§ 31.15 CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.

   (A)   There shall be appointed every two years by the duly-elected and incoming Council, at the first regular Council meeting during the month of December.

   (B)   It shall be the duty of the Fire Chief of the Department to:

      (1)   Supervise and direct the extinguishment of fires and any other emergency incidents;

      (2)   Preserve and safekeep all equipment of the Fire Department;

      (3)   Compel, when necessary, all officers of the town or other persons to aid in the event of any emergency response;

      (4)   Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to fire prevention;

      (5)   Perform or oversee, if in place the Town Fire Inspector;

      (6)   Annually report to the Council a brief report of the Fire Department for each month; and

      (7)   Do such other and further things necessary for the proper and efficient operation of the Fire Department and for the prevention of fire.

(Prior Code, § 31.16)

Statutory reference:

   Authority to appoint Fire Chief, duties, see G.S. §§ 160A-291 and 160A-292