§ 2-238. Same—Powers and duties.

The fire chief shall have general supervision of the fire department personnel, apparatus and equipment, subject to the ordinances of the village and the bylaws of the department. He shall be present at all fires and command all fire fighting operations. He may demote or expel any officer or member of the department for neglect or refusal to perform department duties, subject to the right of any member demoted or expelled to appeal to the village board. He shall enforce or cause to be enforced all fire prevention ordinances, laws and regulations of the village and state. The fire chief may appoint one or more fire inspectors who shall perform all duties required of fire inspectors by the laws of the state and rules of the state department of labor, industry and human relations, particularly Wis. Stats. § 101.29.

(Code 1985, § 5.02)