(A) The Fire Department members may elect an Assistant Fire Chief who, upon being approved by the City Council, shall have the same power and perform the same duties as the Fire Chief, in case of disability or temporary absence of the Fire Chief.
(B) The Second Assistant Chief shall, at the discretion of the Chief, aid him or her in the discharge of his or her duties; in the event of the absence of the First Assistant Chief, the Second Assistant Chief shall perform the duties of the First Assistant Chief, and in the absence of both the First Assistant and the Chief, the Second Assistant Chief shall perform the duties set out for the office of Chief.
(C) The department Captain shall, at the discretion of the Chief, aid him or her in the discharge of his or her duties. The Department Captain shall perform the duties set out for the office of Chief in the absence of the Second and First Assistant Chiefs.
(Prior Code, § 2.20.050) (Ord. 78, passed - -1986)