City of Old Town, ME Article III Fire Department

§ 7-28 Created.

[Ord. of 5-5-2008]

A Fire Department for the City of Old Town is hereby created.

§ 7-29 Appointment of Public Safety Director.

[Ord. of 5-5-2008]

The City Manager shall appoint a Public Safety Director.

§ 7-30 Public Safety Director's duties.

[Ord. of 5-5-2008]

The Public Safety Director shall:

(a) Be the commanding officer of the Fire Department with authority over, and responsibility for, such regular and special firemen as the City Manager may appoint.

(b) Be charged with the prevention and extinguishing of fires, the protection of life and property against fire and the removal of fire hazards.

(c) Be responsible for the care and maintenance of all property used by the Fire Department.

(d) Inspect promptly all premises for which a license or a permit is applied for which requires the recommendation of the Department and deliver promptly to the Council his recommendations.