35.07 OBEDIENCE TO FIRE CHIEF.

No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of the Fire Chief.

35.08 APPOINTMENTS OF VOLUNTEER PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS.

All volunteer paid-on-call firefighters shall be appointed by the Fire Chief in consultation with the Carroll Volunteer Fire Department members.

35.09 CONFLICT RESOLUTION.

Problems, misunderstandings and frustrations may arise in the operation of a Fire Department. It is the City of Carroll's intent to be responsive to the members of the Carroll Volunteer Fire Department and their concerns. Therefore, members of the Carroll Volunteer Fire Department who are confronted with a problem are encouraged to discuss concerns early with the Fire Chief before they become an issue. When a concern is not resolved to the mutual satisfaction of a member of the Carroll Volunteer Fire Department, the member may submit a written complaint to the City Manager.

35.10 DEPARTMENT RULES.

The Fire Chief shall establish such rules, not in conflict with the Code of Ordinances, and subject to the approval of the Council, as may be necessary for the operation of the department.

35.11 ACCIDENTAL INJURY INSURANCE.

The Council shall contract to insure the City against liability for workers' compensation and against statutory liability for the costs of hospitalization, nursing, and medical attention for volunteer firefighters injured in the performance of their duties as firefighters whether within or outside the corporate limits of the City. All volunteer firefighters shall be covered by the contract.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 85.2, 85.61 and Sec. 410.18)

35.12 LIABILITY INSURANCE.

The Council shall contract to insure against liability of the City or members of the department for injuries, death or property damage arising out of and resulting from the performance of departmental duties within or outside the corporate limits of the City.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 670.2 & 517A.1)

35.13 CALLS OUTSIDE THE CITY.

The Council may contract with other fire districts to provide equipment and personnel at fires outside the corporate limits at a reasonable charge and rate. For calls outside the corporate City limits, the Fire Chief or officer in charge shall have authority to commit the necessary equipment and personnel to the incident scene. It shall be the duty of the Chief or officer in charge to make arrangements or provisions for adequate equipment and personnel for response to simultaneous calls within the service district.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.4[2 & 3])