(A) The city shall continue to provide a Fire and Rescue Department for the benefit of its citizens, whose mission is to respond to fire, rescue, and other emergencies, to investigate the cause of fires and to prevent fires and promote safety in the community. The city may enter into joint powers agreements to provide the necessary services contemplated by this section.
(B) The Fire and Rescue Department shall be administered by a Fire Chief and Rescue Captain.
(C) The Fire Chief and Rescue Captain shall have subordinate officers to assist in management of Fire and Rescue Department duties and functions. The Fire and Rescue Department chain of command shall be defined in the Fire and Rescue Department Regulations.
(D) The Fire and Rescue Department shall have sufficient staff to respond to fires and other emergencies that may occur within the city or the area served by the joint powers agreement.
(Ord. passed 5-10-2011; Ord. passed 9-14-2021)