[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Lynnfield effective 9-1-1948. Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Chapter 591, Acts of 1920
For purposes of Fire Department service, the Town shall be considered as divided into two districts.
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District Number 1 shall comprise all that part of the Town lying south and east of the intersection of Summer Street and Walnut Street.
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District Number 2 shall comprise all that part of the Town not included in District Number 1.
The Fire Department organization shall consist of a Fire Chief and other officers and firefighters deemed necessary by the Fire Chief to complete the mission of the Fire Department.
The Chief shall be the executive officer of the Department and shall have full and absolute authority in all matters pertaining to its organization, maintenance and operation. He shall appoint a Deputy Chief and such other officers and firemen as are set forth in the preceding section covering organization and establish all rules and regulations for governing Department operation, in accordance with the provisions of Section 27, Chapter 591 of the Acts of 1920 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, accepted by the Town for the establishment and operation of the Fire Department.
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He shall establish proper supervision with respect to the care of all apparatus and equipment, as well as all operational functions of Department personnel.
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He shall have full control with regard to application of apparatus and equipment in case of fire or any other emergency requiring the services of the Department.
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He shall require a strict compliance with all regulations, together with full obedience of all orders affecting Department operation.
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He shall investigate all complaints, regardless of their nature, and shall take such action as shall be considered advisable for the good of the service.
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He shall maintain a complete record of all operations of the Department, place all requisitions for equipment and supplies and approve all bills and payrolls.
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He shall investigate all fires, seek to determine the causes and set an estimated value on all fire losses.
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He shall annually file a written report with the Town, complete and accurate as to detail and covering the operating of the Department during the preceding year. He shall, at that time, submit a budget for the ensuing year and make such recommendations as he deems essential toward maintaining or improving Department service.
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He shall be responsible for development appropriate job descriptions listing the qualifications, training, duties and responsibilities for all subordinates.