[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Munhall as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 5-19-1993 by Ord. No. 1360]
The Borough of Munhall hereby recognizes the Munhall Bureau
of Fire, Munhall Volunteer Company Number 1, Munhall Volunteer Company
Number 2, Franklin Volunteer Fire Company Number 3, Park Volunteer
Fire Company Number 4 and Munhall Volunteer Fire Company Number 5
volunteer fire companies which have been organized by residents of
said Borough of Munhall. No other organization(s) dedicated to the
fighting of fires are authorized to operate within the Borough of
Munhall except for those acting under a mutual aid or other agreement
approved by the Council of the Borough of Munhall.
The Munhall Bureau of Fire, Munhall Volunteer Fire Company Number 1, Munhall Volunteer Company Number 2, Franklin Volunteer Fire Company Number 3, Park Volunteer Fire Company Number 4 and Munhall Volunteer Fire Company Number 5 volunteer fire companies are hereby given all power, so far as the Borough of Munhall has power to grant the same, to enact such rules and regulations for the management and government of individual members thereof as shall be necessary for the proper maintenance and control of said volunteer fire companies. Neither the grant of the aforesaid power nor the recognition set forth in § 18-1 shall be construed as constituting the Munhall Bureau of Fire, Munhall Volunteer Fire Company Number 1, Munhall Volunteer Fire Company Number 2, Franklin Volunteer Fire Company Number 3, Park Volunteer Fire Company Number 4 and Munhall Volunteer Fire Company Number 5 volunteer fire companies as agents, departments or employees of the Borough of Munhall except insofar as such effect is provided under the provisions of the Act of June 2, 1915, P.L. 736, No. 338, known as the "Pennsylvania Workmen's Compensation Act,"[1] or the Act of November 26, 1978, P.L. 1399, No. 330, known
as the "Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act.[2]"
The members of Munhall Bureau of Fire, Munhall Volunteer Fire
Company Number 1, Munhall Volunteer Company Number 2, Franklin Volunteer
Fire Company Number 3, Park Volunteer Fire Company Number 4 and Munhall
Volunteer Fire Company Number 5 volunteer fire companies may elect
from their number such officers as may be provided by the bylaws of
the fire companies.
All appropriations made by the Borough of Munhall to or for
the use of said fire companies, whether of money or property, and
all equipment purchased by the Borough of Munhall for the fire companies
shall continue to be the property of the Borough of Munhall. None
of the fire apparatus or equipment so belonging to the Borough of
Munhall shall be permanently removed from the Borough of Munhall without
consent of the Council of the Borough of Munhall thereto.
[Adopted 4-30-1994 by Ord. No. 1369]
The Borough's Volunteer Fire Departments and their membership
are authorized by the Borough Council to perform the following in
addition to the normal fire-fighting, rescue and emergency medical
duties:
A.
Participation in drills, practices, training sessions and pre-fire
planning activities authorized by the Fire Chiefs and supervised by
a qualified instructor or a Fire Department officer.
B.
Participation in community celebrations, ceremonial observances and
funerals for deceased firefighters or other public figures where such
attendance is deemed appropriate by the Fire Chiefs. Out-of-town participation
must have prior approval of the Borough.
C.
Performing duties necessary to prepare the fire station for use as
a distribution center or a polling place for the primary and general
elections. This is extended to include like services performed at
other Borough or school district buildings.
D.
Preparation for and responsible participation in parades, providing
that attendance has the prior approval of the Fire Department. Out-of-town
participation must have prior approval of the Borough.
E.
Any public service functions performed for the welfare of the community,
including recovery of animals, as long as these activities are responsibly
supervised and are sanctioned by the Fire Department.
F.
Any and all public safety activities undertaken by Fire Department
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.
G.
Rendering assistance to police officers where such aid is specifically
requested or is done without request to protect the public welfare
from imminent danger, including fire/police duties.
H.
Participation in fire-prevention activities, post-fire investigations,
bomb searches, evacuation drills and fire lane enforcement.
I.
While participating in public programs to promote health and safety,
to enlist new members or solicit community support or conduct fund-raising
activities so long as no compensation is being paid to the member
while engaged in the fund-raising activity, 100% of the proceeds go
to the Fire Department and so long as each activity is sanctioned
by the Fire Department.
J.
Safely and responsibly performing maintenance and remodeling work
on the Fire Department vehicle, building, grounds or equipment.
K.
Such other duties necessary for the efficient operation of the volunteer
services as may, from time to time, be assigned by the Borough Council
and the officers of the Fire Department and as may be defined within
the constitution and bylaws of the Volunteer Fire Departments.
