(A) The Chief shall be the administrative head of the Department, subject to the laws of the state, ordinances of the town and the rules and regulations adopted in this subchapter.
(B) The Chief shall have the following powers and duties and he or she may assign duties to other members of the Department:
(1) 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, and shall have supervision and control of the Fire Department, subject to the supervision and control of the Town Board;
(2) May inspect or cause to be inspected by members of the Department the fire hydrants, cisterns and other sources of water supply at least twice each year;
(3) 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;
(4) Shall make every effort to attend all fires and direct the officers and members in the performance of their duties;
(5) Shall see that the citizens are kept informed on fire hazards in the community and on the activities of the Department;
(6) Shall see that each fire is carefully investigated to determine its cause, and in the case of suspicion of incendiarism or arson, shall notify proper authorities and secure the preservation of all possible evidence for future use in the case;
(7) Is authorized to enter any building or premises in the town at any reasonable hour for the purpose of making inspections and to serve written notice on persons for any violations that may be found; and
(8) Shall see that complete records are kept of all fires, inspections, apparatus and equipment, personnel and other information of the Department and shall make reports to the Town Board as he or she may require. The Chief shall keep the town informed regarding the Fire Department and its needs.
(Prior Code, § 5-1-3)