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2.20.020 - Fire Department Chief#
A.
Qualifications for Chief of the Fire Department shall possess the following attributes and qualifications:
1.
Be a United States Citizen;
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Be at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of appointment;
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Be a high school graduate or furnish evidence of successful completion of an examination indicating an equivalent achievement;
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Have demonstrated good moral character; and agree to random drug testing;
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Be free of any physical, emotional or mental condition that might adversely affect the performance of his duties as Chief of the Fire Department;
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Have successfully completed Utah Fire Academy Training, equivalency from another state, or have the opportunity to obtain the necessary training in (12) twelve months as prescribed by Utah Code Annotated Section 53-7-201 et seq. (1953, as amended) and other applicable Utah laws and have provided evidence of successful completion;
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Complete annual certified training in fire fighting, prevention, investigation or similar training; and
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Attain or complete such other attributes or qualifications as the Mayor and Town Council may from time to time impose.
B.
The office of Chief of the Fire Department shall be filled by appointment of the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Town Council. The Chief of the Fire Department shall act under the direction, supervision and control of the Mayor. The Chief of the Fire Department shall serve at the pleasure of and may be removed by the Mayor and Town Council.
C.
The position of Chief of the Fire Department shall be classified as prescribed in the Town's agreement for fire protection services with the City of Hurricane, Utah, or as subsequently changed or amended by the Town Council and determined by contract. The Chief of the Fire Department shall receive compensation at the rate and in a form prescribed in the Town's agreement for fire protection services with the City of Hurricane, Utah, or as subsequently changed or amended by the Town Council and determined by contract.
2.20.030 - Powers and Duties of the Chief#
The powers and duties of the Chief of the Fire Department shall perform such duties as specified in this Section, or such other ordinances or resolutions as specified by the Town Council. Specifically, the powers and duties of the Chief of the Fire Department shall be: A.
To abate, prevent and investigate the causes of fires within the Town.
B.
As the head of the Town's Fire Department, to supervise and have charge of those providing fire fighting, emergency medical and other related services to the Town. If one or more of these public safety services are provided by way of a contract with another local government, the Chief of the Fire Department shall act as liaison with such service provider in respect to the service. As head of the Fire Department, the Chief of the Fire Department shall also prepare and submit a proposed annual budget for the Fire Department to the Town Clerk for inclusion in the overall Town budget, and shall be responsible for the administration of the Department's budget upon adoption.
C.
To discharge any other duties specified by statute or imposed by the mayor and Town Council.
2.20.040 - Volunteer Firefighters#
A.
The volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel shall possess the attributes and qualifications listed below. Volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel shall be appointed by the Mayor in consultation with the Chief of the Fire Department, and shall serve under the direction of the Chief of the Fire Department.
1.
Be a United States citizen;
2.
Be at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of appointment;
3.
Be a high school graduate or furnish evidence of successful completion of examination indicating an equivalent achievement;
4.
Have demonstrated good moral character; and agree to random drug testing;
5.
Be free of any physical, emotional or mental condition that might adversely affect the performance of his duties as a firefighter or emergency medical officer;
6.
Have successfully completed the Utah Fire Academy Training equivalency from another state, or have the opportunity to obtain the necessary training in (12) twelve months as prescribed by Utah Code Annotated Section 53-7-201 et seq. (1953, as amended) and other applicable Utah laws and have provided evidence of successful completion;
7.
Complete annual certified training or similar training; and
8.
Attain or complete such other attributes or qualifications as the Chief of the Fire Department, Mayor and Town Council may from time to time impose.
B.
Firefighters and emergency medical personnel shall act under the direction of the Chief of the Fire Department, and shall at all times have the authority to abate, prevent or investigate the causes of fires as individually trained and qualified, and/or provide emergency medical services as individually trained and qualified, and perform all duties required of them by ordinance, resolution, or the direction of the Chief of the Fire Department with consent of the Mayor and Town Council.