The head of the Division of Fire shall be the Commissioner of Fire, who shall be the Fire Chief and shall perform the following duties.
(A) Direct, assign. Direct and control the assigning, stationing, transferring, and training of all division personnel subject to the approval of the Safety Director.
(B) Establish rules. Establish rules and regulations for the working conditions, training courses, organization, and operation of the Division of Fire subject to the approval of the Safety Director.
(C) Issue licenses. Issue licenses and permits as are required by law.
(D) Investigate fires. The Commissioner of Fire or his or her authorized representative shall have full power and authority, under the provisions of R.C. § 737.27, to investigate the cause of fires, examine witnesses, compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers, and to do and perform all other acts necessary for the effective discharge of these duties. Such officer may administer oaths, make arrests, and enter, for the purpose of examination, any building which in his or her opinion is in danger from fire. The officer shall report his or her proceedings to the Council at such times as are required by law.
(1980 Code, § 30.69) (Ord. 3073, passed 2-11-1974; Am. Ord. 4005, passed 7-7-1980)