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§ 33.26 FIRE CALLS OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS.
   (A)   The Fire Department shall not respond to emergencies or fire calls outside the corporate limits of the city unless a request is made by another city for assistance in fighting a fire or other emergency; however, the city making the request must have sufficient equipment or facilities of their own to reciprocate in the event that the city should call upon them for assistance.
(Ord. 310.2, passed - - 76)
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
§ 33.35 ESTABLISHMENT.
   (A)   There is hereby established a Volunteer Fire Department for the city which shall, in addition to the Fire Chief and the other officers and employees of the Fire Department, assist in providing firefighting services within the corporate limits of the city and in such other areas as the city may authorize from time to time.
   (B)   All volunteer firefighters will function under the direct supervision and control of the Fire Chief of the Fire Department. The Volunteer Fire Department shall consist of a Captain, Assistant Captain and members. The Captain and Assistant Captain shall be elected annually by the members of the Volunteer Fire Department, subject to confirmation by the City Commission after receiving the recommendation of the Fire Chief. Each shall hold office for one (1) year and until his or her successor has been duly elected and approved.
(Ord. 0-93-002, passed 2-2-93)
§ 33.36 GUIDELINES FOR MEMBERSHIP.
   All applications submitted for the position of volunteer firefighter will be submitted to the Fire Chief for review. All completed applications shall be delivered to the City Manager on request along with the Fire Chief’s recommendation as to any new members which then must be approved by the City Manager. The guidelines for membership to the Volunteer Fire Department are as follows:
   (A)   Applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age.
   (B)   Applicant must be of good moral character.
   (C)   Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance or proof of an alternate means of transportation to and from a fire scene.
   (D)   Applicant must be able to pass a physical agility test prescribed by the Fire Chief.
   (E)   Applicant must have completed within a timetable to be set by the Fire Chief, any training course(s) prescribed by the Fire Chief, and passed an examination indicating adequate knowledge of matters taught in the training course. Matters coverage shall include methods of firefighting, types of buildings, operation of equipment, first aid, treatment of smoking inhalation, and such relevant items as shall be directed by the Fire Chief. In the case of an individual who has prior experience as a firefighter on a volunteer fire department or on a full time fire department, the Chief may waive any part of the course but the applicant shall take the test.
(Ord. 0-93-002, passed 2-22-93)
§ 33.37 COMPENSATION; BENEFITS.
   Members of the Volunteer Fire Department are not, nor shall they at any time be considered employees of the city. They shall not be eligible for any compensation, insurance, pension benefits, retirements benefits, or any other form of compensation offered to be paid to city employees. Members hall receive a per diem sum of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per fire call or twelve dollars ($12.00) per training session attended by a member which shall not be deemed compensation but shall be reimbursement for the members’ expenses incurred in attending a fire call or training session.
(Ord. 0-93-002, passed 2-22-93; Am. Ord. 0-99-004, passed 2-22-99)
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