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Unalaska, Alaska Code of Ordinances
Unalaska, Alaska Code of Ordinances
TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE 3: PERSONNEL
TITLE 4: ELECTIONS
TITLE 5: (RESERVED)
TITLE 6: REVENUE AND FINANCE
TITLE 7: ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY
TITLE 8: PLANNING AND LAND USE DEVELOPMENT
TITLE 9: BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE 10: PUBLIC UTILITIES
TITLE 11: HEALTH AND SAFETY
TITLE 12: ANIMAL CONTROL
TITLE 13: PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS, WELFARE, AND SAFETY
TITLE 14: VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE 15: STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
TITLE 16: (RESERVED)
TITLE 17: BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
TITLE 18: PORT AND PORT FACILITIES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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)
§ 2.46.040 DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
   It shall be the duty of the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services to do the following:
   (A)   Provide fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue, and emergency medical services;
   (B)   Enforce ordinances relating to fires, fire prevention, and safety of persons from fire;
   (C)   Investigate fires to determine cause and origin as required by 13 AAC 52.030;
   (D)   Coordinate emergency response to hazardous materials incidents and natural or manmade disasters;
   (E)   Coordinate and perform search and rescue functions undertaken by the City of Unalaska;
   (F)   Provide fire safety, fire prevention, health, and safety education to attempt to reduce the risk and consequences of emergencies;
   (G)   Assist in the review of building plans and permits to include code inspections as requested by the Planning Director or the Alaska State Fire Marshal;
   (H)   Provide other services intended to protect life and property; and
   (I)   Perform such other duties as shall be required of the Department by the City Manager.
(Ord. 2018-11, passed 12-11-18)
§ 2.46.050 OATH OF OFFICE.
   The following members of the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services will be required to take and sign an oath of office prior to assuming duties of the position:
   (A)   Fire Chief; and
   (B)   Fire Officers.
(Ord. 2018-11, passed 12-11-18)
§ 2.46.060 CODE OF ETHICS.
   The Fire and EMS Service is founded on mutual respect and trust between responders and the citizens they serve. To ensure the continuing integrity of the fire and EMS service, the highest standards of ethical conduct must be maintained at all times. Therefore, all members of the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services must attest and subscribe to the Firefighter/EMT Code of Ethics as adopted by the Department.
(Ord. 2018-11, passed 12-11-18)