[Code 1992, § 5.02]
The Fire Department shall adopt bylaws for its control, management
and government and for regulating the business and proceedings of
the Department, which bylaws, after adoption by the members of the
Department, shall not become effective until approved by the City
Council. Amendments shall be adopted in the same manner.
[Code 1992, § 5.05]
(a)
Generally. The organization and internal regulation of the Fire Department
shall be governed by the provisions of this article and by such bylaws
adopted by the Department as are approved by the City Council, except
as otherwise provided by law or ordinance.
(b)
Selection of officers. The election of the secretary, treasurer and
such social officers as the bylaws may require, shall be held at the
annual meeting of the Department in the manner provided in the bylaws.
In case of any vacancy, the Chief shall appoint a member in good standing
to fill the office until the next annual election.
(c)
Chief's appointment. The Police and Fire Commission shall appoint
the Chief of the Fire Department, who shall hold office during good
behavior, subject to suspension or removal by the Commission for cause.
(d)
Subordinate selection. The selection process for members of the Department
shall be as follows:
[Code 1992, § 5.07]
(a)
Chief responsible. The Fire Chief shall have control of all apparatus
used by the Department and shall be responsible for its proper maintenance.
Emergency repairs may be authorized by the Chief.
(b)
Use. No apparatus shall be used for any purpose except for firefighting
within the City, or in training therefor, except pursuant to an agreement
approved by the City Council after the Chief has given his recommendations
on such use. With the approval of the Chief, such apparatus may be
used for emergency purposes within the City. A written report of all
such uses shall be made quarterly to the City Council.
(c)
Injury to equipment. No person shall wilfully injure any hose, hydrant
or fire apparatus belonging to the City. No vehicle or railroad equipment
shall be driven over any unprotected hose of the Fire Department when
laid down on any street, private driveway, track or other place to
be used at any fire or alarm of fire without the consent of the Fire
Department official in command.
[Code 1992, § 5.08]
(a)
Police powers at fires. The Fire Chief or the Fire Department officers
in command at any fire shall have full and complete police authority
at fires. Any officer of the Department may cause the arrest of any
person who fails to give the right-of-way to the Fire Department in
responding to a fire.
(b)
Control at fires. The Fire Chief may prescribe certain limits in
the vicinity of any fire within which no person except firefighters
and police officers and those admitted by order of any officer of
the Fire Department may come. The Chief may cause the removal of any
property whenever it becomes necessary for the preservation of such
property from fire, to prevent the spread of fire, or to protect the
adjoining property and during the progress of any fire, he may order
the removal or destruction of any property necessary to prevent the
further spread of fire. He may also cause the removal of all wires
or other facilities and the turning off of all electricity or other
services where the same impedes the work of the Department during
the progress of a fire.
(c)
Entering premises. Any firefighter acting under the direction of
the Fire Chief or other officer in command may enter upon the premises
adjacent to or in the vicinity of any building or other property then
on fire to extinguish such fire. If any person hinders, resists or
obstructs a firefighter in the discharge of his duty as provided in
this section, the person so offending shall be guilty of resisting
a firefighter in the discharge of his duties.
(d)
Duties of bystanders. Every person who is present at a fire shall
be subject to the orders of the Fire Chief or officer in command and
may be required to assist in fighting the fire or in removing or guarding
property. Such officer may cause the arrest of any person who refuses
to obey such orders.
[Ord. No. 04-25, § I, 7-12-2004]
The current and subsequent additions of NFPA 1. Fire Prevention
Code and Chapter 32 of that code are adopted and by reference made
a part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this section.
[Ord. No. 04-25, § I, 7-12-2004]
Copies of NFPA 1. Fire Prevention Code (Chapter 32) shall be
on file and open to inspection in the office of the City Clerk and
Fire Prevention Bureau for the City.
