A. 
The Chief shall have exclusive control and supervision at all fires, Department inspections, drills and reviews or other fire duties.
B. 
The Chief shall also have supervision of all fire equipment, of all officers and members of the Department.
C. 
The Chief shall hold the members and officers of the Department strictly to account for neglect of duties, and may suspend any member or officer at any time for refusing to obey orders or for any reason that would promote discord or decrease efficiency in the Department.
D. 
The Chief shall enforce rules and regulations of the Department.
E. 
The Chief shall have crews drill on fire duty as often as he/she deems necessary.
F. 
The Chief shall hold at least one drill each month.
G. 
The Chief shall check and report to the proper authority all faulty hydrant conditions.
H. 
The Chief shall be required to select and submit to the Department and the Township the names of all drivers of apparatus during his/her term in office and in this respect, for purposes, among others, of being that of securing insurance coverage for said appointed drivers.
I. 
The Chief shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Department.
J. 
The Chief shall appoint the Purchasing and Budget Officer, to maintain proper records and provide monthly reports of budget and purchasing matters to the Chief.
K. 
The Chief shall appoint a Training Officer and a Radio Officer. At the end of their terms of office, both the Radio and Training Officers shall surrender all properties of the Department to their successors in office.
L. 
The Chief shall appoint a Board Secretary from the Board of Fire Officers to prepare the official minutes during all regular and special meetings.
M. 
At the conclusion of his or her term in office, the Chief shall surrender all Department property to his or her successor.
[Amended 11-27-2023 by Ord. No. 421-2023]
A. 
The Deputy Chief shall perform the duties of the Chief in the absence of the Chief and such other duties prescribed by departmental rules.
B. 
Each Deputy Chief will be assigned to a firehouse and be responsible for the operation and function of each firehouse. Both Deputy Chiefs will be under the supervision of and report directly to the Chief.
C. 
At the conclusion of his or her term in office, the Deputy Chief shall surrender all Department property to his or her successor.
A. 
The Captains shall be assigned to a fire station. The fire station to which they are assigned shall be at the discretion of the Chief.
B. 
Each Captain shall be responsible for the fire apparatus and all Department equipment assigned to his/her fire station.
C. 
It shall be the duty of each Captain to see that the truck room is always kept clean and in perfect order and to assume charge of his/her respective apparatus and other appliances pertaining thereto so that they are in complete order and working condition.
D. 
At every alarm of fire or emergency, each Captain is responsible for those firefighters under his/her command and to ensure that each firefighter does his/her duty.
E. 
Each Captain shall obtain the discharge of his/her station from the Chief or officer acting as Chief after the fire has been extinguished and the roll called.
F. 
Each Captain shall maintain the discipline of the station under his/her command and instruct the members in their duties.
G. 
Each Captain shall carry out the orders of the Chief or officer acting as Chief.
H. 
Each Captain shall report to the Chief at the time of duty at fires, the conditions thereof and the conditions relating to positions assigned and shall make recommendations where needed to more effectively control said fire.
I. 
At the conclusion of his or her term in office, the Captain shall surrender all Department property to his or her successor.
[Amended 11-27-2023 by Ord. No. 421-2023]
A. 
Lieutenants shall be obligated to encourage the members in performance of duties and enforce all orders given by active officers senior in rank.
B. 
Lieutenants shall be assigned to companies (Engine Co. Ladder Co. Rescue Co./Special Unit) and firehouses by the Chief.
C. 
It shall be the duty of each Lieutenant on his/her respective company to properly instruct the persons assigned to that company in the use of the equipment and appliances and to recommend qualified drivers to the Chief.
D. 
At the conclusion of his or her term in office, the Lieutenant shall surrender all Department property to his or her successor.
At an alarm of fire, the first officer to arrive at the fire acts as Chief and performs the duties of Chief until his/her superior arrives. If no officer arrives, then the drivers of each truck shall take charge until an officer arrives. If no officers arrive, then the drivers shall continue in charge until the fire is extinguished.
The Department can designate Fire Police to assist at the scene of an alarm, active fire, accident, or other emergency, consistent with state law.