(A) The Chief(s) shall have control of the firefighting apparatus and shall be solely responsible for its care and condition. He or she shall make an annual report to the Council at its meeting in June of each year on the condition of the equipment and needs of the Fire Department.
(B) He or she may submit additional reports and recommendations at any meeting of the Council, and shall report each suspension by him or her of a member of the Fire Department to the City Manager-Clerk as soon as reasonably practicable following the suspension.
(C) The Chief(s) shall be responsible for the proper training of Firefighters. The City Manager may discipline or suspend any member for refusal or neglect to obey orders or for violating Fire Department organization rules and regulations.
(Ord. passed 1-19-89; Am. Ord. 406, passed 12-19-13; Am. Ord. 495, passed 7-21-22)