2.52.120 Fire Department – Office of Emergency Services - Created.

   There is created the Corona Fire Department Office of Emergency Services that shall consist of such positions as may be established by the City Council by resolution. The office and its responsibilities are assigned to the Corona Fire Department. Funds to administer, conduct and equip the city emergency and disaster preparedness program shall be designated and provided through the budget process. The Fire Chief serves as Emergency Services Director and shall be assisted by a Emergency Services Coordinator.  

(`78 Code, § 2.52.120.) (Ord. 3053 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 2429 § 12, 1999.)

2.52.130 Emergency Services Coordinator - Position created.

   There is established within the Fire Department a Office of Emergency Services, and the position of Emergency services Coordinator, which position shall be filled by appointment by the Fire Chief. The Emergency Services Coordinator, and associated duties, is assigned to the Fire Department, and the person serving in that position is functionally assigned to the Emergency Services Director.

(`78 Code, § 2.52.130.) (Ord. 3053 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 2429 § 13, 1999.)

2.52.140 Emergency Services Coordinator - Duties generally.

   The Emergency Services Coordinator shall, at the direction of the Emergency Services Director:

   (A)   Develop, coordinate and maintain a basic emergency operations plan for the city, which plan shall use the Standardized Emergency Management System and the National Incident Management System to provide for the use of resources and equipment of all appropriate governmental entities, all commercial and industrial organizations and all such special groups, bodies and organizations as may be needed to support emergency or disaster operations and shall provide for the organization, powers and duties, services and staff of the emergency organization;

   (B)   Develop, coordinate and manage such programs, training, activities, funds and exercises as may be needed to facilitate the readiness of city personnel and residents to respond to emergencies and disasters;

   (C)   Coordinate all aspects of the city’s mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery capabilities;

   (D)   Develop and coordinate public information, education and related programs essential to facilitate basic self- protection of persons and the community;

   (E)   Coordinate disaster and emergency planning and training as part of the Riverside County Operational Area;

   (F)   Serve as a member of the City Disaster Council and recommend to the Emergency Services Director for referral to the Disaster Council matters for consideration within the purview of the Council’s responsibilities; and

   (G)   Serve as city representative and liaison to area coordinating groups composed of emergency managers and coordinators from other Riverside County cities, agencies and organizations.

(`78 Code, § 2.52.140.) (Ord. 3053 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 2429 § 14, 1999.)

2.52.150 Emergency Services Coordinator - Emergency duties.

   During a state of war emergency, a state of emergency or a local emergency affecting the city, the Emergency Services Coordinator shall:

   (A)   Serve as staff advisor to the Emergency Services Director; and

   (B)   Perform such duties as may be assigned by the Emergency Services Director.

(`78 Code, § 2.52.160.) (Ord. 3053 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 2429 § 15, 1999.)

2.52.160 Powers on succession.

   Each person who succeeds to each position or office as provided in this chapter, and as provided in the Emergency Operations Plan of the city, shall succeed to all the powers and duties of the office immediately upon such succession.

(`78 Code, § 2.52.160.) (Ord. 3053 § 1 (part), 2010.)