The fire chief 1 shall have sole and absolute control and command over all persons connected with the fire department while on duty. He shall possess full power and authority over the organization, government and discipline of the fire department, and the direction and control of the bureau of fire prevention pursuant to chapter 2 of this title, and he may prescribe and establish from time to time such rules and such regulations as he may deem advisable, subject to the periodic approval of and adoption by the president and board. (Ord. 2115, 4-11-1983)
A. Suspend, Remove Officers: The fire chief shall have power to suspend any fireman from duty for a maximum of five days, but he shall report such suspension to the village board and to the fire and police commissioners at their next regular meeting and the reasons for his action. On such report being made, the fire and police commissioners shall take such action thereon as shall seem to them just and right in the premises. Any fireman so suspended shall not be entitled to receive pay while so suspended, nor until he shall be returned to duty.
B. Reports: Five days before the second Monday in every month, the fire chief shall submit his written report to the village clerk, which shall include:
1. The payroll containing the names of all the personnel of the fire department and the amount due each of them set opposite each name.
2. The number of fires attended, the date of each and its cause, as nearly as can be ascertained, and all other relevant information pertaining thereto.
C. Custody Of Property: The fire chief shall have the custody of the engines, hose, trucks, ladders and all other equipment belonging to the fire department.
D. Enter Premises For Investigation: The fire chief shall have power to enter upon the premises wherein any fire has occurred, if necessary, in order to investigate the origin of the fire, and shall have power to stop the construction of any building when the same is being done in a reckless or careless manner, or in violation of any provisions of this code or any other ordinance.
E. Examine Dangerous Buildings: The fire chief shall examine all buildings and walls reported dangerous or damaged by fire or accident and shall, when requested by the president, also examine all buildings under application for permit to raise, enlarge, alter or rebuild, and may make a report of the condition thereof to the director of public works. (1981 Code)
Notes
| 1 | 3. See title 1, chapter 18 of this code. |