The mayor shall have and exercise a general supervision over the fire department and he shall report to the city council quarterly at their first regular meetings in April, July, October and January of each year, and more often if necessary, the condition of the engines, hose, hooks and ladders, buckets and other fire apparatus belonging to the fire department, and also the condition of the buildings in which they are kept and shall recommend such additions or improvements as he may deem necessary and expedient. (Ord. 6, 2-6-1917)