(A) The Fire, Rescue and Protection Code of the county, state and federal laws and ordinances as they pertain to fire safety and fire prevention, shall be enforced by the Davie Fire Marshal's Office and/or authorized representatives or as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(B) The Fire Marshal's Office shall have the following duties and authority in fire prevention and code enforcement as permitted in G.S. §§ 153A-234, 58-79-20 and 58-79-1; including but not limited to:
(1) Keep the County Manager and Board of County Commissioners informed of the progress and development of each fire and rescue department providing service to the county and advise the Board of County Commissioners on improvements related to emergency services;
(2) Act as liaison between fire departments and rescue squads that serve the county, the County Manager and Board of County Commissioners;
(3) Assist fire departments, if requested, in the improvement of insurance ratings;
(4) Coordinate training activities for firefighters and rescue personnel if requested;
(5) Assist with development of a fire prevention program for the county which will be offered to fire departments, schools, industries and the general public;
(6) Make all fire prevention inspections, including but not limited to, the periodic inspections and reports of school buildings within the Davie County School District and the inspections of childcare facilities;
(7) Perform those duties and activities as set forth in the Davie County Emergency Operations Plan;
(8) Serve as the Emergency Management Coordinators for the county;
(9) Assist with fire scene investigations upon request of the officer in charge of the scene of the fire;
(10) Perform such other duties and activities as the county Manager may from time to time require of the Fire Marshal's Office.
(Ord. passed 5-3-2021; Ord. passed 2-5-2024)