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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-73-62)-08/21/1973 STATE OF TEXAS I 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. R-73-62 ,- COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF COLLEYVILLE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS: That the attached copy of the Colleyville Rescue Squad Constitution and By-Laws be adopted as presented. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 21st DAY OF AUGUST, 1973. Mayor /h. ~~4'4-~.J M. LOUISE RAMEY, City ~ K ~73-b2-/ ) CONSTITUTION AND BY LAWS OF THE COLLEYVILLE RESCUE SQUAD / -'~ ,lI ' . , OATH We, the members of the Colleyville Rescue Squad, having associated ouroelves together aE a Rescue Squad in the city of COlleyville, Tarrant County, ~tate of Texas, plcllge ourselves to support t~e Laws and Regulations of said Squad and to respect and obey the Officers whon on duty. That we futher more pledge ourselves to auotain our Officers in the discharge of their duties and to hold ourselves boun' in honor to confirmate and a.ide by in every respect the fOllowing Constit- ution and By Laws. ,-- ARTICLE I BY LAWS Section 1. This association shall be known by the name and styles of Rescue 8. Section 2. Tho object shall be to perform Emergency Rescue and protect 1ifo. Section 3. Being that this organization has for it's purpose the welfare of the community, there shall be no charge for entrance or monthly dues but a special assessment may be }cvicd at and regular or called meeting by a two-thirds vote of the regular members present. ART I CLE II Officers Section 1. The 6fficers of this Rescue Squad shall consiat of a Chief, lirnt Chief, F1rst Captain, First Lie~enant and Medical Officer. Section 2. A member shall be eligible to hold allJi office who has a good attendence record and who does not have any unpaid fines, assessments, or dues outstanding. Se ctiotl', 3. The Ch 1ef ~ll appoint all Officers and lIay re1eace said officers as he deame neceiJsary. Section 4. Vacancies of Officers, caused by death, resignation, etc., may be filled at any regular or called meeting and the person appointed shall hold office until the next regular annual meeting being the fourth Monday in January. Section 5. All Officers appointed by the Rescue Chief will have a tenture of office of one yoal' nnding the fourth Monday in January. -- 1. r- ARl'ICLE III Duties of Officers Section 1. It shall be the duty of the chief or First Chief of Rescue to preside at all meetings of the Squad. Section 2. The Rescue Chief will have full authority a~ rescue operations and will return authority to the Fire Chief when rescue operation is compleated. Section 3. The Rescuo Chief may call for special meetings or work sessions of the Squad. Section 4. The Rescue Chief shall impartially enforce the Constitution and By Laws and see that all Officers perform their duties. Section 5. The Rescue Chief shall have the power to fine andy member, not to exceed one dollar ($1.00) for misconduct during any regular or called meeting of the Squad. Section 6. The Rescue Chief will have the authority to set ground rules for operation and maintenance of vehicle and equipment. Section 7. It shall be the duty of the First Chief of Rescue in the absence of the Chief to perform the duties of the Chief. Section 8. Itshall be the duty of the Chief or First Chief of Rescue to take command at rescues, drills, parades, etc., to settle all disputes of all members when on duty, and his decision shall stop all controversy until the meeting of the Squad, when the subject may be acted upon by the entire squad. He may order drills at his disc- reaction by giving the Captain two (2) days notice. The Chief of Rescue shall have the power to assign and reassign, any member of this Squad to any position, at any time, at his discretion. No member will h _ 2. ,--- Section 9. It shall be the duty of the First Chief, the Captain and the Lieutenant of Rescue to aid the Chief and in the absence of the Rescue Chief, the First Chief to perform the duties of the Chief, and in the case of the First Chief's absents the Captain will perform the duties of the Chief. Section 10. It shall be the duty of the Captain of Rescue to take charge of his men and Bee that all members of his company are well skilled in handling of the equipment and sh- all have full and complete control over his men and be subject to orders and comm- ands of the Chief at Rescues, drills and parades. He shall make a written report to the Squad for discipline of men not prompt in the performance of duties of orders or absentees at roll or of desertion from ranks or misconduct of his men while on duty. Section 11. It shall be the duty of the lieutenant of Rescue to see that the equipment and everything pertaining there to are kept in good order and repair and see that the equipment is placed in it's proper place in good condition after each rescue or parade and ready to be used on short notice. In absance of Chief, First Chief and Captain of Bescue the Lieutenant will assume responsibility of the Squad in rescue operations. ARl'ICLE IV Membership Section 1. No person shall be eligible to become a new member in this Rescue Squad unless heshall have attained the age of 18 years of age nor mere than 36 years of age, is of good moral charactor and good physical condition. Section 2. An applicant must have a physical e.amination by an M.D. and an annual physical examination or when the Rescue Chief deems One necessary. Section 3. A leave of absence from the squad shall be graated or rejected by the Rescue Officers upon written application. Section 4. A member must live within th!-~orporete limits of the city of Colleyville. 3. ........;...!~. h ~ . A letter of recomme ltion shall be given to another ,partment if the member is in good standing and all assigned equipment has be returned. Section' 5. Each member after being duly elected, shall be issued an identification card. Section 6. Any member who shall be absent from three (3) consecutive meetings or drills without a legal reason in writing shall be suspended from the Squad. Section 7. No member will have facial hair (beard, long moustach, sideburns, etc.) which would effect opporation of face mask in any way. Section 8. All members shall atain a level of training set forth by the Rescue Chief. Section 9. There may be a epecial exception granted on approval ot a vote by the member- Ghip of the squad at a regular meeting. ARTICLE V Exempt Members Section 1. The .ames ot all members who have served a term Of twenty (20) years or have attained the age of (50) years may be exempt from active service. They shall retain all the privileges of an active member but shall not be subject fines for ',lc:ln-attendance. --4. --- GROUND RULES OF COLLEfVILLE RESCUE SQUAD Authority Chief William O. Sneed I. Maintenance of Personal Gear: 1. All personal gear will be kept in proper location at all times when not in use. 2. All personal gear will be cleandd after each emergency. 3. All damaged gear will be reported to Chief or Lieutenant as soon as possible. II. Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance: 1. Vehicle will be serviced after each emergency or drill. Gass, oil and water will be full. 2. Resuscitator will be kept clean and in full operating condition. Air packs will be cleaned and serviced at all times. Extinguishers will be recharged after each use. Any malfunction of communication equipment should be reported as soon ~ 3. 4. 5. as Possible. 6. All equipment will be kept in proper locat.ion on velicle at all times. III. Operation of Vehicle and Bquipment: No one except persons authorized by Rescue Chief will operate vehicle or equipment. Driver of vehicle will be at least 'f years of age. No mo~~ than (2) two persons in cab at one time. Driver and rider(s) will wear seat belts, and full gear when in Kk vehicle. All operators will know full operation Of vehicle and equipment. All drivers will be familiar with Main Routes. No driver will roll vehicle without knowing exact location of emergancy. Anyone caught deliberately abusing any equipment or vehicle will automaticaly be expelled from the squad. 9. Rescue vehicle and associated. equipment will be under complete jurisdictiDn of the Rescue Chief. 1. 8 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. IV. Operational Procedures: 1. Rescue 8 will roll on all structure fires, grass fires, car fires, major accidents and all other emergencys. 2. ~~ Aid to other Cities: We will respond immediately to any department needing aid, upon arrival Rescue Chief will remain in charge of Squad. We will continue in assistance or stand-by until no longer needed then return to home s __. station. 1 . ,..... -, , . ~ v. Communication cedures: 1. Unit's radio code name will be Rescue 8. 2. After alarm 1s transmitted unit will go 10-8. 3. Driver of unit will repeat addresss and type of emergency it is responding to. 4. On arrival transmit 10-97 and discription of emergency. 5. TraBsmit 10-98 when leaving BERKJ~ scene. 6. Transmit 10- when back in station. VI. Housekeeping: Station and yard will be kept clean and neat at all times. VII. Parking: 1. Park only in authorized parking lot. . 2. No parking th ~~B& front of bay doors at anytime. 3. If any vehicle must park at bay doors, for loading unloading etc. engine must be kept running. AUTHORITY .,// 0 /' ~~~ Chief William O. Snep.d -