The Fire Chief shall be directly responsible to the Director
of Public Safety for the efficiency and daily operation of the Fire
Department. Furthermore, pursuant to policies established, the Fire
Chief shall:
A. Administer and enforce the rules and regulations and special emergency
directives for the disposition and discipline of the Fire Department
and the members, officers and personnel;
B. Have, exercise and discharge functions, powers and duties of the
Fire Department;
C. Prescribe the duties and assignments of all members, officers and
personnel; and
D. Delegate such authority as deemed necessary for the efficient operation
of the Fire Department to be exercised under the Fire Chief's direction
and supervision.
The Fire Chief shall have the power to suspend any member or
officer of the Fire Department in accordance with the established
rules and regulations of the Fire Department.