Chapter 2.46
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sections:
2.46.020 Chief—Appointment—Removal.
2.46.030 Chief—Accountable to mayor and city administrator.
2.46.040 Other officers—Appointment and removal by chief.
2.46.050 Chief—Duty to formulate department’s rules—Enforcement of codes.
2.46.060 Chief—To be notified when fire hazard abated.
2.46.070 Chief—Recordkeeping required.
2.46.080 Requirements for appointment to department.
2.46.090 Removal or suspension.
2.46.100 Equipment—Private use or concealment prohibited.
2.46.110 Equipment—Unauthorized use prohibited.
2.46.120 Right of entry at fire site.
2.46.010 Composition.
The city volunteer fire department shall consist of a chief and other officers as the chief and the mayor or mayor’s designee may deem necessary for the effective operation of the department. (Ord. 881 § 1 (part), 2010).
2.46.020 Chief—Appointment—Removal.
The chief shall be appointed by the mayor for an indefinite period of time and his tenure of office shall depend upon his good conduct and efficiency and he shall be removable by the mayor at any time with or without cause. (Ord. 881 § 1 (part), 2010).
2.46.030 Chief—Accountable to mayor and city administrator.
The chief shall be held accountable to the mayor and city administrator only and shall make written and verbal reports thereto as required. All other department personnel shall be accountable to the chief only. (Ord. 881 § 1 (part), 2010).
2.46.040 Other officers—Appointment and removal by chief.
All other department officers shall be appointed by the chief. Such officers shall be accountable to the chief and subject to removal by him with or without cause. (Ord. 881 § 1 (part), 2010).
2.46.050 Chief—Duty to formulate department’s rules—Enforcement of codes.
The chief shall formulate a set of rules and regulations to govern the department and shall be responsible for the personnel, morale and general efficiency of the department. The chief shall be responsible for administration and enforcement of the International Fire Code pursuant to RCW 19.27.031, any local codes or ordinances that come under the local jurisdiction of the fire department and any other statutes, ordinances or rules requiring his or her administration or enforcement, maintain fire department records and coordinate maintenance programs for department equipment. (Ord. 881 § 1 (part), 2010).
2.46.060 Chief—To be notified when fire hazard abated.
Any person served with a notice to abate any fire hazard or hazards shall comply therewith and promptly notify the chief. (Ord. 881 § 1 (part), 2010).
2.46.070 Chief—Recordkeeping required.
The chief shall see that complete records are kept of all fires, inspections, apparatus and equipment, personnel, and other information about the work of the department. (Ord. 881 § 1 (part), 2010).
2.46.080 Requirements for appointment to department.
The membership of the department shall consist of such persons as may be appointed by the chief and shall be able-bodied citizens residing within the city of Connell or in the vicinity thereof. (Ord. 881 § 1 (part), 2010).
2.46.090 Removal or suspension.
Any member of the department may be suspended or discharged from the department by the chief with or without cause. (Ord. 881 § 1 (part), 2010).
2.46.100 Equipment—Private use or concealment prohibited.
No person shall use any fire apparatus or equipment for any private purpose, nor shall any person willfully and without proper authority take away or conceal any article used in any way by the department. (Ord. 881 § 1 (part), 2010).
2.46.110 Equipment—Unauthorized use prohibited.
No person shall enter any place where fire apparatus is housed or handle any apparatus or equipment belonging to the department unless accompanied by an officer or authorized member of the department. (Ord. 881 § 1 (part), 2010).
2.46.120 Right of entry at fire site.
It is unlawful for any person other than the owner or renter to go upon any premises upon which there is a fire without first securing the permission of the fire chief or the member of the fire department in charge of the fire, or to in any way remove any property from the buildings or to open any doors or windows, or to do any act of destruction without first securing such permission. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be charged with criminal trespass and is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 881 § 1 (part), 2010).
2.46.130 Violation—Penalty.
Any person violating the provisions of Sections 2.46.060, 2.46.100, and 2.46.110 shall be found to have committed an infraction and be assessed a fine of not less than one hundred dollars. (Ord. 881 § 1 (part), 2010).