[Ord. No. 2022-2356, 11/1/2022]
The office of Chief of Fire and Emergency Services is hereby
created by the Borough of Phoenixville, who shall be considered a
member of the Department career personnel.
[Ord. No. 2022-2356, 11/1/2022]
The Borough Manager, with the concurrence of the Borough Council,
shall appoint the Chief of the Fire and Emergency Services, to the
extent that this position is determined to be needed or required by
state law. The Chief, if appointed, shall work under the supervision
of the Borough Manager and shall be appointed in accordance with the
qualifications hereinafter provided. The Chief shall work for the
Borough upon terms agreed upon between the Borough and the person
so appointed, with or without compensation, and at hours determined
by agreement between the parties.
[Ord. No. 2022-2356, 11/1/2022]
The Chief shall have full control of the Department, subject
to the ordinances and regulations established by Borough Council.
The Chief shall see to the enforcement of all ordinances and rules
and regulations governing the Department.
[Ord. No. 2022-2356, 11/1/2022]
The Borough Manager, upon concurrence of Borough Council, may
remove the Chief for incompetence, neglect of duty or any other cause
involving the powers and duties of such officer, on charges preferred
and sustained, in addition to the natural expiration of any contract
for the then-acting Chief's employment. The Borough Manager shall,
upon any vacancy of the Chief, appoint an acting Chief until such
time as a permanent Chief shall be appointed. The acting Chief shall
have the same responsibilities, powers and duties assigned to the
permanent Chief.
[Ord. No. 2022-2356, 11/1/2022]
The office of Fire Marshal is hereby created for the Borough
of Phoenixville. Such officer shall be appointed by the Borough Manager
and confirmed by Council. The office of Fire Marshal shall be under
the direction and supervision of the Borough Manager. If so appointed,
the title of Chief and Fire Marshal may be held by a single person.
