(A) General responsibilities. Within the village jurisdiction and other areas covered by contractual or mutual aid agreements, members shall at all times take appropriate action to:
(1) Protect life and property; and
(2) Enforce all federal, state and local laws and ordinances coming under the jurisdiction of the Department.
(B) Duty responsibilities. Firefighters shall perform duties delegated to them, in the manner prescribed by law or ordinance, or by rules and regulations, practices and procedures contained herein. Firefighters shall acquire and utilize the knowledge of operation of all the various types of apparatus, tools and equipment in use in the Department and under the direction of their superior officers maintain such apparatus, tools and equipment (in their care and possession) in a clean condition and in readiness for operation at all times. Firefighters shall observe and study the principles of modern firefighting, fire prevention, rescue work, resuscitation, first aid, ventilation and salvage operations. Firefighters shall constantly promote their physical and mental welfare.
(2000 Code, § 33.07) (Ord. 1413, passed 11-20-1989)