[Ord. No. 2020-495, 6/4/2020]
The Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company (CTVFC), organized and existing in Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, is hereby designated as the officially recognized volunteer fire company for Cranberry Township.
[Ord. No. 2020-495, 6/4/2020]
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CTVFC, its officers, members, and fire police are hereby authorized to provide such services to Cranberry Township 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 material incidents, and other dangerous or emergency situations. CTVFC, its officers, members, and fire police, may also provide nonemergency and public service functions, such as, again by way of example and not of limitation, removing water from property after storms, and assisting in the removal, abatement and prevention of damage or injury to persons or property, whether through natural causes or man-made situations.
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CTVFC may conduct and participate in such training activities and drills, either within or outside Cranberry Township as may be deemed necessary by DFES to maintain proficiency in providing services and may also respond to fire and other emergency calls and provide services to municipalities outside the Township, pursuant to DFES direction.
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The Township shall provide workers' compensation insurance coverage to members of the volunteers of CTVFC, and shall provide general liability coverage to CTVFC and its officers and members who respond to fires, engage in rescue, emergency, and other emergency services, and participate in DFES approved activities and functions.
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In addition to participating in the activities of the fire company as authorized above, or in going to or returning from any activity, the officers, members, and fire police of CTVFC are also authorized to do the following things:
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Engage in any type of drill, training, ceremony, practice, test or parade, when duly called for or authorized by the Division Chief pursuant to the SOGs.
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Participate in parades, ceremonies, conferences, or trade shows within 250 miles of Cranberry Township, provided that the participation in each ancillary event is approved in advance by the Division Chief pursuant to the SOGs and to engage in the foregoing ancillary activities when the activities are farther than 250 miles if that participation is additionally approved by the Chief of DFES.
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No equipment, fire trucks or property, real or personal, of the CTVFC shall be sold, leased, or transferred without the consent of the Board of Supervisors.
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As a condition to the Township's recognition of, and grant of authority to, the CTVFC under §§ 7-201 and 7-202, CTVFC shall comply with all SOGs, rules, regulations and procedures established by the Chief of DFES pursuant to Part 1 of this Chapter.
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Under no circumstances are the volunteers, board of directors, or officers of the CTVFC considered agents or employees of the Township, except as may be defined for the purpose of the Workers' Compensation Law.[1]
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Editor's Note: See 77 P.S. § 1 et seq.
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The CTVFC shall support alternative staffing programs to include associate membership, on-station staffing models, and other staffing initiatives as recommended by the Chief of DFES.
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The CTVFC shall provide flexible training opportunities and schedules for its members as recommended by the Chief of DFES.
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CTVFC shall implement competency-based training programs as recommended by the Chief of DFES.
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CTVFC shall provide other community-based services including fire prevention and educational programs, attendance at community events and other activities that highlight the importance of the volunteer fire service to the community.
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CTVFC shall comply with approved budget procedures and follow all purchasing procedures.
[Ord. No. 2020-495, 6/4/2020]
The Township shall own and be responsible for real property and grounds, and maintenance of all real property and buildings utilized by CTVFC, including Haine Station, Park Station, and Public Safety Training Complex, and any future facilities that may be constructed by the Township for the nonexclusive use by the CTVFC (the "Facilities"). The Township may, at its sole discretion, locate and maintain within the Facilities, the offices of the DFES Chief and such subordinate DFES positions as the Township shall establish. Further, the Township may, at its sole discretion, locate and maintain within the Facilities such equipment and personnel of other organizations as the Township deems necessary including, but not limited to, Cranberry Township Emergency Medical Services, Inc. ("CTEMS"). The CTVFC's use of the Facilities shall be for the housing of fire equipment, fire apparatus, conducting CTVFC business and training sessions, and to support the activities of CTVFC and the DFES. The Facilities may be used by members of the CTVFC with the prior approval of the DFES Chief.
[Ord. No. 2020-495, 6/4/2020]
The Township shall own all equipment and apparatus provided to CTVFC, except for the 1928 Pirsch Apparatus, the Fire Safety trailer, items purchased by the Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company Relief Association, and items donated directly to CTVFC. All equipment is provided solely for the use of CTVFC business, and shall be insured, maintained, and managed by the Township through the DFES. An inventory of equipment shall be prepared and maintained by CTVFC, on an ongoing and regular basis, open and subject to review by the Township.