Sec. 1.
The council may adopt ordinances and regulations to protect against fires and may establish and maintain a fire department and organize and maintain fire companies. Unless otherwise provided in an ordinance adopted under section 8 of chapter V that delegates the authority to the fire chief, the council may employ and appoint fire fighters; and make and establish rules and regulations for the government of the department, the employees, fire fighters, and officers of the department; and for the care and management of the vehicles, equipment, property, and buildings of the department. Fire fighters shall comply with the fire fighters training council act of 1966, 1966 PA 291, MCL 29.361 to 29.377.
History: 1895, Act 3, Imd. Eff. Feb. 19, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 2878 ;-- CL 1915, 2752 ;-- CL 1929, 1661 ;-- CL 1948, 70.1 ;-- Am. 1985, Act 173, Imd. Eff. Dec. 2, 1985 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 254, Imd. Eff. July 13, 1998
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 3 of 1895 - The General Law Village Act (61.1 - 75.12)
3-1895-X - Chapter X Fires and Fire Department. (70.1...70.18)
Section 70.2 - Vehicles and Equipment; Water Supply.
Section 70.3 - Necessary Buildings for Keeping Vehicles and Equipment.
Section 70.4 - Chief of Fire Department; Appointment; Duties; Section Subject to Ordinance.
Section 70.5 - Repealed. 1998, Act 254, Imd. Eff. July 13, 1998.
Section 70.7, 70.8 - Repealed. 1998, Act 254, Imd. Eff. July 13, 1998.
Section 70.9 - Building or Structure as Nuisance; Abatement or Removal.
Section 70.10 - Compensation of Officers, Fire Fighters, and Employees; Compensation for Injuries.
Section 70.11 - Authorized Razing of Buildings; Damages; Determination by Jury.
Section 70.12 - Watercraft on Navigable Streams; Regulation.
Section 70.13 - Police Force; Employment; Compliance With Standards.
Section 70.14 - Police Officers; Powers, Duties, and Authority.
Section 70.15 - Police Chief; Nomination; Appointment; Service; Duties.
Section 70.16 - Village Police Officer; Powers Vested; Authority.
Section 70.18 - Department of Public Safety; Creation; Director; Officers; Structure.