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FIRE POLICE
Captain - Robert Bailey
Lieutenant - Bill Adams
Mission
Statement:
Special Fire Police Officers of the Fire Department of Montgomery Township will,
in an emergency, or as directed by proper authority, perform crowd and traffic
control and security functions. Above all, like all other fire company members,
their job is to protect and preserve life and property.
The Who, What
and Whys of a Fire Police Officer
 Fire Police Officers must take an oath of office, be
sworn in by a Judge or Justice of the Peace, and be registered with their
Townships. To accomplish all of this, they must complete and be certified in
Fire Police operations by their county and / or state.
The main function of a Fire Police unit within the Fire Department is to
maintain the protection and safety of department personnel and vehicles while at
an emergency scene. These Fire Police Officers protect the emergency personnel
and also protect their vehicles and equipment from acts of harm, theft, and
malicious damage.
Fire Police will try to control the actions of a crowd, and keep them at a
distance for everyone's safety. Curious person will be drawn to a fire or
accident location no matter what time of day. They could become victims if
exposed to the hazards from the incident.
Fire Police will control the flow of traffic to ensure emergency vehicles have a
quick, safe entrance and egress to the incident. They may halt traffic, block a
road off or detour you in another direction, because of the situation and the
dangers involved. They must retain space for Mutual Aid equipment,
Emergency Vehicles, and other vehicles that may be needed to relay water to the
scene.
Fire Police protect the victims, their valuables and property and preserve
evidence at a scene. The Fire Police may be required to stand by at the scene
while the Fire Officials or Police conduct their investigations.
Fire Police are there to offer everyone the same treatment and respect as if it
was you that were involved. So please heed their
direction ; they are there for a reason and know what they are doing.
Fire Police play an
essential role in the fire service.
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