TITLE 2
DEPARTMENTS
CHAPTER 1
FIRE DEPARTMENT 1
SECTION:
2-1-1: Created
2-1-2: Duties
2-1-3: Fire Prevention

 

Notes

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1. MCA § 7-3-1345.
2-1-1: CREATED:
   A.   Personnel: There is hereby created a Fire Department, which shall consist of a Fire Chief and such other personnel as may be provided for by the Mayor and City Council. (1961 Code § 3-2-1)
   B.   Volunteer: This Chapter shall not be construed as establishing a paid Fire Department, but rather a formal recognition by the City of the organized and established Volunteer Fire Company of the City, which has served this City faithfully and well for many, many years. (1961 Code § 3-2-4)
2-1-2: DUTIES:
It shall be the duty of members of the Fire Department to provide for the immediate answering of all fire calls and to fight all fires in the best and most modern available methods. Members shall see to the care and maintenance of all firefighting equipment and have such equipment in constant workable condition at all times. (1961 Code § 3-2-1)
2-1-3: FIRE PREVENTION:
Every possible action shall be taken by the members of the Fire Department to eliminate fire hazards and to provide for fire prevention methods and operations within the City. (1961 Code § 3-2-3)