§ 32.50  DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT.
   (A)   Equipment, vehicles and building of the Fire Department is under joint ownership of the townships and the village.
   (B)   Use of equipment, vehicles and building is for fire protection and emergency medical response within its jurisdiction. Any use otherwise, without the approval of the joint Fire Board, officers or governing bodies is considered unauthorized and the Department, Fire Board and governing entities will not be held liable for its misuse or unauthorized usage.
   (C)   Additions to or deletions from any programs on the Department computer shall be with the prior approval and review of the Fire Board. Any person intentionally tampering with, falsifying information and or records will be subject to prosecution.
   (D)   Protective gear shall be worn when engaged in firefighting in any enclosed structure, or outdoors when warranted.
   (E)   Lost or damaged equipment shall be reported as soon as possible to an officer. Property shall be disposed of only with the prior approval of the Fire Board with written report by the Chief.
   (F)   All Department issued equipment shall be returned to the Chief by any personnel leaving the Department. Pay may be withheld from any firefighter or billed for any unreturned equipment.
(Ord. 120, passed 10-13-1997)