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Editor's Note: The title of this article was changed from "Fire Chief, Public Safety Director and Emergency Management Coordinator" to "Township Fire Chief, Township Deputy Fire Chief, Norriton Fire Engine Company Fire Chief, Public Safety Director and Emergency Management Coordinator" 5-26-2020 by Ord. No. 584.
[Amended 5-26-2020 by Ord. No. 584]
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The Township Fire Chief shall be a civilian managerial position and shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
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The Township Deputy Fire Chief shall be a civilian position and may be appointed in the discretion of the Board of Supervisors.
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The Norriton Fire Engine Company Fire Chief shall be appointed by the Fire Department based on the Fire Department's bylaws.
[Amended 5-26-2020 by Ord. No. 584]
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The Township Fire Chief shall be the chief fire officer of the Township and shall have the power and responsibility of carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
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The Township Fire Chief shall report to the Board of Supervisors and the Township Manager the efficient and effective operation of the Fire Department. The Township Fire Chief will develop and enforce standard operating guidelines based on recognized practices and procedures in consultation with the Norriton Fire Engine Company Fire Chief.
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The Township Deputy Fire Chief shall report to the Township Fire Chief and coordinate with said Township Fire Chief in the efficient and effective operation of the Fire Department.
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The Norriton Fire Engine Company Fire Chief shall report to the Township Fire Chief and the Township Deputy Fire Chief and shall coordinate the implementation of the Township Fire Chief's standard operating guidelines within the fire company.
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The Public Safety Director will coordinate with the Township Fire Chief's command of large scale or complex emergencies when such action is necessary to protect life and property. The Township Fire Chief, Township Deputy Fire Chief or other officer in charge of the scene shall have authority to close streets, initiate evacuations and exclude the public from the immediate vicinity of the emergency or place of danger.
The Township's Emergency Management Coordinator will perform the following duties:
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Assist in the development of an emergency management staff using existing governmental services, public agencies and volunteers.
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Review and assist the development of the Township's emergency management plan, standard operating procedures and a resource list to address potential major emergencies.
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Provide direction and coordination for the planning, organization and operation of the emergency management program.
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The Township's Emergency Management Coordinator will provide for the unmet needs of the Township's departments and service units and coordinate the activities of all on-scene agencies.