There shall be a Fire Department, the head of
which shall be the Fire Chief, who shall be appointed by the Town
Manager.
The Fire Chief is charged with the prevention
and extinguishment of fires, the protection of life and property against
fire and the removal of fire hazards. He shall be responsible for
the care and maintenance of all property used by the Fire Department.
Shall inspect promptly all premises for which a license or permit
is applied which requires certification by the Fire Chief and either
deliver promptly to the Town Clerk a certificate approving the license
or permit applied for or promptly advise the Town Clerk of his refusal
to so certify.
The procedure for selection of volunteer firemen
shall be as established by the South Berwick Volunteer Fire Department.