[Amended 11-26-1990 by L.L. No. 3-1990; 3-8-1995 by L.L. No. 1-1995; 12-11-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006; 9-10-2007 by L.L. No. 3-2007]
[Amended 11-13-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2018]
A.
There shall be a Department of Fire, the head of which shall be the
Fire Chief.
B.
Minimum qualifications, job description and duties of the position
of Fire Chief shall be established by the St. Lawrence County Human
Resources Department.
C.
Powers and duties of the Fire Chief:
(1)
The Fire Chief shall have jurisdiction and control of the administration,
disposition and discipline of the Department of Fire and Code Enforcement
Division;
(2)
Works with other emergency response leaders by coordinating fire
control, rescue, hazardous material clean-up and medical treatment
efforts.
(3)
Schedules and assigns duties to firefighters, trains and drills them
in firefighting and rescue techniques, evaluates their performance
and oversees their advancement.
(4)
Monitors the care and maintenance of the fire station and all equipment,
submits requests for new acquisitions and works with fire department
budgets.
(5)
Makes sure firefighters follow established policies and procedures
by keeping records and reports of all fire response actions.
(6)
Reports to and assumes command at all major fires and extraordinary
emergencies;
(7)
Plans, coordinates, and directs the over-all activities of the firefighting
unit and code enforcement division;
(8)
Directs the inspection of buildings for fire hazards to insure compliance
with fire Prevention ordinances;
(9)
Maintains discipline and promotes the morals of the fire department
and code enforcement division;
(10)
Reviews reports and makes inspections to determine the condition
and efficiency of all firefighting unit and code enforcement division;
(11)
Prepares and presents the annual budget for the fire department and
code enforcement division;
(12)
Consults with superiors regarding major policy determinations;
(13)
Initiates and develops public relations policies for the fire department
and code enforcement division.
Within the Department of Fire there shall be a Code Enforcement
Division under the direction and supervision of the Fire Chief which
shall:
A.
Be
responsible for the structural conditions of buildings within the
City.
B.
Enforce such state laws, local laws, ordinances, including Chapter 221 of the Municipal Code,[1] rules and regulations as may govern the construction,
alteration, maintenance, removal, demolition, use, occupancy, safety,
sanitary conditions, mechanical equipment and inspection of buildings,
structures or premises in the City.
