A. Appointment; Term Of Office: The Volunteer Fire Department shall be under the charge of the Fire Chief who shall be elected by the Volunteer Fire Department members, and confirmed by the City Council, and shall serve at the pleasure of the City Manager and City Council.
B. Duties:
1. The Fire Chief, as Chief of the Volunteer Fire Department, shall be responsible for the care of the apparatus belonging thereto and the performance of duties by the members of the department. The Chief shall keep such records and make such reports regarding the activities of his department as may be required by the City Manager and City Council.
2. The Fire Chief, or his designated representative, has the authority to conduct inspections and address fire hazards and life safety issues as set forth in the Life Safety Code NFPA standard 101, as per Illinois State minimum Fire Code. The Fire Chief or his designated representative shall use the Life Safety Code when he encounters an unsafe fire condition, or a life threatening safety condition. (Ord. 01-0206, 2-5-2001; amd. 2001 Code)
3. The City of East Dubuque Volunteer Fire Department will adopt the 2015 edition of the Life Safety Code, excluding language mandating residential sprinkler systems on new construction or those for existing buildings. (Ord. 17-0415, 4-17-2017)