Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Tehachapi Municipal Code Ch. 2.24 Duties of Police and Firemen
Tehachapi Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Tehachapi
Cite as: Tehachapi Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 · Text as of 2026-10-04
2.24.010 - Duty to aid persons or animals in distress.¶
In addition to the performance of their regular and ordinary duties, it shall be the duty of all policemen and firemen, at all times and under all circumstances, to go to the aid of all persons and animals in distress or danger, and render them such help and assistance as lies within their power.
(Ord. 86 § 1, 1930)
2.24.020 - Compensation for injury while rendering service.¶
In case any policeman or fireman should be injured while rendering such additional service as mentioned in Section 2.24.010, he shall be deemed to be injured in the course of his employment, and shall be entitled to workmen's compensation therefor, as provided by law.
(Ord. 86 § 2, 1930)
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