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Article IV. EXECUTIVE BRANCH |
Chapter 6. DEPARTMENT OF FIRE |
§ 4-601. Functions.
The Department of Fire, headed by a Superintendent of Fire, shall:
(1)
Organize, administer, supervise and discipline the fire force of the City.
(2)
Extinguish fires and investigate their causes.
(3)
Operate and maintain communication systems either separately or in conjunction with others.
(4)
Administer and enforce ordinances, regulations, and all state and municipal laws relating to fire prevention and safety of persons.
(5)
Respond either separately or in conjunction with others to situations involving hazardous materials and to other emergency situations involving the safety of persons or property.
(6)
Perform such other duties as are required by this Charter or assigned in writing by the Mayor.