Fulton Duties and responsibilities ordinance (§ 50-64)

(a) The fire chief shall have command of the fire department and shall exercise general supervision over the department, taking care that each member of the fire department is properly trained and drilled in the matter of discharging the duties that may be assigned to him.

(b) The fire chief shall make or cause to be made frequent inspections of all fire hydrants within the city and see that they are at all times in good repair and ready for use.

(c) The fire chief shall inspect all property under control of the fire department and take care that such property is always kept in good condition and repair and ready for immediate use.

(d) The fire chief shall attend all fires in the city as far as practicable, and all orders given by him to the fire department or any member thereof shall be promptly obeyed.

(e) The fire chief may order the removal of any building, structure or fence for the purpose of checking the progress of any fire.

(f) Every member of the fire department shall be prompt in the discharge of his duties.