(a) The Chief of the Fire Department shall be responsible for the discipline of members and is hereby given the authority to suspend or expel any member for the refusal to obey orders, or for misconduct or failure to do his or her duty at a fire. The Chief shall also have the right to summon any and all persons present to aid in extinguishing a fire, or to aid in removing personal property from any building on fire or in danger thereof, and in guarding the same.
(b) The Chief of the Fire Department shall have full power, control and command over all persons whomsoever present at fires, and he or she shall direct the use of all fire apparatus and equipment, and command all firefighters in the discharge of their duties. He or she shall take such measures as he or she may deem necessary in the preservation and protection of property and the extinguishing of fires.
(Ord. 491, passed 8-14-1967)