CHAPTER 2.46: DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Section

   2.46.010   Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services

   2.46.020   Fire Chief

   2.46.030   Duties of the Fire Chief

   2.46.040   Duties of the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services

   2.46.050   Oath of office

   2.46.060   Code of Ethics

§ 2.46.010 DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

   There is created a Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services, the head of which shall be the Fire Chief.

(Ord. 2018-11, passed 12-11-18)

§ 2.46.020 FIRE CHIEF.

   The City Manager shall hire and supervise a Fire Chief to administer the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services.

   (A)   Develop and manage the budget, operation and personnel of the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services;

   (B)   Appoint and supervise fire officers as needed for effective operation of the Department;

   (C)   Maintain adequate volunteer membership in the Department;

   (D)   Direct and manage all activities of the Department;

   (E)   Direct and manage the investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of all fires;

   (F)   Establish standard operating guidelines necessary to govern the discipline, training, and operation of the Department;

   (G)   Report department status and activities to the City Manager; and

   (H)   Perform other such duties as may be necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of applicable Alaska Statutes and Alaska Administrative Code including but not limited to 13 AAC 52.030, or as required by the City Manager.

(Ord. 2018-11, passed 12-11-18)

§ 2.46.030 DUTIES OF THE FIRE CHIEF.

   Under the supervision of the City Manager, the Fire Chief shall have the following duties:

   (A)   Develop and manage the budget, operation and personnel of the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services;

   (B)   Appoint and supervise fire officers as needed for effective operation of the Department;

   (C)   Maintain adequate volunteer membership in the Department;

   (D)   Direct and manage all activities of the Department;

   (E)   Direct and manage the investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of all

fires;

   (F)   Establish standard operating guidelines necessary to govern the discipline, training, and operation of the department;

   (G)   Report department status and activities to the City Manager; and

   (H)   Perform other such duties as may be necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of applicable Alaska Statutes and Alaska Administrative Code including but not limited to 13 AAC 52.030, or as required by the City Manager.

(Ord. 2018-11, passed 12-11-18)