§ 30-23. Same—Powers and duties.

The fire chief shall be responsible for and have control over the fire department and all fire apparatus belonging to the city, and shall have the following duties:

(1)

To see to the proper and speedy extinguishment of all accidental or intentionally caused fires;

(2)

To see to the enforcement of the fire code adopted by the mayor and council;

(3)

To keep or cause to be kept adequate records of all fires, inspections, equipment, fire prevention efforts, and other activities of the department;

(4)

To submit a monthly written report to the mayor and council on the activities of the department;

(5)

To establish rules and regulations concerning the discipline, good order, proper conduct, care, and management of the fire department, subject to approval by the city council; and

(6)

To investigate the causes of all extended or destructive fires occurring within the city.

(Code 1979, § 3-607.3.c)