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§ 8-1 TITLE 2 — ADMINISTRATION § 8-7 Chapter 8 FIRE CHIEF Sec. 8-1: Office Established Sec. 8-2: Duties Sec. 8-3: Authority at Fire Scene Sec. 8-4: Demolition Power Sec. 8-5: Use of Public Right-of-Way Sec. 8-6: Firefighters May Call for Assistance Sec. 8-7: Moscow Volunteer Fire Department Sec. 8-1. Office Established. There is hereby established the office of Fire Chief, which office shall be filled by appointment of the Mayor, with consent of the Council and with the advice and consent of the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department membership, and shall hold office for the duration of his or her appointment or until such time as the Fire Chief may be removed by the Mayor, or as provided by law. Sec. 8-2. Duties. In addition to the duties imposed upon the Fire Chief by Idaho Code and/or by contract, the Fire Chief shall supervise and administer the fire education, suppression and prevention and affairs of the City, and shall superintend and manage any contact between the City and the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department membership, subject to the approval of the Mayor. The Fire Chief shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the ordinances, resolutions and regulations of the City or as directed by the Mayor. Sec. 8-3. Authority at Fire Scene. The Fire Chief or the Fire Chief's designee shall have absolute command and control at the scene of any fire including control over the street adjacent to the fire scene. This authority shall continue until the Fire Chief, or the next designee, determines that the fire is fully suppressed. While attending fires and answering fire calls, the Fire Chief or the Fire Chief's designee shall have the authority of a police officer. (Ord. 89-11, 5/15/89) Sec. 8-4. Demolition Power. The Fire Chief, or any firefighter under his or her command at a fire, may, with the concurrence and consent of the Mayor, destroy, or cause to be destroyed, part or all of any building or structure during the progress of a fire, for the purpose of checking or extinguishing the same. Sec. 8-5. Use of Public Right-of- Way. The Fire Chief and any firefighter under his or her command, shall, in going to or from, or while attending emergencies, fires or drills, have and be entitled to the right-of-way upon all streets, alleys, and sidewalks within the City. Sec. 8-6. Firefighters May Call for Assistance. It shall be unlawful for any person who shall be requested by the Fire Chief or any firefighter to assist him or her in discharging his or her duties in an emergency situation, to refuse or fail to render to the best of his or her ability such aid as is required. Sec. 8-7. Moscow Volunteer Fire Department. The City may, on an ongoing basis, contract with the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department for fire prevention, fire suppression and other services. The words "Fire Department," when used in City codes and the Uniform Fire Code shall mean the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department. (Ord. 89-11, 5/15/89)