The fire department of the city shall consist of a chief, assistant chief and such other officers and privates as the council may, on recommendation of the city manager, deem necessary for proper fire prevention and protection of property in the city.
Cross reference – Fire department designated as part of city's official safety program, SCC § 2.05.040.
(Code 1964 § 12-13; Code 1985 § 13-12; Ord. 8-8-00)
The city manager shall appoint, subject to approval of the council, a chief of the fire department, whose term of office shall be at the pleasure of the city manager.
(Code 1964 § 12-14; Code 1985 § 13-13; Ord. 8-8-00)
In times of emergency, the chief of the fire department may appoint such additional number of firemen as may seem necessary, report of which shall be made to the city manager.
(Code 1964 § 12-16; Code 1985 § 13-15; Ord. 8-8-00)
The officers and members of the fire department are hereby granted, during the time of a fire, the powers and functions of policemen and in such capacity may do all things necessary for the public safety.
Cross reference – Authority of fire department officers to direct traffic at scene of fire, SCC § 10.05.070.
(Code 1964 § 12-18; Code 1985 § 13-16; Ord. 8-8-00)
(1) 
It shall be unlawful, without the authority of the officer in command, for any person to drive a vehicle through the streets in which the fire department is assembled for the purpose of extinguishing a fire.
(2) 
A violation of this section shall constitute a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $100.00.
(Code 1964 § 12-19; Code 1985 § 13-17; Ord. 8-8-00)
If any person at a fire shall refuse or neglect to obey any order duly given by the fire department officer in command, he shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.
Cross reference – Penalty for Class 3 misdemeanor, SCC § 1.05.100.
(Code 1964 § 12-20; Code 1985 § 13-18; Ord. 8-8-00)