Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-29-204

department.

Any municipality which has volunteers enrolled as members of the

fire department shall adopt by ordinance a code of minimum rules and

regulations in substantial compliance with the following:

Article 1. The Fire Chief.

(a) The chief shall be the head of the department, subject to

the laws of the State of Oklahoma, ordinances of this municipality,

and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this section. The

chief shall be appointed in the manner provided by law applicable to

this municipality for the appointment of municipal officers.

(b) The chief shall be responsible for the general condition

and efficient operation of the department, the training of members,

and the performance of all other duties imposed upon him by law or

the municipality.

(c) The chief may inspect or cause to be inspected by members

of the department, the municipal fire hydrants, cisterns, and other

sources of water supply of the municipality at least twice a year.

(d) The chief shall maintain a library or file of publications

on fire prevention and fire protection and shall make use of it to

the best advantage of all members.

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(e) The chief shall make every effort to attend all fires and

shall direct the officers and members in the performance of their

duties.

(f) The chief shall see that the citizens are kept informed on

fire hazards in the community and on the activities of the

department.

(g) The chief shall see that each fire is carefully

investigated to determine its cause, and in the case of suspicion of

incendiarism shall notify proper authorities. The chief shall

secure and preserve all possible evidence for future use in the case

of suspicious incendiarism.

(h) The chief shall file the appropriate activity report forms

with the Office of the State Fire Marshal in Oklahoma City on an

annual basis. The activity report forms shall be designed by the

State Fire Marshal and shall include, but not be limited to, the

amount of property and vehicle fire loss, types of fires,

inspections and investigations. The report shall include

notification of all fire-related civilian deaths and injuries in the

respective jurisdiction and of fire fighter deaths in the line of

duty and of fire fighter injuries in the line of duty requiring the

services of a hospital or physician or both.

Article 2. The Assistant Chief.

In the absence of the chief, the assistant chief on duty shall

command the department and shall have the full powers and

responsibilities of the chief.

Article 3. Company Officers.

The company officers shall be selected upon their: 1. knowledge

of fire fighting, 2. leadership ability, and 3. knowledge of fire

fighting equipment.

Article 4. The Secretary-Treasurer.

One member elected by the fire department shall be secretary-

treasurer. His duties shall consist of the following: 1. Calling

the roll at the opening of each meeting, 2. Keeping the minutes of

each meeting, and 3. Collecting any money due the department by the

members.

Article 5. New Members.

(a) All new members shall be on probation for one (1) year

after their appointment.

(b) New volunteer members upon completion of their probation

period must be approved by the majority of the fire department.

Article 6. Bylaws.

The bylaws of the department shall include but shall not be

limited to the following:

(a) All volunteer fire fighters are required to respond to

alarms of fire and other emergencies when notified.

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(b) A volunteer fire fighter is required to be present at all

regular meetings, call meetings, and schools presented for the

benefit of the fire fighters.

(c) There shall be at least one regular business meeting each

month.
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(a) All volunteer fire fighters are required to respond to

alarms of fire and other emergencies when notified.

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(b) A volunteer fire fighter is required to be present at all

regular meetings, call meetings, and schools presented for the

benefit of the fire fighters.

(c) There shall be at least one regular business meeting each

month.

(d) Any volunteer fire fighter having two unexcused absences in

succession or three unexcused absences in a period of three (3)

months will be expelled from the fire department rolls.

(e) Volunteer fire fighters leaving the municipality for an

extended period of time will be required to notify the chief.

(f) Any volunteer fire fighter refusing to attend training

classes provided for him will be expelled from the rolls.

(g) Any volunteer member of the fire department shall be

expelled from the rolls for the following offenses: 1. Conduct

unbecoming a fire fighter, 2. Any act of insubordination, 3. Neglect

of duty, 4. Any violation of rules and regulations governing the

fire department, or 5. Conviction of a felony.