(a) Appointment/term. The Fire Chief is appointed and supervised by the City Manager pursuant to Section 2.04.060(b) and serves at the pleasure of the City Manager. The term of the appointment shall be determined based upon the needs of the City.
(b) Supervision. As the administrative department head of the Canyon Lake Fire Department, the Fire Chief shall be supervised by and report to the City Manager.
(c) Compensation. The compensation for the Fire Chief and any firefighting positions shall be established by the City Council and included in the annual budget of the City.
(d) Powers. The Fire Chief shall have the powers and duties established by Government Code Section 38600-38611 and within this Code.
(e) Duties. The Fire Chief, or his/her designee (Acting Fire Chief), is responsible for directing the activities of the Canyon Lake Fire Department and is the sole authority and command at the scene of a fire or other incident. The Fire Chief is responsible for directing all firefighters and ensuring that firefighters have adequate training. The Fire Chief is responsible for ensuring that firefighting equipment is monitored on a regular basis and is in good working order. The Fire Chief will develop all policies and procedures concerning firefighting in accordance with municipal ordinances, State laws and regulations, and federal laws and regulations.
(Ord. 161, passed 6-24-2015; Am. Ord. 162, passed 7-1-2015; Am. Ord. 212, passed 10-6-2021)