(A) For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
TOWNSHIP. Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES. All volunteer fire companies located in the township, including, but not limited to, Jerome Volunteer Fire Company and Conemaugh Township Volunteer Fire Company.
(B) Volunteer fire companies and their members are authorized to respond to all fire, emergency and other calls for their services within the township.
(C) Volunteer fire companies and their members are authorized to respond to all requests for services, received from organized fire companies, firefighting or ambulance associations located outside the township.
(D) Volunteer fire companies and their members are authorized to engage in all training, maintenance, fundraising activities, activities aimed at securing memberships and procuring equipment and other activities and duties normally associated with the operation of a volunteer fire company, when specifically authorized by any officer of the volunteer fire companies, which authorized activities include, but shall not be limited to, acting as ambulance driver and ambulance assistant, conducting first aid courses, conducting firefighting training, conducting and attending fire schools, conducting and attending fire drills, conducting and participating in fire equipment demonstrations, conducting and providing supportive services for fireworks exhibitions, conducting and participating in parades, performing services in connection with drownings and other water emergencies, conducting and participating in search and rescue operations, performing services as fire police and conducting and participating in firefighting and related services.
(E) Any member of the volunteer fire companies is authorized to engage in the performance of any duty, activity or function authorized by an officer of the volunteer fire companies, unless such authorization as to a specific duty, activity or function, or as to a specific officer of the volunteer fire companies, has been withdrawn by the Board of Supervisors of the township, in writing, addressed to the volunteer fire company affected by such withdrawal of authorization.
(F) The Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into cooperation agreements with other municipal corporations and volunteer fire companies, in such form as may be approved by the Supervisors.
(Ord. 566, passed 7-14-1983)