SPECIAL FIRE-POLICE ORDINANCE
SPECIAL FIRE-POLICE ORDINANCE
SECTION I - APPLICATION
Persons desiring appointment as Special Fire-Police shall make application to the Chief of Police upon forms prescribed by the Chief of Police and containing such forms prescribed by the Chief of Police and containing such information as the Chief of Police shall require.
SECTION II - APPOINTMENT
The Chief of Police, upon recommendation from the Fire Chief, may appoint Special Fire-Police to serve for a term of one (1) year. Appointments may be contained by the Chief of Police on a one (1) year basis to expire March 31 of each year.
SECTION III - POWERS
Special Fire-Police shall be empowered to direct traffic, to participate in crowd control measures and to act pursuant to the specific direction and authorization of the Police Department or Fire Department at the scene of fires, accidents or other major occurrences or when called to duty by either the Police Department or the Fire Department. Such Special Fire-Police shall have none of the powers of a regular police or fire officer and shall serve only during his or her term of office. Such Special Fire-Police shall not wear a uniform or cap in a color or style similar to that worn by regular police officers of the Town. Such Special Fire-Police shall not have the power to arrest or issue legal process, and shall not wear, carry or display any
firearm.
SECTION IV - SUPERVISION OF CHIEF OF POLICE/FIRE CHIEF
The members of the Special Fire-Police shall serve under the control and supervision of the Chief of Police and the Fire Chief. The Chief of Police and the Fire Chief are authorized to prescribe the organization, training and such other regulations and conditions of membership as the Chiefs shall deem necessary or appropriate. The Chiefs may also institute such disciplinary actions as the Chiefs deem necessary or appropriate for violation of this Article or any regulations.
SECTION V - COMPENSATION
Special Fire-Police shall be compensated at the same rate as volunteer firemen.
SECTION VI - REMOVAL
Special Fire-Police appointed or continued under the terms of this Ordinance may be removed by the Chief of Police and/or the Fire Chief for cause after notice and hearing.
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