The functions of the Fire Department shall be as follows:
(1) Inspections. Inspect all buildings, and structures, except single-family and two-family dwellings and associated accessory structures, in the town to prevent the occurrence of fire and to assure compliance with the fire prevention regulations adopted by the town and establish an active and ongoing fire prevention program as outlined in the Florida Fire Prevention Code, National Fire Protection Association, and current state statutes.
(2) Firefighting. Extinguish fires and salvage property subsequent to such extinguishment.
(3) Personnel. Recruit, train, and command volunteer members of the firefighting force and other town employees whose duties relate to the Fire Department.
(4) Maintenance of department property. Maintain departmental quarters, supplies and equipment in an orderly, neat and proper state.
(5) Investigations and reports. Investigate fires, determine their cause and make damage estimates and regular and special reports, including the gathering of evidence for the prosecution of arson, where found.
(6) Assisting police. Assist the Police Department with its duties and functions which relate to the Fire Department and as directed by the Town Manager.
(7) Fire Chief to report to Town Manager. The Fire Chief shall report to the Town Manager. The Fire Chief shall make reports as the Town Manager may require including, but not limited to a monthly report of the status of the Fire Department to include response to emergency calls for service.
(8) Control of fire area. The Fire Chief or Fire Department officer in command at a fire, rescue operation, or other emergency shall have full control of any area and personnel in the vicinity of the fire, rescue operation, or emergency.
(9) Power to remove parked vehicle at the scene of fire, rescue operation, or emergency. The Fire Chief or Fire Department officer in command at a fire, rescue operation, or other emergency shall have the power to order parked vehicle obstructing fire, rescue , or emergency operations to be moved. When ordered by any member of the Fire Department, or other person under the control and supervision of the Fire Chief, in the vicinity of a fire, rescue operation, or emergency, no person shall fail or refuse to move a parked vehicle owned or operated by him/her, or under his/her control as provided in Section 316.2025, Florida Statutes.
(l0) Control of firemen at fire, rescue operation, or other emergency. The Fire Chief or Fire Department officer in command at a fire shall have full control and supervision of all members of the Fire Department volunteer or otherwise, during the progress of any fire, rescue operation, or other emergency.
(11) Other duties. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Town Manager.
('75 Code, § 11-17) (Ord. passed 9-25-68; Ord. 2021-05, adopted 11-17-21)