F.D.M.T. Fire Police

F.D.M.T. Fire Police

	Fire Police Captain / FP 18 - Robert Bailey
	Lieutenant / FP 18-1 - Bill Adams
	FP 18-2 - Stacy Bailey
	FP 18-3 - Maryanne Mogensen
	FP 18-4 - Greg Fitzgerald
	FP 18-5 - Joel Silver
	FP 18-6 - Jimmy Fessler

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 persons 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.