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FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Madison Fire Department shall consist of a City Fire Chief to be appointed by the Mayor; a command staff and other positions appointed by the Chief, each subject to approval by the Mayor; two city-owned fire stations; fire apparatus and other vehicles and equipment owned by the city; and six independent, volunteer fire companies operating under terms and conditions of contracts with the city.
(Ord. 2017-6, passed 7-5-17)
(A) When any fire company under contract to the city shall be disbanded or its contract with the city otherwise terminate, or when the need for additional fire companies may be considered, the Fire Chief shall consult criteria as set out by Insurance Service Offices (ISO) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, and make recommendations to the Board of Public Works and Safety. The Board of Public Works and Safety may then make recommendations to the Committee on Fire and Safety of the Common Council, which may, in turn, make recommendations to the full council.
(B) The addition of new fire companies under contract to the city shall require approval of the Common Council.
(‘66 Code, § 35.03) (Am. Ord. 2017-6, passed 7-5-17)
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