(A) The Chief of the Fire Department shall be responsible for the discipline, good order and proper conduct of the whole Department and shall have police authority and control over all persons who may be present at any fire in said city as well as over all firefighters.
(B) He or she shall be responsible for the enforcement of all laws and regulations pertaining to the Fire Department and for the care and condition of the engines, hose, hook and ladders and all other apparatus belonging thereto. He or she shall inquire into and investigate the cause of all fires which may occur in the city immediately after such fire and make a report thereof to the City Commissioners at its next regular meeting. He or she shall cooperate with the State Fire Marshal.
(C) He or she shall report on a regular basis each year to the City Commissioners and shall approve all bills of the Department presented to the City Commissioners for payment and shall, from time to time, recommend measures for the good and efficiency of the Department; and shall, from time to time, recommend such new equipment as may be needed. He or she shall also prepare a financial statement and inventory with current value by December 31 of each year.
(Prior Code, § 1.0409)