With regard to a city fire bureau, council shall have the authority to:
(1) establish and organize a fire bureau by ordinance;
(2) make appropriations for the maintenance of the fire bureau;
(3) promulgate regulations for the governing of the officers and companies belonging to the fire bureau; and
(4) purchase equipment and apparatus for the extinguishment, prevention and investigation of fires and for the public safety.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 12101 - Organization of fire bureau, maintenance and apparatus
Section 12101.1 - Appointment and demotion of fire chief
Section 12102 - Paid fire bureau, election of officers and companies
Section 12103 - Platoon system and hours of service
Section 12105 - Obstructing fire marshal
Section 12106 - Investigation of cause of fire and power of mayor
Section 12107 - Fire chief ex-officio fire marshal
Section 12108 - Compensation insurance for injured volunteer firefighters or special fire police