The Houston Volunteer Fire Department (hereinafter the "Fire
Department") is hereby designated as the officially recognized fire
department of the Borough of Houston.
In addition to performing the above-outlined services, the members
of the Fire Department are further authorized to perform the following
acts:
A. Engage in any type of drill, training exercise, ceremony, practice,
test or parade when duly called for or authorized by an officer or
officers of the Fire Department;
B. Engage in fund-raising activities for the Fire Department, when authorized
by an officer or officers of the Fire Department.
C. Engage in the performance of any other duty or activity authorized
by an officer of the Fire Department.
Any member of the Fire Department who is engaged in an authorized
service or activity and is injured while performing such service or
activity, or traveling to or returning from such activity, shall be
covered by the policy of Workmen's Compensation maintained by
the Borough.
This chapter shall become effective immediately.