Chapter 2.36
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sections:
2.36.020 Officers and members.
2.36.040 Standard operating guidelines.
2.36.010 Established.
For the purpose of providing fire protection and rescue to private and public property within the City, there is established a Fire Department. (Ord. 90-05; Ord. 97-06, 1997; Ord. 09-19 § 4, 2009)
2.36.020 Officers and members.
The Fire Department shall consist of a Fire Chief and officers. The Fire Chief has the authority to appoint any officers deemed necessary and qualified. The Fire Department shall be compatible with all other fire departments in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. All officers and members shall be paid on call at an hourly rate that the Fire Chief and the City Council establish. (Ord. 82-S-1 § 3(1), 1982; Ord. 89-14, 1989; Ord. 09-19 § 4, 2009)
2.36.030 Fire Chief.
A. Appointment. The Fire Chief shall be appointed by the Mayor, confirmed by the City Council, and serves at the pleasure of the Council.
B. Operation and Duties.
1. The operation of the Fire Department shall be under the direction and command of the Fire Chief.
2. The Fire Chief shall:
a. Appoint, supervise and command the personnel of the Fire Department;
b. Develop and maintain operational policies, procedures and training of the Fire Department;
c. Investigate the origin and causes of fires as necessary and issue citations in accordance with Alaska State Statutes and Houston Municipal Code;
d. Advise and provide assistance to the City Council;
e. Have custody of, and all maintenance responsibilities for, all fire equipment, supplies, materials, buildings and grounds assigned to the Fire Department;
f. Maintain records of the Fire Department operations;
g. Identify and seek grant opportunities;
h. Report activities of the Fire Department monthly to the City Council;
i. Perform other emergency service duties as directed by the Mayor and City Council, and other duties as required by law. (Ord. 86-01, 1986; Ord. 97-06, 1997; Ord. 09-19 § 4, 2009; Ord. 09-28 § 4, 2010; Ord. 20-02 § 5, 2020)
2.36.040 Standard operating guidelines.
The Fire Department shall establish rules, procedures and operating guidelines governing the operations of the department. These rules and procedures shall be consistent with accepted standards governing other local fire departments. All responders shall act in the best interest of the City. (Ord. 82-S-1 § 3(3), 1982; Ord. 89-14, 1989; Ord. 97-06, 1997; Ord. 09-19 § 4, 2009; Ord. 17-13 § 5, 2017)
2.36.050 Funding.
Repealed by Ord. 20-02. (Ord. 82-S-1 § 3(4), 1982; Ord. 97-06, 1997; Ord. 09-19 § 4, 2009)