The Town Council shall semi-annually pay required compensation, car allowance, insurance and clothing allowance as provided for in I.C. 36-8-12 for up to 15 active volunteer firefighters, providing such volunteers are certified by the Fire Chief of the Department as having met all of the following requirements:
(A) (1) Attendance at 33% of each of the following:
(a) Fire and related alarms;
(b) Work details; and
(c) Training meeting meetings;
(2) Attendance exceeding the minimum in one category may be used in another category, but no category may be less than 25%. Credit will be given for attendance at a fire or related alarm if the volunteer remains at the station and assists with truck preparation when it returns, although it will not be necessary to remain if the volunteer must return or report to work;
(B) They reside within ten miles of the Paoli town limits or work full time in Paoli at a job they may leave for alarms;
(C) They have taken and passed a physical examination during the last two years or more often, if required by the Fire Chief;
(D) They have taken and passed a mandatory drug test and background check. Furthermore, they shall submit to future drug tests as required by the Fire Chief; and
(E) They have acquired and maintained an acceptable level of proficiency and knowledge of fire fighting practices, as determined by the Fire Chief.
(Ord. 2017-07, passed 9-19-17)