Common use of Fire Chief Clause in Contracts

Fire Chief. The Chief shall command and direct the overall activities of the Fire Department, within the authorities of Wisconsin Statute, Wisconsin Administrative Rule, City of Kenosha Ordinance, lawful orders and directives, to enable the City of Kenosha to provide effective fire prevention, fire suppression, emergency medical service, and public information and education services for the citizens of the City of Kenosha. The Chief shall report directly to the Mayor. The Chief shall have the custody of all Fire Department apparatus and equipment, buildings, tools, etc., and shall inspect or cause to be inspected the same at regular intervals. The Chief shall investigate or cause to be investigated the cause of each fire in the City of Kenosha brought to his/her attention and shall keep a correct record of the same at his/her office. Department personnel shall be outfitted and wear the regulation uniform as designated by the Chief. The Chief shall from time to time, by directive, indicate the uniform to be worn. Station Officers will be held responsible for the condition of their uniforms and those of subordinates under their command. The Chief shall have the authority to transfer or assign any personnel under his/her command to duty at any point in the Fire Department as he/she sees fit.