(6) Perform the related duties assigned as the Chief Fire Code Enforcement Official. (7) Inspect all equipment of the Fire Department and see that needed repairs are made. (8) Make monthly and annual reports as may be required by North Carolina General Statutes, the Board of Aldermen, and the Town Administrator. (9) Do such other and further things as may be necessary for the proper and efficient operation of the Fire Department, for the prevention of fire and education of the citizens of the dangers of fire. (10) Perform any other related duties as required by North Carolina General Statute Ch. 160A.

(11) Formulate a set of rules and regulations to govern the department and be responsible to the Town Administrator for the personnel, morale, and general efficiency of the department. (12) At least once a month conduct suitable drills or instruction in the operation and handling of equipment, first aid and rescue work, salvage, study of buildings in the Town of Glen Alpine, fire prevention, water supplies and all other matters generally considered essential to good firemanship and safety of life and property from fire. (13) Assist the proper authorities in suppressing the crime of arson by investigating or causing to be investigated the cause, origin, and circumstances of all fires. (14) The Chief is empowered to enter all buildings and premises at any reasonable hour for the purpose of making inspections and serving written notice upon the owner or occupant to abate, within a specified time, any and all fire hazards that may be found.

### State Law reference— Town authority to establish fire department and appoint chief, G.S. § 160A-291; duties of fire chief, G.S. § 160A-282.

Sec. 2-18. - Same—Performing inspections. (a) Generally. Subject to supervision by the Town Administrator, the Chief of the Fire Department shall exercise the functions of Fire Inspector for the Town. As such, the Chief or a designated agent shall have authority to enter all premises, at a reasonable time, for purpose of inspection. (b) Routine inspections. The Fire Inspector shall make quarterly inspections of all buildings located in the fire limits and annual inspections of all other buildings located in the Town. (c) Inspections upon complaint. The Fire Inspector shall, upon receipt of a complaint, forthwith inspect any premises complained of as a fire hazard.

### State Law reference— Fires investigated; reports; records, G.S. § 58-79-1.

Sec. 2-19. - Same—Causing removal of fire hazards. The Chief of the Fire Department shall cause the removal of fire hazards by serving a proper order on the owner or agent of the premises in question, such order to state a reasonable time limit. Failure to comply with such order shall be considered a misdemeanor. Sec. 2-20. - Same—Commanding officer at fires; summoning aid and destroying buildings during fires. (a) The Chief of the Fire Department or the Chief's designated agent shall be the officer in command at the scene of any fire and such officer's commands shall be promptly obeyed. (b) The officer in command at the scene of any fire shall have authority to summon aid and no citizen so summoned shall refuse help in extinguishing the fire or in protecting exposed property. (c) During the continuance of a fire, the Fire Chief, or the Chief's assistant shall have authority to pull down or demolish any building or remove goods or furniture from a building on fire or in danger of fire. Sec. 2-21. – Same – Organization of Fire Department

- (a) Officers. The Department shall consist of a Chief, Assistant Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, and other officers as the Chief of Police deems necessary. The Chief shall be appointed by the Town Board of Aldermen. The Chief shall be technically qualified by training and experience and shall have