The Chief shall be at the head of the Department, subject to the laws of the state, ordinances of the city, and the rules and regulations adopted in this division. The Chief shall have the following powers and duties.
(A) 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 or her.
(B) The Chief may inspect or cause to be inspected by members of the Department the fire hydrants, cistern, and other sources of water supply at least twice each year.
(C) 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.
(D) The Chief shall make every effort to attend all fires and direct the officers and members in the performance of their duties.
(E) The Chief shall see that the citizens are kept informed on fire hazards in the community and on the activities of the Department.
(F) 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 and secure and preserve all possible evidence for future use in the case.
(G) The Chief is authorized to enter any building or premises in the city at any reasonable hour for the purpose of making inspections and to serve written notice to immediately correct any hazards that may be found.
(H) The Chief shall see that complete records are kept of all fires, inspections, apparatus, equipment, personnel, and other information of the Department and shall make reports to the Business Manager as he or she may require.
(Prior Code, § 22-137)