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Cross References — As to emergency preparedness, see ch. 240; as to fire prevention generally, see ch. 205 art. III and IV; as to assistance of firemen directing traffic at scene of fire, see §310.010; as to restrictions governing the following of emergency vehicles, see §340.010; as to prohibition against crossing fire hose, see §340.020; as to prohibition against false fire alarms, see §215.130.
[Code 1955 §10-1; CC 1970 §12-1; Ord. No. 537 §2, 3-4-1958]
There is hereby established in the City a Fire Department.
[Ord. No. 932 §1(12-3), 4-18-1978]
The Fire Chief shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the consent and approval of the majority of the members of the Board of Aldermen, and shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the Mayor and the majority of the Board of Aldermen.