Chapter 2.24
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sections:
2.24.040 Fire chief—Administrative officer.
2.24.050 Fire chief—Powers and responsibilities.
2.24.060 Automatic and mutual aid agreements.
2.24.010 Mission areas.
A. The fire department is primarily responsible for the following core mission areas: emergency medical services, fire suppression, prevention, rescue, and hazardous materials response.
B. The fire department is also responsible for assisting in emergency preparedness and responding to natural disasters and emergencies as requested by the director of emergency services (Chapter 2.28). (Ord. 1119 § 2 (part), 2009)
2.24.020 Organization.
The fire department shall be organized to accomplish its mission and duties. (Ord. 1119 § 2 (part), 2009)
2.24.030 Members.
The members of the fire department shall consist of the fire chief and such other subordinate officers as the city council deems necessary to carry out the mission and duties of the department. The fire chief shall be appointed by the city manager and shall serve at his/her pleasure. The city manager shall appoint, discipline and dismiss the subordinate members of the fire department consistent with the city personnel rules and regulations and applicable bargaining agreements. (Ord. 1119 § 2 (part), 2009)
2.24.040 Fire chief—Administrative officer.
The fire chief is the department head and chief administrative officer of the fire department and he/she shall be responsible for the planning, management, operation and evaluation of all aspects of the fire department under the general direction of the city manager. The fire chief may delegate duties and responsibilities to subordinate officers, consistent with the city’s personnel rules and regulations and the applicable bargaining agreements. (Ord. 1119 § 2 (part), 2009)
2.24.050 Fire chief—Powers and responsibilities.
A. The fire chief shall be responsible for all personnel, facilities, apparatus and equipment of the fire department.
B. The fire chief shall promulgate policies and procedures governing the operation of the fire department in the manner prescribed in the city’s personnel rules and regulations.
C. The fire chief shall exercise powers consistent with state law.
D. The fire chief shall interpret and enforce the Folsom fire code (Chapter 8.36).
E. From the time an incident is recognized by the fire department until the emergency is completed, the fire chief shall be empowered to call upon citizens of the city for any assistance desired.
F. The fire chief shall have the powers of peace officers while engaged in the prevention, suppression and investigation of fires, and the protection of life and property, including, but not limited to, actions associated with rescue services, emergency medical services, hazardous material response services, and ambulance services. The fire chief shall issue citations and make arrests, as necessary, in connection with these duties.
G. Other members of the fire department, as designated by the fire chief, may issue citations for violations of fire-related laws and ordinances pursuant to Penal Code Section 836.5. (Ord. 1119 § 2 (part), 2009)
2.24.060 Automatic and mutual aid agreements.
The fire department shall seek, implement, and maintain automatic and mutual aid agreements with allied agencies which provide for an exchange of operational resources during times of emergency need. (Ord. 1119 § 2 (part), 2009)