The Chief of the Fire Department shall be under the supervision of the Mayor and shall have immediate superintendency and control over and be responsible for the care and condition of the fire apparatus and equipment. It shall be the Chief’s duty to see that all such apparatus and equipment is ready at all times for immediate use. It shall also be the Chief’s duty to submit a written report as to the condition of all fire apparatus and equipment to the governing body at its first meeting in October of each year.