[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Runnemede 4-7-2020 by Ord. No. 20-03. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The authority having jurisdiction over fire and rescue related incidents within the Borough of Runnemede shall be known as the Runnemede Fire Department, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-68. Said organization shall be composed of the incorporated fire companies within the Borough of Runnemede.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-68, the members of the Runnemede Fire Department shall be under the control of the Borough of Runnemede at all times, acting through its Mayor and Council or his/her designee, and in performing fire duty shall be deemed to be exercising a governmental function.
A. 
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-68, the Fire Department of the Borough of Runnemede, hereby established, shall consist of the following members, not to exceed:
(1) 
One Fire Chief, duly elected by the members of the fire company and recognized by the Mayor and Council.
(2) 
One Deputy Chief.
(3) 
One Captain.
(4) 
One EMT Supervisor; one EMS Coordinator; and one Deputy EMS Coordinator.
[Amended 8-4-2021 by Ord. No. 21-11]
(5) 
Such other officers/employees as the Mayor and Council may deem advisable to appoint from time to time.