Packet: Tiffin City Council Work Session (09/15/2026)

CHAPTER 35 FIRE PROTECTION 9. Right of Entry. Have the right, during reasonable hours, to enter any building or premises within the Fire Chief’s jurisdiction for the purpose of making such investigation or inspection that under law or ordinance may be necessary to be made and that is reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 10A.514) 10. Recommendation. Make such recommendations to owners, occupants, caretakers, or managers of buildings necessary to eliminate fire hazards. 11. Assist State Fire Marshal. At the request of the State Fire Marshal, and as provided by law, aid said marshal in the performance of duties by investigating, preventing, and reporting data pertaining to fires. 12. Records. Cause to be kept records of the Fire Department personnel, training, firefighting equipment, depreciation of all equipment and apparatus, the number of responses to alarms or incidents, their cause, and location, and an analysis of losses by value, type, and location of buildings. The Fire Chief or Fire Marshal shall cause fire reports to be submitted to the State Fire Marshal. The Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, or Medical Officer shall cause or submit all emergency medical patient care reports to the Iowa Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services in accordance with Iowa law. 13. Reports. Compile and submit to the Mayor and Council an annual report of the status and activities of the department as well as such other reports as may be requested by the Mayor or Council. 35.07 OBEDIENCE TO FIRE CHIEF. No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of the Fire Chief or any designee. 35.08 DEPARTMENTAL RULES. The Fire Chief shall establish such policies, guidelines, and rules, not in conflict with the Code of Ordinances or State or federal law, as may be necessary for the operation of the department. 35.09 ACCIDENTAL INJURY INSURANCE. The Council shall contract to insure the City against liability for worker’s compensation and against statutory liability for the costs of hospitalization, nursing, and medical attention for volunteer firefighters injured in the performance of their duties as firefighters whether within or outside the corporate limits of the City. All full time, part-time, or volunteer firefighters and emergency medical providers shall be covered by the contract. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 85.2, 85.61 and Sec. 410.18) 35.10 LIABILITY INSURANCE. The Council shall contract to insure against liability of the City or members of the department for injuries, death or property damage arising out of and resulting from the performance of departmental duties within or outside the corporate limits of the City. The City shall not waive any defense to liability, including any immunity provided by law, including under Iowa Code section 670.4 or Iowa Code section 321.231. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 670.2 and 517A.1) CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 275 -