A. The general function of the fire department is to prevent loss of life and property by fire by enforcing fire prevention laws and regulations, and by extinguishing fires and to perform all other functions and duties as required by law.
B. It is the duty of the fire chief to control and direct the activities of the fire department and to see to the proper education and training of its personnel, together with the proper maintenance of all fire department equipment and to perform all other functions and duties as required by law. (Prior code § 2-1-2(f)(2))