of good conduct: $20.
g.
Permits to purchase a handgun: $25.
h.
Copies of discovery for Municipal Court: $1 per page.
i.
Reprint of a photograph: $10.
j.
To view a videotape: $25.
k.
For a copy of a videotape: $50.
[1973 Code § 36-16]
All requests for the services provided herein shall be made
to the Records Bureau at Police Headquarters, Town Hall, Kearny, New
Jersey, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excepting legal holidays.
[1973 Code § 36-17]
No fee will be charged if a report is not on file or if formally
requested by any local, County, State or Federal law-enforcement agency.
The same exception will be made in the case of request to view photographs
of accidents.
[1973 Code § 36-18]
A receipt shall be issued for all fees received by the Police
Department for the services provided herein and all moneys collected
shall be transmitted daily to the Town Treasurer, except on Saturdays,
Sundays or legal holidays, when moneys shall be transmitted on the
next succeeding business day.
[1973 Code § 36-19]
Nothing herein contained shall be construed to compel the Kearny
Police Department to issue a copy of any record, report, photograph,
writing or document, or to permit the viewing of any of the aforementioned,
unless authorized by the Chief of Police of the Town of Kearny, or
unless they are public records that are required by law to be open
to public inspection and copying.
[Ord. No. 2010-19; Ord. No. 2016-40]
The off-duty employment authorized is limited to that employment which shall be performed within the Town. This Section 3-6 also does not apply to off-duty employment which does not involve police related services, e.g. house painter, carpentry, electrician, and the like.
[Ord. No. 2010-19]
For the convenience of those persons and entities who utilize
the services of off-duty Law Enforcement Officers of the Kearny Police
Department and to authorize the outside employment of Kearny Police
while off-duty, the Town of Kearny hereby establishes a police regarding
the use of said Officers in compliance with the Attorney General Formal
Opinion 1997-No. 23.
a.
Members of the Kearny Police Department shall be permitted to accept
police related employment within the boundaries of the Town of Kearny
for private employers, nonprofit organizations, or School Board, only
during off-duty hours and at such time as will not interfere with
the efficient performance of regularly scheduled or emergency duty
for the Town.
b.
Any person or entity wishing to employ off-duty Police, within the
boundaries of the Town of Kearny shall first obtain the approval of
the Chief of Police or his designee which approval shall be granted
if in the opinion of the Chief or his designee, such employment would
not be inconsistent with the efficient functioning and good reputation
of the Police Department, and would not unreasonably endanger or threaten
the safety of the Officer or Officers who are to perform the work.
[Ord. No. 2010-19]
a.
To assure the timely payment of wages to Police Officers who perform
off-duty services and to meet the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards
Act, the Town hereby establishes a trust fund to be known as the "Off-Duty
Employment Escrow Account" which trust fund shall be dedicated for
the receipt of fees collected from private persons or entities for
the payment of wages to Police Officers for off-duty or outside employment
services.
b.
Any person or entity requesting the services of an off-duty Law Enforcement Officer in the Police Department shall estimate the number of hours such law enforcement services will be required, which estimate shall be approved in writing by the Chief of Police or his designee, and shall establish an escrow account with Town Treasurer by depositing an amount sufficient to cover the rates of compensation and administrative fees set forth in subsection 3-6.5 for the total estimated hours of service.
c.
In any instance where the number of hours required is unknown and cannot be reasonably estimated, or are anticipated to be in excess of 10 days, the person or entity requesting the services of an off-duty Law Enforcement Officer shall deposit an amount sufficient to cover the rate of compensation and administrative fees set forth in subsection 3-6.5 for the equivalent of 10 days, prior to the commencement of any work. Any unused portion of the deposit shall be returned or credited against the final amount owed.
d.
Prior to posting any request for service of off-duty Law Enforcement
Officers, the Chief of Police or his designee, shall verify that the
balance in the escrow account of the person or entity requesting services
is sufficient to cover the compensation and fees for the number of
hours specified in the request for services. The Chief of Police or
his designee shall not post a request for services from any person
or entity unless all fees and compensation required in the manner
described above have been deposited with the Town Treasurer. All payments
must be remitted directly to the Town of Kearny. No officer shall
provide any such services for more hours than are specified in the
request for services.
e.
In the event the funds in such an escrow account should become depleted,
services of the off-duty Law Enforcement Officer shall cease and requests
for further or future services shall not be performed or posted until
additional funds have been deposited in the escrow account in the
manner prescribed above. In the event of an unforeseen emergent situation
that would require an officer to remain beyond the time for which
funds have been deposited, the Police Chief or his or her designee
may waive the requirement for depositing additional funds after the
first 10 hours for any person or entity exhibiting a previous satisfactory
payment history. However, payment for the additional hours shall be
made by the person or entity requiring the extended service within
48 hours.
f.
The person or entity requesting such services shall be responsible
for ensuring that sufficient funds remain in the escrow account in
order to avoid any interruption of services.
[Ord. No. 2010-19]
a.
All requests to the Town for the services of off-duty Law Enforcement
Officer in the Police Department for a period of one week or longer
shall be forwarded to the Chief of Police or his designee for posting
at least 10 days before such services are required. Any Law Enforcement
Officer, when so employed by the Town, shall be compensated at the
rates established herein and treated as an employee of the Town provided,
however, the wages earned for outside employment shall not be applied
toward the pension benefits of Law Enforcement Officers so employed.
b.
All requests to the Town for the services of off-duty Law Enforcement
Officers in the Police Department for a period of less than one week
shall be forwarded to the Chief of Police or his designee for posting
as soon as practicable, but in no event less than 72 hours before
such services are required, except in emergent situations. Any Law
Enforcement Officer, when so employed by the Town, shall be compensated
at the rates established herein and treated as an employee of the
Town provided, however, the wages earned for outside employment shall
not be applied toward the pension benefits of Law Enforcement Officers
so employed.
c.
In emergent situations, requests to the Town for the services of
off-duty Law Enforcement Officer in the Police Department shall be
made as necessary to the Chief of Police or his designee who shall
make every effort to accommodate such request in a reasonable manner
in his discretion. However, no Law Enforcement Officer shall be ordered
to accept off-duty assignments. Any Law Enforcement Officer when so
employed by the Town, shall be compensated at the rate as established
herein and treated as an employee of the Town, provided, however,
that the wages earned for outside employment shall not be applied
toward the pension benefits of the Law Enforcement Officers so employed.
[Ord. No. 2010-19; Ord. No. 2012-58; Ord.
No. 2014-43; Ord. No. 2016-40]
a.
Rates of compensation for contracting the services of off-duty Law
Enforcement Officer are established as follows:
1.
Town Funded Projects: Rate of compensation per hour:
|
Mondays to Friday
| |
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First 8 hours
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$55 per hour (4 hr. min.)
|
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Per hour after first 8 hours
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$60 per hour
|
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Saturdays/Sundays/Holidays[1]
|
$65 per hour (4 hr. min.)
|
[1]
For purposes of this section, holidays shall be: New Years
Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Lincoln's
Birthday, Good Friday, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor
Day, Columbus Day, Veterans's; Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
2.
Privately Funded Traffic, Construction Jobs:
|
First 8 hours
|
paid at the top senior patrol officer o/t rate
|
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Per hour after first 8 hours
|
paid at the top senior patrol officer o/t rate plus additional
$5/hour
|
3.
Kearny Board of Education rate:
|
$55/hour with a 3 hour minimum for home events
|
|
$55/hour for away events with a 5 hour minimum
|
3A.
Kearny Non-Profit Organization Rate:
|
$25/hour with a 3 hour minimum for home events
|
|
$25/hour for away events with a 5 hour minimum
|
4.
Fee for police vehicle and fuel per eight hour shift or part thereof:
$100 per shift.
5.
Additional fee of $10 per hour is hereby established to cover administrative
costs, overhead, and out-of-pocket expenses of the Town.
[Ord. No. 2016-40; Ord. No. 2017-16]
$45 per hour (four hour minimum), $5 per hour of which is an
administrative fee retained by the Town.
[Ord. No. 2010-19]
In the event that the person or entity requesting the services
of off-duty Law Enforcement Officer fails to contact the Kearny Police
Department at least two hours prior to the scheduled start time to
cancel the job, or the Officer works less than four hours and the
job is completed, the Officer is entitled to be paid for a minimum
of four hours at the prevailing rate.
[Ord. No. 2010-19]
The Chief of Police or his designee shall have the authority
to order any Police Officer engaged in off-duty assignments within
the Town to respond to an emergency situation within the Town. The
Chief of Police or his designee shall also have the right to order
any off-duty assignment to be terminated when every said assignment
creates an unacceptable risk to the health, safety and welfare of
the off-duty officer and/or the citizens of the Town. In the event
that a Police Officer is assigned to an emergency situation, said
person or entity where an off-duty Police Officer is called to an
emergency situation, said person or entity shall not be responsible
for the payment of the Officer's hourly rate, administrative fee or
any other fees to the Town until such time as said Police Officer
and/or equipment returns to the assignment with the off-duty person
or entity who had requested such services.
[Added 2-7-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-3]
There is hereby created a category of employee within the Kearny
Police Department to be known as "Class Three special law enforcement
officer." A Class Three special law enforcement officer can be employed
only to assist the Kearny Police Department with school security duties
and shall not supplant full-time law enforcement officers employed
pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:17-43. These Class Three
special law enforcement officers shall not be members of the regular
police force of the Town of Kearny, and their powers and duties shall
cease at the expiration of the term for which they were appointed
in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 14-146 et seq. Based on this appointment,
Class Three special law enforcement officers shall not be eligible
for health care benefits or enrolled in any state- administered retirement
system.
[Added 2-7-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-3]
There shall be not more than six Class Three special law enforcement
officers as appointed by the Mayor and Council in accordance with
this section.
[Added 2-7-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-3]
Officers of this class shall be authorized to exercise full
powers and duties similar to those of a permanent, regularly appointed
full-time police officer while providing security at a public school
during hours when the public school is normally in session or when
it is occupied by students or its teachers. While on duty in the Town
of Kearny, a Class Three special law enforcement officer may respond
to offenses or emergencies off of school grounds if they occur in
the officer's presence while traveling to a school facility,
but a Class Three special law enforcement officer shall not otherwise
be dispatched or dedicated to any assignment off of school property.
The use of a firearm by a Class Three special law enforcement
officer shall be authorized pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A.
40A:14-146.14. A Class Three special law enforcement officer shall
not be authorized to carry a handgun while off duty unless the officer
complies with the requirements set forth in Subsection 1 of N.J.S.A.
2C:39-6 authorizing a retired law enforcement officer to carry a handgun.
A Class Three special law enforcement officer has no restriction
on the number of hours that they can work, in accordance with N.J.S.A.
40A:14-146.16. A Class Three special law enforcement officer shall
not be assigned to an extracurricular or after-school function at
a school facility, unless the assignment has first been made available
to full-time members employed by the Kearny Police Department.
[Added 3-28-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-13]
No person may be appointed as a Class Three special law enforcement
officer unless the person:
a.
Is a retired law enforcement officer who has previously served as
a duly qualified, fully trained, full-time officer in any law enforcement
position eligible for participation in the Police and Firemen's
Retirement System or in any federal or bistate law enforcement agency
or as a member of the State Police, within three years of appointment
and must be living in New Jersey at the time of and for the duration
of appointment; and
b.
Is retired from that agency in good standing, as evidenced by a letter
of good standing issued by the chief executive officer of the agency
from which the officer retired, listing the date and type of retirement.
For the purposes of this subsection, "good standing" shall exclude
a retirement resulting from injury or incapacity; and
c.
Possesses a New Jersey Police Training Commission Basic Police Officer
Certification, New Jersey State Police Academy Certification, or other
proof of basic police training approved by the Police Training Commission;
and
d.
Is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently
and has a high school diploma or its equivalent; and
e.
Is sound in body and of good health; must pass medical and psychological
examinations and drug screening tests as a condition of employment
and continued employment; and
f.
Is less than 65 years of age at the time of appointment; and
g.
Is of good moral character; has not been convicted of any offense
involving dishonesty or which would make such officer unfit to perform
the duties of this office, which will be verified by an updated criminal
background investigation; and
h.
Meets any other requirements contained in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.10
and subsequent amendments.
[Added 3-28-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-13]
Class Three special law enforcement officers shall be appointed
annually for one school year term of the Kearny School District. The
Mayor and Council are not required to reappoint upon expiration of
the term.
[Added 3-28-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-13]
No person may commence duty as a Class Three special law enforcement
officer unless they receive a waiver of training from the New Jersey
Police Training Commission. The person shall possess a New Jersey
Police Training Commission Basic Police Officer Certification, New
Jersey State Police Academy Certification, or other proof of basic
police training approved by the Police Training Commission and must
complete the training course for safe schools resource officers within
12 months of their appointment.
[Added 3-28-2023 by Ord.
No. 2023-13]
All Class Three special law enforcement officers shall be issued,
prior to commencement of duty, an appropriate uniform, together with
such special equipment as may be specified for their position pursuant
to the policies of the Kearny Police Department. Class Three special
law enforcement officers shall have the obligation of maintaining
said uniform and equipment.
[1973 Code § 36-8]
The position of Inspector in the Police Department is hereby
created.
[1973 Code § 36-9]
The following is a list of the duties, minimum qualifications
and probable line of promotion of the position of Inspector in the
Police Department:
a.
Duties.
1.
To be responsible for the enforcement of all laws and ordinances
within the jurisdiction of the Police Department.
2.
To enforce rules and regulations and the discipline and efficiency
of the Police Force.
3.
To supervise police work and conditions throughout the municipality.
4.
To exercise such other administrative authority and supervision of
departmental work as the Chief of Police may assign from time to time.
b.
Minimum Qualifications.
1.
Education equivalent to that represented by graduation from high
school.
2.
At least one year of experience as Captain of Police, or such other
combinations of education and experience as are considered equivalent
by the Civil Service Commission.
3.
Thorough knowledge of State and local laws and ordinances, administrative
ability, coolness and resourcefulness in emergencies, good moral character
and good physical condition.
c.
Probable Line of Promotion: From Captain.
[1973 Code § 36-13]
The temporary position of Police Matron in the Police Department
of the Town of Kearny is hereby created.
[1973 Code § 36-14; Ord. No. 1-14-81; Ord. No. 11-24-87; Ord. No. 2006-(O)-60 § 5]
The following is a list of the duties, typical tasks and minimum
qualifications of the position:
a.
Duties. Under the supervision of the Chief of Police, to perform
such duties with regard to female prisoners as she may be called upon
to perform.
b.
Typical Tasks. To search female prisoners when called upon by the
Police Department, to assist in the transportation of female prisoners
to and from the County Jail or juveniles to any other locations where
it may be necessary to transport female prisoners or to pick them
up.
c.
(Reserved)
d.
Salary. Salary shall be as set forth in the annual Salary Ordinance.
[1973 Code § 36-14.1]
The position of Parking Violation Enforcement Officer is hereby
created in the Police Department of the Town of Kearny.
[1973 Code § 36-14.2]
Under the supervision of the Chief of Police, the Officer shall
enforce all State and local laws or ordinances relating to the parking
of motor vehicles within the Town of Kearny.
[1973 Code § 36-14.4]
Salary shall be as set forth in the annual Salary Ordinance
of the Town of Kearny.
[1973 Code § 36-24; Ord. No. 10-14-92; Ord. No. 6-9-94]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, there is hereby adopted a revision
and codification of an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance To Provide
For, Establish, Regulate And Control A Day and Night Police, and to
Regulate And Define The Manner of Their Appointment And Removal,"
which revision shall be part of the general revision and codification
of all of the Ordinances of the Town of Kearny, and which general
revision is known as the "Revised General Ordinances of the Town of
Kearny," of which not less than one copy has been made and is now
filed in the office of the Town Clerk and the same is hereby adopted
and incorporated as fully as if set out herein from the date this
ordinance shall take effect, the provisions shall be controlling.
The copy of the revision and codification of the Ordinances
of the Town of Kearny above referred to as being filed in the office
of the Town Clerk shall remain in this office for the use and examination
of the public until final action is taken upon this ordinance and
thereafter while it shall be in effect.
a.
This ordinance entitled "An Ordinance to Provide For, Establish,
Regulate And Control A Day And Night Police, and To Regulate And Define
the Manner of Their Appointment And Removal," shall be amended to
incorporate and implement the revised and amended rules and regulations
of the Kearny Police Department as of the effective date of the adoption
of this subsection.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 3-19, Special Police Badge,
previously codified herein and containing portions of 1973 Code §§ 36-21
and 36-22, was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2006-(O)-60.
[1973 Code § 36-20]
Any officer, member or employee of the Police Department of
the Town of Kearny who shall be injured while in the performance of
his duty shall be paid full salary during the term of his injuries
and for all medical attendance required by the injured officer member
or employee because of these injuries.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 3-21, Pensions, previously codified
herein and containing portions of 1973 Code §§ 37.1
— 37.5 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2006-(O)-60.
[1973 Code § 22-1]
As used in this section:
Shall mean the period from the receipt of the alarm by any
means to the return of men and apparatus to quarters.
Shall mean this chapter and such additional administrative
regulations as may be adopted or promulgated by the Town Council.
Shall mean the Chairman of the Fire Committee of the Town
Council of the Town of Kearny.
Shall mean the Fire Chief of the Fire Department of the Town
of Kearny.
Shall mean the Town Council of the Town of Kearny.
Shall mean the Fire Department of the Town of Kearny.
Shall mean the several firehouses or quarters in which the
apparatus and men are housed.
Shall mean all regular members of the Fire Department of
the Town of Kearny, irrespective of their rank or duty.
[1973 Code § 22-2; Ord. No. 4-14-43, 10-1-80, 8-12-81; 1-10-95; Ord. No. 2005-(O)-13; Ord. No. 2007-(O)-74 § 2; Ord. No. 2016-32]
The Kearny Fire Department shall consist of: one Fire Chief;
no more than five Deputy Fire Chiefs; no more than 26 Captains; no
more than one Chief Inspector/Fire Official; no more than one Fire
Prevention Specialist; and no more than 68 firefighters. The Composition
shall be implemented through attrition to total 102.
[1973 Code § 22-3; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The entire force shall be commanded by the Fire Chief of the
Fire Department.
[1973 Code § 22-4; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The force at each fire station shall consist of a Captain or
a Lieutenant and as many Firefighters as may be deemed necessary by
the Fire Chief. It shall be divided into two platoons, each under
the command of an officer.
[1973 Code § 22-5]
In the absence of the officers in charge of any of the above
commands, officers in the next lower rank, or, in the absence of officers,
Firefighters shall be designated to perform their duties.
[1972 Code § 22-6; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief of the Fire Department shall devote his entire
time to the discharge of the duties of his office; the Fire Chief
shall be responsible to the Mayor and Town Council for the conduct,
efficiency and management of the Department and shall report directly
to the Administrator.
[1973 Code § 22-7; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall have charge of the personnel of the Fire
Department, the extinguishment of fires, the necessary protection
of property in connection therewith; the making of inspections for
fire; prevention and safety of life and property; the keeping of accurate
records of all business transacted by the Department and of all fires
occurring in the Town, together with all pertinent data in connection
therewith.
[1973 Code § 22-8; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall have full control of all apparatus and
equipment and tools, their assignment and use.
[1973 Code § 22-9; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall recommend to the Mayor and Council, through
the Chairman of the Fire Committee and Town Administrator, the purchase
of new equipment which will increase the efficiency of the Department.
[1973 Code § 22-10; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall keep an exact record of all property belonging
to the Fire Department, showing the date acquired and cost of each
item, and he shall check this record by physical inventory of the
property at least once each year.
[1973 Code § 22-11; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall see that the Department is kept at the
highest point of morale and efficiency; that the fire stations and
other quarters are being properly conducted and are kept clean and
in good repair and order; that all apparatus, equipment and supplies
are properly cared for and maintained in proper working condition;
that all drills, exercises and inspection duties are regularly and
properly performed; that all records and reports are duly maintained
and that all uniforms and equipment of the men are complete, neat,
serviceable and of approved design.
[1973 Code § 22-12; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall inspect all uniforms or parts thereof before
they are worn, rejecting all not complying with the regulations.
[1973 Code § 22-13; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall see that each piece of apparatus and equipment
in the Department is given a full operating test at least twice each
year.
[1973 Code § 22-14; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall see that there is at all times in the Department
sufficient extra hose in good, usable condition.
[1973 Code § 22-15; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall see that all hose purchased for use by
the Fire Department is given a 300 pound test before it is accepted,
and that it is tested to 200 pounds at least twice each year during
use to determine its serviceability.
[1973 Code § 22-16; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall assign to every member of the Fire Department
a permanent designation by member, which shall be recorded at headquarters.
He shall keep a record of all appointments, resignations, dismissals
and deaths of all firemen as they take place.
[1973 Code § 22-17; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall see that all members of the Department
undergo regular drills and instructions; that a system of such drills
and a school of instruction is established, and a proper record kept
thereof.
[1973 Code § 22-18; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall have power in case of fire to demolish
buildings or parts of buildings which in his judgment are necessary
to be destroyed in order to prevent further damage of life and property.
[1973 Code § 22-19; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall have authority to send men and apparatus
to neighboring municipalities for the purpose of extinguishing fires
or protecting property left unprotected by an emergency when, in his
judgment, such action is necessary. He shall also have power to call
upon neighboring municipalities to assist in the extinguishing of
fires and to cover up unprotected territory whenever, in his judgment,
it shall be necessary.
[1973 Code § 22-20; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall make monthly reports to the Mayor, Council
and Town Administrator of all fires which have occurred during the
month and of all fire alarms received.
[1973 Code § 22-21; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall promptly report to the Town Administrator
the name of any member of the Department who, by reason of age, disease,
accident or other disability, does not or cannot fully, promptly and
properly perform full duty in the Department, together with a detailed
statement setting forth the facts in the case.
[1973 Code § 22-22; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall see that all the laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations, orders or directions for the government of the Department
are promptly and implicitly enforced and obeyed by all members of
the Fire Department, and that all violations that may come to his
knowledge are promptly investigated and reported to the Town Administrator,
accompanied, when necessary, by proper and well-sustained charges.
[New]
All disciplinary action shall be done pursuant to the Rules
and Regulations of the New Jersey Department of Personnel.
[1973 Code § 22-24; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall have supreme command at all fires and at
all times over the members of the Department.
[1973 Code § 22-25; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall make all assignments, transfers and details
that may occur by detailing another member of the Department to the
position.
[New]
Leaves may be granted pursuant to the current Collective Bargaining
Agreements prior to their submission for payment.
[1973 Code § 22-27; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall approve all bills for expenses of the Department
prior to the submission for payment.
[1973 Code § 2-28; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall make an annual report to the Mayor and
Council before March 1 of each year as to the number and location
of fires during the previous year; the amount of losses incurred and
the amount covered by insurance; and such other information and recommendations
as may be appropriate.
[1973 Code § 22-29; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Deputy Fire Chiefs shall rank next below the Fire Chief,
and it shall be their duty to carry out the orders and instructions
of the Fire Chief with respect to their commands in a prompt and efficient
manner.
[1973 Code § 22-30; Ord. No. 8-2-81]
During the absence from duty of the Fire Chief, due to sickness
or absence from the Town of Kearny on leave or special duty, the Deputy
Fire Chiefs shall assume the duties of the Fire Chief, and, during
such period, they shall exercise the same powers, perform the same
duties and be subjected to the same rules and regulations as the Fire
Chief. They shall not, however, issue any orders making any transfers
or assignments, or in any way interfere with the general policy of
the Department without the approval of the Fire Chief or Chairman.
[1973 Code § 22-31]
The Deputy Fire Chiefs shall make a personal inspection daily
of all companies and see that the Department is kept at the highest
point of morale and efficiency and that the company quarters are being
kept clean and in good repair and order; that all apparatus, equipment
and supplies are properly cared for and maintained in proper working
condition; that all drill exercises and inspection duties are regularly
and properly performed, and that all uniforms and equipment of the
men are neat and serviceable and of approved design.
[1973 Code § 22-32; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Deputy Fire Chiefs shall attend all fires while on duty
and promptly report their arrival to the officer in command. When
at a fire they shall assume command and have full control until the
arrival of the Fire Chief of the Department, and shall direct the
movements of the officers and men so as to extinguish the fire with
the least possible damage from fire, water or otherwise.
[1973 Code § 22-33]
The Deputy Fire Chiefs shall cause all men and apparatus not
needed at fires to return promptly to quarters.
[1973 Code § 22-34; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Deputy Fire Chiefs shall promptly and fully investigate
all violations of the rules and regulations of the Fire Department
or any neglect of duty that may come to their notice and shall make
a full written report thereof to the Fire Chief of the Department.
[1973 Code § 22-35; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Deputy Fire Chiefs shall promptly and officially report
to the Fire Chief of the Department if they are for any reason unable
to perform their duties.
[1973 Code § 22-36; Ord. No. 8-12-81; New]
The tour of duty of the Deputy Fire Chiefs shall be from 8:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. each day unless
otherwise assigned by the Chief to regular duty assignments.
[1973 Code § 22-37; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Deputy Fire Chiefs shall be in full uniform and operate
from their assigned quarters while on duty except when called elsewhere
on Department business.
[1973 Code § 22-38; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
Captains shall rank next below the Deputy Fire Chiefs, and they
shall have command of their stations and be responsible for their
condition and the discipline and efficiency of the men, subject, however,
to the supervision of their superior officers.
[1973 Code § 22-39]
Captains shall respond to all alarms of fire in conformity with
the schedule prescribed in the running schedule.
[1973 Code § 22-40]
Captains shall ride as near as possible to the driver in answering
alarms of fire and shall direct the driver's operation of the apparatus.
[1973 Code § 22-41]
Captains shall see that all men and officers ride on the apparatus
on alarms of fire, and shall not permit racing or reckless driving
or the passing of other Department apparatus unless disabled, and
shall not permit a return speed of over 20 miles per hour or a speed
at any time which may cause accidents.
[1973 Code § 22-42]
Captains shall promptly report their arrival to the officer
in command of the fire.
[1972 Code § 22-43]
Captains shall assume command at fires when first to arrive,
and exercise control until a superior officer appears and takes charge.
[1973 Code § 22-44]
Captains shall see that no apparatus or other vehicle is driven
over any line of hose except in case of necessity.
[1973 Code § 22-45]
Captains shall see that every member of their command has a
copy of the "Book of Rules" of the Department and that the rules are
thoroughly understood and obeyed by each member of their command.
[1973 Code § 22-46]
Captains shall promptly investigate any incapacity, inefficiency,
neglect of duty, disobedience of orders or the violation of any rule
or regulation of the Fire Department by any member of their command,
and shall report the same in writing to the Fire Chief, stating the
name of the offender, the nature of the offense, the names of the
witnesses and the time and place of its occurrence.
[1973 Code § 22-47]
Captains shall see that all general orders and memoranda of
the Department are kept on file where they will be accessible to all
members at all times.
[1973 Code § 22-48]
Captains shall cause all the men on duty in their command to
assemble in full uniform on the apparatus room floor at the sounding
of the 8:00 a.m. test signal, and they shall call the roll, read all
orders and instructions received since last roll call, issue any verbal
instructions necessary and instruct the men before dismissing them.
[1973 Code § 22-49]
Upon the visit of any superior officer for the purpose of inspection,
the Captain shall assemble the men as for roll call and report to
the inspecting officer.
[1973 Code § 22-50]
Captains shall have full control of the apparatus and equipment
entrusted to the care of their command and shall be responsible for
its care, upkeep and safety.
[1973 Code § 22-51]
The Captain on duty at any fire station shall be responsible
for the building and accessory equipment and for the ordering of supplies
thereof and the upkeep thereof.
[1973 Code § 22-52]
Captains shall keep an accurate written inventory of all property
entrusted to their care and shall check this inventory by physical
count at least once a year. They shall not surrender any property
belonging to the Department without first receiving an order therefor
from a superior officer.
[1973 Code § 22-53]
Captains shall see that the station journal is promptly and
neatly written up at all times and that all the events of the day
and all data required by regulations are properly entered.
[1973 Code § 22-54]
After every alarm of fire, Captains shall immediately enter
or cause to be entered in the station journal a report stating the
time the alarm was received; location of the fire; description of
the property; owner and occupant; number of box and location; amount
of hose used; amount of ladders used; number of hand extinguishers
used and the officer in command at the fire.
[1973 Code § 22-55; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
After any accident involving any apparatus or men of their command,
Captains shall immediately investigate the circumstances and submit
a written report to the Fire Chief, giving the time, place and nature
of the accident, the names of the persons involved, the names and
addresses of witnesses, and any necessary comments, and they shall
also promptly report such accident by telephone to the Police Department.
[1973 Code § 22-56]
Captains shall see that no trash is permitted to accumulate
about quarters.
[1973 Code § 22-57]
Captains shall always have on duty a driver for each piece of
motor apparatus.
[1973 Code § 22-58]
Captains shall see that visitors are courteously received, but
shall not permit any habitual lounging about quarters.
[1973 Code § 22-59]
Captains shall not permit visitors or members of the Department
to speak disrespectfully of superiors.
[1973 Code § 22-60]
Captains shall see that the dormitory is kept clean and neat
and well aired, and that all beds are made up and quarters throughout
are clean and ready for inspection by 10:00 a.m.
[1973 Code § 22-61]
In case any apparatus needs repairing or adjustment, Captains
shall immediately notify the Fire Chief and note the fact in the station
journal.
[1973 Code § 22-62]
Captains shall report daily the quantity of gasoline, oil and
grease consumed by each piece of apparatus and the repairs and adjustments
made on the same.
[1973 Code § 22-63]
Captains shall see that all extinguishers are kept freshly charged
and that all apparatus is tested frequently enough to ensure its proper
operation at all times.
[1973 Code § 22-64]
Captains shall see that the building, sidewalk, gutters and
streets in front of their quarters are kept clean and free from snow
and ice and other encumbrances.
[1973 Code § 22-65]
Captains shall familiarize themselves, and see that their men
do likewise, with all the buildings in their fire district and the
best routes to follow.
[1973 Code § 22-66]
Captains shall see that a proper record is kept of all the hoses
on hand, that they are always dry and properly cared for after use,
that the required amount is on hand or ordered and that they are properly
marked.
[1973 Code § 22-67]
Captains shall report any lost tools or equipment immediately
to headquarters, with a statement of the circumstances.
[1973 Code § 22-68]
Captains shall perform such duties as may be required of them
by their superior officers.
[1973 Code § 22-69]
Captains shall see that at least two men in each of their platoons
are instructed in the duties of driver and that the duty of driving
back to quarters and drilling with the apparatus is alternated between
them.
[1973 Code § 22-70]
Captains shall see that the members of their command are constantly
drilled and instructed in the use of gas masks, tools and other equipment
and approved knots.
[1973 Code § 22-71; New]
Upon returning to quarters after an alarm of fire, the first
official act of the officer commanding the platoon shall be to advise
the Dispatcher that his platoon and apparatus are in service, noting
the time in the station journal.
[1973 Code § 22-72; Ord. 8-12-81]
Captains shall see that the front doors of their quarters are
kept closed at all times unless otherwise directed by the Fire Chief.
[1973 Code § 22-74; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Department Mechanic shall have charge and control, under
the direction of the Fire Chief, of all repairs and alterations of
apparatus, test of all hose and equipment, keeping a proper record
of work done, and shall see that all apparatus in his charge is repaired
promptly and as thoroughly as possible, and shall perform such other
duties as may be required or prescribed by the Fire Chief.
[1973 Code § 22-75; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
Under no circumstances shall work of any nature be performed
in this branch of the service unless authorized by the Fire Chief.
[1973 Code § 22-76; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Mechanic shall make out a monthly report of all work done
and forward same to the Fire Chief.
[1973 Code § 22-77; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The hours of duty of the Mechanic shall be from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. daily except on Sundays, or as otherwise directed by the
Fire Chief.
[1973 Code § 22-78; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Mechanic shall not give or loan tools used in his Department
to anyone except by permission of the Fire Chief.
[1973 Code § 22-79]
The Mechanic shall see that his tools and spare parts are kept
in proper condition and a record made of same.
[1973 Code § 22-80; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Mechanic shall make an inspection and test of each piece
of equipment in the Department semiannually and submit a report to
the Fire Chief of same.
[1973 Code § 22-81; New]
All uniformed personnel who may be detailed or acting as dispatchers
in the Fire Department shall be subject to all the rules of the Fire
Department pertaining to Firefighters and shall rank equally with
the Firefighters.
[1973 Code § 22-82; Ord. No. 8-12-81; New]
Dispatchers shall report at their scheduled times, 8:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m., and shall remain on duty until relieved. In case the
relief operator does not report on time, the dispatcher on duty shall
notify the Fire Chief and remain on duty until a substitute has reported.
[1973 Code § 22-83; New]
Dispatchers shall at all times be within hearing distance of
the instruments and at no time leave the dispatch room unless relieved.
[1973 Code § 22-84; New]
On reporting for duty, dispatchers shall see that their quarters
are kept clean during their tour of duty.
[1973 Code § 22-85; New]
Dispatchers shall keep a daily record book and journal in which
they shall note the exact time of receiving each alarm of fire, the
station or place from which it came and any additional pertinent data
available, all alarms sent out, tests made, trouble on wires, breaks
or mutilation of register tape, time going on and off duty, and anything
else of importance which occurs, giving in each case the exact time
and circumstances.
[1973 Code § 22-86; New; Ord. No.
2006-(O)-60 § 9]
Dispatchers shall familiarize themselves with the streets of
the Town.
[1973 Code § 22-87; New]
Dispatchers shall report any abnormal circuit condition or trouble
with the radio or alarm system immediately to the lineman or supervisor
on duty, who shall proceed to correct the same at once. This report
shall also be made to the Deputy Chief and entered in the journal,
together with the name of the lineman or supervisor notified.
[1973 Code § 22-88; Ord. No. 8-12-81; New]
On receiving still-alarm calls, dispatchers shall ascertain
street and number clearly, also nature of fire. If in doubt of locality,
dispatchers shall ask for the name of nearest cross street and have
call repeated back to them. Dispatchers shall send three snappy rings
over the alarm system or dispatch in the appropriate manner as directed
by the Chief, and give the nature of fire and location to the nearest
fire company. Dispatcher shall notify the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire
Chiefs when on duty, and all other fire stations that do not respond,
and they shall also perform any extra duty prescribed by the Fire
Chief.
[1973 Code § 22-89; New]
On going off duty, the dispatcher shall go over the journal
record of his shift with his relief dispatcher and acquaint him with
all information necessary to give him an accurate knowledge of the
condition of the system and of all happenings during the just-completed
shift.
[1973 Code § 22-90; New]
Dispatchers shall send out one test signal over the alarm system
at 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily.
[1973 Code § 22-91]
Local or out-of-town calls are not permitted unless sanctioned
by the Chief in charge. All outgoing calls must be recorded on the
daily report book at switchboard, recording date and number called
and company or party making call.
[1973 Code § 22-92; Ord. No. 8-12-81; New]
Dispatchers shall keep a record of all members reporting out-of-town
and when they report back again, in the daily report book, and send
them to the office of the Fire Chief each morning.
[1973 Code § 22-93]
The grade of Firefighter in the Fire Department shall include
all the personnel of the Fire Department exclusive of the officers.
[1973 Code § 22-94; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
In case any group of Firefighters on duty shall find that an
officer is not present to take charge, the senior firefighter in point
of service shall assume command and shall immediately report to the
Fire Chief or Deputy in command at the time.
[1972 Code § 22-95]
Under the supervision of their offices, the Firefighters shall
repair, clean, guard and otherwise care for the station and grounds
in which they are quartered and all fire apparatus assigned to their
station.
[1973 Code § 22-96; New]
The Firefighters shall promptly perform all duties of Firefighters
as may be established by the Fire Chief and their commanding officers
and consistent with the job specifications as provided by the Department
of Personnel.
[1973 Code § 22-97]
When temporarily assigned to another platoon or other duty than
their own, the Firefighters shall immediately conform to the directions
of their new officers.
[Ord. No. 2011-36]
a.
Firefighter 1. All members of the Fire Department are required to
be certified as recognized by the NJ Division of Fire Safety as Firefighter
level 1 within 12 months from date of hire.
b.
Firefighter 2. All members hired after January 2008 are required
to be certified as recognized by the NJ Division of Fire Safety as
Firefighter level 2 within 12 months from date of hire. Members hired
prior to January 2008 shall be certified by May 1, 2013.
c.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). All members shall obtain an Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT) certification from the NJ Department Health
and Senior Services within 12 months from the date of hire. This certification
must be maintained throughout their career. Failure to maintain said
certification shall be grounds for dismissal unless said failure is
the result of (i) a prolonged absence from work because of a catastrophic
health condition or injury which the Chief shall determine to be of
sufficient gravity to excuse the failure or (ii) a prolonged absence
because of military leave.
[1973 Code § 22-98]
In the absence of officers in charge of any of the commands,
a member of the next lower rank shall be designated to perform the
duties of the regular officer and shall be held to a like responsibility,
and his authority shall be the same as that of such regular officer
and shall be so recognized.
[1973 Code § 22-99; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Superintendent of the Police and Fire Alarm Signal Service
shall have charge and control of the police and fire alarm signal
service under the supervision of the Fire Chief, and he shall be responsible
for the proper installation, upkeep and repair of the police and fire
alarm system and for the training and discipline of members assigned
to his Department.
[1973 Code § 22-100; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Superintendent shall report all matters pertaining to trouble
of any nature in his Department to the Fire Chief.
[1973 Code § 22-101]
The Superintendent shall devote all his time to the duties of
his Department in keeping the police and fire alarm system up to an
efficient standard and shall see that all police and fire alarm wires
are regularly tested, especially after storms and accidents, and that
necessary repairs are promptly made. When absent, the Superintendent
shall keep the Chief informed as to where he can be found in case
of emergency.
[1973 Code § 22-102; Ord. No. 2006-(O)-60 § 10]
The Superintendent shall personally inspect or cause to be inspected,
cleaned and tested the police and fire alarm system, and all instruments
and equipment connected with the system at least once a month.
[1973 Code § 22-103]
The Superintendent shall provide for and keep, as part of the
public records of his office, correct records, maps and plans of circuits,
box locations, machinery and other appliances of the system, and also
see that accurate and complete records of the work in his Department
are maintained.
[1973 Code § 22-104]
The Superintendent shall submit a daily report to the Chief,
setting forth all repairs or new work done, a record of the men on
duty, mileage, gasoline and oil used on all cars in his Department
and any occurrence affecting his Department.
[1973 Code § 22-105; Ord. No. 8-12-81; New]
The Superintendent shall, on the first of each month, submit
a report to the Town Administrator, the Council, the Fire Committee
Liaison and to the Fire Chief on the activities of his Department
for the preceding month.
[1973 Code § 22-106]
The Superintendent shall be governed by all rules affecting
the personnel of the Department insofar as they are applicable to
his Department.
[1973 Code § 22-107; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The hours of duty of the Superintendent of Police and Fire Alarm
Signal Service shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, except
on Saturdays and Sundays, on which days he shall alternate with the
Assistant Superintendent of Police and Fire Alarm Signal Service or
as otherwise prescribed by the Fire Chief of the Department.
[1973 Code § 22-108; New]
The Superintendent may be detailed to respond to fire alarms
and to report to the officer in command as needed by the Fire Chief.
[1973 Code § 22-109; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
If appointed, an Assistant Superintendent of Police and Fire
Alarm Signal Service shall be under the supervision of the Superintendent
of Police and Fire Alarm Signal Service and Fire Chief. In the absence
of the Superintendent of Police and Fire Alarm Signal Service, he
shall assume general supervision and responsibility of the police
and fire alarm signal system.
[1973 Code § 22-110; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The hours of duty of the Assistant Superintendent of Police
and Fire Alarm Signal Service shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
daily, except on Saturdays and Sundays, on which days he shall alternate
with the Superintendent of Police and Fire Alarm Signal Service, unless
otherwise prescribed by the Fire Chief of the Department.
[1973 Code § 22-111; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
Linemen and other members of the Department may be assigned
to the police and fire alarm signal system from time to time, and
their duties shall be to assist the Superintendent of Police and Fire
Alarm Signal Service in maintaining, repairing and extending the municipal
police and fire alarm signal system; to keep switchboard, aerials
and underground circuits of the signal system's instruments in working
order; and to do other related work under the direction of the Superintendent
of Police and Fire Alarm Signal Service and the Fire Chief of the
Department.
[1973 Code § 22-112; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The hours of duty of the Linemen shall be from 8:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. daily, unless otherwise so designated by the Fire Chief,
except on Saturdays and Sundays, on which days they shall alternate
so that at least one Lineman is on duty, unless otherwise prescribed
by the Fire Chief.
[1973 Code § 22-113; New]
Linemen shall respond to fire alarms while on duty as directed
by the Fire Chief.
[1973 Code § 22-114]
Members of the Fire Department assigned to drive any Fire Department
apparatus shall be designated as drivers and shall rank equally with
other Firefighters and shall conform to the following rules.
[1973 Code § 22-115]
Drivers shall, under the direction of their commanding officer,
have care and be responsible for the keeping in proper condition and
in readiness for service at all times of the apparatus to which they
are assigned.
[1973 Code § 22-116]
Drivers shall thoroughly familiarize themselves with the proper
operation and care of the apparatus.
[1973 Code § 22-117]
Drivers shall see that their apparatus has at all times a full
supply of gasoline and oil, that the apparatus is properly washed,
greased and oiled, that the radiator and tires are properly cared
for, that the brakes and steering mechanism are in perfect condition
and that there are no loose or defective parts.
[1973 Code § 22-118]
Drivers shall report to the commanding officer, who shall enter
or cause to be entered in the company journal, the date and mileage
shown on the speedometer and time of every run made, date and mileage
and amount of all gasoline put in the tank, and the same for each
change of oil and greasing.
[1973 Code § 22-119]
Drivers shall exercise the utmost care in driving at all times.
When going to a fire, they shall not at any time drive at a speed
which will cause accidents, and, returning from fires, they shall
obey all municipal and state traffic regulations. They shall always
slow up sharply when turning corners, approaching hospitals, schools
or rail-road crossings or important thoroughfares, and they shall
have absolute control of their apparatus at all times.
[1973 Code § 22-120]
At 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., drivers shall inspect their apparatus
and make sure that it is in every respect ready to make a run. They
shall also start and run the motor for a period of three minutes.
[1973 Code § 22-121; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
Drivers shall immediately report any defect to their company
commander, who shall, in turn, immediately report to the Fire Chief.
[1973 Code § 22-122]
Drivers of pumping engines shall familiarize themselves with
the principle and operation of the pump and valves and all transmission
mechanisms. They shall learn enough about friction losses, line pressure,
pumping against head and other elements of hydraulics so that they
can always deliver the required volume of water at the nozzle with
the minimum of wear on the pump and at its most efficient speed.
[1973 Code § 22-123]
In cold weather, they shall see that antifreeze solution is
used in the radiator where possible and that every precaution is taken
against freezing of radiators or any of the mechanism.
[Ord. No. 2014-29]
There is hereby created in the Fire Department the part-time
position of Public Safety Telecommunicator.
[Ord. No. 2014-29]
Under direction from the Chief or his designee the Public Safety
Telecommunicator shall receive and respond to telephone or other electronic
requests for emergency assistance, including law enforcement, fire,
medical, or other emergency services, shall dispatch appropriate units
to response sites and shall do related work as required.
[Ord. No. 2014-29]
The part-time Public Safety Telecommunicator shall be subject
to all rules and regulations of the Fire Department.
[1973 Code § 22-127; Ord. No. 8-12-81; New; Ord. No. 2006-(O)-60 § 11]
a.
Any general order issued to the Fire Department by the Fire Chief
shall be a rule of the Fire Department, and every member of the Fire
Department shall strictly conform to it and to the following rules:
b.
Compliance Required by Members of the Fire Department.
1.
Members of the Fire Department shall devote their entire time to
the service of the Fire Department, answer all alarms of fire received
at their station and make every effort to do their full duty at all
times and under all circumstances.
2.
Members of the Fire Department shall promptly and cheerfully obey
all rules of the Fire Department and all orders received from superior
officers.
3.
Members of the Fire Department shall promptly remove all persons
in danger at a fire and render such first aid as may be necessary.
4.
Members of the Fire Department shall look for evidence of incendiaries
in cases of fires of suspicious origin, but shall avoid expressing
any public opinion on the same.
5.
Members of the Fire Department shall endeavor to detect or obtain
evidence to convict persons sending false alarms of fire.
6.
Members of the Fire Department shall carefully protect from waste
or abuse all public property in quarters and at fires. This applies
particularly to light, fuel and expendable supplies.
7.
Members of the Fire Department shall not loan, sell or give away
any public property.
8.
(Reserved)
9.
Members of the Fire Department shall not leave quarters, a fire or
any duty without permission of their superior officer.
10.
Members of the Fire Department shall not use obscene, immoral, disreputable,
impudent or improper language, but shall always be respectful and
gentlemanly to superiors, equals and citizens and courteous to subordinates.
11.
Members of the Fire Department shall at all times serve the best
interests of the Fire Department by observing and reporting all matters
pertaining to and concerning its welfare.
12.
Members of the Fire Department shall not use the Department telephone
except for official Fire Department business or in case of an emergency.
13.
When answering the telephone, members of the Fire Department shall
always give their company number, then rank and their name.
14.
Members of the Fire Department shall not enter in uniform any place
where intoxicating beverages are sold for any purpose except the strict
discharge of their duty.
15.
Members of the Fire Department shall not at any time be under the
influence of any intoxicating beverages or any harmful drugs or compounds.
16.
Members of the Fire Department shall not, under any circumstances,
drink any intoxicating beverages or use any harmful drug or compound
while on duty, nor have or cause or permit or allow the same to be
brought into or kept in quarters.
17.
Members of the Fire Department shall not indulge in or permit gambling
in any form in quarters.
18.
Members of the Fire Department shall not violate any criminal law
or be guilty of immoral or improper conduct.
19.
Members of the Fire Department shall not engage in altercations under
any circumstances.
20.
Members of the Fire Department shall not be guilty of conduct unbecoming
a firefighter and a gentleman nor conduct prejudicial to the good
reputation, order or discipline of the Department.
21.
Members of the Fire Department shall not be guilty of deception or
evasion or violation of any law, ordinance, rule or regulation.
22.
Members of the Fire Department shall not be guilty of cowardice or
shrinking from duty.
23.
Officers shall not unnecessarily jeopardize the lives or limbs of
the men under their command.
24.
Officers finishing up work at a fire shall make certain that there
is no chance of rekindling.
25.
Members of the Fire Department shall not invite, suggest or request
any contribution nor sell any tickets for any purpose, nor receive
any gifts of money or goods from any source without the expressed
permission in writing of the Fire Chief.
26.
Members of the Fire Department shall give five days' notice of intended
resignation or retirement. Request for resignation or retirement shall
be in writing and forwarded through proper channels. Any such request
for resignation shall be a complete waiver of any rights accrued to
the member under the Pension Law.
27.
Members of the Fire Department shall not permit any person not a
member of the Department to ride upon any Department vehicle.
28.
All communications relating to the official business of the Department
to or from any member of the Department shall be transmitted through
official channels as follows: from a member through is commanding
officers, through the Chief of the Department to the Chairman of the
Fire Committee, if necessary, and the reverse order for communications
going the other way. At each step in this channel an endorsement shall
be added to the communication, showing that it has passed through
the proper authorities and their comment on the same.
29.
All applications for transfers shall be in the handwriting and over
the signatures of the applicants, stating truly and fully the necessity
therefor, and forwarded through official channels to the Fire Chief,
and members shall not, directly or indirectly solicit the influence
or intercession of any person or persons with the Chairman of the
Fire Committee or the members of the Town Council to effect their
transfer.
30.
The printed form of the regulations and all amendments and additions
thereto shall be known as the "Book of Rules," and each member shall
be issued a copy and shall see that it is kept up-to-date, and each
member shall make a copy of every order hereafter issued which changes
or affects the rules and regulations and attach the same to his copy
of the "Book of Rules." Commanding officers shall be held responsible
for seeing that this is done.
31.
Members of the Fire Department shall not unnecessarily disturb men
asleep in the dormitory.
32.
All members of the Fire Department are considered on duty 24 hours
every day except when on regular or special leaves of absence or on
sick leave.
33.
All members shall read and become familiar with the laws and ordinances
governing their work, with the "Book of Rules" and all other regulations
affecting them.
34.
The day shall officially begin at 8:00 a.m. in the Fire Department.
35.
Every member of the Fire Department shall devote his entire time
to the business of the Fire Department, and is expressly prohibited
from being employed in or giving his personal attention to any other
business.
36.
No member of the Department shall under any circumstances make any
purchase or incur any liability for the Department except on written
authority of the Chief of the Fire Department.
37.
Any work that is necessary to be done about the houses, lots, apparatus
or other property of the Department, or any work that is connected
with the Department, shall be done by the members if practicable.
38.
Members of the Department shall not engage in political or religious
discussions in quarters.
39.
Whenever there is doubt as to the meaning of a rule or regulation,
application shall be made to the Chief for an explanation of the same.
40.
Members shall not smoke while in the street in uniform nor while
answering an alarm of fire.
41.
No automobile other than the departmental cars shall be allowed in
Fire Department buildings.
42.
Members shall at all times pay particular attention to all hydrants
they pass and shall promptly report any defect or obstruction to the
nearest station.
43.
Members shall not receive rewards or presents of any kind for duties
performed without permission of the Fire Chief.
44.
No one shall be permitted to demonstrate or sell their wares in any
fire quarters except on written permission from the Fire Chief.
45.
All members shall promptly notify the Fire Chief through their station
commander of any change in their address or telephone number.
46.
Officers of the Fire Department are expected to set an example for
the other members, and any neglect or indifference or infraction of
regulations on their part will be considered an aggravated offense
and dealt with accordingly.
47.
All members are forbidden to engage in critical discussions of the
management of the Fire Department or any other branch of the municipal
government while in quarters.
48.
All members shall familiarize themselves with all street numbers,
hydrant locations and fire signal stations in their district and with
the most direct and least congested route to each.
49.
All members shall study all the periodicals and books on the subject
of Fire Department work that are supplied to the fire quarters, and
shall always be on the alert to learn more about their profession
from all available sources of information.
50.
At no time shall the apparatus exceed the speed limit or in any way
operate vehicle in an unsafe manner.
51.
Racing to and from fires is strictly prohibited; and if the apparatus
of several companies proceed through the same street to or from a
fire, they shall do so in single file.
52.
Each member of the Department shall address a superior officer of
the Department by his title.
[1973 Code § 22-128]
Continuous floor watch shall be maintained in the apparatus
room at each fire station in the Fire Department at all times, unless
otherwise directed by the Chief.
[1973 Code § 22-129]
The detail of the men on house watch duty shall be by roster
of the firefighters of the platoons on duty.
[1973 Code § 22-130]
The Firefighters detailed as house watch shall begin duty promptly
at the time specified for a four-hour period and shall enter his name
and the exact time in the daily report book and the name of the man
he relieves.
[1973 Code § 22-131; New]
The house watch shall see that everything in the apparatus room
is in its proper place and in good order, that the apparatus is ready
for instant use, that the telephone, telegraph instruments and communications
and computer equipment are operating properly and are wound up after
each alarm, that all telephone calls and telegraph signals are promptly
and properly answered and that the instruments are not tampered with.
[1973 Code § 22-132]
The house watch shall be responsible for correctly receiving
and promptly reporting to the commanding officer every signal sounded
on the gong and every alarm received by any means, and shall accompany
his platoon in answer to alarms of fire.
[1973 Code § 22-133]
The house watch shall be strictly responsible for all entries
made in the daily report book during his hours of duty, except those
made personally by authorized officers. Any neglect on his part to
make these entries, as directed by his commanding officer or as required
by regulation, or to properly record any absence from quarters of
either officers or men, shall result in severe punishment.
[1973 Code § 22-134]
The daily report book to be kept by the house watch shall be
an accurate and complete history of the activities of each platoon
during its tour of duty and all occurrences affecting it, the regular
and special duty performed by its individual officers and men, all
orders received or given, whether verbal or written, any accidents
or injuries to men or apparatus, action taken in reference thereto,
unusual occurrences of all kinds, delinquencies of officers or men,
changing and testing of hose and charging of extinguishers, receipt
and transfer of equipment or supplies, roll calls, suspensions, leave,
sicknesses, visits of officials and anything in any way pertaining
to the administration of the company or of interest to the Department.
Such record shall be entered in the company journal by the commanding
officer of the company or a firefighter so designated by him.
[1973 Code § 22-135]
All orders, whether verbal or written, shall be entered in the
daily report book, as shall any entry of any extraordinary nature.
[1973 Code § 22-136]
The house watch shall politely inquire as to the business of
visitors and shall then call his commanding officer.
[1973 Code § 22-137]
The house watch shall not permit any violations of the rules
and regulations on the apparatus room floor or in front of quarters,
and shall at once call his commanding officer should a condition arise
which he cannot control by his orders.
[1973 Code § 22-138]
All members on duty shall report to the house watch before leaving
quarters, giving their authority for leaving, and shall similarly
report their return. The house watch shall report these and all other
absences in the daily report book, recording the exact time and reason
for each going and coming.
[1973 Code § 22-139]
Any failure of officers or men to comply with the above requirements
shall, in addition to being accounted a violation of the rules, subject
the delinquent to the charge of absence without leave during the time
of such absence from quarters.
[1973 Code § 140]
The house watch shall not leave his post unless properly relieved,
and he shall notify his successor before the time specified for his
relief.
[1973 Code § 22-141]
The Fire Department shall operate under the 2-platoon system.
[1973 Code § 22-142; Ord. No. 8-12-81; New]
The assignment of officers and men to stations and platoons
shall be made by the Fire Chief. The Chief may transfer any individual
or group of men or officers from one platoon or station to another
for the good of the Department and shall be reported to the Town Administrator
and the Council Fire Committee.
[1973 Code § 22-143; New]
Unless otherwise directed by the Chief, the platoon shall go
on duty from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and another platoon shall go on
duty from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. the following day. Each platoon on
duty shall remain on duty until properly relieved by the succeeding
platoon.
[1973 Code § 22-144]
The officer in charge of each platoon shall, when entering upon
his tour of duty, carefully read the journal entries of the proceeding
platoon.
[1973 Code § 22-145]
The officer in charge of each platoon shall assemble his platoon
in full uniform and call the roll at the exact hour for the beginning
of its tour of duty. He shall form the platoon in line, call the roll,
read all orders and pertinent matter received since last roll call,
deliver any oral instructions or directions deemed necessary, make
a close inspection of the men as to personal appearance and physical
condition and dismiss them.
[1973 Code § 22-146]
A report of all those present, all who were late in reporting
and of all absentees shall be entered by name on the daily report
book, together with the reason for all authorized absentees, and a
similar report shall be forwarded to the Fire Chief.
[1973 Code § 22-147; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
Should the platoon reporting for duty find that the preceding
platoon is absent from quarters and at a fire or other Department
business, the officer in charge shall promptly try to communicate
with the Fire Chief or officer in charge of the fire. Failing to do
this promptly, or if instructed by the Fire Chief or officer in charge
of the fire, he shall direct his platoon to proceed in a body on foot
or by such public vehicular means of travel as may be available and
with all possible haste to the scene of the fire to relieve or assist
the preceding platoon. In such cases the Fire Chief shall keep in
touch and be aware of relief hours and whenever possible shall notify
the officer in charge of the relieving platoon whether he is to proceed
to the fire or remain in quarters so as to avoid unnecessary movement
of the men.
[1973 Code § 22-148]
Upon arriving at the fire, the relieving platoon shall report
to the officer in charge of the fire, who shall direct it to relieve
the other platoon or shall assign it to such other duty as he may
deem advisable.
[1973 Code § 22-149]
The officer in charge of the fire shall direct whether the platoon
already on duty is to be relieved upon the arrival of the relieving
platoon or whether it is to be held until he considers its services
can be dispensed with. Upon being relieved at the fire, the outgoing
platoon shall return immediately to quarters for roll call and dismissal.
[1973 Code § 22-150]
All members shall so time their departure from home when reporting
for roll call that ordinary delays of traffic and uncertain transit
service will not prevent their arrival at quarters well in advance
of the hour for roll call. All lateness and absences not authorized
by proper authority must be explained in writing to the Fire Chief
through the platoon commander, and all such offenders are subject
to formal charges.
[1973 Code § 22-151]
Beds in the dormitories shall be used only between the hours
of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
[1973 Code § 22-152]
All members of the platoon shall be up at 7:00 a.m. and remove
all their linens from the beds.
[1973 Code § 22-153]
All apparatus shall be cleaned and ready for inspection by 10:00
a.m.
[1973 Code § 22-154]
All quarters shall be closed and all lights, except night lights,
extinguished by 11:00 p.m.
[1973 Code § 22-155]
No two persons shall use the same sheets and pillowcases and
they shall be changed once a week.
[1973 Code § 22-156]
When one shift returns from a fire at or after the time it is
scheduled to be relieved by the succeeding shift, the crew of the
latter shall be required to clean the apparatus and to return it to
good working condition.
[1973 Code § 22-157]
No member shall trade or substitute his shift with any other
member except on direct authority of the Fire Chief.
[1973 Code § 22-158]
Any member off duty who, on account of sickness, injury or any
other emergency, is unable to report for duty on time, shall notify
his platoon commander at least one hour before his term of duty begins.
[1973 Code § 22-159]
All members shall report for duty on time, and no member or
platoon shall go off duty until properly relieved.
[1973 Code § 22-160]
If any member fails to report for duty, his station commander
may select a member from the opposite shift to remain on duty until
the absent member reports or some other arrangement is made.
[1973 Code § 22-161]
The engines of all motor apparatus shall be run for a period
of three minutes by the driver on the incoming shift just before roll
call, and the driver shall, when answering roll call, report the condition
of the engine as being okay or not, as the case may be, his report
to be entered in the daily report book and the company journal.
[1973 Code § 22-152; Ord. No. 8-12-81; New]
At the discretion of the Fire Chief and with the approval of
the Town Administrator, regular leaves at full pay may be granted
to members of the Department each year pursuant to the Collective
Bargaining Agreement.
[1973 Code § 22-163; Ord. No. 8-12-81; New]
The dates for regular leaves for each man shall be set each
year by the Fire Chief, subject to the approval by the Town Administrator.
No member shall change or trade his leave with another except by the
same authority.
[1973 Code § 22-164; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
All other leaves shall be known as special or sick leaves.
[1973 Code § 22-165; Ord. No. 8-12-81; New]
Special leaves which are consistent with the Collective Bargaining
Agreement may be granted on written application of a member, which
application must contain an accurate and definite statement of the
reasons for requesting the leave. Misrepresentation in such requests
shall be severely punished.
[1973 Code § 22-166; Ord. No. 8-12-81; New]
Special leaves shall only be granted in cases of extreme emergency,
such as severe sickness or death in the immediate family, or for some
very unusual reason satisfactory to the Fire Chief and consistent
with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
[1973 Code § 22-167; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
Leaves of absence shall be so regulated by the Fire Chief that
there shall be at all times enough men on duty to man and operate
the apparatus and to keep each company functioning.
[1973 Code § 22-168; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
All members shall be held responsible for any disorderly, disgraceful
or unlawful conduct while on leave or off duty.
[1973 Code § 22-169; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
No member of the Department shall excuse himself from duty.
[1973 Code § 22-170]
Members of the Fire Department off duty shall be subject to
recall to duty in times of emergency by direction of the Fire Chief
and no member off duty shall be permitted to leave Town without first
notifying the Department telephone operator.
[1973 Code § 22-171; New]
Recall orders shall be sent out by Department telephone operators/dispatchers
to all members off duty on orders of the Fire Chief or officer in
command.
[1973 Code § 22-172]
Each station commander shall keep a list on file showing the
latest address and telephone number of each member assigned to the
station and shall forward a duplicate of all data to headquarters.
Each member shall report any change of his address or telephone number
within 24 hours to his station commander.
[1973 Code § 22-173]
Upon receiving the recall signal, each member shall immediately
proceed to his station, procure his equipment and then get in touch
with the Department telephone operator and, unless assigned by him
otherwise, shall proceed to location of fire.
[1973 Code § 22-174; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
Upon receiving recall orders, each station commander shall enter
in the daily report book the names of all off-duty members with notation
as to whether or not they answered the call of reporting for duty
on the recall and any reasons for unusual lateness or absence, and
a copy of these entries shall be embodied in a report to the Fire
Chief upon the ending of the recall period.
[1973 Code § 22-175; New]
The control and discipline of the Fire Department shall be vested
in the Fire Chief consistent with the Rules and Regulations of the
New Jersey Department of Personnel. It shall have the power to enforce
all the rules and regulations herein provided and any administrative
rules and regulations herein provided and any administrative rules
and regulations which it may promulgate from time to time. It shall
enforce these rules by reprimand, deduction of pay, fine, reduction
in rank, forfeiture of days off, suspension from duty with or without
pay or dismissal from the Department, with the approval of the Town
Administrator. The nature of the penalty shall be in accordance with
the nature and seriousness of the offense and the disciplinary record
of the offender.
[1973 Code § 22-176; Ord. No. 2006-(O)-60 § 12]
Charges may be preferred against any member of the Fire Department
by any officer of the Department or any private citizen for any one
or more of the following offenses:
a.
Negligent or willful injury to or waste of any public property.
b.
Intoxication while on duty.
c.
Disobedience of orders or commands.
d.
Indecent, profane, harsh or uncivil language.
e.
Disrespect to superior officers while on or off duty.
f.
Neglect in promptly paying just debts.
g.
Immorality, indecency or lewdness.
h.
Absence without leave.
i.
Incompetency, lack of energy or lack of interest in the performance
of duty.
j.
Sleeping on duty.
k.
Neglect of duty.
l.
Violation of any criminal law.
m.
Any violation of any national, State or municipal law that would
tend to bring discredit to the Fire Department.
n.
Conduct unbecoming a firefighter and a gentleman.
o.
Conduct subversive of good order and the discipline of the Department.
p.
(Reserved)
q.
Shirking of duty or any cowardly action at a fire or at a drill.
r.
Bringing any intoxicating liquors upon any of the premises of the
Fire Department.
s.
Making any false statement in any application for or in connection
with appointment to the Fire Department.
t.
(Reserved)
u.
Violating any of the ordinances of the Town of Kearny or of the rules
and regulations governing the Department, or any rule or regulation
promulgated by the Town Council or by the Chairman and approved by
the Council.
v.
Intentionally making a false official statement.
[1973 Code § 22-177; New]
All charges shall be in writing and shall be forwarded as promptly
as possible after the determining of the offense to the Fire Chief
through proper channels who shall in turn forward them to the Appointing
Authority, the Town Administrator. The Appointing Authority or the
Chief acting on their behalf shall investigate the merits of each
charge and submit the same, together with his recommendations, to
the Town Administrator, who shall take such action as is necessary.
[1973 Code § 22-178]
No member of the Department shall be allowed to resign or retire
while charges are pending against him, except by permission of the
Town Council.
[1973 Code § 22-179; New]
The Fire Chief on behalf of the Appointing Authority may conduct
an informal investigation of charges or complaints against members
of the Fire Department before deciding whether or not they merit the
bringing of formal charges or a trial on charges already drawn.
[1973 Code § 22-180; New]
When the Fire Chief of Appointing Authority directs that formal
charges be prepared against a member, it shall be done pursuant to
the Rules and Regulations of the New Jersey Department of Personnel
as to content, notice and service. The Fire Chief shall forward an
outline of the case, together with a record of all previous charges
or other disciplinary action against the accused. Formal charges in
writing, in triplicate, shall be drawn up, specifying the offenses
sufficiently to intelligently advise the accused of the charges. One
copy of same shall be served on the accused by a member of the Department.
This copy shall be accompanied by a letter from the Fire Chief or
the Chairman of the Fire Committee notifying the accused of the date
and hour and place of the trial and of his right to obtain counsel
and to have witnesses appear in his behalf.
[New]
The hour and date of serving the notice of trail and the charges
on the defendant shall be endorsed pursuant to the Rules and Regulations
of the New Jersey Department of Personnel.
[1973 Code § 22-182; New]
Subpoenas for any witnesses for either the Town or the defendant
should be served in person by a uniformed member of the Department,
preferably an Officer, but they may also be served in a manner consistent
with the Rules of Court for the State of New Jersey.
[1973 Code § 22-183; New]
The trial of a member of the Department on formal charges shall
be held before the Appointing Authority (Town Administrator), either
publicly or privately as may be prescribed in the Rules and Regulations
of the New Jersey Department of Personnel.
[1973 Code § 22-184]
At the date and hour set for the trial, all witnesses, the defendant
and his counsel shall be present, if practical, and all members of
the Fire Department appearing as witnesses shall be in full uniform.
[1973 Code § 22-185; New]
Trial procedure shall be pursuant to the Rules and Regulations
of the New Jersey Department of Personnel. All witnesses shall be
sworn before testifying and a record kept of the name of the witnesses.
The defendant shall be permitted to cross-examine the witnesses of
the prosecution. Prior to the commencement of the hearing before the
Appointing Authority, the defendant shall announce if he or she is
pleading guilty.
[1973 Code § 22-186]
The decision and sentence of the Fire Committee in each case
shall be rendered in writing, in triplicate, and a copy delivered
to the defendant.
[1973 Code § 22-187]
Upon any member of the Fire Department becoming sick or otherwise
physically incapacitated from performing full duty, he shall immediately
notify the Fire Chief through headquarters. The Fire Chief shall,
at his discretion, notify the physician, who shall promptly examine
the member and determine whether or not he shall be excused from duty,
and shall immediately notify the Fire Chief through headquarters of
his recommendations.
[1973 Code § 22-188]
Whenever the physician examines a firefighter for sickness or
physical disability, he shall send a written report to the Fire Chief,
indicating the name of the man examined, the nature of his disability
and the recommendation thereon. If he excuses the man from duty, he
shall so indicate on the report, together with an estimate of the
probable length of time the man will be absent from work.
[1973 Code § 22-189; New]
If a member of the Department is injured or taken suddenly ill
in quarters, the commanding officer shall immediately notify the Fire
Chief and be guided by him, as well as follow the procedures in place
for injury while working.
[1973 Code § 22-190; New]
No member on sick leave shall be allowed to leave his place
of residence except upon permission of the Fire Chief, who shall base
said permission on a report from the physician.
[1973 Code § 22-191]
All members of the Department shall immediately report any accident,
sickness or injury to themselves, no matter how slight, to their commanding
officer, stating the cause and extent of that injury or sickness.
[1973 Code § 22-192; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The following shall be the insignia of rank of the members of
the Fire Department:
a.
For the Fire Chief, five crossed trumpets with bells projecting beyond
the mouthpieces and gold-plated.
b.
For the Deputy Fire Chiefs, three crossed trumpets with bells projecting
beyond the mouthpieces and gold-plated.
c.
For Captains of engine companies, two trumpets vertically arranged
and parallel, with the bells downward and nickel-plated.
d.
For Lieutenants of engine companies, one trumpet horizontally arranged,
bell to the right and nickel-plated.
e.
For Captains of truck and ladder companies, two axes vertically arranged
and parallel, with the blades at the top and edges toward each other
and nickel-plated.
f.
For Lieutenants of truck and ladder companies, one axe horizontally
arranged, with the edge down and to the left and nickel-plated.
g.
For the Mechanic of the Fire Department, the same insignia as for
Lieutenants of engine companies, except that in the center there shall
be a circle containing a motor engine and all nickel-plated.
h.
For the Lineman of the Police and Fire Alarm Signal Service, the
same insignia as for Lieutenants of engine companies, except that
in the center there shall be a circle containing a spray of forked
lightning and superimposed on these a vertical clenched fist and all
nickel-plated.
i.
For the Superintendent of Police and Fire Alarm Signal Service, the
same insignia as for Captains of engine companies, except that in
the center there shall be a small circle containing a spray of forked
lightning and superimposed on these a vertical clenched fist and all
gold-plated.
j.
For the Assistant Superintendent of Police and Fire Alarm Signal
Service, the same insignia as for Captains of engine companies, except
that in the center there shall be a small circle containing a spray
of forked lightning and superimposed on these a vertical clenched
fist and all nickel-plated.
k.
For all other members of the Fire Department, a Maltese cross with
"Kearny" in the top arm, hook and ladder crossed on the left arm,
hydrant in the right arm and the words "Fire Department" in the bottom
arm, and in the center of the cross a circle containing the registered
number of the member in raised letters, horizontally arranged, all
nickel-plated.
[1973 Code § 22-193; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
Whenever so directed by the Fire Chief, there shall be worn
a coat badge on the left breast on the outside, and this badge shall
be as follows:
a.
For all officers, a shield surmounted by a spread eagle, the whole
to be 1 3/4 inches high and 1 1/4 inches wide, the insignia
of rank in a one-inch-diameter circle in the center of the shield,
surmounted by a circle of words indicating the rank of office and
in the lower part "Kearny" and with the letters "N.J." at the bottom
of the shield. The rank shall be placed at the top of the shield between
the spread eagle and the one-inch circle, all to be plated as is the
insignia of rank and to be fastened to the coat with a vertical pin
at the back.
b.
For all other members, the insignia of rank, a two-inch square with
a vertical pin at the back.
[1973 Code § 22-194; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
On all uniform caps, a cap insignia shall be worn fastened to
the front midway between the top and the chin strap; these cap insignia
shall be as follows:
a.
For the Fire Chief and the Deputy Fire Chiefs, the insignia of rank
1 1/4 inches in diameter on a round background 1 5/8 inches
in diameter, with mounting crew at the back, all gold-plated.
b.
For all Captains, Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, the
insignia of rank on an oval background two inches wide by 1 5/8
inches high, with mounting screw at the back and all plated as is
the insignia of rank.
c.
For all Lieutenants, the insignia of rank on an oval background 1 1/34
inches wide and two inches high, with mounting screw at the back and
nickel-plated.
d.
For all other members, the insignia of rank two inches square, with
mounting screw at the back.
[1973 Code § 22-195]
All officers shall wear on their coats in each lapel above the
notch a collar insignia consisting of the insignia of rank on a round
metal background one inch in diameter, with a mounting screw at the
back and plated as is the insignia of rank.
[1973 Code § 22-196]
All exposed buttons shall be of metal, round in shape with a
fastening eye at the back. The button insignia shall consist of a
wreath with the block letters "F.D." horizontally arranged at the
center.
[1973 Code § 22-197]
A regulation uniform shirt shall always be worn with the uniform
coat and shall be made as follows:
a.
For all officers, it shall consist of a plain white linen or muslin
shirt with a rolling collar high enough to show at the back of the
coat collar and with a medium-width opening at the front.
b.
For all other members, it shall consist of a plain gray linen or
cotton shirt with soft or semistarched rolling collar.
[1973 Code § 22-198]
A regulation uniform tie shall always be worn with the uniform
coat and shall consist of a plain black tie of good material passed
around the inside of the collar of the shirt and fastened with a four-in-hand
knot in front.
[1973 Code § 22-199]
Regulation uniform shoes of plain black leather cut either high
or low shall always be worn with uniform trousers.
[1973 Code § 22-200; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
White lisle gloves shall be worn at ceremonies and official
inspections and as directed by the Fire Chief.
[1973 Code § 22-201; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The regulation uniform cap shall be worn summer and winter and
shall be as follows:
a.
For the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief, a cap of regulation indigo
blue, sixteen-ounce wool cloth, three inches high all around with
a bell crown with two ventilator holes on each side. The lower portion
of the sides shall be covered with a black silk velvet band 1 1/2
inches wide. The visor shall be sloping, or patent leather, two inches
long with bound edges and lined with green cloth. Above the visor,
there shall be a gilded flexible metal chin strap fastened at each
end with regulation buttons. It shall be fully lined and the inside
of the top protected with a noninflammable sweat guard. The sweat
band shall be 1 1/2 inches high.
b.
For Superintendents, the cap shall be the same as that for the Chief,
except that the band around the lower side of the cap shall be of
black mohair.
c.
For all other officers, the cap shall be the same as that for the
Superintendents, except that the chin strap and buttons shall be nickel-plated.
d.
For all other members, the cap shall be the same as that for the
officers, except that the band around the lower side of the cap shall
be of plain blue cloth, of the same material as the cap. It shall
have a welt rim and welt midway of the rim, and the chin strap shall
be of one-half-inch wide patent leather fastened at the end with regulation
cap buttons.
[1973 Code § 22-202; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
Winter overcoats and summer uniforms shall be as prescribed
by the Fire Chief with the approval of the Chairman of the Fire Committee.
[1973 Code § 22-203; New]
All members shall provide themselves with a full bill of dress
within 30 days of their appointment or promotion to a new rank, and
every member of the Department shall at all times own and be provided
with the full equipment specified in this bill of dress, in good,
serviceable condition, and shall use none other than his own. Said
provision subject to the Bargaining Unit Agreement between the members
of the Department and the Town where applicable.
[1973 Code § 22-204; New]
All expenses for bill of dress shall be paid by each member.
Said provision subject to the Bargaining Unit Agreement between the
members of the Department and the Town where applicable.
[1973 Code § 22-205; New]
Unless otherwise directed, all members shall wear the regulation
fire helmet and rubber coat and boots at all alarms of fire, except
that drivers may wear the uniform cap when driving. All members are
required to wear the turnout gear ordered by the Fire Chief consistent
with all legal requirements.
[1973 Code § 22-206]
All members shall wear the full uniform and regulation dress
at all times when on duty, and no member shall wear the uniform dress
or any part thereof when off duty.
[1973 Code § 22-207]
House fatigues uniform may be worn only within the limits of
the engine house or yard, and no member shall leave these limits unless
in full uniform fully buttoned up, except when answering an alarm
of fire or performing some duty for which it is impractical to change.
[1973 Code § 22-208; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
Summer coats shall be worn from April 15 to November 15 and
winter coats from November 15 to April 15, subject to the discretion
of the Fire Chief.
[1973 Code § 22-209; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The Fire Chief shall make a uniform inspection once each year.
[1973 Code § 22-210; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
Regulation uniform trousers shall be the same for all members
and for both summer and winter wear. They shall be cut to fit close
at the waist but free at buttocks and legs, with lap seams at the
sides and no cuffs at the bottom. The cloth shall be of the same material,
weight and color as prescribed for the officers' summer coat. They
shall be held in place by a black belt or black suspenders.
[1973 Code § 22-211; New]
The regulation house fatigues uniform shall consist of the regulation
shirt with or without a tie, and khaki or corduroy trousers or as
required by law.
[1973 Code § 22-212; Ord. No. 8-12-81; New]
The regulation "warbaby" fire helmet shall be made of leather
specially prepared to give the required stiffness. The crown of the
helmet shall have four combs or ribs to give added strength inside
the crown; at the base there shall be a metal reinforcing band securely
riveted into place and designed so as to maintain the head size of
the helmet. There shall be a lining of substantial material, shaped
so as to hold the head away from the top of the helmet; between the
lining and the side of the head there shall be a layer of insulating
material. The brim of the helmet shall be of oval shape approximately
11 by 14 inches, its edge rolled with a piece of stiff wire with ends
butt-welded securely stitched therein. The brim shall extend about
two inches at the front, drooping in a curve to about one inch below
the base of the crown at the front and about two inches below at the
rear. Applicable legal requirements may prevent the above, in which
case said requirements would apply.
a.
For the Fire Chief, the helmet shall be as above described, white
in color, with a gilt leather front piece having the insignia of rank
(five crossed trumpets) in the center and the initials "K.F.D." below.
b.
For the Deputy Fire Chiefs, same as that for the Chief, but with
the insignia of rank (three crossed trumpets).
c.
For Captains of engine companies, the helmet shall be as first described,
black in color, and shall have a white patent-leather front piece
with the company number in black raised in the center, initials "K.F.D."
in black at the bottom, two trumpets placed vertically, one on each
side of the company number.
d.
For Lieutenants of engine companies, the same as that for Captains,
except that there shall be a single trumpet set horizontally with
the bell to the right and just above the company number.
e.
For Captains of hook and ladder companies, same as that for Captains
of engine companies, except that the number and letters shall be in
red and two axes shall be set alongside the company number.
f.
For Lieutenants of hook and ladder companies, the same as that for
Captains of hook and ladder companies, except that the insignia shall
be one axe horizontally with the head at the left and above the company
number.
g.
For all of the members of the engine companies, same as that for
the officers of the engine companies, but the front piece shall be
black with the company number in white and the initials "K.F.D." in
white just below the number.
h.
For all of the members of the hook and ladder companies, same as
that for the officers of the hook and ladder companies, except that
the front piece shall be of red patent leather with the company number
in white and the letters "K.F.D." in white just below the number.
[1973 Code § 22-213]
There is hereby established in the Fire Department a schedule of actual duty for each paid member of the Fire Department so that each paid member shall be on actual duty for an average of 42 hours per week in any eight week cycle, except as hereinafter provided. Said schedule of actual duty is hereafter set forth in subsections 3-96.2 through 3-96.7.
[1973 Code § 22-214]
The uniformed members of the Fire Department shall be divided
into four groups.
[1973 Code § 22-215]
The Fire Chief of the Fire Department of the Town of Kearny
shall assign the uniformed members of said Fire Department to each
group.
[1973 Code § 22-216; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The schedule of actual duty in each eight week cycle shall be
arranged by the Fire Chief so that each member of the several groups
above mentioned shall perform irregular tours of duty consisting of
10 hours each and 14 hours each, averaging 42 hours per week in an
eight week cycle.
[1973 Code § 22-217]
The ten hour tour of duty shall commence at 8:00 a.m. and end
at 6:00 p.m. of the same day. The fourteen-hour tour of duty shall
commence at 6:00 p.m. and end the following day at 8:00 a.m.
[1973 Code § 22-218]
In times of emergency the officer, board or official having
charge or control of the Fire Department shall be permitted to summon
and keep on duty as many such firemen as shall be necessary, within
the sole discretion of such officer, board or official to cope with
such emergency; provided that any member of such Fire Department so
kept on duty during such emergency shall receive, during the next
12 months thereafter, a number of hours free from actual duty, deducted
from such 42 average hours, equal to the number of hours in excess
of an average of 42 hours per week in any eight week cycle which he
shall have served during such emergency.
[1973 Code § 22-219; Ord. No. 8-12-81]
The provisions of this section shall not apply to the Fire Chief
of the Fire Department.
[Added 12-3-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-37]
The services authorized herein are limited to services which
shall be performed within the Town, and apply only to "fire watch"
services provided to private businesses. It shall not apply to any
emergency response provided by the Fire Department.
The Town of Kearny hereby establishes a policy regarding the
provision of "fire watch" services by the Fire Department.
a.
The Kearny Fire Department shall be permitted to provide "fire watch"
services within the boundaries of the Town of Kearny for private employers
for activities on private property such as the use or sale of fireworks,
and activities using pyrotechnics or open flames.
b.
The services provided for herein shall only be provided at times
and locations where the Fire Chief determines such deployment is necessary,
would not be inconsistent with the efficient functioning and good
reputation of the Fire Department, and would not unreasonably endanger
or threaten the safety of the Fire Department personnel who are to
perform the work.
a.
All requests to the Town for Fire Department "fire watch" services
shall be forwarded to the Fire Chief or his designee at least 10 days
before such services are required. The request will include the type
of activity requiring the fire watch, and the dates/times when such
services are requested.
b.
In emergent situations, requests to the Town for fire watch services
by the Fire Department shall be made as necessary to the Fire Chief
or his designee who may accommodate such request in a reasonable manner
in his discretion.
c.
The Fire Chief or his designee shall determine the number of Fire
Department personnel and vehicles to be assigned to the fire watch.
Rates of compensation for contracting for Fire Department services
are established as follows:
a.
Rate of compensation per hour for each Fire Department person on
site:
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Monday to Friday
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First 8 hours
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$55 per hour (4 hr. min.)
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Per hour after first 8 hours
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$60 per hour
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Saturdays/Sundays/Holidays*
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$65 per hour (4 hr. min.)
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NOTES:
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*
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For purposes of this section, holidays shall be: New Year's
Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Lincoln's
Birthday, Good Friday, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor
Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
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b.
Fee for fire vehicle (other than fire engine truck) and fuel per
eight-hour shift or part thereof: $250 per vehicle per shift.
c.
Fee for fire engine truck and fuel per eight-hour shift or part thereof:
$500 per vehicle per shift.
d.
Additional fee of $10 per hour is hereby established to cover administrative
costs, overhead, and out-of-pocket expenses of the Town.
In the event that the person or entity requesting the services of the Kearny Fire Department fails to contact the Kearny Fire Department at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time to cancel the job, the Town is entitled to be paid for a minimum of four hours at the rates set forth in Subsection 3-97.4.
The Fire Chief or his designee shall have the authority to order
any Fire Department personnel engaged in fire watch services within
the Town to respond to an emergency situation within the Town. The
Fire Chief or his designee shall also have the right to order any
fire watch assignment to be terminated whenever said assignment creates
an unacceptable risk to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens
of the Town. In these instances the entity requesting the fire watch
services shall not be responsible for the payment of the hourly rate,
administrative fee or any other fees to the Town until such time as
the Kearny Fire Department returns to the "fire watch" assignment.
[1973 Code § 22-220; Ord. No. 4-11-95]
The Kearny Fire Department, through its trained and certified
personnel, shall be authorized and empowered to provide emergency
medical service in conjunction with their duties of employment.
