Chapter 2.28
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sections:
2.28.020 Chief—Qualifications.
2.28.010 Chief—Appointment.
The fire department shall have a fire chief who shall be appointed and removed at the pleasure of the mayor. The appointment shall be made only after due consideration is given to personnel within the volunteer fire department. The position of fire chief is not a classified position under civil service for firemen. (Ord. 1159 § 1, 1992)
2.28.020 Chief—Qualifications.
The position of fire chief requires a minimum of ten years firefighting experience, including knowledge in all phases of fire protection and personnel supervisory experience. (Ord. 1159 § 2, 1992)
2.28.025 Chief—Duties.
The fire chief shall be responsible for, but not limited to, fire prevention activities including inspection, enforcement, planning, coordinating, and education. The fire chief shall supervise and assist in inspection for compliance with laws regarding fire hazards, dangerous materials, and fire prevention plan/equipment. The fire chief shall oversee the fire station and equipment. The fire chief shall supervise fire crews at a fire, train personnel and prepare reports and recommendations. The fire chief shall prepare evaluations of personnel on a minimum yearly basis. (Ord. 1159 § 3, 1992)
2.28.030 Number of members.
The membership of the volunteer fire department of the city is limited to twenty firemen for each one thousand population of the city according to the last official census, but the membership shall never be less than fifteen. (Ord. 372 § 1, 1936)