(A) These rules and regulations, upon their effective date after adoption by the Joint Powers Board and approval by the City of La Crescent and Township of La Crescent, hereby shall be the controlling rules and regulations of the Fire Department and supersede any and all inconsistent or conflicting prior rule, regulation, by-law, policy or any other directive whether written or verbal. All such existing rules, regulations and by-laws, policies or directives shall automatically become null and void upon the effective date of these rules and regulations. All firefighters shall familiarize themselves with and abide by all Fire Department policies, general rules, regulations and code provisions concerning the La Crescent Fire Department, hereinafter "Department."
(B) It is the purpose and mission of the La Crescent Fire Department to minimize loss of life and property for the La Crescent community from fires, natural disasters, life threatening situations and to assist other emergency agencies.
(Ord. 333, passed 2-12-96)