Sec. 31.102. - Deputy Fire Chief.

There shall be within the department a Deputy Fire Chief who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Deputy Fire Chief shall perform such duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Mayor, the Director or by law. The Deputy Fire Chief shall act for and exercise the functions of the Director during the absence or inability of the Director or in the event that the office of the Director is vacant. The Deputy Fire Chief shall have at least five years' experience in the administration or management of firefighting, emergency medical or rescue personnel, equipment and apparatus or other commensurate training and experience. (Ord. 2024-175-E , § 11)