A. The fire chief shall be the ranking officer of the fire department. He shall be responsible for and have control of all activities of the department, including fire suppression, fire protection, fire prevention, ambulance service and rescue service. The fire chief shall:
1. Formulate, administer and enforce a set of rules and regulations and standard operating procedures to govern the department's activities and services; consult with city officials and the board of fire and police commissioners so that the rules and regulations which he may prescribe are not at variance with state statutes and the rules of the board of fire and police commissioners.
2. Determine the response of all department vehicles, apparatus and manpower to alarms and requests for assistance and shall, himself, attend those alarms which in his judgment require his presence.
3. Be responsible for the proper management, discipline and training of department personnel.
4. Approve the tools, appliances, and equipment of the department and their manner of care and use.
5. Prescribe the specifications and manner of wear of the uniforms and protective clothing of the department.
6. Keep or cause to be kept complete records of all pertinent information regarding the activities, services, apparatus, equipment and personnel of the department.
7. Report as necessary to the city manager on the condition of the department apparatus, buildings and equipment, together with recommendations for any changes or repairs necessary to keep all fully operative. He shall consult with and recommend to the city manager any matter affecting the equipment or membership of the department.
8. Submit monthly and annual reports to the city manager summarizing the activities of the department during the preceding month or year.
9. Assist proper authority in suppressing the crime of arson by investigation, or causing to be investigated, the cause, origin and circumstances of all fires within the department's jurisdiction. He shall immediately report all suspicious fires to the proper police authority for appropriate police action.
10. Certify as to the correctness of all bills incurred by the department.
11. Have the authority to suspend or discharge, as per 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/10-2.1-17, for incompetency, neglect of duty, disobedience to orders, or violation of any rule or regulation of the department.
12. Effect such organization as he deems expedient, and prescribe the policies and procedures essential for the efficient operation of the department.
13. Assign officers or other members to administer the work of all divisions of the department, and hold them responsible for the proper administration of such officers committed to their charge.
14. Have full authority to recall all off duty members whenever he deems it necessary for the good of the department.
15. Report to the board of fire and police commissioners any member who, by reason of age, disease, accident or other incompetency, does not or cannot fully and promptly perform the duties required of him. He shall report to the board of fire and police commissioners the official evaluation of the manner in which probationary members perform their duties.
16. Be directly responsible to the city manager.
17. Have the authority to administer the current fire prevention code by means of inspections and investigations. He shall have the authority to issue permits in accordance with the current fire prevention code and shall have the authority to issue fireworks display permits in accordance with current applicable statutes.
B. The fire chief or his designee shall have authority to execute all laws, ordinances, codes and rules relating to the activities and services of the department. (Ord. 13-O-15, 6-18-2013)