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)
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)
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)
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)