Township of Richland, PA Fire Department

The Township of Richland volunteer fire departments and their ambulance associations and their membership are authorized by the Board of Supervisors to perform the following duties, in addition to the normal fire-fighting, rescue and emergency medical duties.

Participation in drills, practices, training sessions and pre-fire planning activities authorized by the respective Fire Chief and supervised by a qualified instructor.

Participation in community celebrations, ceremonial observances and funerals for deceased fire fighters or other public figures where such attendance is deemed appropriate and authorized, in writing, by the respective Fire Chief.

While performing duties necessary to prepare the fire station for use as a polling place for the primary and general elections. This is extended to include like services performed at other municipal or school district buildings for said elections.

Preparation for and responsible participation in parades, provided that attendance has the prior written approval of the fire department and/or ambulance association and written notice is provided to the municipality prior to the event.

Any public service functions performed for the welfare of the community as long as these activities are responsibly supervised and are sanctioned by the fire department or ambulance association and written notice is provided to the municipality prior to the function.

Any and all public safety activities undertaken by fire department or ambulance association members to render care to the injured, prevent loss of life, provide comfort and security to victims and limit or prevent damage to or loss of property as circumstances may dictate.

While rendering assistance to police officers where such aid is specifically requested or is done without request to protect our citizens from imminent danger.

Participation in fire prevention inspection, post-fire investigations, bomb searches and evacuation drills.

While participating in public programs to promote health and safety, to enlist new members, solicit community support or conduct fund-raising activities, so long as the activity is specifically sanctioned by the fire department or the ambulance association with written notice to the municipality prior to the activity or event.

While safely and responsibly performing maintenance and remodeling work on the fire department or ambulance association vehicles, buildings, grounds or equipment.

While performing such other duties necessary for the efficient operation of the volunteer services as may, from time to time, be assigned by the Board of Supervisors, the officers of the fire departments and the officers of the ambulance association.