The Chief is hereby authorized to furnish and use supplies, equipment, or apparatus, and assign regular members of the Department, for the protection or preservation of life, property, and public welfare in the City in any emergency or rescue operation, provided such use or assignment will not interfere with nor hinder the performance of the Charter functions of the Department. The Chief shall have the power to make and enforce rules and regulations, in accordance with Section 57.104.1.1, for the use of such supplies, equipment, or apparatus, and for the assignment of members of the Fire Department in emergencies or rescue operations as are necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this article.