[R.O. 2011 §70.010]
There is hereby established a Fire Department for the City,
which shall consist of a Chief, one (1) Assistant Chief, and such
organized volunteer firemen as may be enrolled by the Chief.
[R.O. 2011 §70.020]
A.
The City
of Savannah Fire Department shall perform the following duties:
1.
The
Fire Department shall have charge of the fire apparatus and shall
keep the same in good order for immediate use, and for more effectually
perfecting the firemen in discharge of their duties, shall as often
as practicable, thoroughly test the condition of the fire-fighting
apparatus.
2.
Answer
any and all fire calls within the City of Savannah.
3.
Answer
fire calls outside the City limits of Savannah only in the following
situations:
a.
If
the Fire Chief believes it is necessary for the Fire Department to
move any apparatus outside the City limits when fire threatens to
engulf property inside the City, he/she may do so, and his/her decision
shall be final.
b.
Where
the City of Savannah has executed a contract with a fire district,
or other political subdivision authorizing fire-fighting service within
such district or subdivision.
c.
Where
the Fire Chief believes protection for the City will not be significantly
impaired and consent of the Mayor or City Administrator is obtained.
4.
Upon
arrival at any fire, the fire-fighting personnel shall take all necessary
and proper action to extinguish such fire as quickly as possible and
with the least damage possible. The department shall take all reasonable
steps necessary under the circumstances to prevent the spread of the
fire and damage to adjoining property.
[R.O. 2011 §70.030]
The firemen shall be under the immediate control and direction
of the Fire Chief, and upon an alarm of fire shall without unnecessary
delay report to the endangered premises with the appropriate fire
apparatus.
