[Ord. 1516, passed 1-9-1978; Ord. 2442, passed 6-20-2005]
The Division of Fire Prevention shall be responsible for the protection of persons and property within the Municipality against fire.
[Ord. 1516, passed 1-9-1978; Ord. 2442, passed 6-20-2005]
The Division of Fire Prevention shall be headed by a Director - Fire Marshal who shall be responsible to the Director of Public Safety.
[Ord. 1516, passed 1-9-1978]
The duties of the Director - Fire Marshal shall be to:
(a) 
Prevent fires;
(b) 
Identify, remove and control fire hazards;
(c) 
Enforce laws, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to fires and fire hazards;
(d) 
Maintain records relating to fires and fire hazards;
(e) 
Conduct investigations, in cooperation with appropriate police authorities, into suspected crimes relating to fire;
(f) 
Develop and conduct community relations and education programs;
(g) 
Conduct civil defense operations.