[CC 2001 §2.32.010(A,B); Ord. No. 6.22 §§1 — 2, 7-20-1993]
A.
As
provided by Section 77.190, RSMo., there shall be organized a fire
company which is to be entitled the Bonne Terre Fire Department.
B.
The
department shall consist of a force of up to forty (40) persons as
deemed necessary by the Fire Chief and to be organized as follows:
1.
Officers. A Chief and Assistant Chief shall be appointed
by the City Administrator. These appointments shall be made annually,
with recommendations made by the Fire Department personnel, while
not binding upon the City Administrator, to be given careful consideration.
The officers of the Fire Department may concurrently serve as members
of and hold elected positions in the Bonne Terre Rural Fire Department,
Inc.
2.
Support staff. The Fire Chief shall appoint support
staff officers in a manner deemed appropriate by same and shall recruit
and approve department personnel as necessary for the efficient operation
of the Fire Department within the parameters of maximum personnel
previously set forth in this Section. Personnel may concurrently be
members of the Bonne Terre Rural Fire Department, Inc.
3.
Compensation. The appointed officers may be paid
a monthly salary if prescribed and authorized by the City Council.
Department members shall be paid annually a composite sum based upon
the number of training sessions attended and the number of Fire/EMS
calls answered. The fees for these functions shall be as prescribed
and authorized by the City Council.
[CC 2001 §2.32.010(C); Ord. No. 6.22 §3, 7-20-1993; Ord. No. 6.22A §1, 9-21-1993]
The Fire Department shall, in addition to the primary mission
of fire protection and emergency medical services (stabilization only,
transport per Saint Francois County Ambulance District), stand ready
to assist and serve with the other departments of City Government
in the event of any disaster or emergency.
[CC 2001 §2.32.020; Ord. No. 6.28 §1, 7-14-1998]
A.
A Fire
Chief and Assistant Fire Chief shall be appointed by the City Administrator
with approval of the City Council. The Fire Chief and Assistant Fire
Chief will serve for an indefinite term. To be considered for appointment,
candidates for the Fire Chief position will meet the following minimum
qualifications:
1.
At least twenty-four (24) years of age at time of appointment, with
a high school diploma or GED;
2.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license with appropriate
endorsements prior to appointment;
3.
Five (5) years experience in fire or emergency medical service work,
three (3) years which must have been equivalent to rank of Captain
or higher;
4.
Current State Firefighter I Certification;
5.
Must have successfully completed an approved First Responder Course
prior to appointment;
6.
Applicant must submit to a pre-appointment drug screen.
[CC 2001 §2.32.030; Ord. No. 6.22 §§4 — 5, 7-20-1993]
A.
The
Fire Chief shall be responsible for the custodianship and maintenance
of the fire house property and all equipment utilized by the Fire
Department.
B.
The
Fire Chief, assisted by department officers, shall compile a Fire
Department standing operating guidelines (rules and regulations) which
shall be approved by the City Administrator and kept on file at City
Hall. The Fire Chief shall render a monthly operations report to the
City Council through the City Administrator.
[CC 2001 §2.32.040; Ord. No. 6.22 §7, 7-20-1993]
The Fire Department is authorized to render mutual aid to other
communities upon order by the Fire Chief or a designated representative
thereof.
