Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history includes portions
of 1972 Code §§ 65-4, 66-11-66-4, 66-6, 99-8, 99-11
— 99-14 and Ordinance Nos. 927, 1239, 1354 and 1512-90.
[Ord. No. 2040-08 § 2]
[Ord. No. 2040-08 § 2]
The New Jersey Uniform Code, N.J.A.C. 5:7, 5:71, 5:72, 5:73
and 5:75 et seq., and all amendments and supplements thereto, is adopted
by the Borough of Manasquan ("Borough") for the purpose of establishing
a system for the enforcement of minimum fire safety standards throughout
the Borough as mandated by the State of New Jersey, so as to improve
the safety of the public by promoting the control of fire hazards.
The standards, rules and regulations set forth in the Code shall be
and the same are hereby incorporated in this chapter, three copies
of which have been and are now on file in the office of the Borough
Clerk.
The Borough shall recognize and hereby adopts the standards
of the National Fire Protection Association Code and supplements and
amendments thereto, which the Bureau of Fire Prevention may refer
to in the enforcement of this chapter. The above- referenced codes
are incorporated herein as if set forth in length.
[Ord. No. 2040-08 § 2]
Pursuant to Section 203 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act (P.L.
1983, c 383; N.J.S.A. 52:27D-203), this chapter shall be enforced
by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Manasquan Fire District #1,
County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey, which shall be known for
the purposes of the Act as the Bureau of Fire Prevention. A Bureau
of Fire Prevention shall herein be established within the Board to
enforce the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the codes and regulations
under it in all buildings, structures and premises within the Borough
of Manasquan, other than owner-occupied one-family and two-family
dwellings, and shall faithfully comply with the requirements of the
Uniform Fire Code. In addition, the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall
be charged with the duties and enforcement of such other ordinances
and rules and regulations that pertain to fire prevention and control.
The Bureau of Fire Prevention shall carry out periodic inspections
of life-hazard uses required by the Uniform Fire Code on behalf of
the Commissioner of Community Affairs. The Bureau shall be under the
supervision and control of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Manasquan
Fire District #1 or such other officers as they may designate. Funds
that may be necessary to support the operation of the Bureau, shall
be raised by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the manner prescribed
by law. Pursuant to the Uniform Fire Code, the Bureau shall be operated
by a Fire Official herein known as the "Fire Official," and enforcement
and support personnel under his/her supervision having the minimum
qualifications and certifications set forth under the Uniform Fire
Code. The salary of the Fire Official, Fire Prevention Specialists
and other personnel employed by the Bureau shall be to the extent
permitted by law, established by the Board of Fire Commissioners.
The annual budget for the operation of the Fire Prevention Bureau
shall be established by the Board of Fire Commissioners. The Board
of Fire Commissioners shall have the authority to appoint, promote
and terminate personnel within the Bureau, but each person so terminated,
shall be afforded the opportunity to be heard by the Commissioners,
consistent with recognized standards of due process.
[Ord. No. 2040-08 § 2]
It shall be unlawful to engage in any business activity involving
the handling, storage or use of hazardous substances, materials or
devices; or to maintain, store or handle materials; to conduct processes
which produce conditions hazardous to life or property; to install
equipment used in connection with such activities; or to establish
a place of assembly without first obtaining a permit from the Fire
Official. Permits shall be obtained from the Bureau of Fire Prevention
for any of those activities listed in N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.27 and any amendments
or supplements thereto. The fee for said permits shall be established
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9(c) and any amendments and supplements
thereto.
[Ord. No. 2040-08 § 2; Ord. No. 2180-15]
a.
In addition to the inspections and fees required pursuant to the
Uniform Fire Safety Act and the regulations of the Department of Community
Affairs, the following registration, inspection and fees shall be
required. All required fees shall be paid by the business owner.
b.
For the purpose of this chapter, all business, mercantile, storage, factory, or industrial uses shall be defined pursuant to the current edition of the International Building Code and New Jersey Uniform Fire Code adopted by the State of New Jersey, and shall be subject to inspection and annual fee as outlined yearly. The fees shall be as stated in Chapter 16, Fees.
c.
For all uses defined as business under this chapter wherein there
are two or more utilizing common areas or facilities within the building,
the owner of the building shall be subject to a fee for the common
area.
d.
Where two or more of the same uses or different uses exist at the
same building or on the same premises, each use shall be considered
as separate and distinct for purpose of this chapter and shall be
registered pursuant thereto, with the exception that, where two or
more of the same uses or different uses exist at the same building
or on the same premises, all of which are under common ownership,
the highest same or different uses shall be registered at full fee
with the other use registered at 1/2 the scheduled fee per use.
e.
All multiple family dwellings where as herein defined shall be classified
as Type 8 use and shall be subject to registration and fees as set
forth herein with the exception that the full fee shall be paid for
only one structure, with the remaining structures subject to a fee
of 1/2 of that set forth for other Type 8 uses. Inspections of multiple
family dwellings shall include, but not limited to, common areas,
basements, laundry rooms, corridors, vestibules which are accessible
to occupants, with the exclusion of the dwelling units therein. The
buildings' owner shall be responsible for payment of all fees.
f.
All uses as set forth under this section shall be inspected annually
and subject to the registration and fees set forth herein.
[Ord. No. 2040-08 § 2; Ord. No. 2180-15]
a.
The Bureau shall review any site or subdivision plan for the purpose of fire prevention, as to the location and size of fire lanes, zones and areas, water mains, drafting locations, fire hydrants, and any other such information as the Board of Fire Commissioners and/or their designated agents may deem necessary or be required. The submission of plans to the Bureau shall include any plans submitted to the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment for the development, construction or improvement of properties in the Borough of Manasquan. The reviews shall include, but not limited to, any construction or improvement of any use group, as defined in Chapter 3 of the latest edition of the International Building Code adopted by the State of New Jersey, as amended. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the above projects must receive Bureau approval.
[Ord. No. 2040-08 § 2]
a.
Whenever it is deemed necessary for public safety, the Bureau and/or their designated agents may require the owners or operators of any uses in Sections 18-5 and 18-6, all life-hazard uses or other similar uses, to designate fire zones at entrances, loading doors or access ways to said premises and fire lanes in driveways leading from the street to the fire zones, as well as drafting locations. The size of the fire zone, fire lanes and/or drafting locations shall be set at the discretion of the Bureau and/or its designated agents based upon the size of property and other such facts as the Bureau deems necessary. A diagram demonstrating the proper manner of painting and lettering of fire zones and fire lanes shall be made available by the Bureau or its designated agents. All line striping and lettering shall be legible at all times. A metal fire zone or fire lane sign shall be provided, erected, and maintained by the owner or operator of the property and shall be placed and directed by the Bureau and/or its designated agents. A diagram of a fire zone or fire land shall be made available by the Bureau and/or its designated agents.
b.
No person shall, at any time, park a motor vehicle, locate a garbage
dumpster or in any other manner obstruct a fire zone or fire lane,
drafting locations of fire area or park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant,
whether or not that motor vehicle is occupied or the motor running.
If at any time, due to weather conditions, vandalism or any extenuating circumstances,
one of the following fire zone or fire lane signs or fire zone or
fire lane surface markings are not visible, the remaining markings
or signs visible shall be deemed sufficient to provide notice of the
existence of such fire zone or fire lane. If the Bureau determines
that existing fire zone, fire lane and/or drafting locations signs
have not been properly marked or delineated and/or proper documentation
of said markings is not on file, new markings as outlined in this
section may be required. All drafting locations as required hereunder
shall be constructed, designated and maintained as per the diagram
available from the Bureau.
c.
The Bureau of Fire Prevention and/or its designated agents are authorized
to tow motor vehicles and remove all obstructions from any fire zone,
fire lane, fire area or drafting locations. The Bureau and/or its
designated agents are also authorized to tow motor vehicles and remove
obstructions parked or standing within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.
All motor vehicles and other obstructions which are removed pursuant
to this section may be stored in a storage area approved by the Bureau,
its designated agents or the Manasquan Police Department. The cost
of removal and storage shall be charged to the owner of the vehicle
or other obstruction, and the charge shall be paid prior to release
of said vehicle or obstruction. The Bureau and/or its designated agents
shall give notice to the owner of the motor vehicle or obstruction,
if the owner can be identified, within 24 hours after removal of the
vehicle or obstruction.
d.
The Fire Prevention Bureau Fire Official, Fire Prevention Specialists
and the Manasquan Police Department shall have concurrent jurisdiction
to enforce the provisions of the section of this chapter. For any
summons issued by the Bureau of Fire Prevention, the fines shall be
dedicated to the Bureau of Fire Prevention by an interlocal service
agreement for the enforcement of the code, and court costs associated
and dedicated to the Manasquan Municipal Court. The fees are to be
reimbursed to the Bureau on a quarterly basis.
e.
In the event that a designated fire lane, fire zone or fire area
has been previously approved and marked accordingly and properly documented
as existing, the area shall be deemed as having met the intent of
the code and shall be subject to the penalties section of this chapter,
if otherwise not maintained or obstructed.
[Ord. No. 2040-08 § 2]
a.
Rapid Entry System Required. The Fire Official shall require a key
box to be installed in an accessible location where immediate access
is necessary to verify the existence of a fire or other emergency
in buildings equipped with or required to be equipped with fire detection
and/or fire suppression systems or elevator equipment. The building's
owner shall be responsible for compliance. The key box will be of
a U.L. type (Knox-Box®) and shall contain
keys necessary to access areas, and shall be installed in a manner
approved by the Manasquan Fire Prevention Bureau's Fire Official.
Compliance shall be required within 60 days of written notice of violation.
Control of the master key release for the key boxes shall be placed
in the control of the Manasquan Police Department.
b.
False Alarms.
1.
(F-504.1). Any property containing a fire sprinkler alarm or a fire
alarm system shall not have activated more than three false fire alarms
in any one calendar year. Any activations of four or more false alarms
in said calendar year shall be deemed to have violated this section
and shall be subject to penalties and additional action as required.
2.
False fire alarms; definition (F-502.1). An alarm which results in
notification to the Fire Department for causes other than those for
which the system was designated or intended to react. The alarm shall
not be considered to be false if caused by a power or telephone line
interruption.
[Ord. No. 2040-08 § 2]
a.
Anyone who obstructs a fire zone, fire lane, fire area, drafting or pumping station or fire hydrant with a motor vehicle in violation of Section 18-7 of this chapter shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $100 for each offense.
b.
The owner of a garbage dumpster or other obstruction located in a
designated fire zone, fire lane, fire area, or drafting/pumping locations
within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, in violation of 18-7 A, B and C
of this chapter, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500
per day.
c.
Any person or corporation violating any other provision of this chapter,
failing to comply with any order made pursuant to this chapter or
building in violation of plans and specifications submitted to the
Fire Prevention Bureau and/or its designated agents and approved pursuant
to the terms of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not more
than $1,000 per day.
d.
Any penalties under the Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:57-1) shall
be adopted for the purpose of enforcement against any person or persons,
firm, partnership or corporation violating any of the provisions of
the code other than the violation of fire zone, fire lane, and fire
area regulations as herein set forth except the sanctions specified
in paragraph c above.
[Ord. No. 2040-08 § 2]
Any owner or operator of a building or property affected by
the provisions issued pursuant to the Uniform Fire Code, who shall
disagree with the determination of the Fire Prevention Bureau and/or
its designated agents shall have the right of appeal in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.19 entitled "Appeals."
Fire District Established
[1972 Code § 11-36.1A; Ord. No.
1482]
a.
The Borough is presently served by two volunteer fire companies,
Manasquan Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 and Volunteer Engineer Company
No. 2.
b.
A petition signed by at least 5% of the registered voters of the
municipality has been served upon the Municipal Clerk pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 40A:14-70. The purpose of this section is to designate a
territorial location for use as a fire district as required by Statute.
[1972 Code § 11-36.1B; Ord. No.
1482]
There is hereby created Fire District No. 1, the boundaries
of which shall consist of all of the property within the corporate
limits of the Borough.
[1972 Code § 11-36.1C; Ord. No.
1482]
The Commissioners and their successors shall be a corporate
body known as "The Commissioners of Fire District No. 1 in the Borough
of Manasquan, County of Monmouth." This body corporate shall have
the power to acquire, hold, lease, sell or otherwise convey in its
corporate name, such real and personal property as the purposes of
the corporation shall require. All sales and leases of real and personal
property shall be in accordance with the provisions of the "Local
Lands and Buildings Law," N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1 et seq. This body corporate
shall have the authority to adopt and use a corporate seal, sue or
be sued, and shall have such powers, duties and functions as are usual
and necessary for its purposes.
Establishment of the Fire Department
[1972 Code § 11-2]
The Fire Department, its officers and members shall be under
the supervision and control of this Council.
[1972 Code § 11-3]
The Fire Department shall consist of one Fire Chief, one Assistant
Fire Chief, the fire companies already organized and accepted by Council,
and as many engine, hose and hook and ladder companies as the Council
may deem necessary.
[1972 Code § 114; Ord. No. 902]
The fire companies already organized and accepted under this
section are as follows:
[1972 Code § 11-5]
Additional companies shall be organized whenever Council shall
deem it necessary; provided, however, that no company shall be organized
without having first obtained the consent of Council thereto.
[1972 Code § 11-6; Ord. No. 1392]
No person shall be eligible for active membership in the Fire
Department unless he is 18 years of age or over and capable of performing
active service in the Department.
[1972 Code § 11-41; Ord. No. 1614]
a.
Manasquan Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 and Volunteer Engine Company
No. 2 accept persons for membership subject to compliance with established
criteria.
b.
N.J.S.A. 15:8-1.1 provides that persons convicted of certain offenses
are ineligible for membership in a volunteer fire company.
c.
In the course of firefighters performing their duties, they have
access to homes and businesses in the community.
d.
Volunteer fire companies need to have access to State criminal history
records from the Division of State Police/State Bureau of Identification
in order to implement and administer their duties.
[1972 Code § 11-42; Ord. No. 1614]
This section is enacted pursuant to Title 40 of the New Jersey
Statutes to promote the health, welfare and safety of the citizens
of Manasquan and to implement the provisions of N.J.S.A. 15:8-1.1.
[1972 Code § 11-43; Ord. No. 1614]
For the purpose of this section, membership in a volunteer fire company means membership organized pursuant to Title 15 or 15A of the Revised Statutes of the State of New Jersey, membership in a volunteer company or similar organization constituted in a fire district pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-70.1, membership in a junior firefighter's auxiliary established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-95, or nonpaid membership in a part-time fire department or force established pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes.
[1972 Code § 11-44; Ord. No. 1614]
Any person desiring membership in a volunteer fire company shall
complete an application, in writing, and file it with the volunteer
fire company. The following information shall be provided by the applicant:
a.
Name;
b.
Permanent address;
c.
Date of birth;
d.
Social Security number;
e.
Any conviction of a violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:17-1 (aggravated arson,
arson, failure to control or report a dangerous fire, or directly
or indirectly paying or accepting any form of consideration for the
purpose of starting a fire or explosion);
f.
Any conviction of a violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:33-3 (causing a false
public alarm);
g.
Any conviction or a violation of any other crime or disorderly persons
violation;
h.
All other information the volunteer fire company deems relevant except
such information which does not have to be disclosed as a matter of
law.
[1972 Code § 11-45; Ord. No. 1614]
The volunteer fire company shall provide a copy of the application
to the Chief of Police who shall conduct an investigation to ascertain
the truth of the statements made by the applicant and such other information
as the Chief of Police deems necessary for the protection of the community.
If the investigation determines that the applicant has been convicted
of a violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:17-1a, b, c or d, N.J.S.A. 2C:33-3 or
any other crime or disorderly persons violation, or the investigation
reveals information indicating the applicant may be a threat to the
health, safety or welfare of the community, the Chief of Police shall
report this information to the volunteer fire company.
[1972 Code § 11-46; Ord. No. 1614]
The applicant shall submit to fingerprinting as part of the
background investigation, and the Chief of Police is authorized to
submit the applicant's fingerprint card and receive State criminal
history record information from the Division of State Police/State
Bureau of Identification.
[1972 Code § 11-47; Ord. No. 1614]
This section is intended to make the volunteer fire company
an authorized agency as defined by N.J.A.C. 13:59-1.1.
[1972 Code § 11-48; Ord. No. 1614]
The investigation by the Chief of Police shall be completed
within 30 days of receipt of the application and the fingerprinting
of applicant.
[1972 Code § 11-36]
All persons applying for active membership in the fire companies
of this Department shall be investigated by the trustees of the company
to which they apply or a committee of three chosen by the President
of the Company. It shall be the duty of the committee to report its
findings and recommendation to a general membership of the company
at a regular meeting. If a majority of the members present vote in
favor of an applicant's admission, he shall be admitted as a
probationary fireman for a period of one year. During this probationary
period, the applicant shall be observed by one active member and two
line officers chosen by the President, who shall, at the end of the
probationary period, recommend to the membership whether or not the
applicant shall be admitted as a full and active member. If a majority
of the members present at a regular meeting vote for the applicant's
admission as a regular active member, he shall thereafter serve as
such. All applicants for membership in the Fire Department shall be
fingerprinted and photographed and shall carry an identification card
at all times while on duty as fireman or probationary fireman.
[1972 Code § 11-7]
Upon the election of any person to active membership in any
of the companies mentioned, the Secretary of such company shall transmit
to the Council at its first meeting in each month the name of such
newly elected member, accompanied by a certificate signed by such
member stating that:
a.
The member is a legal voter of the Borough;
b.
Is capable of performing active service in the Fire Department;
c.
Will faithfully perform the duties imposed upon him as a firefighter
to the best of his ability; and
d.
Will obey his superior officers and in all respects conduct himself
as becomes a firefighter while on duty; and
e.
If the same be approved by Council, it shall be entered in a book
to be kept for that purpose, which book shall contain the name of
the person elected and the date of his admission.
[1972 Code § 11-8]
On or before the first day of January of each year, the Secretary
of each company shall furnish to the Fire Chief a correct list of
all members of his company, which list the Fire Chief shall file with
the Municipal Clerk before the next ensuing meeting of Council.
[1972 Code § 11-8]
The management of the different companies shall be according
to the rules and bylaws adopted by them, subject, however, to such
rules as may be passed by the Council for the government of the Fire
Department.
[1972 Code § 11-10]
The management and control of the Fire Department shall be under
the Fire Chief.
[1972 Code § 11-11]
No apparatus belonging to the Fire Department shall be removed
from or permitted to leave the Borough without the consent either
of the Fire Chief or the Assistant Fire Chief, or, in their absence,
the next line officer, in response to a call for aid at a fire in
a neighboring community and for other events. The officer in charge
of the Department shall have the power to assign the equipment in
response to calls for outside aid. However, at all times at least
one pumper truck and one other fire truck must remain in the Borough.
[1972 Code § 11-12]
The Fire Chief and one Assistant Fire Chief shall be elected
for a two year term by a plurality of votes of all duly qualified
firemen. Such election shall be held in the place of meeting of the
joint companies belonging to the Fire Department on the second Monday
of December, except when the date falls on a legal holiday, the election
shall be held on the following Monday, the polls opening at 8:00 p.m.
and closing at 9:00 p.m., and a statement of the results of such election,
with a list of names of the members of the company who voted at such
election, properly certified by the President and Secretary, shall
be delivered to the Borough Council at its next regular meeting held
after election, and the Council shall canvass the returns of the election
and declare the result and the persons so declared to be elected as
Fire Chief and Assistant Chief, who shall hold office for two years
commencing on the first day of January next following their election.
[1972 Code § 11-13]
No person shall be eligible for the Office of Fire Chief or
of Assistant Fire Chief who has not served as an active firefighter
in this Department for five years next preceding his appointment.
[1972 Code § 11-14; New]
The Fire Chief shall in all cases of fire have sole and absolute
control and command over the Assistant Fire Chief and other persons
of the Fire Department, and it shall be his duty to direct the other
officers to take proper measures that the several fire apparatus be
arranged in advantageous situations and be duly worked for the effectual
extinguishment of fires. In the absence of the Fire Chief, the Assistant
Fire Chief shall perform the duties of the Fire Chief, and in the
absence of the Assistant Fire Chief, the captain or foreman first
present shall perform the duties of the Fire Chief, until the arrival
of a superior officer, to the intent that the superior officer present
shall always be in command. The Fire Chief shall examine quarterly
the fire engines, hose carts, trucks, ladders, fire buckets and all
other property belonging to the Fire Department and when any part
thereof shall need to be repaired or replaced, he shall report the
fact immediately to the Fire Commissioners.
[1972 Code § 11-15]
The Fire Chief shall order and cause the several fire companies
or such member or members thereof as he may designate to work and
wash the fire apparatus, drill or appear for inspection at such time
and place as he may designate and whenever he may deem it necessary
for the efficiency of the Fire Department.
[1972 Code § 11-16]
The Fire Chief shall have power to suspend from duty for such
time as he shall adjudge proper, not to exceed more than one year,
any officer or member of the fire company for disobedience of his
orders or of the orders of any officers in command when on duty or
for any neglect of duty or violation of this chapter. Such notice
of suspension shall be in writing and be served upon the person or
persons so removed, and such notice of suspension shall contain a
statement of the charges or causes of suspension.
[1972 Code § 11-17; Ord. No. 1131]
The Fire Chief shall annually appoint members from each company
as a fire patrol or police, which persons, when certified to the Council
and by it duly accepted and invested with authority therefor, shall,
in addition to such other duties as may be required of them, preserve
order and protect property from pillage and wanton destruction during
the time of a fire and prevent unauthorized persons from trespassing
upon burning premises and from interfering in any way with the firemen
and fire service, and any such fire patrol or police shall have power
to arrest during the time of a fire and detain in custody any person
found committing depredation or interfering by action with the firemen
when on duty or with the fire service or apparatus, and, in the performance
of their duties, they shall act in conjunction with the Fire Chief
and the Assistant Fire Chief and the duly authorized Police Officers
of the Borough.
[1972 Code § 11-18]
The Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief shall attend all fires
within the corporate limits and are hereby empowered and required
to take charge of any building or buildings which may be on fire,
to admit only so many and such persons not firemen to such building
or buildings as they shall think necessary, to aid in the extinguishment
of the fire and preservation of all goods and to give orders for and
to superintend the removal of all goods and the preservation of all
endangered property. They may lawfully enter and examine any building,
place, vehicle or vessel where any gunpowder or other explosive or
inflammable material may be lodged. The Fire Chief or Assistant Fire
Chief may direct the removal or securing of any such material or materials,
and in case the possessor or possessors of same neglect or refuse
to comply with such directions, the party or parties so refusing or
neglecting shall, on due conviction thereof, be punished for a violation
of this section as hereinafter provided.
[1972 Code § 11-19]
The Fire Chief shall report in writing to the Borough Council
all accidents at fires that may happen in the Borough, with causes
thereof as well as can be ascertained, and the numbers and description
of the buildings destroyed or injured, with the names of the owners
thereof. The Fire Chief shall also annually report in writing to the
Borough Council all fires of every description.
[1972 Code § 11-20]
Any member of the Fire Department transferring the keys of the
building in which the apparatus is kept shall be suspended from the
Department for one year. During the period of such suspension, the
party shall not be permitted to enter any building under the control
of the Fire Department.
[1972 Code § 11-21]
It shall be the duty of the officers and members of the several
companies, whenever a fire shall break out within the limits of the
Borough, to repair forthwith to their respective apparatus and convey
same in a safe and orderly manner to the place where the fire may
be and, in conformity to the direction of the officer in command,
exert themselves in performing every duty required of them by the
officer and, upon the permission of the officer, shall, in an orderly
and quiet manner, return the apparatus to their respective places
of deposit.
[1972 Code § 11-22]
Any officer or member of the Department who shall move from
the Borough shall thereupon be reported to the Council. Any such officer
or member so moving shall cease to be a member.
[1972 Code § 11-24]
All reports and communications to the Borough Council and all
requisitions shall be made through the Fire Chief.
[1972 Code § 11-27]
It shall be the duty of the officers of the Department to promptly
report any violation of this section to the Fire Chief.
[1972 Code § 11-30]
It shall be the duty of the Fire Chief, either personally or
through those acting under and for him, to investigate and examine
into the cause, circumstance and reason of any fire by which any building,
vessel or other property shall be burned, either wholly or partially.
Upon evidence of incendiarism, the Fire Chief shall reduce his findings
to writing and shall submit such report, together with the names and
addresses of any witnesses, to the Chief of Police.
[1972 Code § 11-37]
a.
A Bureau of Instruction in the Fire Department is hereby established.
b.
The Chief and Assistant Chief of the Fire Department of the Borough
shall be the Chief and Assistant Chief, respectively, of the Bureau
of Instruction. The Foreman and the Chief Engineer of each company
of the Fire Department shall be the instructors of the Bureau of Instruction.
c.
The Chief, Assistant Chief and instructors of the Bureau shall receive
no compensation for their services as such.
[1972 Code § 11-38]
a.
The Chief of the Bureau shall cause to be held drills for all members
of the Fire Department at least once in each month and more often
when he deems necessary for the purpose of instructing firefighters
in the use and handling of firefighting equipment and the prevention
and extinguishment of fires.
b.
The Assistant Chief and Instructors of the Bureau shall assist the
Chief and act under his direction in the instruction of firefighters.
In the absence of the Chief, the Assistant Chief of the Bureau shall
assume all the duties of the Chief.
c.
All members of the Fire Department shall attend to the best of their
ability and when in attendance shall be obedient to the Chief and
the Instructors and exert their best efforts in becoming familiar
with their duties as firefighters.
d.
The Chief of the Bureau shall notify in writing the proper officer
of each company of the Fire Department, at least five days in advance,
of the time and place of each drill. The officer receiving such notice
shall transmit such notice to all members of his company, allowing
ample time for each member to arrange to be present at the drills.
All such notices may be made by post office mail.
e.
The Chief of the Bureau shall keep an accurate record of all drills
and enter the same in the record of the Fire Department. He shall
also keep a detailed record of attendance of members at drills and
enter such upon his annual report on members.
f.
The Chief of the Bureau shall report in writing, for action, to the
proper officer of their respective company, any insubordination of
any physical condition of members which may render them unfit for
service as firefighters.
[1972 Code § 11-39; Ord. No. 802]
Instruction of members of the Fire Department shall include
all such subjects as will render them an increased familiarity with
the purpose and use of firefighting apparatus and appliances, enable
them to handle and lay hose in a rapid and efficient manner, the quick
raising and moving of hose, handling of streams of water, the use
of and proper handling of siamese connections, and the handling and
use of ladders. Instructions shall include the changing of hose (2 1/2
inches) on the trucks once in each year and the running of water through
all hose at least once in every two months. All other subjects shall
be included as the Chief of the Bureau deems advisable to keep members
familiar with modern fire-fighting methods.
[1972 Code § 11-40; Ord. No. 636A]
a.
Active exempt members of the Fire Department who do not attend 10%
of fires, regular drills or meetings of their respective companies
shall be put on an inactive list.
b.
Active members who do not attend 30% of fires, regular drills or
meetings of their respective companies shall be automatically dropped
from their respective companies and the Council of this Borough shall
be so notified.
