There shall be a chain of command established among the Department officers in descending order of rank from the Chief to the Assistant Chief, captains, lieutenants, engineers, to firefighters. Each rank shall obey the orders of their superior officers. Temporary officers may be appointed by the senior officer present at any emergency to ensure the continuity of the chain of command. Such temporary appointments shall terminate when the officer with the given responsibility becomes available. The Chief shall establish a job description for each rank. Each command officer shall be responsible that orders are carried out by subordinates.
(Ord. 21, passed 1-16-1992)