[HISTORY: Article I adopted by the Town Council (now Borough Council)
of the Borough of Emsworth, and subsequent articles adopted by the Borough
Council of the Borough of Emsworth, as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 11-6-1958 by Ord. No. 620]
The Emsworth Volunteer Fire Company is hereby recognized as the fire
protection agency of the Borough of Emsworth and is authorized to use such
fire protection equipment as has heretofore been and may hereafter be provided
by the Borough for such purpose.
The Fire Company is authorized to use Borough-owned fire equipment in
connection with all activities and functions authorized by its charter and
approved by its Board of Directors.
The Fire Company shall permit only members in good standing according
to its rules and regulations to use Borough-owned fire equipment for any purpose,
and Borough motor vehicles provided for fire-fighting purposes shall be operated
only by such members of the Fire Company as may be approved by the officers
and Board of Directors of the Fire Company in accordance with its established
rules and regulations. The Fire Company
shall, prior to the regular Council meeting in the month of February of each
year, supply Borough Council with a list of motor vehicle operators approved
for the current year and shall promptly notify Borough Council of any additions
or deletions to said list that may occur during the year.
The Fire Company shall maintain all Borough-owned fire equipment in
a clean and orderly condition and shall promptly notify Borough Council through
its Fire and Water Committee of any defects which may appear in said equipment
and shall also make recommendations as the Fire Company deems proper for repairs
or additional equipment. The expense of maintaining, repairing and replacing
Borough-owned equipment shall be the sole responsibility of the Borough.
