[HISTORY: Adopted by the Legislature of the County of Putnam 12-4-2001
by L.L. No. 22-2001. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Charter — Article 12, Title II.
Except as may otherwise be provided in this chapter, the Commissioner
of the Bureau of Emergency Services shall, with respect to County Emergency
Services matters:
A.
Establish a liaison with neighboring counties for the
development of mutual aid programs and develop, administer and update a County
Mutual Aid Plan for Fire and Emergency Response;
B.
Plan programs to carry out emergency preparedness responsibilities
required by state and federal laws, including the participation in Power Authority
and Indian Point drills, and prepare written reports as required, including
the preparation of documents necessary for submission after emergency declarations
by state or federal officials;
C.
Insure proper emergency response to all natural and man-made
emergencies including those of enemy attacks and acts of terrorism and assume
the duties of Incident Commander when acting as Regional Fire Administrator
or during declared emergencies;
D.
Direct and administer County Emergency Response Teams
and insure an effective LEPC program in order to insure a proper response
to local emergencies;
E.
Direct the implementation of sheltering programs to protect
County residents as necessary. Oversee the county-wide emergency communications
system, assign frequencies, purchase the necessary equipment and insure compliance
with all FCC regulations;
F.
Recruit volunteers for emergency preparedness from the
general public, establish a workable and practical emergency preparedness
warning and information system capable of receiving warnings of impending
enemy attack or impending natural disasters and disseminate information to
key officials and the public;
G.
Operate the County Fire Training Center and Emergency
Operations Center and insure that proper supplies are on hand, provide instruction
relative to proper use of facilities, maintain a County inventory of plans
and equipment required for the preparedness program and maintain a general
County inventory of emergency services manpower and equipment;
H.
Promote programs of fire prevention, access to proper
prehospital care and emergency preparedness through educational programs and
distribution of printed materials;
I.
Monitor and administer the state fire and EMS training
programs, including scheduling and hiring of instructional staff, and meet
regularly with EMS and fire authorities relative to training, procedures,
protocols and regional requirements;
J.
Keep abreast of changing technology and ideas relative
to fire, EMS and emergency planning and develop plans and estimates for the
procurement of specialized equipment;
K.
Act as a liaison between the County Legislature, the
Fire Advisory Board, various fire and EMS agencies, the County Executive and
other County officials; and
L.
Perform such other and related duties as may be required
by the Administrative Code, local law or the County Executive.
