[R.O. 2007 §§30-71 — 30-74]
A. Office Created. There is hereby created in and for the City
the office of Chief of the Fire Department.
B. Qualifications. The Chief of the Fire Department shall possess
all of the qualifications prescribed for Councilmen.
C. Appointment — Term. The Chief of the Fire Department
shall be appointed by the City Manager and shall serve at the pleasure
of the City Manager.
D. Duties Generally. In addition to all duties and requirements
imposed by ordinance and Statute, the Chief of the Fire Department
shall perform such other duties as may be required of him/her by the
City Manager or the City Council.
[R.O. 2007 §30-61; Res. No. 703 §i, 12-1-1969; Res. No. 705 §1, 12-31-1969; Ord. No. 5442 §1, 3-18-1991]
The Chief of the Fire Department or his/her designated representative
shall be authorized to direct the Fire Department outside the City
with personnel and equipment. The Chief or his/her designated representative
shall further be authorized, when deemed necessary, to seek and receive
aid from other departments and/or agencies. The level of said assistance
provided by the Poplar Bluff Fire Department shall be determined by
the needs of the Poplar Bluff Fire Department. No remuneration shall
be made or received for such mutual-aid; however, should any response
involve a hazardous material incident, "Spill Bill" Section 260.500(2)
and Section 260.530, RSMo., shall apply. "Hazardous material" shall be any material deemed as such under regulations promulgated
by the Environmental Protection Agency or the Department of Natural
Resources.