[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council
of the Borough of Bay Head as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 12-18-1984 (§ 2-11 of the 1984 Code);
amended in its entirety 4-4-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-05]
There shall be a Fire Department in the Borough of Bay Head
known as "Bay Head Fire Company No. 1."
B.
Each prospective member shall make an application, in writing, signed
by the applicant, giving his or her name, age, and length of residence
in the state. With the application for active, associate, fire police
or junior membership, there shall be an accompanying certificate made
by a practicing physician of the State of New Jersey to the effect
that, after a physical examination for that purpose, the physician
certifies that the applicant is physically fit to perform the duties
of their membership position.
C.
All active and associate candidates who were not certified by the
State of New Jersey as a firefighter prior to 1987 are required to
attend and successfully complete the Fire Fighter Level I Certification
from an accredited program within one year of joining the Fire Department.
D.
All fire police candidates who do not hold a valid New Jersey Fire
Police Certificate will attend and successfully complete the New Jersey
Fire Police Course within one year of joining the Fire Department.
The name of each person elected to membership in the Company
and proposed as a member of the Department shall be presented through
the Fire Chief of the Company to the Mayor and Borough Council for
approval. The Municipal Clerk shall keep a record of all members approved
by the Mayor and Council. The Fire Chief shall be responsible to immediately
notify the Municipal Clerk of any and all changes in the Fire Department
membership.
A.
The Department shall fill their elected and appointed operational
and administrative positions from its members according to its respective
rules, regulations, and bylaws.
B.
Fire Chief. Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the Fire Chief shall
administer, plan, direct, and control all operational aspects of the
Fire Department, including fire-related administration, fire suppression,
fire prevention and rescue activities, firefighting equipment, training
of personnel, and preparation and execution of the Borough budget
of the Department as authorized by all applicable laws, rules, and/or
regulations. The Fire Chief will also administer applicable local,
state, and federal fire regulations.
The Fire Chief will provide a monthly report to the Council
member who chairs the Public Safety Committee listing all calls, training,
and other operational activities for the preceding month.
There is hereby established a Junior Fire Company of Bay Head
Fire Company No. 1. The Mayor and Council shall approve all active
junior members, and all applicants shall be between the ages of 16
and 18 years of age. All other provisions of this article shall be
applicable to, and control, said Junior Fire Company.
[Adopted 8-17-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-10; amended in its entirety 4-4-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-05]
A.
The Borough Council deems it appropriate and necessary to act to
ensure retention of existing volunteer members and to provide incentives
for recruiting new volunteer members for Bay Head Fire Company No.
1.
B.
The Borough Council has determined that the creation of a Length
of Service Awards Program will enhance the ability of Bay Head Fire
Company No. 1 to retain and recruit volunteer members of the Fire
Company.
A Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) is created in accordance
with Chapter 388 of the Laws of 1997 (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq.)
to reward members of Bay Head Fire Company No. 1 for their loyal,
diligent, and devoted services to the residents of the Borough of
Bay Head.
The LOSAP shall provide for an annual contribution that, effective
as of the 2022 contribution year, shall be increased by the consumer
price index and compounded each year. The payment will be deposited
to a deferred income account for each volunteer member who meets the
criteria in this article. The contributions shall be made in accordance
with a plan established by the Borough Council pursuant to P.L. 1997,
c. 388. The plan shall be administered in accordance with the laws
of the State of New Jersey, the Internal Revenue Code[1] of the United States of America and the terms of this
article.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 26 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.
The LOSAP shall provide for annual contributions to each eligible
member who accumulates 50 or more points in accordance with the schedule
entitled "LOSAP Point System," which is incorporated into this chapter
as Attachment 1.
The estimated cost of the program for regular annual services
was calculated at $20,000 per year as part of the ballot question
in 2004. Costs are now significantly higher and will be available
annually during the budget process.
"LOSAP Ballot Question," incorporated into this chapter as Attachment
2, was approved at the general election held November 2, 2004.
