[Ord. No. 12, 6-29-1979; amended 8-17-2010, Ord. No. 12 § 1-3; State Reference 11 O.S. §29-202]
The fire department of Slaughterville, Oklahoma, is a volunteer fire department which may have in its employ not more than two full-time salaried firefighters, and that it shall be comprised of not less than 12 nor more than 25 members.
A. 
For the purpose of this ordinance a “volunteer firefighter” means a person who is enrolled as a member of the fire department and who serves in such capacity without receiving a regular salary. A person who is a salaried public safety employee of a municipality shall not serve as a volunteer firefighter of a volunteer fire department unless the person is off-duty and such service is not a condition of employment. A public safety employee is a person employed to serve as a salaried firefighter, police, or other law enforcement officer or emergency medical technician.
B. 
“The fire department’s standard operating procedures and guidelines” shall mean those procedures as adopted by the Slaughterville fire department, which are amended from time to time by vote of the Slaughterville volunteer firefighters.
Volunteer members of the Slaughterville volunteer fire department shall abide by the standard operating procedures and guidelines of the fire department and shall be subject to the following rules and regulations.
[Ord. No. 12, 6-29-1979; amended 8-17-2010, Ord. 12, Art. 1; Reference 11 O.S. §29-204, Art. 1]
A. 
The chief shall be at the head of the department, subject to the laws of the State of Oklahoma, ordinances of this municipality, standard operating procedures and guidelines of the fire department, and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this section. The chief shall be appointed in the following manner: in accordance with the fire department’s standard operating procedures and guidelines, based on qualifications.
B. 
The chief shall be held responsible for the general condition and efficient operation of the department, the training of members, and the performance of all other duties imposed upon him by law and the standard operating procedures and guidelines of the fire department.
C. 
The chief may inspect or cause to be inspected by members of the department, the municipal fire hydrants, cisterns and other sources of water supply of the municipality at least twice a year.
D. 
The chief shall maintain a library or file of publications on fire prevention and fire protection and shall make use of it to the best advantage of all members.
E. 
The chief shall make every effort to attend all fires and direct the officers and members in the performance of their duties.
F. 
The chief shall see that the citizens are kept informed on fire hazards in the community and on the activities of the department.
G. 
The chief shall see that each fire is carefully investigated to determine its cause, and in the case of suspicion of incendiarism shall notify proper authorities. The chief shall secure and preserve all possible evidence for future use in the case of suspicious incendiarism.
H. 
The chief shall file the appropriate activity report forms with the office of the State Fire Marshal in Oklahoma Town on an annual basis. The activity report forms shall be designed by the State Fire Marshal and shall include, but not be limited to, the amount of property and vehicle fire loss, types of fires, inspections and investigations. The report shall include notification of all fire-related civilian deaths and injuries in the respective jurisdiction and of firefighter deaths in the line of duty and of firefighter injuries in the line of duty requiring the services of a hospital or physician or both.
[Ord. No. 12, 6-29-1979; amended 8-17-2010, Ord. 12, Art. 2; Reference 11 O.S. §29-202, Art. 2]
In the absence of the chief, the assistant chief on duty shall command the department and shall full the full powers and responsibilities of the chief. The assistant chief is promoted pursuant promotional procedures set forth in the fire department’s standard operating procedures and guidelines, and based on qualifications.
[Ord. No. 12, 6-29-1979; amended 8-17-2010, Ord. 12, Art. 3; Reference 11 O.S. §29-204, Art. 3]
The company officers shall be selected upon their:
A. 
Their knowledge of fire fighting;
B. 
Leadership ability; and
C. 
Knowledge of firefighting equipment and all other qualifications as set forth in the fire department’s standard operating procedures and guidelines.
[Ord. No. 12, 6-29-1979; amended 8-17-2010, Ord. 12, Art. 4; Reference 11 O.S. §29-204, Art. 4]
One member elected by the fire department shall be secretary-treasurer. His duties shall consist of the following:
A. 
Calling the roll at the opening of each meeting;
B. 
Keeping the minutes of each meeting; and
C. 
Collecting any money due the department by the members and all other duties set forth in the fire department’s standard operating procedures and guidelines.
[Ord. No. 12, 6-29-1979; amended 8-17-2010, Ord. 12, Art. 5; Reference 11 O.S. §29-204, Art. 5]
A. 
All new members shall be on probation for one year after their appointment.
B. 
New volunteer members upon completion of their probation period must be approved by the majority of the fire department.
[Ord. No. 12, 6-29-1979; amended 8-17-2010, Ord. 12, Art. 6; Reference 11 O.S. §29-204, Art. 6]
The bylaws of the department shall include but shall not be limited to the following:
A. 
All volunteer firefighters are required to respond to alarms of fire and other emergencies when notified.
B. 
A volunteer firefighter is required to be present at all regular meetings, call meetings and schools presented for the benefit of the firefighters.
C. 
There shall be at least one regular business meeting each month.
D. 
Any volunteer firefighter having two unexcused absences in succession or three unexcused absences in a period of three months will be dropped from the fire department rolls.
E. 
Volunteer firefighters leaving the municipality for an extended period of time will be required to notify the chief.
F. 
Any volunteer firefighter refusing to attend training classes provided for him will be expelled from the rolls.
G. 
Any volunteer member of the fire department shall be expelled from the rolls for the following offenses:
1. 
Conduct unbecoming of a firefighter;
2. 
Any act of insubordination;
3. 
Neglect of duty;
4. 
Any violation of rules and regulations governing the fire department; or
5. 
Conviction of a felony.
[Ord. No. 31, 2-10-1986; amended 11-19-1991, Ord. 31 §1]
The fire service of the Town of Slaughterville is authorized to respond to fire calls outside the town limits of Slaughterville.
[Ord. No. 31, 2-10-1986; Ord. No. 31, 11-19-1991; Ord. 31 §§2-3]
A. 
A charge for each fire unit responding to a fire call shall be assessed unless otherwise provided herein.
B. 
A charge for each fire unit responding to a fire call shall be assessed unless otherwise provided herein.
C. 
A charge shall not be assessed in the following circumstances:
1. 
Under the terms of a mutual aid agreement.
2. 
In the event no services were provided.
3. 
If the recipient of the charge has a petition on file with the town for annexation to Slaughterville and is eligible for such annexation as provided by law.
4. 
In the discretion of the fire chief, for good cause shown, provided said cause is noted on the fire run report and shall be reported to the Board of Trustees at the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
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Editor's Note: See Resolution No. 2023-0922 for current fees for calls outside Town limits.