The purpose of the citizens fire company of vintondale shall be the extinguishment of fires, the protection of lives, the protection of property in case of fire and any other emergency to the citizens of vintondale borough and buffington township in the commonwealth of pennsylvania. the company shall assist in any disaster, emergency or occassion for which it may be properly equipped and for which it is called by the proper authorities. fire prevention education shall be carried on to the extent that is practical.