The Fire Chief shall perform the following duties.
(A) Attending fires. The Fire Chief or designee shall attend all fires based upon the needs, size and complexity of the incident. If the complexity is such that the Fire Chief or designee responds, they should assume command and implement the Incident Management System to meet the particular characteristics of the incident based on its size and complexity, as well as the operating environment.
(B) Inspections and reports. The Fire Chief shall inspect and superintend the various fire apparatus belonging to the city, see that the same are kept in good repair and report the condition thereof to the Police and Fire Committee at its regular monthly meetings.
(C) Examination of buildings. Throughout the year, and at such times as the City Council may direct by ordinance or resolution, the Fire Chief shall examine all buildings and structures, and see that the same are not exposed to, or endangered by any combustible materials. It is the Fire Chief’s duty to examine all buildings where fires are usually kept or generally used, and see that the fires, fireplaces, grates, stoves, funnels, chimneys, ovens, forges and other places or apparatus used for burning fuel are in proper and safe condition, so as not to endanger buildings or property situated near the same.
(1960 Code, § 5-1-4) (Ord. 7362, passed 3-15-2010; Ord. 9130-2023, passed 3-6-2023)