[Amended 7-25-2011 by Ord. No. 16-2011]
A. Class I Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary: Individuals aged 16 and 17 shall be permitted to participate as a member of the Junior Fire fighters' Auxiliary, conditioned upon compliance with the following rules:
(1) That the regular Fire Department provides adequate training to Class I members.
(2) While the Class I members of the Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary shall be permitted to be present at the fire scene, they shall be limited to their duties in providing support for the others fighting the fire and in providing services of a nonhazardous nature.
(3) At the scene of any fire, the Class I junior firefighter shall be properly supervised by a full-fledged Department member.
(4) No Class I junior firefighter may oil, wipe or clean machinery in motion.
(5) Prior to commencement of any Class I junior firefighter's activities, a written authorization, on a form to be prepared by the Clerk's office, shall clearly indicate that the parent and/or guardian consents to his or her child's participation in the activities in question.
(6) The Town of Hammonton shall provide insurance coverage to the Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary in the same method and manner as it provides insurance coverage to full-fledged members.
B. Class II Junior Fire fighters' Auxiliary: Individuals aged 14 and 15 shall be permitted to participate as a member of the Junior Fire fighters' Auxiliary, conditioned upon compliance with the following rules:
(1) They shall be permitted to attend meetings.
(2) They shall be permitted to receive instruction.
(3) They shall be permitted to participate in training that does not involve fire, smoke, toxic or noxious gas or hazardous materials or substances.
(4) No Class II junior firefighter may oil, wipe or clean machinery in motion.
(5) While they are performing their observational activities, Class II junior firefighters shall remain under the supervision of a full-fledged member.
(6) Prior to commencement of any Class II junior firefighter's activities, a written authorization, on a form to be prepared by the Clerk's office, shall clearly indicate that the parent and/or guardian consents to his or her child's participation in the activities in question.
C. The respective Fire Departments of the Town of Hammonton are hereby authorized to add such additional requirements, subject to Mayor and Council approval, as each deems necessary for the protection, training and retention of its Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary members.