[Amended 8-4-2004 by Ord.
No. 14411]
All members must belong to the Fire Police Organization. All
special fire police so nominated shall be confirmed and sworn in by
the City Clerk before they enter upon their duties.
[Amended 8-4-2006 by Ord.
No. 14411; 7-16-2014 by Ord. No. 15139]
The members of the special fire police may organize as a body
known as the "Special Fire Police of the City of Allentown." The bylaws
of the organization shall be approved by City Council by ordinance.
[Amended 8-4-2006 by Ord.
No. 14411]
Special fire police shall, in the performance of their duties,
be identified by, at minimum, the displaying of a badge of authority
and the wearing of a distinctive uniform consisting of a hat/hard
hat, shirt, and/or jacket/vest with the official City of Allentown
Special Fire Police insignia.
Persons serving as special fire police shall receive no pay
for their services, but they shall receive identifying insignia. A
person functioning as special fire police and performing a duty under
any of the above conditions shall be deemed to be performing the duties
of their employment. The special fire police may receive an annual
donation in an amount to be set forth by the City of Allentown.