Sec. 26-29. - Powers and duties of chief generally.
Part of the Code of Ordinances of Jamestown, RI.
The text
(a)
The chief, under the ordinances of the town and the rules and regulations of the board of fire wardens, shall have immediate control, management, supervision and direction of the fire department, and shall be obeyed accordingly.
(b)
The chief may temporarily suspend any member of the fire department for cause, but shall make immediate report in writing to the commanding officer of the company to which such a member is attached.
(c)
The chief shall report to the board of fire wardens any act of disobedience, disturbance or neglect of duty on the part of any member of the department, which may temporarily suspend such member from further duty.
(Code 1982, § 8-28; Code 2003, § 26-29)