[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Newburgh
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 11-13-1967 (Ch. 7, Art. II, of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Newburgh)]
[Amended 12-27-1977; 2-14-1984; 3-13-2023 by L.L. No. 4-2023]
The Fire Department shall be composed and organized as provided
in Article XII of the Charter of the City of Newburgh.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 42-2, Duties of Chief, was
repealed 3-13-2023 by L.L. No. 4-2023.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 42-3, Duties of Deputy Chiefs,
as amended, was repealed 3-13-2023 by L.L. No. 4-2023.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 42-4, Duties of Assistant
Chiefs, as amended, was repealed 3-13-2023 by L.L. No. 4-2023.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 42-5, Duties of call men,
as amended, was repealed 3-13-2023 by L.L. No. 4-2023.
[Amended 3-13-2023 by L.L. No. 4-2023]
A.
All officers and firemen shall be assigned to duties at the discretion
of the Fire Commissioner.
B.
The hours of duty of all officers and firemen shall be fixed by the
Chief of the Fire Department, such hours of duty to be in conformance
with all local and state laws and ordinances, rules and regulations.
[Amended 3-13-2023 by L.L. No. 4-2023]
All members of the Fire Department shall receive such compensation
as shall be fixed by local law or by the City Council. The City Council
shall not set any compensation lower than any local or state law or
ordinance.
[Amended 3-13-2023 by L.L. No. 4-2023]
Generally. Subject to the authority granted the City Manager
by law, all firefighters shall at all times, be under the direct supervision
and control of the Fire Commissioner, Fire Chief, and officers of
the Department.
[Amended 3-13-2023 by L.L. No. 4-2023]
Any member or employee of the Fire Department who shall fail
to perform his duty or who shall be guilty of disorderly conduct while
on duty or of insubordination or disobedience to orders or who shall
violate any law or ordinance or any rule or regulation of the Department
may be suspended for a definite period or dismissed from the Department
by the City Manager consistent with applicable laws, rules, regulations,
and procedures.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Secs. 7.29(b), which dealt with the
right of appeal, and 7.30, which dealt with removal of Fire Department
apparatus from the City, which immediately followed this section,
were repealed 6-13-1988 by L.L. No. 4-1988.
Each member of the Fire Department shall be issued a badge,
which shall be worn as directed by the rules and regulations of the
Department.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Sec. 7-31(b), which immediately followed
this section and dealt with returning of badges, was repealed 6-13-1988
by L.L. No. 4-1988.
