Chapter 2.50
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sections:
2.50.030 Suspension – Discharge.
2.50.040 Chief – Appointment – Removal.
2.50.050 Chief – Power and duties.
2.50.090 Outside corporate limits.
2.50.110 Duties of light and water department at fires.
2.50.010 Department created.
There is hereby established the fire department of the city, which shall consist of a chief, two assistant chiefs, secretary, treasurer, and such other firefighters as may be admitted to membership as hereinafter provided. (Code 1997 § 2-5-1).
2.50.020 Membership.
The membership of the department shall include all those individuals presently members of the Gunnison Volunteer Fire Department, and such other persons as may be elected from time to time by a majority of the membership. Members must be residents of the County of Gunnison, readily available to fight fires within said city, and must satisfactorily meet the physical requirements prescribed by the chief. Each member shall be issued a badge and proper identification. (Code 1997 § 2-5-2).
2.50.030 Suspension – Discharge.
Any member may be suspended or discharged by the chief. Upon written request of any suspended or discharged member, mailed by registered mail to the chief within 10 days of any such suspension or discharge, a hearing shall be afforded such member before a board established pursuant to the by-laws of said department, and said board shall have the power to review the action taken by the chief and to affirm or reverse any suspension or discharge. (Code 1997 § 2-5-3).
2.50.040 Chief – Appointment – Removal.
The chief shall be appointed from the membership of the department by the city manager, upon recommendation of a majority of the members of the department, for an indefinite period. (Code 1997 § 2-5-4).
2.50.050 Chief – Power and duties.
The chief shall be responsible for the organization and proper administration of the department, the enforcement of all provisions of this chapter, the investigation and causes of fire, the care and maintenance of all equipment of the department, the conduct of a fire prevention and inspection program, and the training and instruction of the members. He shall have control and command of all members of the department and of all persons present at fires, insofar as necessary and incidental to the proper performance of his duties, and to that end he is hereby empowered to exercise the powers of a police officer. (Code 1997 § 2-5-5).
2.50.060 Records – Reports.
The chief shall be directly responsible to the city manager and shall make such reports and keep such records as may be required by the said city manager. (Code 1997 § 2-5-6).
2.50.070 Elected officers.
The two assistant chiefs, secretary, and treasurer shall be elected by a majority of the membership of the department and are directly responsible only to the chief. (Code 1997 § 2-5-7).
2.50.080 Equipment.
The city shall furnish the prevention, suppression, and notification equipment necessary to properly afford fire protection to the residents of this city. The purchase of all equipment shall be purchased according to the purchasing policy. (Code 1997 § 2-5-8).
2.50.090 Outside corporate limits.
No equipment of the department shall be used outside the corporate limits of the city, except upon permission of the chief or other officer in charge being first, and in all cases, only when such use will not jeopardize the interests of the city. (Code 1997 § 2-5-9).
2.50.100 By-laws.
The members of the department, by a majority vote thereof, may make and adopt by-laws for the organization and management thereof, provided they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter and are first approved by the city council. (Code 1997 § 2-5-10).
2.50.110 Duties of light and water department at fires.
It shall be the duty of officers and representatives of the light and water service to work in conjunction with the fire chief and members of the fire department in case of a fire, and the officers and representatives of the light and water service may enter within any line established by the fire chief around burning structures for the purpose of disconnecting electric wiring or performing other necessary service connected with the department. (Code 1997 § 2-5-11).