§ 30-5. Establishment of Division of Fire Prevention.  


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  • A. 
    A Division of Fire Prevention is hereby established, which shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief Fire Marshal. The head of the Division shall be known as the “Chief Fire Marshal.” The Chief Fire Marshal shall devote his full time to the duties of the Division of Fire Prevention. In the absence of the Chief Fire Marshal or at the direction of the Commissioner of Public Safety, the Assistant Chief Fire Marshal shall have the full power, authority and responsibility to undertake and perform all acts and duties performed by the Chief Fire Marshal. There shall be appointed as many Fire Marshals as may be necessary to assist the Chief Fire Marshal or Assistant Chief Fire Marshal in his duties.
    [Amended 2-28-2019 by L.L. No. 7-2019, effective 3-12-2019]
    B. 
    The Chief Fire Marshal and the Assistant Chief Fire Marshal shall be a resident of the Town of Brookhaven and shall be appointed pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Suffolk County Department of Civil Service and possess the minimum experience and qualifications as established by the Department of Civil Service.
Amended 3-1-2005 by L.L. No. 8-2005, effective 3-4-2005