The Mission of this group, hereby known as the 'St. Germain Fire and Rescue Department' a unit of the town of St. Germain, shall be for the prevention of fire, to safeguard the lives and property of all people in this township and all contracted areas, to inspect and eliminate all fire hazards, and enter into mutual assistance with other likeoperations when such agreements are contracted. This unit of the town of St. Germain is to comply with state laws governing operations and functions of a volunteer fire department. This unit will be housed and directed from quarters provided by the town of St. Germain.