A. 
The Chief of the Fire Department, subject to the direction of the Board of Trustees:
(1) 
Shall have command at all fires, drills and inspections and all other firematic activities, functions or occasions so designated. Except in the case of routine training drills, the Fire Department shall obtain the prior approval of the Village Manager for all exercises and drills, upon 10 days' notice in writing. If there is not sufficient time for 10 days' notice in writing, the Chief's designee will advise the Village Manager by telephone. Copies of all necessary permits required in connection with the drill will be given to the Village Clerk Treasurer prior to commencement of the drill.
(a) 
The Village Manager, after consultation with the Chief, shall determine those activities considered to be routine training drills.
(b) 
Such determination shall be deemed a part of these rules and regulations and may be amended from time to time after consultation with the Chief.
(2) 
Shall secure the prior consent, by submission of written request to the Village Manager, 10 days in advance, to absent any fire apparatus from the Village to participate in drills, inspections or any other functions, except in emergencies or in mutual-aid situations, and during such absence shall have at least one piece of appropriate apparatus at the firehouse for any other fire emergency.
(3) 
Shall requisition any firematic supplies, appliances or other items or expenses that are necessary for the proper maintaining and functioning of the Fire Department pursuant to the provisions of Article VIII hereof.
(4) 
Shall prescribe and post general orders for the conduct of the Fire Department and care and use of equipment, apparatus, apparel, etc., and shall prescribe special orders, verbal or written, for the conduct of the Fire Department and care and use of equipment, apparatus and apparel. The Chief's general orders and special orders upon so prescribing, posting in the fire hall and in addition advising the Village Manager of same in writing are to be considered part of these rules and regulations as though set forth here in full.
(5) 
Shall prepare and submit to the Village Manager such names of members as are qualified to serve, in the opinion of the Chief and chief officers, as drivers of any or all apparatus.
(6) 
Shall be responsible for the proper filling out and filing of all fire reports.
(7) 
Shall ensure issuance of all uniform and turnout gear.
(8) 
Shall appoint all members approved to drive and operate all fire apparatus of the Department. Such appointment shall be reviewed annually on or before May 1.
(9) 
Shall have the duties stated in New York State General Municipal Law § 204-d.
B. 
When necessary, due to the absence of some or all Fire Department officers, the chain of command shall descend to the subordinate line officers, as provided for in the bylaws of the Company or otherwise as provided for in the established procedures and policies of the Fire Department.