The fire department shall consist of the Fire Chief, who shall be the head of the department and all staff officers, firefighters, and employees assigned thereto. All staff officers, firefighters, and employees shall perform their duties subject to the direction of the fire chief, who shall operate under the direction of the Manager or his or her designee. The Fire Chief shall supervise the fire department in accordance with the personnel policies of the town and shall exercise such power and perform such duties as are customarily conferred and required by this code, and applicable ordinances, resolutions, or lawful directives. The Fire Chief shall be appointed by and report to the Town Manager.
(1996 Code, § 2.28.030; Ord. 11-09, passed 8-9-2011)