A.
The Chief of the Department, subject to the direction
of the Board of Fire Commissioners:
(1)
Shall have command at all fires, drills and inspections
and all other firemanic activities, functions or occasions so designated.
Except in the case of routine training drills, the Northport Fire Department
shall obtain the prior approval of the Board of Fire Commissioners for all
exercises and drills, upon 10 days' notice in writing. If there is not sufficient
time for 10 days' notice in writing, the officer in charge will advise the
Fire Commissioners by telephone. Copies of all necessary permits acquired
in connection with the drill will be given to the Clerk prior to commencement
of the drill.
(a)
The Board of Fire Commissioners shall promulgate by resolution,
after consultation with the Chief, those activities considered to be routine
training drills.
(b)
Such resolution shall be deemed a part of these rules
and regulations and may be amended from time to time after consultation with
the Chief.
(2)
Shall secure the prior consent, by submission of written
request to the Board of Fire Commissioners, 10 days in advance, to absent
any fire apparatus from the district to participate in drills, inspections
or any other functions, except in emergencies or in mutual-aid situations,
and during such absence, shall have at least one piece of appropriate apparatus
at the firehouse for any other fire emergency.
(3)
Shall make requisition to the Board of Fire Commissioners
for any supplies or appliances, etc., that are necessary for the proper maintaining
and functioning of the Department.
(4)
Shall prescribe and post general orders for the conduct
of the Department and care and use of equipment, apparatus, apparel, etc.;
and shall prescribe special orders, verbal or written, for the conduct of
the Department and care and use of equipment, apparatus and apparel. The Chief's
general orders and special orders are to be considered part of these rules
and regulations as though set forth here in full.
(5)
Shall prepare and submit to the Board of Fire Commissioners
such names of men as are qualified to serve, in the opinion of the Fire Department,
as drivers of any or all apparatus.
(6)
Shall be responsible for the proper filling out and filing
of all or any fire reports.
(7)
Shall ensure issuance of all uniform and turn out gear.
B.
When necessary, due to the absence of all Department
officers, the chain of command shall descend to the subordinate line officers,
as provided for in the bylaws of the Northport Fire Department.
