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(A) In case of fire, the Fire Chief, and his or her assistants, shall rank in the order named and the officer of the highest rank at the fire shall take command of the Volunteer Fire Department and direct the management thereof for the suppression of the fire, in the best manner possible.
(B) When it may be necessary for the protection of other property and to prevent the spread of the conflagration, the officer in command may cause buildings to be removed, torn down or destroyed in the best manner possible.
(1991 Code, § 2-418) (Ord. 310.2, passed --)
The Fire Chief shall keep or cause to be kept a record of all meetings of the company and the attendance of the members, a record of all fires and, during the last week in January of each year, file with the City Clerk a full report of such records and attendance and fires, which report shall be under oath.
(1991 Code, § 2-419) (Ord. 310.2, passed --)
The Volunteer Fire Department shall consist of as many members as may be decided upon by the Mayor and the City Council. The Volunteer Fire Department may have any organization approved by the Council and may hold meetings and engage in social activities with the approval of the City Council. The Secretary of the Volunteer Fire Department, if any is elected or appointed, shall keep a record of all meetings and shall make a report to the City Council of all meetings and all activities of the Volunteer Fire Department. No officer shall be elected or appointed within the organization of the Volunteer Fire Department without the approval of the Mayor and City Council. Any member may be removed by the Mayor or Fire Chief, subject to review of the City Council.
(1991 Code, § 2-420) (Ord. 310.2, passed --)
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