The fire marshal shall be employed or appointed by the fire chief, subject to the approval of the city manager. The fire marshal shall:
A. Be subordinate to the authority of the fire chief in all matters connected with the management of a fire or other emergency, or direction thereof, or the disposition of property endangered by the fire or emergency and shall assist with the suppression of the fire or emergency when directed by the fire chief;
B. Conduct drills and/or instruction for personnel in the operation and handling of equipment assigned to the fire prevention and investigation division as well as investigative techniques and practices required by the division; shall prepare studies of, and familiarize himself and division personnel with the building structures and other appropriate items relating to his duties as fire marshal in the municipality. He, as well as the fire chief, shall be responsible for the establishment of fire zones, water supplies and other matters generally considered essential to adequate fire prevention, investigation and safety of life and property from loss by fire;
C. Assist the proper authorities in suppressing the crime of arson by investigating or causing to be investigated the cause, origin and circumstances of all fires;
D. Inspect buildings and premises and serve written notice upon the owner or occupant to abate, within a specified time, any and all lire hazards that may be found. For the purpose of conducting such inspection, the fire chief or fire marshal may enter any and all buildings and premises within the municipality at any reasonable hour. Any person served with a notice to abate any fire hazard shall comply therewith and promptly notify the fire chief of the remedial measures taken;
E. Keep complete records of all fires, inspections, division personnel and other information concerning operations of the division. He shall furnish the fire chief with such information as may be requested;
F. Make a complete annual report, in writing to the fire chief within two weeks
after the close of the fiscal year, such report to include the information specified in subsection E of this section, together with comparative experience data for previous years with recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the division and department;
G. Prepare and submit to the fire chief the annual budget for the fire prevention bureau and investigative division;
H. Enforce, or cause to be enforced, all ordinances, laws and regulations of the city and state and federal governments as they apply to the fire prevention bureau and investigative division;
I. Performs other duties as assigned by the fire chief. (Ord. 326 (part), 1984: Ord. 281, 1979: prior code § 4-2-20)