A.
The Chief of the Department shall have the following
duties:
(1)
The Chief of the Fire Department shall have immediate
supervision and control over the Department and act as its executive
head, subject, however, to review by the City Manager. He shall be
held responsible for the efficiency, discipline and good order of
the entire Fire Department.
(2)
It shall be the duty of the Chief to see that all
fires are extinguished with the least possible danger to life and
damage to property. He shall be in supreme command at fires and during
conflagration conditions, and all orders issued by him in exercising
his discretion to meet any emergency shall have the full force of
law.
(3)
The Chief shall see that all laws, ordinances, rules
and regulations pertaining to the Fire Department and fire prevention
are rigidly enforced, and that strict discipline be obtained and maintained
by all members of the Department.
(4)
The Chief shall make known to members and enforce
all orders of the City Manager and City Council, and shall have power
to issue such orders for the government of the Fire Department as
he may deem proper, provided that such orders are not in conflict
with the rules and regulations governing the Department or as laid
down by the City Manager and/or the City Council.
(5)
The Chief shall have the power to detail and assign
officers and men to the respective companies, transfer members from
one company to another and detail members of lower rank to temporarily
perform the duties of a position of higher rank, subject, however,
to review by the City Manager.
(6)
Violations.
(a)
The Chief shall have the power, at his discretion,
to suspend any member from duty without pay for violation of any rule,
law, regulation, instruction or order governing the conduct of members
of the Fire Department. He shall promptly transmit to the City Manager
a written notification of such suspension, incorporating therein a
full statement of the facts pertaining thereto. Members thus suspended
shall be granted a hearing before the City Manager, whose decision
shall be rendered in accordance with the appropriate state statutes
and civil service regulations.
(b)
The Chief shall, with the authority granted
him by the City Manager, conduct a hearing on any violation of any
law, rule, regulation, instruction or order governing the conduct
of members of the Fire Department. The Chief may order punishment
such as loss of off-duty time or vacation leave, not to exceed five
days, in accordance with the appropriate state statutes and civil
service regulations.
(7)
The Chief shall inspect, or cause to be inspected
by Department members, all buildings and premises for the purpose
of ascertaining any condition liable to cause fire or which effects
a fire hazard, or for the purpose of investigating any violation of
state laws or city ordinances relating to fires or fire prevention,
and he shall be held responsible for the keeping of complete records
of all fire prevention work of the Department.
(8)
The Chief shall determine and investigate the origin
or cause of all fires.
(9)
The Chief is authorized to render the assistance of
personnel, apparatus or equipment to another municipality in the event
of a conflagration or disaster. Such authorization shall be given
by the Chief if it does not seriously lessen the efficiency of the
Department. Such requests for assistance shall only be recognized
when made by or through the Chief in charge of the fire and confirmed
as closely as conditions permit.
(10)
The Chief must report to the City Manager all
Departmental activities for his information and the keeping of records.
(11)
The Chief shall establish forms for reports
and methods for the keeping of all records of the Department.
(12)
The Chief shall make provision for the recording
and preservation of all such records, which shall be the property
of the city and shall not be removed or disposed of except by resolution
of the City Council.
(13)
The Chief shall forward monthly written reports
to the City Manager concerning the condition of the Department, together
with such statistics, suggestions and recommendations as he may deem
advisable for Department improvement.
(14)
The Chief shall from time to time make recommendations
to the City Manger concerning such matters as to the purchase of new
apparatus, hose or equipment; the repair, rebuilding, breaking up
or disposal of apparatus, old hose or other equipment; changes in
locations of fire stations and companies, the forming of new companies;
promotions, such as in his opinion may be in the best interest of
the Department; demotions to lower rank or grade, such as in his opinion
may be in the best interest of the Department; and the recording of
any heroic or meritorious act by a member.
(15)
The Chief shall supervise the repair of all
Department property.
(16)
The Chief shall promptly report in writing to
the City Manager any member who by reason of age, disease, accident
or other incapacity seems unable to perform properly the duties to
which he is assigned.
(17)
The Chief shall investigate all written complaints
made by citizens against a member or members of the Department, regardless
of whether or not the alleged offending member or members were on
or off duty at the time of the alleged offense.
(18)
The Chief shall have authority, in case of need,
to summon any person or persons present to aid in the extinguishing
of a fire or in the removal of personal property from any building
on fire or in danger thereof.
(19)
The Chief shall do all within his authority
and ability to prevent unnecessary damage to buildings, premises and
personal property under conditions of fire.
(20)
The Chief shall have the authority in the event
of fire to order the demolition of buildings or parts of buildings,
the position of which, in his judgment, constitutes a serious threat
to life or further devastation of property.
(21)
The Chief shall devote his entire time to the
discharge of the duties of his office. He shall maintain an office
and a schedule of hours of attendance therein at Fire Department Headquarters.
(22)
Copies of all general orders shall be filed
with the City Manager within 24 hours after issuance.
(23)
The Chief shall inspect or cause to be inspected
the members' uniforms to determine whether neglect, carelessness or
improper attention to duty or care of uniform prevails. He shall take
proper measures to correct conditions where found unsatisfactory.
(24)
The Chief shall direct the enforcement of all
statutes and ordinances having to do with conditions hazardous to
life or likely to cause the rapid spread of fire. All violations of
this nature coming to the attention of subordinate officers shall
be reported in writing without unnecessary delay. When conditions
existing have been abated, it shall be so stated in a supplementary
report.
(25)
The Chief shall, in the interest of the public
welfare and safety, remove or cause to be removed explosives or highly
inflammable material that, in his judgment, might be dangerous to
life or cause the destruction of property. He may prosecute or cause
to be prosecuted violators of regulations pertaining to the storage
thereof.
(26)
The Chief shall recommend to the City Manager
the selection of sites for proposed buildings, change of company locations
and purchase of apparatus, hose and other equipment. He shall recommend
the sale of hose or other equipment no longer fit for departmental
use.
(27)
The Chief shall establish or cause to be established
and maintained a personnel record card for each member of the Department,
recording the member's former occupation. This occupational card shall
include not only the member's vocation, but also any activity with
which he has had experience. Properly indexed, these records shall
be ready reference in the selection of a capable force in meeting
the exactions of any need that may occur.
(28)
The Chief may direct the placement of alarm
signal boxes and equipment at points where he deems necessary. He
may direct to be removed those which in his judgment have little or
no value to service.
(29)
The Chief shall have the posts, poles or stanchions
painted in conspicuous colors whereon is attached fire alarm boxes
or devices. Where the signal device is attached to a departmental
stanchion, the adjacent posts or poles shall be conspicuously marked
so that they may be distinguished from a distance.
(30)
When, because of a multiple alarm or additional
fires, it is, in the opinion of the Chief, necessary to have the assistance
of a force greater than that at his command, he is authorized to request
reasonable aid from adjacent communities to meet the situation. The
force responding to his call may be assigned to fire combat duty or
company quarters strategically located. When foreign companies are
assigned to company quarters, a member of the local Department will
be detailed to such company so as to direct and thus enable the company
to respond to any alarms in the district they have been assigned to
cover.
(31)
The Chief shall inaugurate a system for the
response of the companies to single or additional alarms from the
alarm signal stations. A copy of this schedule shall be at every unit
quarters and the commanding officer shall conform to its requirements
unless special orders shall determine different action.
(32)
When, because of threatened public disorder,
the transmission of false calls from fire alarm stations are likely,
the Chief, in order to conserve resources of the Department but enable
it to meet the demands of the service, may temporarily change the
routine schedule, thereby reducing the number of the apparatus required
ordinarily to respond to such station.
(33)
When an emergency condition arises, the Chief
shall be vested with the power to order continuous duty of all or
such complement of his force necessary to meet the emergency.
(34)
The Chief shall, with the consent of the City
Manager, establish a system of instruction for the teaching and training
of the force. Orders of the administration of the course of instructions
and the attendance of officers and members shall be given from time
to time to those affected. He shall cause to be established in the
various companies a system and schedule whereby the personnel will
receive instruction in the operation of the apparatus and the use
of the various types of equipment. In carrying forward this instruction
it may, if necessary, be permitted to remove the apparatus from the
quarters.
(35)
The Chief shall, when directed by the City Manager,
detail members of this force to render assistance required by the
executive of any city department who is acting in the lawful discharge
of his public duties.
(36)
The Chief shall, upon notification of the death
of a member, transmit the information to the City Manager with a statement
as to the cause of death, rank of the deceased and the period of service
rendered. Inquiry shall be made as to whether the family desires departmental
honors at the funeral.
[Amended 10-23-1974 by Ord. No. 23-74; 9-19-1994 by Ord. No.
29-94]
A.
A Deputy Chief shall perform such duties as may be
assigned to him by the Chief and such other duties as the necessities
of the fire service may require. When so designated by the Chief,
and upon the approval of the City Manager, a Deputy Chief shall discharge
the duties of commanding officer.
B.
He shall perform such hours of duty as may be determined
by the Chief.
C.
He shall remain in quarters except when detailed elsewhere
on Department business by the Chief.
D.
He shall immediately report to the Chief the name
of any member failing to comply with or observe any rule, regulation,
instruction, order, law or ordinance. Such report shall be written
and shall contain complete details of the offense, together with the
names of witnesses, if any.
E.
He shall not change, alter or order changes in the
fire-fighting equipment or apparatus or other appurtenances of the
Department or of the Department system, unless by sanction of the
Chief.
F.
He shall be in full command and take charge at the
scene of a fire. Upon the arrival of the Chief at a fire, he shall
assist and carry out the orders of the commanding officer.
G.
He shall be empowered to order the companies and units
in his command to apply or remove skid chains from apparatus, hydrant
thawing devices and radiator covers, as the temperature and weather
conditions should require.
H.
The Deputy Chief shall establish, or cause to be established,
routes to be taken by companies responding to alarm signal stations.
In charting a route, care shall be exercised to avoid, as far as possible,
intersecting routes.
I.
The Deputy Chief shall report in writing to the Chief,
all matters which may require attention, with any recommendation whereby
the efficiency or discipline of his command may be improved.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 19-12, Battalion
Chief, added 10-23-1974 by Ord. No. 23-74, was repealed 9-19-1994
by Ord. No. 29-94.
A.
A Captain of the Department shall have the following
duties:
(1)
A Captain shall have full charge of and be held strictly
responsible for the condition, discipline and good order of his company,
apparatus, rooms and other property under his charge. He shall require
and enforce strict compliance with the rules and regulations governing
the Department and such other orders as may be issued from time to
time by the Chief.
(2)
He shall assume command at fires when he is the first
to arrive, exercise such command and have full control thereof until
relieved from such duties by a superior officer.
(3)
He shall see that the sidewalk, gutter and street
in front of quarters are cleared of all encumbrances and that they
are free of snow and ice.
(4)
He shall, after receipt of the 8:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m. test signals, require all members of the company to assemble
in full uniform at the house watch desk. At such assembly the members
shall form and be aligned in order of rank, beginning with the officer
or member in charge of the opposite platoon. He shall proceed with
the opening business of the day in the following sequence: call the
roll, read general and special orders and communications, announce
all details and leaves of absence, deliver such oral information and
instructions as he may deem necessary, inspect the uniform and personal
appearance of each member and cause the company to salute, recover
and break rank.
(5)
He shall report to the Chief the name of any member
of the company who is not properly uniformed or whose uniform is not
in good condition. He shall be responsible for the condition of his
own uniform.
(6)
He shall see that lights and sounding devices are
properly tested daily at 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
(7)
He shall see that the platoon coming on duty at 8:00
a.m. cleans quarters, apparatus and tools and that the platoon on
night duty cleans apparatus, tools and appliances after each return
from fire service.
(8)
He shall, when entering his tour of duty and prior
to relieving the preceding Captain or commanding officer, carefully
read the house journal so as to become thoroughly posted on occurrences
within the period covered by the preceding platoon.
(9)
He shall, when relieving another Captain, cause to
be entered in the company journal the names of members present at
the roll call and the results of all tests, including notations of
any failure of apparatus motors, lights or sounding devices to function
properly.
(10)
He shall be in command when assigned to the
on-duty platoon at such times as all platoons are in quarters and
in service. Under such circumstances when on the recall platoon, he
shall be second in command.
(11)
He shall, after roll call, promptly notify the
Chief of absentees and of such members as are held on duty from the
opposite platoon.
(12)
He shall see that visitors at quarters are treated
courteously. However, habitual visitors of the lounging or loafing
type or those who interfere with the work of members shall be politely
but firmly requested to leave quarters. The refusal to recognize such
request shall be cause for ejection and the occurrence shall be promptly
reported to the Chief.
(13)
In the event of a visitor speaking disrespectfully
to or of a member, he shall request such visitor to desist. Should
the visitor continue with such remarks, the Captain shall ask him
to leave quarters immediately and if necessary shall see that the
visitor is ejected. Such occurrences shall be reported to the Chief.
(14)
He shall bar children from quarters unless they
are accompanied by an adult.
(15)
He shall make the dally assignment to house
watch duty and, in case of necessity, he shall assume house watch
duty.
(16)
He shall see that the member on house watch
duty does not leave his post until relieved by another member who
has reported for duty and duly registered.
(17)
He shall see that no one is permitted to loiter
in the house watch area.
(18)
He shall familiarize himself with the location
of hydrants, fire alarm boxes, exits and avenues of escape in public
buildings within the district to which he is assigned. He shall also
note any condition therein that might cause peril to life or property
in the event of fire.
(19)
In responding to a fire or alarm of fire, the
Captain shall ride with or as near as practicably possible to the
driver of the apparatus, direct the route taken and see that the driver
observes all precautions for safety traffic laws and regulations,
either during response to the alarm or during the return trip to quarters.
(20)
He shall see that the events of the day and
all matters affecting the company administration are recorded in the
company journal.
(21)
He shall, in case of accident to any member
of his company, report such accident immediately to the Deputy Chief
of the platoon, either personally or in writing, or if necessary by
telephone. He shall forward a written report of such accident to the
Chief within 24 hours after knowledge thereof.
(22)
He shall, within 24 hours after his company
has engaged in actual fire duty, forward a report to the Chief, describing
the activities of his company at the fire.
(23)
He shall make no changes nor cause to be made
any changes in the company building, apparatus, records, system, etc.,
unless upon authority of the Chief.
(24)
He shall not permit the removal of apparatus
from quarters except on official Fire Department business.
(25)
He shall, if in command of a truck company,
see that ladder locks are oiled from time to time, examine the cable
and rope used in the operation of fly ladders and be responsible for
the workable condition of all appliances on the truck.
(26)
It shall be the duty of the Captain to see that
no persons other than members of the Department be permitted in quarters
during the roll call and the subsequent reading of orders and instructions.
(27)
He shall see that each member is physically
fit to perform duty. The Captain is responsible that no member be
permitted to go on or remain on duty who is under the slightest influence
of liquor, drug or other intoxicating or stupefying agent.
(28)
A Captain at a fire, should he observe a condition
likely to be dangerous to his command, shall immediately remove them
to safety and notify his immediate superior officer of the danger
at once.
(29)
No commanding officer shall place, or cause
or permit to remain placed, any apparatus in such close proximity
to a fire as to endanger the apparatus or the operator from falling
debris. Should the commanding officer not be available, the driver
is authorized to remove apparatus from a danger zone.
(30)
He shall accompany the employees of the gas
and electric company when meter readings are being taken. He shall
verify readings and have entry made in the company journal.
(31)
He shall not allow the use of profane, indecent
or unseemly language, nor allow any member to engage in any disrespectful
religious or political discussion in the station, nor shall he permit
members or visitors to speak disrespectfully of any superior officer
(32)
He shall not allow gambling in or about quarters.
He shall not allow the use of Department telephones for other than
Department business.
(33)
He shall politely escort visitors or see that
they are properly escorted through the station and that courteous
explanations concerning the apparatus and equipment are made to them,
but he shall not permit children to enter the station unless in the
care of an adult.
(34)
In addition to those other duties and responsibilities,
a Captain, when assigned the duty of Station Commander in an outlying
fire station, shall be specifically in charge of that station, directly
answerable to the Platoon Commander on duty.
[Added 10-6-1975 by Ord. No. 24-75]
(35)
A Captain shall supervise all tours of duty
at the fire station. He shall be specifically responsible for all
men on all tours. In connection with this responsibility, the Fire
Captain shall have the responsibility of recommending any and all
disciplinary action with respect to all fire fighters and lieutenants
on all tours of duty. The Fire Captain in the outlying station shall
be responsible for all personnel action for all men on all tours at
his station.
[Added 10-6-1975 by Ord. No. 24-75]
(36)
The Captain, as Station Commander, shall be
responsible for evaluating all Lieutenants on all tours at his outlying
station.
[Added 10-6-1975 by Ord. No. 24-75]
(37)
In this capacity, the Fire Captain shall be
responsible for all evaluations and personnel and disciplinary recommendations
concerning all Lieutenants on all tours of duty at his station. The
Fire Captain shall make recommendations to his supervisors with respect
to all such Fire Lieutenants at his station.
[Added 10-6-1975 by Ord. No. 24-75]
(38)
The Fire Captain shall be responsible for all
tours of duty at his station and shall have the responsibility over
the Fire Lieutenants and fire fighters who are assigned to all tours
of duty at his station. He shall, at all times, be directly answerable
to the Platoon Commander on duty.
[Added 10-6-1975 by Ord. No. 24-75]
(39)
The Captain's duties shall be as follows:
[Added 10-6-1975 by Ord. No. 24-75 ]
(a)
He shall be responsible for the condition of
the building, contents, grounds, apparatus and equipment. He shall
oversee and approve all actions of the company officers and fire fighters
in his station.
(b)
He shall compile routine work-detail assignments
which are to be carried out each day in his station, serving to maintain
the apparatus, station, equipment and records, as well as the standards
of the Department.
(c)
He shall see that all reports are submitted,
review the same and forward all, other than those that remain in his
station, to the proper officer responsible. This is to be done through
his Platoon Commander.
(d)
He shall review all weekly reports of this stations
company officers and make a composite from those reports, which will
be forwarded to the Chief through the Platoon Commander.
(e)
He shall, from the company officers' weekly
reports, make out reports to the Platoon Commanders responsible, such
as on hose, apparatus and equipment, building maintenance, etc., same
to be submitted through his Platoon Commander.
(f)
He shall review all apparatus check sheet reports
before forwarding to the Platoon Commander in charge of apparatus,
through his own Platoon Commander. He shall also review all completed
apparatus repair sheets returned to his station.
(g)
He shall, if an emergency arises with his personnel,
apparatus or station while he is on duty, report same to his Platoon
Commander or, in his absence, the staff deputy.
(h)
He shall set up a file system for all records
in his station and shall see that all records are kept properly and
in good condition.
(i)
He shall maintain an inventory of all station
supplies and order necessary supplies through the Fire Department
office. The need for emergency supplies would be referred to his Platoon
Commander.
(j)
Working from a list from Platoon Commanders,
he shall program the in-service inspections in his district.
[Amended 10-23-1974 by Ord. No. 23-74]
A Lieutenant of the Department shall have the
following duties:
A.
He shall have charge of a fire company or such other
duties as assigned by the Chief of the Department.
B.
He shall work under the direction of a Fire Captain
and shall be in charge of his equipment and personnel during a fire
call and in quarters.
C.
When assigned to Headquarters Company, he shall be
second in command of the Company. In the absence of the Captain, he
shall assume command of the Company.
D.
He shall assume whatever responsibilities designated
by the Captain, deemed necessary for the efficiency of the Company,
with the approval of the Chief.
F.
A Lieutenant, when assigned duty in an outlying station,
shall report to the Station Commander who shall maintain and evaluate
records of a Fire Lieutenant's performance.
[Added 10-6-1975 by Ord. No. 24-75]
G.
The Fire Lieutenant assigned to the outlying stations
shall be under the direct supervision of the Fire Captain who is serving
as Station Commander of the particular outlying station.
[Added 10-6-1975 by Ord. No. 24-75]
H.
Lieutenants, when assigned to an outlying station,
shall be answerable to the Captain in charge of that station. His
duties shall be as follows:
[Added 10-6-1975 by Ord. No. 24-75]
(1)
In the absence of the Captain in charge, he shall
be in charge of the station under the direct supervision of the Headquarters
Captain.
(2)
He shall report any emergency involving apparatus,
station or personnel to the Headquarters Captain.
(3)
He shall see that routine assignments set down by
the Captain in charge are carried out each day according to the standards
of the Department.
(4)
The Lieutenant shall submit a weekly report of activities
to the Captain in charge showing the assignments completed, drill
completed, inspections made, etc. These reports shall be submitted
after each complete tour (two days and two nights).
(5)
The Lieutenant shall make any suggestions for improved
efficiency or conditions in his report to the Captain in charge.
(6)
He shall be empowered to make emergency only changes
in assignments.
(7)
He shall forward all requests, other than of an emergency
nature, to the Station Commander.
[Amended 10-23-1974 by Ord. No. 23-74]
A.
Members may be assigned to mechanical duties by the
City Manager. They will be designated as mechanics.
B.
Under the direction of the chief officer assigned
the function of equipment and apparatus liaison officer, the mechanic
shall have full charge of all repairs to apparatus and equipment of
the Department. He shall visit each station once a week for the purpose
of inspecting engines and apparatus to see that they are in good mechanical
condition.
A.
Members of the Department who are assigned to duty
which involves the care, maintenance, operation and driving of fire
engines and other fire apparatus shall be designated as drivers.
B.
Drivers will have charge of the motor apparatus to
which they are assigned and shall be strictly accountable to the commanding
officer of their respective companies for the proper working condition
of the apparatus. With the aid of other company members, the machines
shall be kept in a thoroughly clean and neat condition. All oiling
and lubrication must be done regularly, and the fuel tanks must always
be filled to proper capacity.
C.
After every run, drivers shall make a thorough examination
of apparatus, tighten all bolts, etc., check condition of brakes and
steering gear and inspect tires for nails, glass and cuts. Such inspection
shall be conducted under supervision of a superior officer. Any defects
found in the apparatus shall be immediately reported to the company
commander.
D.
If unaccompanied by an officer, the driver shall be
held accountable for the operation of the apparatus while proceeding
to or returning from a fire or alarm of fire.
E.
When it becomes necessary to back the apparatus, the
driver shall do so only after receiving a safety signal from the lookout
man who shall be stationed at the rear of the apparatus. The backing
speed shall not exceed four miles per hour.
F.
The practice of racing the motor while warming up
and of opening the throttle to the limit just before cutting out the
ignition is highly injurious to the motor, and such malpractice is
strictly forbidden.
G.
Drivers should never allow water to enter the hose
when the hose line is attached to engine until so directed by the
commanding officer.
H.
On returning to quarters after pumping dirty or salt
water, drivers shall connect the engine with a hydrant and thoroughly
wash the pumps and radiator. When the engine is operated for pumping,
a record shall be kept of the engine pressure maintained, the length
of time of operation of the engine and such layouts of hose as were
used, and such reports shall be rendered to the commanding officer.
I.
When engaged in pumping operations, drivers shall
remain near the apparatus and watch the pressure gauge closely to
see that it is consistent with the layout of hose and that no abnormal
pressure is maintained. They shall watch the vacuum gauge carefully
and not operate the engine at such speed as will create a vacuum in
the suction line when connected to a hydrant. When connected to a
hydrant while pumping, the vacuum gauge should never show less than
five pounds on the pressure side of the gauge.
J.
All gasoline tanks on fire apparatus shall be inspected
daily immediately after the 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. roll calls. Inspections
shall be made by the drivers assigned. Drivers shall also check oil,
water and condition of the battery at the same time. Reserve apparatus
shall be checked similarly by the member assigned to check the motor
at 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Upon returning to quarters from any call,
drivers shall check the gasoline supply immediately.
K.
The driver operating the apparatus shall conform to
the State Motor Vehicle and Traffic Act insofar as it is applicable.
A.
Under the direction of the Chief of the Fire Department,
the city employee assigned to the fire alarm system by the City Manager
shall have the entire care of the fire alarm system, including all
of its apparatus, boxes, batteries, poles and wires. He shall see
that the same at all times is kept in proper working order. He shall
also have the care of and be responsible for all materials, working
tools and supplies belonging to the fire alarm system.
B.
He shall cause to be prepared an information guide
indicating the reception circuits and the alarm signal stations connected
with each. A similar guide shall indicate the transmission circuits
and the companies and units on each circuit. There shall be a copy
of these information guides filed with the Chief, Deputy Chiefs and
the Fire Headquarters telephone operators.
C.
Upon direction of the Chief, it shall be his duty
to instruct, or cause to be instructed, officers and members of units
in transmitting special calls, multiple alarms or other code communications.
D.
He shall require to be tested weekly each alarm circuit.
There shall be weekly tests of all fire alarm boxes installed at hospitals,
institutions or places where large numbers of persons assemble.
E.
He shall prepare daily reports and keep such other
records as shall be required by the Chief with respect to inspections,
tests, trouble and all other matters pertaining to the fire alarm
system.
