§ 34-32. Appointment of fire chief.  


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  • The city council shall appoint a fire chief who shall be qualified to perform the duties as required by the state fire marshal. The fire chief's fire duties shall include enforcement of the codes hereby adopted and any rules and regulations as promulgated by the state safety fire commissioner. The fire chief shall have the power to issue citations for the violation of any fire codes, rules or regulations or other fire protection statutes enacted by the city. The fire chief shall also conduct arson investigations within the city and prepare and submit reports concerning such pursuant to the laws, rules and regulations adopted by the state fire marshal.

(Code 1976, § 15½-22)