(A) The Fire Department shall be headed by the Fire Chief, who shall be charged with the prevention and extinguishment of fires, the protection of life and property against fire, and the removal of fire hazards.
(B) This Department shall be divided into the following divisions.
(1) Administration Division. The Administration Division shall be responsible for planning and management of the Fire Department.
(2) Operations Division. The Operations Division shall be responsible for the extinguishment of fires, the saving of lives and property from fire, and the performance of various miscellaneous public services related to the prevention and extinguishment of fires or other emergencies.
(3) Fire Prevention and Planning Division. The Fire Prevention and Planning Division shall be responsible for the inspection of potential hazards and the abatement of existing fire hazards, the conducting of an educational fire prevention program, and providing such administrative assistance to the Fire Chief as the Fire Chief may direct.
(4) Training Division. The Training Division shall be responsible for the Training Department and personnel.
(5) Maintenance Division. The Maintenance Division shall be responsible for maintaining fire apparatus, equipment, and department facilities.
(C) The Fire Chief shall be responsible for the maintenance and care of all property used by the Fire Department.
(Prior Code, § 11.14) (Ord. D-1571, passed 1-25-1988, effective 2-4-1988; Ord. D-1578, passed 8-22-1988, effective 9-1-1988; Ord. D-1879, passed 10-23-2000, effective 11-2-2000)