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.