§ 20-23. Functions.

The fire department, in accordance with and subject to the law and ordinances shall:

(1)

Protect life and property from fire and explosion hazards by prevention and suppression;

(2)

Inspect property and places for fire and life safety hazards;

(3)

Enforce the law and ordinances relating to fire, explosion, and life safety;

(4)

Respond and take charge of hazardous material releases; confined space rescues, trench rescues, swift water rescues, and high angle rescues, and any other rescue situations in order to protect life and property;

(5)

Respond to any acts of terrorism and assist the police department in a subordinate role with all available resources, if necessary;

(6)

Provide medical response ambulance and rescue services to emergency and nonemergency calls.

(Code 1966, § 1-8; Code 1982, § 12-1; Ord. No. 1458, § 1, 8-13-1973; Ord. No. 2672, § 1, 1-3-2000)