The Fire Department of the Township of Rochelle Park shall consist
of a volunteer fire department and a junior auxiliary which has been
organized under the authority and jurisdiction of the Township Committee
of the Township of Rochelle Park.
A.
The Township Committee shall have full charge and control over the
Fire Department, and title to all of the fire equipment shall vest
in the Township of Rochelle Park.
B.
The Township Committee shall choose one of its members to act on
behalf of the Township Committee, who shall be known as the "Fire
Commissioner." He may establish such rules and regulations as shall
effectuate the purposes of this chapter, but this power shall not
in any way prevent the Board of Fire Officers from establishing rules,
regulations and bylaws; provided, however, that such rules are not
inconsistent with this chapter or with the rules established by the
Fire Commissioner. Any and all rules, regulations and bylaws established
by the Board of Fire Officers shall not be suspended, amended or promulgated
without the consent of the Fire Commissioner.
C.
The Chief shall render a report to the Township Committee monthly,
beginning on the first day of January. Such report shall contain a
record of all fires attended by the Fire Department during the preceding
month and such other information as may be required or requested by
the Township Committee.
D.
The Chief and the Assistant Chief shall, subject to availability
and subject to approval of the Township Administrator and Township
Committee, have the use of a vehicle.
The Board of Fire Officers is hereby established and shall consist
of the Fire Department's Battalion Chiefs, Captains, Lieutenants and
the Fire Chief and Assistant Chief of the Fire Department. The term
of office shall commence January 1 of each year and shall be for a
term of one year.
The Fire Department shall hold an annual meeting on the second
Tuesday of November of each year.
