40A:14-98 - Rules, regulations governing Junior Firemen's Auxiliary - New Jersey Statutes

40A:14-98  Rules, regulations governing Junior Firemen's Auxiliary.

40A:14-98.   The governing body of the municipality or the board of commissioners of the  fire district shall, before authorizing the establishment of any Junior Firemen's Auxiliary, formulate rules and regulations to govern the activities of the auxiliary.  The rules and regulations shall provide for the training of the auxiliary for eventual membership in the volunteer fire department of the municipality or fire district or in any such volunteer fire company or companies affording fire protection therein, and shall further provide that no junior fireman shall be required to perform duties which would expose him to the same degree of hazard as a regular member of a volunteer fire company.  Activities of junior firemen under 16 years of age shall be limited to (1) attending meetings of the Junior Firemen's Auxiliary; (2) receiving instruction; (3) participating in training that does not involve fire, smoke, toxic or noxious gas, or hazardous materials or substances; and (4)  observing firefighting activities, while under supervision.

L.1971, c.197, s.1; amended 1999, c.318, s.2.