§ 6-21-701. Appointment

The city manager shall appoint a chief of the fire department and such other members of the department as may be provided by ordinance.

§ 6-21-702. Duties

It is the duty of the chief of the fire department and the members thereof to take all proper steps for fire prevention and suppression.

§ 6-21-703. Emergency Powers

When any fire department or company recognized as duly constituted by the commissioner of commerce and insurance pursuant to § 68-102-108 is requested to respond to a fire, hazardous materials incident, natural disaster, service call, or other emergency, it may, regardless of where the emergency exists, proceed to the emergency site by the most direct […]

§ 6-21-704. Fire Marshal

The city manager may appoint a fire marshal whose duty shall be, subject to the chief of the fire department, to investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of fires and the loss occasioned thereby, and assist in the prevention of arson.