It shall be the function and duty of the village fire department and every member thereof to extinguish accidental or destructive fires, to prevent the occurrence or spread of fires, to enforce all provisions of this code relating to the occurrence or spread of such fires, and to provide such rescue operations to best serve the interests of safety and the preservation of life and personal and public properties. The members of the village fire department shall meet once a month for drill and training under the direction and supervision of the fire chief.
The fire department shall have the right of way on all streets and alleys in going to and coming from fires, or for practice from time to time as the fire chief may deem necessary.
The fire department shall have the right to enter any premises within the village limits for the purpose of securing water to extinguish fires. (Ord. 534, eff. 1-1-1967)