(a) Powers and Duties. The Fire & EMS Division, under the supervision and direction of the Fire & EMS Chief, shall perform the following functions:
(1) Fire Services: The Fire & EMS Division shall be responsible for the protection of the lives and property of the people of the City in case of fire, shall investigate the causes of fires and existing fire hazards within the City, and shall endeavor to prevent fires by education and other such methods as may be possible.
(2) EMS Services: The Fire & EMS Division shall be the primary provider of emergency medical services (EMS), ambulance services and rescue services in the City.
(3) Fire Code: The Fire & EMS Division shall be responsible for the enforcement of the Ohio Fire Code, and any inspections required thereunder.
(b) Additional Powers and Duties. The Fire & EMS Division may also perform any other functions consistent with fire protection, fire suppression and prevention, and the provision of emergency medical services as may be necessary or as the City Council, Public Safety Director, City ordinances or State law may designate.
(1964 Code 125.03; Ord. 2019.19. Adopted 09/26/19; Ord. 2022-28. Adopted 08/25/22)