(A) In the absence of the Chief, it shall be the duty of the Assistant Chief to take command and assume control of the operations of the Fire Department.
(B) The chain-of-command of the Fire Department shall be as follows:
(1) The Council assembled;
(2) The Mayor (Chief Executive Officer);
(3) The City Administrator (Chief Administrative Officer);
(4) The Fire Chief;
(5) Assistant Fire Chief;
(6) Command officers (captains, lieutenants and above);
(7) Supervisory personnel (engineers); and
(8) Firefighters.
(1985 Code, § 2-203)