The Fire Department shall have all powers and jurisdiction now or hereafter granted by the State Constitution, the general laws of the State relating to such departments in cities, and by the City Charter and ordinances of Council passed pursuant thereto. The Department shall preserve the public health, safety and general welfare, including matters pertaining to the prevention, suppression and detection of fire, the supervision and maintenance of the equipment and quarters of the Department and of fire alarm signal and communication systems and shall be a provider of emergency medical services within the City limits.
(Ord. 1998-12. Passed 1-15-98.)