§ 14-46. Duties of the Fire Chief.

(a)

The duties of the Fire Chief are set out in section 6-10 of the Charter of the City of Danbury. He shall be in the overall command of the regular Fire Department at all times except when relieved from duty in accordance with law; and of the volunteer components also when at the scene of a fire, or in transit to and from the same, or when they are engaged in preparation and training for fighting fires.

(b)

The Fire Chief shall have the management, custody, care and control, subject to the orders of the Mayor and City Council, of all the property of the City used by and in connection with the Fire Department, and shall be responsible for keeping the same in good order and repair, ready for immediate use.

(c)

The Fire Chief shall report annually to the City Council, at its meeting in July giving an accurate and detailed list of all the property belonging to the City and used by or in connection with the Fire Department, and shall add thereto a general statement of the condition and affairs of said department.

(Code 1961, § 8-13; Ord. No. 57, 1-4-1966)