The fire chief shall, upon taking office, appoint such engine men, ladder men, hose men, nozzle men, hydrant men, and make such other appointments and prescribe such duties as may be necessary and proper in the organization and effective operation of said fire department during that year. The fire chief shall have the control and supervision, subject to the order and direction of the city council, of the fire department and all fire apparatus and equipment belonging to the department and all fire apparatus and equipment belonging to or leased by the city. In case of fire, the fire chief, assistant chief, deputy chief, in their order of rank, shall take command at such fire, and the officer highest in rank shall take command of the fire department and direct the management thereof for the suppression of fire in the best manner possible; and when it may be necessary for the protection of other property and to prevent the spread of the conflagration, the officer in command may cause buildings to be removed, torn down or destroyed in the best manner possible. (Ord. 847, 12-14-2015)