Justin Community Volunteer Fire Dept

“The department shall have the following listed classes of members. The essential functions and criteria for appointment shall be defined by department administrative procedures. (a) active - active members shall consist of those individuals who are trained in fire fighting and related practices, have participated in 50% of the department's business and training meetings annually. This membership shall have full voting rights so long as all applicable initiation and membership fees and assessments, if any, are paid in full. The department shall not have more than forty (40) active members at any time. (b) inactive - inactive members shall be those individuals who have applied for membership and have been approved pursuant to paragraph 3.02 below, but who (i) have failed to meet the training and attendance requirements of subparagraph (a) above and the requirements of current department administrative procedures; or (ii) wish to take inactive member status. This membership shall be non-voting. (c) honorary - honorary members shall be any individual proposed and confined by the board, which membership shall have no obligation for the payment of the initiation fee or membership fees and assessments and no right to cast a vote on any matter coming before the department's members. (d) life members - a life member of the department who, through years of commitment to the department, has exemplified what it means to be a member of the justin fire department and who has made years of sacrifices for the benefit of the department and the justin community. The designation of life member is to recognize the commitment of dedicated members of the department that have contributed above and beyond what the department considers mandatory for an extended period of time. A life member has all the rights of members in the department, including the right to vote, hold higher rank, and serve as executive staff, as well as serve on the board. In recognition of time served, these members will only be asked to attend meetings and training necessary to participate at their chosen level and maintain the necessary certifications. Life members shall satisfy the criteria defined in current department administrative procedures. (e) probationary member - probationary members shall be appointed by the chief and approved by the membership. The fundametal reason for this classification is to provide an opportunity to learn general duty firefighter work and train in firefighting methods, emergency medical services, fire code enforcement and prevention practices, salvage operations, public education, public relations, physical fitness, and associated topics to prepare for appointment to member. This is an entry level, trainee position and is under the close supervision of a captain, lieutenant, driver, and/or chief. Probationary members are subject to background investigations and shall satisfy the requirements for probationary membership as defined in current department administrative procedures.”

“Board members are selected by the justin fire department membership to serve staggered 2-year terms.”

“A copy of this form 990 has been made available to each board member to review, prior to filing.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request”

“Fire protection and ambulance service”