The Fire Company shall provide such services to the Township as may be necessary for the protection of persons and property situated therein, to include the following:
A. Emergency activities.
(1) The extinguishment of fires and the prevention of loss of life and property from fire, subject to good and accepted fire-fighting practices which shall be applicable to the Fire Company and its members.
(2) Assistance at the scene of automobile accidents, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, natural or man-made phenomena and other dangerous situations.
(3) Any and all public safety activities undertaken by the responding members of the Fire Company to render care to the injured, prevent loss of life, provide comfort and security to victims and limit or prevent damage to or loss of property as circumstances may indicate.
(4) The Fire Company may respond to emergency calls and provide services to municipalities outside of the Township in furtherance of mutual aid agreements entered into by the Township.
B. Nonemergency activities. The Fire Company may also provide the following nonemergency and public service functions:
(1) Removing water from property after storms.
(2) Assisting in the abatement and prevention of damage or injury to persons or property whether through natural or man-made causes.
(3) Recovery of animals.
(4) Participation in the prevention activities, post-fire investigations, bomb searches and evacuation drills.
(5) Assisting police by rendering assistance to police officers where such aid is specifically requested or done without request to protect the public welfare from imminent danger, including fire police duties.
(6) Maintenance and repair work performed safely and responsibly on a Township vehicle, building, grounds, or equipment.
(7) Participation in drills, practices, training sessions and pre-fire planning activities as may be deemed necessary by the officers of the Fire Company to maintain proficiency in required services. Participation in these training activities shall be deemed necessary by the officers of the Fire Company and supervised by a qualified instructor.
(8) Preparation of the firehouses for community activities such as use as a temporary shelter or a polling place for the primary and general elections.
(9) Any use of Township property other than as permitted herein must be specifically authorized by the Board of Commissioners.