3-2-8: DUTIES OF CHIEF AND ASSISTANT CHIEF:

The fire chief shall have the sole command and control over all persons connected with the fire department and shall possess full power and authority over its organization, government and discipline and to that end, may from time to time establish such disciplinary rules and regulations as he may deem advisable, subject to the approval of the council including recertification requirements. He shall have charge of and be responsible for the engines and other apparatus and the property of the city furnished the fire department, and see that they are at all times ready for use in the extinguishing of fires. The assistant chief shall aid the chief in the work of the department and in his absence, shall perform his duties. (Ord. 703, 4-19-1982)

3-2-9: TAX LEVY FOR FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT FUND:

The provisions of chapter 566, section 32 and section 32, laws of 1981 are hereby adopted by reference. (Ord. 703, 4-19-1982)

3-2-10: ANNUAL REPORT OF CLERK-TREASURER:

(Rep. by Ord. 819, 2-18-1997)

3-2-11: HOURS OF WORK:

(Rep. by Ord. 819, 2-18-1997)

3-2-12: RULES AND REGULATIONS:

The fire chief shall establish and promulgate rules and regulations governing the employment and promotion of the members of the fire department, and such rules and regulations shall be effective upon approval by the council. (Ord. 736, 4-21-1986)

3-2-13: LIABILITY OF PERSONS TRANSMITTING FIRE REPORTS:

No person who is authorized by the city to receive any report of fire or who agrees to receive and transmit such report to the fire department shall be liable in any civil action for damage to property or persons, including death, caused by delay in reporting or failure to report such fire, unless such delay or failure is the result of gross negligence of such person. (Ord. 703, 4-19-1982)

3-2-14: FALSE ALARMS:

It shall be unlawful for any person to give a false alarm, with intent to deceive or to pull the lever of any signal box except in case of fire, or tamper in any way with the box or any part thereof, or to injure, deface or remove any of the boxes or the wires or supports thereof connected with any part of the alarm system; or to use the telephone mischievously, wilfully or wantonly without having reasonable grounds for believing that a fire exists, to give any alarm to the fire department. (Ord. 703, 4-19-1982)

3-2-15: PROMOTION PROGRAM:

(Rep. by Ord. 736, 4-21-1986)

3-2-16: MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT:

   (A)   A mutual aid agreement is an agreement for protection against natural or manmade disasters.

   (B)   The Mayor may negotiate and, upon approval of the council, enter such agreements with the proper authority of:

      (1)   Other incorporated municipalities.

      (2)   Fire districts.

      (3)   Unincorporated municipalities.

      (4)   State agencies which have fire protection services.

      (5)   Federal agencies. (Ord. 703, 4-19-1982; amd. Ord. 920, 5-17-2021)