Fire Department

 

Fire Station Chief Bob Clark (509) 877-7146 205 S Frontage Rd Wapato, WA 98951

The chief of the fire department shall supervise and see that all property of the city connected with the fire department is at all times kept in repair and ready for instant use. The chief of the fire department, or a designee, shall attend all fires happening in the city and be incident commander at fires and emergencies where the fire department is called. The chief of the fire department shall provide an annual summary, report to city council at meetings, and answer any questions city council members may have. The chief shall also provide an annual report for council and staff during budget discussions and provide information throughout the budget process. The chief of the fire department shall also make reports to the State Fire Marshal and such other reports as may be required by law. The chief of the fire department shall take an oath of office. The chief of the fire department shall furnish each member of the department with a copy of the rules and regulations of the department. (Ord. 1307 §4(D), 2015:  Ord. 394 §5, 1948)