A. The department shall be equipped with such apparatus and other equipment as maybe required from time to time to maintain its efficiency and properly protect life and property from fire.
B. Recommendations of apparatus and equipment needed shall be made by the chief, purchased after approval as other town purchases.
C. All equipment of the department shall be safely and conveniently housed in such places as may be designated by the town board.
D. Suitable arrangements and equipment shall be provided for people to turn in alarms and to notify members of the department so that they may promptly respond.
E. No person shall use any fire apparatus or equipment for any private purpose, nor shall any person wilfully and without proper authority take away or conceal any article used in any way by the department. No person shall enter any place where fire apparatus is housed or handle any apparatus or equipment belonging to the department unless accompanied by, or having the special permission of, an officer or authorized member of the department. (1998 Code)