The fire chief shall be responsible for the direction of all fire service activities including: emergency medical response, fire prevention, and fire safety education. The fire chief shall also be responsible for the planning and development of programs to protect life and property from fire and hazardous material releases. The fire chief shall also be responsible for the establishment of departmental policies, administrative and command structure, personnel assignments and rules necessary for the operation of the department.
(Ord. No. 5607, § 2, 12-13-82; Ord. No. 8609, § 1, 1-2-96)