(a) Appointment. In accordance with Section 7.01 of the City Charter, the Fire & EMS Chief shall be appointed by the City Manager.
(b) Powers and Duties.
(1) The Fire & EMS Chief shall perform such duties and have such obligations and responsibilities as are set forth in the Xenia City Code or the laws of the State of Ohio, and all other ordinances and resolutions adopted by the Council or applicable statutes of this State.
(2) The Fire & EMS Chief shall direct the work of the Fire & EMS Division and control the assignment, stationing, transferring, and training of all Fire & EMS personnel, subject to the approval of the Public Safety Director.
(3) The Fire & EMS Chief shall establish Division policies, rules and regulations for the working conditions, training courses, organization, and operation of the Fire & EMS Division, subject to the approval of the Public Safety Director.
(4) The Fire & EMS Chief shall have charge and control of the City's fire and EMS apparatus and equipment, assuring the same are kept in good condition and repair.
(c) Reports to Safety Director. The Fire & EMS Chief shall be under the supervision and control of the Public Safety Director.
(d) Assistant Fire & EMS Chiefs. The City Manager may appoint persons to the position of Assistant Fire & EMS Chief, which shall be known as Deputy Fire & EMS Chief, and the Deputy Fire & EMS Chief(s) shall report to the Fire & EMS Chief and shall perform such duties as are assigned by the Fire & EMS Chief.
(e) Unclassified Service. In accordance with Section 10.02 of the City Charter, the positions of Fire & EMS Chief and Deputy Fire & EMS Chief shall be in the unclassified service.
(Ord. 2019-19. Adopted 09/26/19; Ord. 2022-28. Adopted 08/25/22)