143.01 Statement of purpose.
143.02 Composition.
143.03 Certification requirements.
143.04 Ambulance service outside City; service to Mercy Hospital.
143.05 Rates for ambulance service.
143.06 Fire mutual aid.
143.07 Residency requirements.
143.08 Age limits for original appointment.
143.09 Fire Investigation Officer.
CROSS REFERENCES
City Administrator to supervise - see CHTR. Sec. 6.03(C)
Department may not be combined or abolished - see CHTR. Sec.
6.04(C)
Classified and unclassified service - see CHTR. Sec. 7.04
Appointment of employees - see CHTR. Sec. 7.04(E)
Volunteer Firemen's Dependents Fund - see Ohio R.C. Ch. 146
General duties - see Ohio R.C. 737.11
Gas masks for firemen; requirements - see Ohio R.C. 3737.72
Hazardous materials emergencies coordination - see Ohio R.C. 3737.80
The City Fire Department shall develop the organization, programs, and procedures to effectively:
(a) Respond to incidents involving fires, medical emergencies, rescues, hazardous materials, disaster situations and other emergencies involving possible loss of life, injury or damage to property.
(b) Establish a working relationship with all organizations, businesses and individuals in the community to identify hazardous situations, assist in developing solutions to reduce the hazards and provide education to the public on hazard prevention and safety matters.
In recognition of the expanding scope of services provided to the community, the City Fire Department shall be commonly known as and in this chapter referred to as the Fire/Rescue Division.
(Ord. 23-15. Passed 3-6-23.)
(a) After January 1, 2016, the maximum personnel strength of the Fire/ Rescue Division shall be composed of the following officers and other employees.
(1) One (1) Chief
(2) One (1) Deputy Chief
(3) Three (3) Captains
(4) Six (6) Lieutenants
(5) Thirty (30) Regular Firefighters, with two being uniformed mechanics
(6) One Non-uniformed executive administrative assistant.
(b) When a vacancy occurs, the City Administrator, at their discretion, may determine that for reasons of prudent fiscal management or departmental efficiency it is not advisable to appoint a replacement to fill said vacancy. Such a determination shall be conveyed to Council and the Civil Service Commission in writing stating the reasons for the decision within ten (10) days of the occurrence of the vacancy. Council may by resolution overrule such decision and direct that the vacancy be filled in the customary manner from an eligibility list supplied by the Civil Service Commission. Such resolution by Council may be vetoed by the Mayor and then appropriately considered by Council upon motion to override the veto.
(Ord. 2024-78. Passed 10-7-24.)
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