A. The chief, or in his absence, his assistant in charge of the fire shall, after its extinguishment, make a prompt and thorough investigation of the cause of the fire, the time of breaking out, the amount of loss and insurance, a description of the affected buildings and premises, and shall secure all other useful information and data available, and record the same in a book kept for that purpose in the office of the department, and shall report the same to the city council at such time as it may direct.
B. The chief may appoint qualified members of his department to investigate suspected crimes of arson. Investigators so designated shall be peace officers. (Ord. 441, 11-9-2010, eff. 12-2-2010)