The Chief of the Fire Division or his or her authorized representative shall, in all cases of fire, take and have control of all members of the Division and of all proper means for the extinguishment of fires, the protection of property and the preservation of order at and in the vicinity of fires, and shall secure the observance of all ordinances and regulations respecting fires.
The Chief shall set duty responsibilities for the Division, such as working schedules; personnel rules and regulations not in conflict with City personnel rules and regulations; the care, maintenance and proper keeping of equipment and vehicles of the Division; fire alarm notification; and any other duty responsibility required of a Chief. The Chief shall be responsible for the establishment and expenditure of the budget of the Division, purchase orders drawn upon such budget and the establishment of the priority of purchases of capital items for the Division.
The Chief is hereby authorized to make such rules and regulations as pertain to the training, internal structure, organization and administration of the Division. Any rule or regulation established by the Division shall be submitted to the City Manager for his or her approval prior to its adoption or enactment. Any rule or regulation established by the Division may be amended by the Manager. All members of the Division shall, during the time of a fire or great public danger, have and exercise the powers and duties of a policeman.
(Ord. 974. Passed 8-11-80.)