There shall be a Fire Department, the head of which shall be the Fire Chief, who shall be appointed by the Town Manager.
The Fire Chief is charged with the prevention and extinguishment of fires, the protection of life and property against fire and the removal of fire hazards. He shall be responsible for the care and maintenance of all property used by the Fire Department. Shall inspect promptly all premises for which a license or permit is applied which requires certification by the Fire Chief and either deliver promptly to the Town Clerk a certificate approving the license or permit applied for or promptly advise the Town Clerk of his refusal to so certify.
The procedure for selection of volunteer firemen shall be as established by the South Berwick Volunteer Fire Department.