A. In addition to the duties set forth in state law, the fire chief shall be responsible for the engine and other apparatus and property of the city furnished to the fire department and see that said equipment is ready at all times for use in extinguishing fires and responding to emergencies; report at least quarterly to the city manager on the activities of the fire department for the preceding quarter; perform such other functions requested by the manager and described by position description.

B. Subject to the provisions of state law, the city manager shall nominate and with the consent of the city council, appoint all members of the fire department, as recommended by the Columbia Falls volunteer fire department board of directors. (Ord. 586 § 14, 1995)