The Fire Department shall have the following duties:
(A) The Fire Department, consisting of both full-time and volunteer firefighters shall conduct suitable drills or instruction in the operation and handling of equipment, first aid, rescue work and salvage, and a study of buildings in the city, fire prevention, water supplies and all other matters generally considered essential to good firemanship and safety of life and property from fire.
(B) The Fire Chief, Fire Captain, full-time Lieutenant or designated command officer shall have full authority at the scene of a fire, drill or other exercise pertaining to firefighting and prevention.
(C) Any person so served with a notice to abate any fire hazard shall comply therewith and promptly notify the Fire Chief.
(D) The Fire Chief shall see that complete records are kept of all fires, inspections, apparatus and minor equipment, personnel and other information about the work of the Department.
(E) The Fire Chief shall submit a written report monthly to the City Manager for information to the City Council on conditions of the apparatus and equipment, the number of fires during the month and such other information as needed to keep the City Council informed.
(F) The Fire Chief shall keep such records as suggested by the state fire underwriters in order that they may make inspections and evaluate the firefighting and prevention programs of the city.
(1989 Code, § 5-29) (Am. Ord. 8-19-03; Am. Ord. passed 4-19-05)