Wasco Municipal Code Ch. 2.12 Fire CHIEF1

Sections: 2.12.010 Designated--Powers and duties generally. 2.12.020 Fire lines--Designation. 2.12.030 Fire lines--Entry prohibited--Exceptions. 2.12.040 Police officers--Assistance required.

A. The head of the fire department of the city is designated as fire chief.

B. The fire chief shall aid in the enforcement of all laws and ordinances relating to fires, fire prevention, or protection from fires. He shall, if possible, attend and take charge of and protect all property which may be imperiled by fire. He shall encourage the adoption of fire prevention measures by means of education, and shall prepare or cause to be prepared for dissemination information relating to the subject of fire prevention and extinguishment. (Ord. 30 §1, 1947).

The fire chief, whenever in his judgment it is deemed necessary for the handling of the fire apparatus or the management and control of a fire, shall have the power to place guards across any street, alley and public way on which is situated any burning fire, or to otherwise obstruct or block the streets or highways in the immediate vicinity of said fire, and at such other points as he may deem expedient and necessary. (Ord. 30 §2, 1947).

It is unlawful for any person to enter or remain within the line so designated, except members of the fire department, peace officers or other persons that the fire chief or the fireman in charge of such fire may call to aid or assist him. (Ord. 30 §2, 1947).

It shall be the duty of all peace officers in the immediate vicinity of a burning fire to assist the fire chief or fireman in charge thereof and to execute such orders as may be given by him in the handling thereof. (Ord. 30 §2, 1947).

1 For statutory provisions on the establishment of a fire department, see Gov. Code §38611.