[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Green Lane 4-13-1993 by Ord. No. 93-3 (Ch. 1, Part 5A, of the 1995 Code of Ordinances). Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Green Lane Fire Company, organized and existing in the Borough of Green Lane, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is hereby designated as the officially recognized fire company for the Borough.
The fire company recognized by the Borough is hereby authorized to provide such services to the Borough as may be necessary for the protection of property and persons situate therein, which include, by way of example and not of limitation, the extinguishment and prevention of loss of life and property from fire, automobile accidents, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents and other dangerous situations.
The fire company recognized by the Borough, and its membership, is authorized by the Borough Council to perform the following in addition to its primary functions as set forth in § 23-2, above:
A. 
Participation in drills, practices, training sessions and pre-fire planning activities, test or competitions, either within or outside of the Borough, as may be deemed necessary by the Fire Chief in maintaining proficiency in providing service.
B. 
Participation in community celebrations, ceremonial observances and funerals for deceased firefighters or other public figures where such attendance is deemed appropriate by the Fire Chief. Out-of-town participation must have prior approval of Borough Council.
C. 
Performing duties necessary to prepare the fire station for use as a distribution center or a polling place for the primary and general elections. This is extended to include like service performed at other Borough or school district buildings.
D. 
Preparation for and responsible participation in parades; providing, that attendance has the prior approval of the officers of the fire company. Out-of-town participation must also have prior approval of Borough Council.
E. 
Non-emergency public service functions performed for the welfare of the community, including the recovery of animals, as long as these activities are responsibly supervised and are sanctioned by the fire company.
F. 
While rendering assistance to police officers where such aid is specifically requested or is done without request to protect the public welfare from imminent danger, including fire/police duties.
G. 
Participation in fire prevention activities, post-fire investigations, bomb searches, evacuation drills and fire lane enforcement.
H. 
While participating in public programs to promote health and safety, to enlist new members, or solicit community support, or conduct fund-raising activities, so long as no compensation is being paid to the member while engaged in the fund-raising activity, 100% of the proceeds go to the fire company, and so long as each activity is sanctioned by the fire company.
I. 
While safely and responsibly performing maintenance and remodeling work on the fire company vehicles, buildings, ground or equipment.
J. 
Such other duties necessary for the efficient operation of the volunteer services as may, from time to time, be assigned by the Borough Council and the officers of the fire company and as may be defined within the constitution and bylaws of the volunteer fire companies.
The purpose of this chapter is to recognize the fire company as the official fire company of the Borough and to state additional authorized activities for firefighters for workers' compensation purposes.