The fire chief shall be charged with the prevention of fires and the protection of life and property against fire and shall:
(1) Report losses. Report all fire losses periodically to the mayor;
(2) Maintain equipment. Be responsible for the maintenance and care of all property and equipment used by the fire chief’s department; and
(3) Fire extinguishers. Grant, withhold, suspend, or revoke certificates of fitness authorizing persons to repair, fill, or refill portable fire extinguishers.
(Sec. 2-11.1, R.O. 1978 (1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 2, Art. 11, § 2-11.1)
Editor’s note:
** Additional duties are prescribed in HRS Chapter 132.