The Fire and Rescue Chief, or, in his/her absence or inability to act, the Assistant Chief or senior officer of the department, shall have command at all fires, drills, parades, etc., over all officers, members and employees of the Fire and Rescue Department, and all apparatus and appurtenances of the same. During any fire or similar emergency, it shall be his/her duty, and is hereby authorized and empowered to take any steps and to perform any act, which, in his/her judgment, is necessary for the preservation of life and property. The Fire and Rescue Chief is hereby vested with the power and authority to suspend any subordinate officer or any employee of the Fire and Rescue Department who, during the process of any fire, refuses or neglects to perform the duties assigned to him. He/she shall, subject to the orders of the City Manager, have full control and general supervision of all fire apparatus at all times, inspect hydrants and order all drills of the firefighters at such times as he may deem proper. He/she must inquire into the cause of every fire occurring in the City and keep a record of the same and make a report thereof when requested by the City Manager. He/she shall enforce all fire ordinances, examine all buildings in the progress of erection, report violations of ordinances relating to the prevention and extinguishment of fires, institute prosecution for the enforcement of ordinances when necessary and perform such other duties as may, by proper authority, be imposed. (Ord. 306, 2-4-2005)