The Fire Chief shall have the following powers and duties:
(A) Control, subject to the orders and direction of the Mayor and City Council, of the Fire Department and all fire apparatus belonging to the city;
(B) In case of a fire, the Fire Chief or the designated officer in command shall command the fire scene and direct the management thereof for the suppression of the fire in the best manner possible. When it may be necessary for the protection of other property and to prevent the spread of the fire, the Fire Chief or other officer in command may cause buildings to be removed or destroyed in the best manner possible;
(C) Command and direct the Fire Department to extinguish accidental or destructive fires and prevent the occurrence or spread of fires;
(D) Keep or cause to be kept a record of all activities of the Fire Department;
(E) Submit a budget request to the Mayor and City Council in the same manner as other department heads and account for all funds of the Fire Department to the Finance Department of the city in accordance with city policy;
(F) Enforce or cause others to enforce the laws, codes and ordinances with regard to fire protection and fire safety within the city;
(G) Keep, maintain and protect all equipment of the Fire Department entrusted to the Fire Department’s care, and return any such equipment to the Fire Department or account for the same; and
(H) Promulgate rules and regulations for the operation and conduct of the Fire Department, subject to approval of the Mayor and City Council.
(Ord. 2009-01, passed 5-20-2009)