The Department of Fire shall be in active charge of a Chief. The Chief of the Department of Fire shall be selected by competitive examination. Eligibility list for the Chief's examination shall be determined by the Civil Service Commission. There shall be established a Bureau of Fire Protection and Investigation within the Department of Fire. Any other bureau deemed necessary to increase efficiency, and/or protection may be established within the Department of Fire. The operation of such bureau or bureaus shall be by personnel of the Department of Fire. The Fire Chief shall be responsible for their organization and supervision.
(Amended November 6, 2001)