[Adopted 9-24-1998]
There is hereby created the full-time position of Fire Marshal who shall
be appointed by the Board of Aldermen.
At a minimum, the Fire Marshal shall possess the necessary certification
as required by the State Fire Marshal and the Codes and Standards Committee.
Moreover, the Fire Marshal shall attend such training programs or other approved
programs of training as are necessary to meet the minimum requirements established
by the State Fire Marshal and the Codes and Standards Committee, and present
proof of successful completion thereof to the State Fire Marshal.
A.
Upon the recommendation of the Fire Marshal, the Board
of Aldermen may appoint the following Deputy Fire Marshals, Fire Inspectors
and Fire Safety Code Inspectors:
(1)
In the City of Derby, there shall not be more than four
Deputy Fire Marshals. In the appointment of the aforesaid Deputy Fire Marshals,
one Deputy Fire Marshal shall be appointed from each of the volunteer fire
companies of the City of Derby.
(2)
In the City of Derby, there shall be not more than four
Fire Inspectors.
(3)
In the City of Derby, there shall be not more than four
Fire Safety Code Inspectors.
B.
Each Deputy Fire Marshal and Fire Inspector shall meet
the minimum standards of qualification as the same are defined by Connecticut
General Statutes and the Regulations of the State of Connecticut. If a candidate
recommended for the position of Deputy Fire Marshal or Fire Inspector shall
not meet the minimum standards, said candidate, with the approval of the Fire
Marshal and Board of Aldermen, may attend the necessary classes in order to
meet the minimum standards as defined above. Upon meeting said minimum standards,
the Board of Aldermen may appoint said candidate in accordance with Subsection
A above.
The Fire Marshal, and the Deputy Fire Marshals, Fires Inspectors and
Fire Safety Code Inspectors who shall act under the direction and supervision
of the Fire Marshal, shall have all the powers, duties and responsibilities
and shall be subject to all of the qualifications as prescribed for such persons
by the laws of the State of Connecticut, including but not limited to § 29-298
of the Connecticut General Statutes and any amendments thereto.
A.
The Fire Marshal shall be paid an annual salary as the
Mayor determines is appropriate based upon qualification, experience and performance,
subject to the approval of the Board of Aldermen.
