DIVISION 4. - CALL PERSON FIREFIGHTING FORCE
Part of the Code of Ordinances of Narragansett, RI.
The text
Sec. 26-96. - Purpose of division.#
There is hereby created an organization of residents within the fire department whose purpose is to augment the fire department in the performance of their assigned duties.
(Code 1986, § 6-76)
Sec. 26-97. - Title of division.#
The organization shall be called the Narragansett Call Fire Fighters (NaCFF).
(Code 1986, § 6-77)
Sec. 26-98. - Employment classification.#
Each member of the NaCFF shall be classified as a temporary or part-time employee working an average of less than 20 hours per week. The provisions of the personnel ordinance (chapter 54 of this Code) shall not apply.
(Code 1986, § 6-78)
Sec. 26-99. - Compensation.#
Each member of the NaCFF shall be compensated for each response when called to duty by the fire chief. The amount of such compensation per response shall be established by town council resolution.
(Code 1986, § 6-79)
Sec. 26-100. - Organization.#
(a)
A foreman, who is a member of the NaCFF shall be annually elected by the membership and upon the approval of the fire chief, shall be the individual in administrative charge of all members of the NaCFF.
(b)
Those members of the NaCFF assigned to each neighborhood fire station shall annually elect one of its members to represent their group. These first foremen along with the foreman shall meet quarterly with the fire chief and the director of public safety to review the performance of the NaCFF and to propose ways in which fire protection and prevention may be improved throughout the town.
(c)
A summary of these meetings shall be included in the annual report of the fire department.
(Code 1986, § 6-80)
Sec. 26-101. - Neighborhood fire stations.#
The boundaries of the neighborhood fire stations are as follows: (1)
Station 1, Pier Station.
a.
North boundary. Intersection of Boston Neck Road and Old Boston Neck Road at Namcook Farms.
b.
South boundary. Foddering Farm Road and Windemere Road.
(2)
Station 2, Point Judith Station.
a.
North boundary. South boundary of Station 1.
b.
South boundary. The Atlantic Ocean and Salt Pond.
(3)
Station 3, Boston Neck Station.
a.
North boundary. North Kingstown town line.
b.
South boundary. North boundary of Station 1.
(Code 1986, § 6-81)
Sec. 26-102. - Roster.#
Each neighborhood fire station shall have on its roster a maximum of 30 call firefighters residing within the boundaries of such fire station; provided, however, that the chief of the fire department may assign other members of the NaCFF to a specific neighborhood station if it is found to be in the best interest of the town.
(Code 1986, § 6-82)
Sec. 26-103. - Qualifications and initial appointment.#
(a)
All individuals requesting initial appointment to the NaCFF shall:
(1)
Be a resident of the town;
(2)
Be at least 18 years of age at time of application;
(3)
Possess a valid active state driver's license;
(4)
Successfully pass a complete physical examination, including a back X-ray conducted by the police surgeon of the town.
(b)
The director of public safety, upon the recommendation of the fire chief shall appoint all individuals to the NaCFF. Such appointments shall be probationary for a period of one year, and the oath of office shall be administered by the town clerk at a regularly scheduled town council meeting. Each individual so appointed shall receive a certificate of membership in the NaCFF and a fire plate for his automobile.
(Code 1986, § 6-83)
Sec. 26-104. - Permanent appointment.#
All members of the NaCFF upon satisfactorily completing their probationary period shall be appointed regular members of the organization.
(Code 1986, § 6-84)
Sec. 26-105. - Chain of command.#
The chain of command shall consist of the following in descending order: (1)
Operations. Fire chief, duty lieutenant, senior permanent firefighter, foreman, first foreman and senior member of NaCFF present;
(2)
Administrative. Director of public safety, fire chief, foreman and first foreman of NaCFF.
(Code 1986, § 6-85)
Sec. 26-106. - Membership.#
All probationary members of the NaCFF shall serve at the pleasure of the fire chief. With respect to regular members, any insubordination, violation of the provisions of this division or the rules and regulations of the fire department as adopted by the council or conduct unbecoming a member of the fire service shall be deemed grounds for immediate revocation of a member's appointment by the director of public safety upon the recommendation of the fire chief.
(Code 1986, § 6-86)
Sec. 26-107. - Training sessions.#
Training sessions shall be conducted under the supervision of the fire department's training officer on a regularly scheduled monthly basis. Additional drills may be conducted with the approval of the training officer.
(Code 1986, § 6-87)
Sec. 26-108. - Insurance.#
All members of the NaCFF who are injured on duty or who have personal property broken or destroyed in the performance of their duties shall be covered by the town medical and liability insurance policies then in effect.
(Code 1986, § 6-88)
Sec. 26-109. - Equipment.#
All equipment issued to a member of the NaCFF by the fire department shall remain in the property of the fire department and shall be returned immediately upon the request of the fire chief.
(Code 1986, § 6-89)
Sec. 26-110. - Driver operator.#
Driver operators shall be certified to drive and operate the respective fire apparatus and equipment assigned to their neighborhood fire stations within one year of the effective date of this ordinance from which this section derives.
(Code 1986, § 6-90)
Sec. 26-111. - Resignation.#
Any member of the NaCFF wishing to resign must do so in writing and forward same to the chief of the fire department along with any equipment that may have been assigned to him through the chain of command.
(Code 1986, § 6-91)