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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-79-183)-03/06/1979 ! STATE OF TEXAS 1 COUNTY OF TARRANT 1 CITY OF COLLEYVILLE 1 RESOLUTION R-79-183 RESOLUTION ADOPTING REVISED BY-LAWS OF COLLEYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Colleyville Fire Department operates under a set of By-Laws, and WHEREAS, such By-Laws require revision and amendments from time to time, and WHEREAS, the Colleyville Fire Department has revised their By-Laws and herewith presents the revised By-Laws to the City Council, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS: THAT the attached copy of the Colleyville Fire Department By-Laws be adopted as presented. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE AT THE MEETING THIS THE 6th DAY OF MARCH, 1979, by the following vote: JUDY L. WELCH C.L. "SMOKEY" VANOVER LEONARD LEAR HOWARD COLLINS DALE R. HODGSON FOR FOR ABSENT FOR FOR APPROVED: ATTEST: d!.~~} Q~ City S:::>cretary APPROVED AS TO FORM R City lvj CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE COLLEYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT Name and Objective This association shall be known as the Colleyville Fire Department. Itls purpose shall be to protect life, propert~ and welfare of the City of Colleyville. Pledge We, the members of the Colleyville Fire Department, having associated ourselves together as a Fire Department in the City of Colleyville, Tarrant County, State of Texas, pledge ourselves to support the Laws and Regulations of the Said Department, and to respect and obey the officers when on duty. That we furthermore pledge ourselves to sustain our officers in the dis- charge of thei r duties, and to uphold the following Constitution and By-Lcws: Oath I, ' do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the constitution, ground rules and by-laws of the Colleyville Fire Department and to obey all orders from proper authority, So help me God. A RT I C LE I. ORGANIZATION Section 1 Line Officers The Line officers of the Department shall consist of a Chief, First Chief, Rescue Officer, First Captain, First Lieutenant, and additional officers as deemed necessary by the Chief. Section 2 Association Officers The association officers shall consist fo President, Vice-President, Secre- tary-Treasurer, Ways and Means, and Chaplain. Section 3 Training Instructor The Department shall have not less than one (1) Training Instructor. Section 4 Squads The Department shall consist of not less than three Line Squads and one(l) Rescue Squad if manpower is available. Section 5 Senior Firefighter A person meeting all the requirements of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Colleyville Fire Department and at least 18 years of age. Section 6 Junior Firefighter This Department shall provide for a Junior Fire Department. Section 7 Mascot This Department shall provide for a mascot. ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP Section 1 Applicants Applicants for a Senior Firefighter's Commission must be eighteen (18) years of age, live within the corporate limits of the City of Colleyvil le: or be granted a special exception by the membership of the Department at a regular business meeting, be of good moral character, and be in good health. Section 2. Application A. Applicant must fill out a standard Application Form attached hereto. B. Must consent to a medical examination if deemed necessary by the Chief. C. Must accept the Oath of the Department. Section 3. Probation There will be a ninety (90) day probation period. A. During this period, he or she must attend all regular meetings unless excused by the Chief. B. He must be fully equipped with proper protective gear before he is allowed to assist in emergency service. C. He shall not have voting rights until probation period has ended. D. He or She must have a valid driver's license. Section 4. Acceptance A. At the end of ninety (90) days, the Chief shall report to the Depart- ment at a regular business meeting as to the applicant's ability and desire to become a regular member. B. All voting, for applicants will be by secret ballot. Section 5. Cause for Rejection No application shall be considered if the applicant stands discharged from any fire department without an honorable dismissal two (2) years prior to the application date unless investigation deems otherwise. Section 6. Exempt Members Any member may be exempted under any of the following provisions. A. Jhey have reached the age of fifty-five (55) years. B. Rendered fifteen (15) years of service. C. Become inactive due to health. D. They shall have the privileges of an active member. Section 7. Discipline of a Member A. Dismissal of a member shall be by secret ballot. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the membership at a regular business or special called meeting shall be required for dismissal of a ,member and complaint will be reported in writing to the Chief and presented by the Chief to the membership for action. Grounds for dismissal shall be as follows: 1. Absence for four (4) consecutive meetings without proper cause. After a member misses two (2) consecutive meetings without pro- per cause, the secretary will notify the member. 2. Actions that may cause severe injury or damage to persons or property. 3. Failure to comply with Constitution and By-Laws of the Colleyville Fire Department. 4. Acts or actions unbecoming a member of the Colleyville Fire Department. B. Reprimand and Dismissal: 1. A letter of reprimand or dismissal will be written to any mem- ber by the secretary at the direction of the membership for any abuse of the rules. 2. Any member dismissed from the department will be required to turn in all fire department equipment immediately. ARTICLE I II. ELECTIONS AND VOTING PROCEDURES Section 1. Quorum A meeting quorum shall consist of not less than 8 of the active members on the current roll of the Colleyville Fire Department. A. An active member is described as a senior firefighter not on leave of absence, suspension, or probation. B. A two-thirds (2/3) majority of the active members present shall be re- quired to approve any business. Section 2. Election A. Line and Associations Officers. 1. Nominations and elections are to be held during the month of February of each year, with officers to take offfce immediitely. (a) Line officers to be elected first and will consist of: Chief, First Chief, Rescue Officer, Captain, Lieutenant, and other officers as deemed necessary. The Chief will be confirmed by the City Council. (b) Association Officers will be: President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, Ways and Means, and Chaplain. (c) Mascot election. B. A special election will be held at the next business meeting to fill any vacancy created. C. A re-call election may be conducted on any officer or office. ARTICLE IV. DUTIES OF OFFICERS Section 1. Chief A. It shall be the duty of the Chief to attend or direct all Fire Depart- ment Business. B. He shall set down all operational ground rules. 1. All ground rules will be issued to all Fire Department person- nel in writing. 2. Any and all changes in ground rules will be issued to all Fire Department personnel in writing. C. It shall be the duty of the Chief to impartially enforce the Constitu- tion, By-Laws, and Ground Rules. D. The Chief shall hold an Officers meeting not less than once every three (3) months. E. The Chief shall oversee preparation of a budget, present it to the membershop for approval, and after approval submit same to City Manager. F. The Chief can suspend any member on just cause temporarily until the association can meet and take definite action on said matter. Section 2. First Chief A. It shall be the duty of the First Chief to perform the duties of the Chief in the absence of the Chief. B. He shall take command at fires under the direction of the Chief. C. He shall see that all Junior Line Officers perform duties assigned to them. Section 3. Rescue Officer A. It is the duty of the Rescue Officer to take command at all rescues as set forth by the By-Laws. B. He will oversee maintenance of rescue units and supplies carried therein. C. In the absence of the Rescue Officer the Senior Fire Officer or Senior Firefighter present will be in charge of the Rescue Scene. Section 4. First Captain A. It shall be the duty of the First Captain to assume command in the absence of the Chief and/or First Chief. B. The First Captain will be responsible for all Fire Department Training. C. The First Captain will appoint the Training Instructor. D. The First Captain will post a current training schedule and keep appropriate training records. E. The First Captain will be responsible for assigning Fire Line Squads. Section 5. Second Captain It will be the duty of the ~econd Captain to assTst the First Captain; Section 6. First Lieutenant A. It shall be the duty of the First Lieutenant to assume the duties of the Captains in their absence. B. He will be responsible for maintenance on all Fire Vehicles and Fire Fighting equipment. C. The First Lieutenant will appoint a Maintenance Chief and/or Property Officer as he deems necessary. Section 7. Second and Third Lieutenants It shall be the duties of the Second and Third Lieutenants to assist the First Lieutenant in his duties. ARTICLE V. ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Section 1. President A. It shall be the duty of the President to preside over all business meetings, hearings, Etc. B. He shall have the power to call a special business meeting when he deems necessary. Section 2. Vice-President It shall be the duty of the Vice-President to preside over all business meetings in the absence of the President. Section 3. Secretary-Treasurer A. I t wi 11 be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to keep the minutes of all business meetings. B. It shall be his duty to keep financial records of Special Donations Accounts. Section 4. Ways and Means It shall be his duty to promote the Fire Department in money making pro- jects and public relations. Section 5. Chaplain It shall be his duty to give spiritual guidance to the members of the Fi re Department. Section 6. Mascot It shall be the mascot duty to participate in parades and public functions related to the Fire Department. ARTICLE VI. TRAINING INSTRUCTOR The duties of the Training Instructor are to provide both indoor and out- door departmental training as directed by the First Captain. ARTICLE VI I. SQUADS A. One Junior Officer will be assigned to each squad. B. Each squad shall consist of an adequate number of firefighters. ARTICLE VII I. JUNIOR FIREFIGHTERS Section 1. Age limit A. When accompanied by an active adult Senior Firefighter the age of Junior Firefighters shall be not less than fourteen (14) years. The age shall be 16 years when not accompanied by an active adult. B. After reaching the age of eighteen (18) and if in good standing a Junior Firefighter shall be voted on by the membership to become a regular Senior Firefighter without serving a probation period. Section 2. Duties of Junior Firefighters A. The Junior Firefighters will train with Fire Department Personnel. B. A Junior Firefighter may assist any and all firefighter in their duties at the discretion of the Officer incharge. C. At no time may a Junior Firefighter enter a burning structure. D. Junior Firefighters shall not ride in or on any emrgency vehicle on any Code-3 run, except at the discretion of the officer in charge. E. The Junior Firefighters will elect their own officers. F. Junior Firefighters will report to the Association their recommendations on any new applicants for the Junior Fire Department. G. Junior Firefighters will elect an advisor from the association. ARTICLE IX. SPECIAL DONATIONS A. All money donated to the Fire Department and all money earned in the name of the Fire Department shall be turned over to the City Secretary for deposit to the City Account. B. A separate ledger under the Fire Department budget will be maintained for all such receipts and it shall be titled "Special Donations." C. All disbursements from this account will be by the City, but only at the direction of the Fire Department Association as approved in the Association minutes. D. All purchases by the Special Donation money will remain the property of the Departm"t unless voted on by the membership. E. Any purchase out of Special Donations money for a specific use will be used as such until voted on by membership and shall be so stated in the minutes of the meeting. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP COLLEYVILlE (VOLUNTEER) FIRE DEPARTMENT Notice to Applicant: Please be sure to read and understand each and every question before you answer. Each application will be thoroughly checked by the membership committee. At times, large sums of money, valuable property and lives will be in your hands, therefore, only those persQns who are trustworthy may be accepted into the Fire Department. If your application makes any false statement or conceals any pertinent facts, you are subject to immediate and automatic expulsion from the Fire Department. Being a Firefighter requires a great sacrifice of your time. You may lose sleep, miss meals, etc. because of some type of emergency. You will be re- quired to fight fire, prevent fires, perform rescue of persons and property, clean up after an emergency, look for missing persons, keep your Mouth Shut about some matters, keep equipment and station clean and neat, this is not an easy job. Please be certain that you are willing to make this sacrifice before you complete the application. MEMBERS OF THE COLLEYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT: . Gentlemen: I hereby make application to become a member of your organization. (am) (am not) a resident of the City of Colleyville, Texas, residing in the corporate limits of said City. I am years of my occupation is I with- age, I am of good moral habits, of sound mind and body and am not afflicted with any mental or physical impairment that may prohibit my active Fire Depart- ment participation. If accepted, I promise to attend all regular meetings, drills, parades, washings, fires, etc., unless through circumstances over which I have no control which prevents me from doing so. I will not use my name, or allow my name to be in conjunction with the Colleyville Fire Department to make any personal gain, openly or privately. Name(Please Print) Address City Phone Member Member