HomeMy WebLinkAboutBy-law No. 2000-085 CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW NO. 2000-85
BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 98-34,
FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS the Municipal Act provides that the Council may by by-law establish and regulate a
fire department;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham enacted and
passed By-law No. 98-34 on July 2, 1998;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham now deems it
necessary to further amend By-law No. 98-34;
THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY
OF BAYHAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT Section 4 is amended by adding the following:
(e) Fire Department members shall retire at the age of 65.
2. THAT Section 10 is amended as follows:
After "thirty-eight members"add the phrase "and ten auxiliary members"
3. THAT Schedule`B", Section 1 is amended by adding the following:
After "18 years of age"add the phrase "but not more than 65."
4. THAT Schedule"C-6"is amended to incorporate the following:
Section "REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKIIIS AND ABILITIES"
Remove the phrase "within one year of joining the fire department"and add the phrase
"when training is provided".
5. THAT Schedule "C-7"entitled "Job Description for the Auxiliary Firefighter"is added as
attached.
6. THAT in all other respects, By-Law No. 98-34 be and is hereby confirmed.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME this 5th day of October 2000.
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Mayor Clerk
SCHEDULE "C-7"
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
Job Description
AUXILIARY FIRE FIGHTER
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Auxiliary Fire Fighters are to report to the Training Officer of their department. Participation in
regular training sessions and perform non-life threatening duties at emergencies when summoned
as required by the Officer in charge.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
• responds to fire, rescue, hazardous materials emergencies and other emergencies
assigned to his/her station when required,but does not work in any hazardous
situations
• lays and connects hose lines, nozzles and other related appliances, turns water on and
off
• holds fire hose and directs fire streams
• operates a pressure pump as assigned
• carries, puts up and climbs ladders
• operates rescue equipment
* performs salvage work at fire and emergency scenes using salvage covers,vacuums,
mops, squeegees, etc. when required
• assists in cleaning fire fighting equipment upon return to the station after an
emergency call or a practice
• attends regular training sessions to practice existing procedures and to learn and
practice new fire fighting and rescue methods
* cleans and maintains areas of the fire station used by the members as scheduled
• assists with the fire prevention program
• other duties as assigned by station chief
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Mental alertness, mechanical aptitude, ability to get along well with others,willingness to
perform tasks assigned, conscientious and dependable, good physical condition and successfully
passed the Bayham Fire Department's pre-employment job related performance test.
SCHEDULE "C-7" cont'd Page 2
ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND PHYSICAL CONDITION
Must participate in at least 70% of the required annual training and must pass a medical to be
provided at the Municipality's expense by a physician designated by the fire department before
becoming an auxiliary member of the fire department and as required by the Fire Chief
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The fire fighter will be expected to respond and work in all types of weather and less than ideal
conditions. He/she could have to enter hazardous atmospheres and areas and will be expected to
work in a safe manner during training sessions.
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