For the purpose of this chapter, the following
words and/or terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this
section:
The Warren County Fire and Rescue Advisory Committee.
The Warren County Board of Supervisors.
The County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company.
The Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.
There is hereby established the Warren County
Department of Fire and Rescue Services. The Department will consist
of the established volunteer fire and rescue companies located in
the county, those that provide emergency services routinely to the
county but are not located in the county, their members, the Advisory
Committee, the Chief and any such officers and employees approved
by the Board and appointed by the Chief.
The Board of Supervisors shall appoint the head
of the Department, who shall be known as the "Chief." The Chief shall
have general supervision and control over the Department. He/she shall
have full authority over the emergency scene in accordance with department
rules and regulations. The Chief shall, after consultation with the
Advisory Committee, establish rules and regulations for the operation
of the Department. Such rules shall be consistent with the provisions
of this article. The Chief shall have no jurisdiction over the internal
affairs of the companies. The Chief shall develop and administer a
program for the career personnel of the Department.
