(A) The Fire Chief shall have control over all of the firefighting apparatus and shall be solely responsible for its care and condition. The Fire Chief shall make monthly reports at each City Council meeting concerning the condition of the equipment and the needs of the Fire Department. At these Council meetings, the Fire Chief shall report any suspension of a member of the Fire Department at the first meeting following the suspension.
(B) The Fire Chief shall be responsible for the proper training and discipline of the members of the Fire Department and may suspend any member, pending final action by the Council on either discharge or retention.
(Ord. 9-01-06, passed 10-9-2006; Am. Ord. 2009-04, passed 6-9-2009; Am. Ord. 2014-01, passed 4-14-2014; Am. Ord. 2016-01, passed 2-8-2016)