A. There is hereby created the office of fire chief. The fire chief shall be appointed by the village manager. (Ord. 2005-24, 6-2-2005)
B. The fire chief shall have the control of the fire department and all fire apparatus belonging to the village. Whenever any fire apparatus needs repair, the fire chief shall cause the same to be done without delay.
1. Departmental Responsibility, Rule Making Power, General Orders, Policy And Procedures: The fire chief shall be responsible for the training and conduct of members of the department and may make or prescribe such rules and regulations for the guidance of members of the department as shall be deemed necessary.
2. Oath: Before entering upon the duties of office, the fire chief shall take the oath of office prescribed by statute for municipal officers and shall execute a bond conditioned as provided by statute with security to be approved by the president and board of trustees in an amount as may be directed by village ordinance or resolution. (1994 Code)