It is the duty of the Fire Department, among others, to:
(A) Extinguish fires;
(B) Rescue persons endangered by fire;
(C) Resuscitate and administer first aid to persons injured in or about burning structures, or elsewhere in the case of an emergency;
(D) Promote fire prevention; and
(E) Unless otherwise provided, enforce all ordinances relating to fires, fire prevention and the safety of persons from fire in public and private buildings.
(Prior Code, § 6-2-1)