Modesto |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 2. ADMINISTRATION |
Chapter 3. ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS |
Article 5. Fire Department |
§ 2-3.501. Creation and Functions.
The Fire Department is hereby established. The functions of the Fire Department shall include:
(a)
Protect life and property by preventing and eliminating fire hazards and by controlling and extinguishing fires.
(b)
Enforce laws and ordinances relating to the prevention and extinguishing of fires, and handling of potentially dangerous combustibles and explosives, and investigate and report to the Police Department in all cases where there is reason to believe that any fire is the result of a crime or that a crime is committed in connection therewith.
(c)
Maintain in efficient operable condition those fire-fighting and fire prevention systems and facilities assigned to the Fire Department.
(d)
Recruit and train such volunteers and auxiliary personnel as may reasonably be required to augment regular Fire Department manpower.
(e)
Perform such other duties as the City Manager may direct.
(Added by Ord. 244-C.S., as amended by Ord. 2915-C.S., § 1, effective 8-4-94 and Ord. 3605-C.S., § 1, effective 7-24-14)