(A) Administrative head of Department; appointment; qualifications.
(1) The Chief shall be the administrative head of the Department, subject to the laws of the state and federal government, ordinances of the town and the rules and regulations adopted in this subchapter.
(2) The Chief shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees for an indefinite period of time, and his or her tenure of office shall depend upon his or her good conduct and efficiency.
(3) The Chief shall be technically qualified by training and experience and shall have the ability to command members and hold their respect and confidence.
(4) He or she shall be removed only for just cause and after a public hearing before the Board of Trustees.
(B) Accountability; duties. The Chief shall be held accountable to the Board of Trustees only. All other Department and company officers shall be accountable to the Chief only. The Chief shall have the following duties.
(1) The Chief shall be responsible for the general condition and efficient operation of the Department, the training of members and the performance of all other duties imposed upon him or her. He or she shall have supervision and control of the Fire Department, subject to the supervision and control of the Town Board.
(2) The Chief may inspect or cause to be inspected by members of the Department the fire hydrants, cisterns and other sources of water supply at least twice each year.
(3) The Chief shall maintain a library or file of publications on fire prevention and fire protection and shall make use of it to the best advantage of all members.
(4) The Chief shall make every effort to attend all fires and direct the officers and members in the performance of their duties.
(5) The Chief shall see that the citizens are kept informed on fire hazards in the community and on the activities of the Department.
(6) The Chief shall see that each fire is carefully investigated to determine its cause, and in the case of suspicion of incendiarism, shall notify proper authorities and secure the preservation of all possible evidence for future use in the case.
(7) The Chief shall see that complete records are kept of all fires, inspections, apparatus and equipment, personnel and other information of the Department and shall make reports to the Town Board as he or she may require. The Chief shall keep the town informed regarding the Fire Department and its needs.
(8) The Chief shall see that the appropriate activity report forms are filed with the office of the State Fire Marshal in Oklahoma City as required.
(Prior Code, § 5-2-3)