The director of emergency services shall have control and command over personnel of both the emergency medical services division and the fire operations division, shall possess full power and authority over the department of emergency services and its subdivisions, and custody, subject to the direction of the corporate authorities, of the engines, hoses, trucks, ladders, electrical lines, ambulances and other property and equipment of the department of emergency services and its subdivisions. All equipment and property of the department of emergency services and its subdivisions shall be maintained and stored in the facilities of the department of emergency services. The director of emergency services also shall have full authority over the department's organization, government and discipline, and he or she shall be responsible for enforcing the rules, policies and regulations applicable to the department or its subdivisions. (Ord. 2000-24, 12-21-2000)