The Fire Chief shall perform all duties required of the Fire Chief by law or ordinance, including but not limited to the following:
(A) Enforce laws. Enforce all ordinances and, when enabled, state laws regulating fire prevention;
(B) Authority at fires. When in charge of a fire scene, direct an operation as necessary to extinguish or control a fire, perform a rescue operation, investigate the existence of a suspected or reported fire, gas leak or other hazardous condition, or take any other action deemed necessary in the reasonable performance of the Department’s duties;
(Iowa Code § 102.2)
(C) Control of scenes. Prohibit an individual, vehicle or vessel from approaching a fire scene and remove from the scene any object, vehicle, vessel or individual that may impede or interfere with the operation of the Fire Department;
(Iowa Code § 102.2)
(D) Authority to barricade. When in charge of a fire scene, place or erect ropes, guards, barricades or other obstructions across a street, alley, right-of-way or private property near the location of the fire or emergency so as to prevent accidents or interference with the firefighting efforts of the Fire Department, to control the scene until any required investigation is complete or to preserve evidence related to the fire or other emergency;
(Iowa Code § 102.3)
(E) Command. Be charged with the duty of maintaining the efficiency, discipline and control of the Fire Department. The members of the Fire Department shall, at all times, be subject to the direction of the Fire Chief;
(F) Property. Exercise and have full control over the disposition of all fire apparatus, tools, equipment and other property used by or belonging to the Fire Department;
(G) Notification. Whenever death, serious bodily injury or property damage in excess of $200,000 has occurred as a result of a fire, or if arson is suspected, notify the State Fire Marshal’s Division immediately. For all fires causing an estimated damage of $50 or more or emergency responses by the Fire Department, file a report with the Fire Marshal’s Division within ten days following the end of the month. The report shall indicate all fire incidents occurring and state the name of the owners and occupants of the property at the time of the fire, the value of the property, the estimated total loss to the property, origin of the fire as determined by investigation, and other facts, statistics and circumstances concerning the fire incidents;
(Iowa Code §§ 100.2, 100.3)
(H) Right of entry. Have the right, during reasonable hours, to enter any building or premises within the Fire Chief’s jurisdiction for the purpose of making an investigation or inspection which under law or ordinance may be necessary to be made and is reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare;
(Iowa Code § 100.12)
(I) Recommendation. Make recommendations to owners, occupants, caretakers or managers of buildings necessary to eliminate fire hazards;
(Iowa Code § 100.13)
(J) Assist State Fire Marshal. At the request of the State Fire Marshal, and as provided by law, aid the Marshal in the performance of duties by investigating, preventing and reporting data pertaining to fires;
(Iowa Code § 100.4)
(K) Records. Cause to be kept records of the Fire Department personnel, firefighting equipment, depreciation of all equipment and apparatus, the number of responses to alarms, their cause and location, and an analysis of losses by value, type and location of buildings; and
(L) Reports. Compile and submit to the Mayor and Council an annual report of the status and activities of the Department as well as other reports as may be requested by the Mayor or Council.
(Iowa Code § 372.13(4)) (1999 Code, § 36.06)