[Amended 11-27-2023 by Ord. No. 421-2023]
A. The Deputy Chief shall perform the duties of the Chief in the absence
of the Chief and such other duties prescribed by departmental rules.
B. Each Deputy
Chief will be assigned to a firehouse and be responsible for the operation
and function of each firehouse. Both Deputy Chiefs will be under the
supervision of and report directly to the Chief.
C. At the conclusion of his or her term in office, the Deputy Chief
shall surrender all Department property to his or her successor.
[Amended 11-27-2023 by Ord. No. 421-2023]
A. Lieutenants shall be obligated to encourage the members in performance
of duties and enforce all orders given by active officers senior in
rank.
B. Lieutenants
shall be assigned to companies (Engine Co. Ladder Co. Rescue Co./Special
Unit) and firehouses by the Chief.
C. It shall be the duty of each Lieutenant on his/her respective company
to properly instruct the persons assigned to that company in the use
of the equipment and appliances and to recommend qualified drivers
to the Chief.
D. At the conclusion of his or her term in office, the Lieutenant shall
surrender all Department property to his or her successor.
At an alarm of fire, the first officer to arrive at the fire
acts as Chief and performs the duties of Chief until his/her superior
arrives. If no officer arrives, then the drivers of each truck shall
take charge until an officer arrives. If no officers arrive, then
the drivers shall continue in charge until the fire is extinguished.
The Department can designate Fire Police to assist at the scene
of an alarm, active fire, accident, or other emergency, consistent
with state law.