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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBRU 87 025 paisley fire depart 3. :"->-. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE BY-LAW NO. 87-25 BEING A BY-LAW to establish and regulate a Fire Department. WHEREAS Section 210 (24) provides that Council may by Department. of The Municipal Act R.S.O. by-law establish and regulate a 1980 Fire THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Bruce enacts as follows: 1. In this by-law unless the context otherwise requires, (a) "Council" means the Councils of the Townships of Brant, Elderslie, Bruce, Saugeen, Greenock and the Village of Paisley, (b) "Joint Board of Management" means a committee consisting of an elected Member of the Council of the Townships of Brant, Elderslie, Bruce, Saugeen, Greenock and two elected members from the Village of Paisley, (c) "Department" means the Paisley and Area Fire Department, (d) -"ember- includes an officer, (e) "Fire Protection" means prevention, rescue and suppression services. 2. A Fire Department for the Townships of Brant, Elderslie, Bruce, Saugeen, Greenock and the Village of Paisley, to be known as the Paisley and Area Fire Department is hereby established and the said Department shall be under the general control, supervision, and direction of the Joint Board of Management in all matters. The head of the Department Personnel shall be known as the Chief of the Department who with all other personnel shall be subJect to the direction, control and supervision of the Joint Board of Management. In addition to the Chief of the Department, the Department personnel shall consist of a Deputy Chief and such number of other Officers and members as from time to time may be deemed necessary by the Joint Board of Management. , ~ THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE PAGE 2 BY-LAW NO. 87-25 4. (a) The Chief of the Department may recommend to the Joint Board of Management, the appointment of any qualified person as a member of the Department. (b) A person is Department for qualified to fire fighting be appointed member of the and prevention duties who: i) is of good character, ii) any individuals hired after the approval by-law should have successfully completed Grade 10 (ten), of this at least iii) is not less than eighteen (18) years of age. iv) passes such aptitude and other tests as may be required by the Chief of the Department, v) is medically fit to be a member as certified physician designated by the Chief of Department. by a the vi) retirement shall discretion of the be at the age of 65 at the Joint Board of Management. 5. (a) A person appointed as a member of the Department for fire fighting and fire prevention duties shall be on probation for a period of one (1) year during which period he/she shall take such special training and examinations as may be required by the Chief of the Department. . (b) If a probationary member appointed for fire fighting duties fails any such examinations, the Chief of the Department may recommend to the Joint Board of Management that he/she be dismissed or the probationary period be extended. 6. The remuneration of all members of the Department shall be determined by the Joint Board of Management. ......... THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE PAGE 3 BY-LAW NO. 87-25 7. The Chief of the Department Board of Management for the operation of the Department, members, and, is responsible to the Joint proper administration and for the discipline of its (a) may make such general orders and departmental rules as may be necessary for the care and protection of the Department and generally for the efficient operation of the department, provided that such general orders and rules do not conflict with the provision of any by-laws of the Municipality. (b) shall review periodically the policies and procedures of the Department and may establish an Advisory Committee consisting of such officers as he/she may determine from time to time to assist him/her in these duties. (c) shall take control and all proper measures for the prevention, extinguishment of fires and for the protection of life and property and shall enforce all municipal by-laws respecting fire prevention and exercise the powers and duties on him/her by the Fire Marshals Act. (d) is responsible for the enforcement of this by-law and the general order and departmental rules. (e) shall report all fires to the Fire Marshal as required by the Fire Marshals Act. (f) shall submit to the Joint Board of Management for its approval, as required by the Joint Board of Management, the annual estimates of the Department. . 8. The Deputy Chief shall report to the Chief of the Department on the activities of the Divisions that are his/her responsibility and carry out the orders of the Chief, and in the absence of the Chief, has all the powers and shall perform all the duties of the Chief. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE PAGE 4 BY-LAW NO. 87-25 . 9. (a) The Department is composed of the following divisions: 1. The Division Prevention. of Administration and Fire 2. The Division of Apparatus, Equipment and Communications. 3. The Division of Fire Fighting and Training. (b) The Divisions of Apparatus, Equipment and Communications, Fire Fighting, and Training are under the direction of the Deputy Chief who is responsible to the Chief of the Department for the proper operation of each Division. When a Division Chief has not been appointed, the Chief of the Department or the Deputy Chief shall assume the responsibility of the Division until such an appointment is made. 10. The Chief of out of the personnel of the Department is responsible for the carrying following duties or designating such to other the Division of Administration. (a) Provide administration facilities for the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Department. (b) Prepare the departmental budget and exercise control of the budget. (c) Prepare the payroll of the Department and initiate requisitions for materials and services and certify all accounts of the Department. (d) Maintain personnel records. (e) Arrange for the provisions of medical services. (f) Arrange for the provision of new buildings. (g) Provide liaison with local Fire Fighter's Association. (h) Provide liaison with the Fire Co-ordinator. (i) Prepare the annual report of the Department. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE PAGE 5 BY-LAW NO. 87-25 . (J) Carry out the general administrative duties of the Department. (k) Assist the County Fire Co-ordinator in the preparation of a County Emergency Service Plan. 11. The Deputy Chief is in charge of the Division of Apparatus, Equipment and Communications and is responsible to the Chief for the carrying out of the following duties of the Division. (a) Prepare specifications for the purchase of apparatus and equipment. (b) Maintain and fire fighting, Department. keep in repair all existing buildings, rescue and salvage apparatus of the (c) Modify apparatus and equipment. (d) Provide recharging facilities extinguishers and cylinders and hose. for fire to test fighting and repair (e) Where a Waterworks Commission is established, provide liaison in order to ensure an adequate flow of water in new waterworks proJects and the adequate maintenance of existing waterworks facilities for the use of the Department. (f) Issue clothing, equipment and cleaning supplies. (g) Prepare the annual report and budget of the Division of Apparatus, Equipment and Communications to be submitted to the Division of Administration. (h) Receive alarms and dispatch apparatus. (1) Prepare and for specifications for additions to existing new communication systems communications systems. (J) Maintain the communication systems of the Department. :-. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE PAGE 6 BY-LAW NO. 87-25 12. (a) The Deputy Chief is responsible to the Chief of the Department for the management and operation of the Division of Fire Fighting and for the carrying out of the following duties of the Division: 1. Prevent, control and extinguish fires. 2. Conduct investigations determine cause, origin where appropriate, to Fire Marshal to conduct of fires in order to and circumstances, and, request the Office of the an investigation. 3. Perform rescue and salvage operations and render fire aid. 4. Respond and required by assist at such emergencies as may be the Chief of the Department. 5. Participate in training at stations. 6. Conduct company fire familiarization inspections of prevention premises. and 7. Perform apparatus maintenance and cleaning duties at stations. 8. Prepare the annual report and Division of Fire Fighting to be Division of Administration. budget of submitted to the the (b) Where the Chief of the Department designates a member to act in the place of an officer in the Department, such member, when so acting, has all the powers and shall perform all the duties of the officer replaced. -e 13. The Chief of out of the Prevention. the Department is following duties responsible for the of the Division carrying of Fire (a) Conduct fire prevention inspections of premises. (b) Enforce fire prevention by-laws. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE PAGE 7 BY-LAW NO. 87-25 (c) Examine building plans. (d) Provide personnel for fire prevention lectures. (e) Establish and maintain photography facilities. (f) Maintain fire loss records. (g) Receive, process and follow up reports of fire prevention inspections conducted under the Division of Fire Fighting. (h) Prepare the annual Fire Prevention to Administration. report and budget of the be submitted to the Division of Division of (i) May appoint a member of the Prevention Officer and assign him Department as a Fire related duties. 14. The Deputy Chief is responsible for the carrying out of the following duties of the Division of Training: (a) Conduct training for all personnel of the Department in fire administration, fire prevention and fire fighting. (b) Administer training programs in stations. (c) Prepare and conduct examinations of members as required by the Chief of the Department. (d) Prepare the annual Training to be Administration. report and budget submitted to of the Division of the Division of 15. (a) The provisions of this section, with respect promotion of members, do not apply to the Deputy to the Chief. (b) Any member having at least five years of service with the Department may make application to the Chief of the Department to qualify him/her for promotion to a rank immediately superior to his/her present rank. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE PAGE 8 BY-LAW NO. 87-25 (c) Every recommendation for promotion of a member made to the fire committee by the Chief of the Department shall be based on the evaluation of: 1. The results of examinations taken by the member. 2. The age and physical fitness of the member, and 3. The fire and station record of the member. (d) When, in the opinion all other factors for members are equal, Department governs. of the Chief of the Department, the promotion of two or more seniority of services in the (e) The fire fighting and station record of each member of the department shall be evaluated as follows: 1. The Captain member of the of each company shall evaluate each company. (f) The Chief of the Department and the Deputy Chief shall evaluate all members of the Department who are participating in an examination for promotion. (g) Every applicant for promotion oral and practical examination the Chief of the Department. shall take such written as may be required by 16. (a) Every member of the Department appointed for fire fighting duties is subJect to medical examination at least one annually and at such other times as the Chief of the Department may require or as the Joint Board of Management may require. 17. (a) Every member of the department shall report for duty at the time prescribed by the departmental rules and shall remain on duty until relieved. (b) In the case of a member failing to report for duty, the officer in charge shall report this in writing, through his/her superior officer, to the Chief of the Department. ~ THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE PAGE 9 BY-LAW NO. 87-25 . (c) No member, 1. while in uniform, shall enter any premises where alcoholic beverages are sold or consumed, except in the performance of his/her departmental duties. 2. if his/her ability is impaired by the use of any intoxicating beverage or drug, shall be permitted to remain on duty. 3. while on duty, shall consume any intoxicating beverage or drug. (d) No member shall solicit the anyone in order to secure other advantage. influence or support of a transfer, promotion or 18. (a) The Chief of the Department may reprimand, suspend or recommend dismissal of any member for insubordination, inefficiency, misconduct, tardiness or for noncompliance with any of the provisions of this by-law or general orders and departmental rules that, in the opinion of the Chief, would be detrimental to the discipline and efficiency of the Department. (b) Following the suspension of any member the Chief of Department shall report the suspension and recommendations to the Joint Board of Management. the his (c) A member shall not be dismissed without being afforded the opportunity for a hearing before the Joint Board of Management if he/she makes a written request for such hearing within seven days after receiving notice of his/her proposed dismissal. ~~. 19. The Department shall not respond to a call with respect to a fire or emergency outside the limits of the district, namely the boundaries of the Village of Paisley, and those parts of the Townships of Brant, Elderslie, Bruce, Saugeen and Greenock as defined in the formal fire protection agreement, dated August 13, 1984, except with respect to a fire or emergency: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE PAGE 10 BY-LAW NO. 87-25 -. (a) that in the opinion of the Chief of the Department threatens property in the district or property situated outside the district that is owned or occupied by a Municipality incorporated in the district. (b) in a Municipality with entered into to provide which an agreement fire protection, has been (c) on property with respect to which an agreement has been entered into with any person or corporation to provide fire protection therefore, or (d) on those highways that are under the Jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications or with the Region, County or District where the Region County or District has established a rescue system. 20. The cost of operation and maintenance of the Paisley and Area Fire Department, cost of trucks and equipment and salaries of all personnel and all other matters and things referred to herein and connected therewith shall be borne by and paid by the Townships of Brant, Elderslie, Bruce, Saugeen, Greenock and the Village of Paisley as specified in the Agreement dated August 13, 1984. By-law introduced and read a First time this THIRD day of JUNE, 1987. By-law read a Second time this THIRD day of JUNE, 1987. By-law read a Third time and finally passed, signed, sealed, and numbered 87-25 this THIRD day of JUNE, 1987. ~2!>~ ~~m. L- . ~EVE SE~L . / ~ ~ ............,- ~ . - - ~ ~. -:. - -- -.., . /' "~ " ~/',-/' ~"' .1". .' ;-.- .<:. t. .....-:; ~ -..... '-'~~-¿~~~--=-..~.