(A) The Fire Marshal shall, subject to the direction and control of the Mayor, have the immediate control and be charged with the maintenance and management of the fire equipment of the city. Such duties shall be concurrent with the general authority vested in the Fire Chief; provided, however, that the Fire Chief shall be exclusively in charge at fires and the Fire Marshal’s authority shall not be concurrent with the Fire Chief at fires.
(B) The Fire Marshal shall devote time and effort toward the fire safety of the city and the residents thereof. Such duties shall include but not be limited to training the various members and prospective members of the Volunteer Fire Department in fire fighting techniques, fire safety, detection of fire hazards, new developments and technology related to fire fighting and fire safety, inspection of fire hazards and potential fire hazards and the general welfare and safety of the city generally. The Fire Marshal shall take notice of all fire hazards and potential fire hazards and report the same to the City Administrator and Fire Chief in such form and manner as may be prescribed by the Mayor and Fire Chief. The Fire Marshal shall become thoroughly familiar with the ordinances of the city and statutes of the state relating to fire safety, fire hazards, fire fighting, and fire departments generally. The same person may occupy the position of Fire Chief and Fire Marshal. Candidates for the position of Fire Marshal shall be recommended to the Mayor by the Fire Department. The Fire Marshal shall then be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council.
(Prior Code, § 32.56) (Ord. 847, passed 10-14-1974)