Ordinances-2021-477 - Chapter 35

15. 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, their cause, and location, and an analysis of losses by value, type, and location of buildings. The Fire Chief shall cause fire reports to be submitted to the State Fire Marshall in accordance with Iowa law. 16. 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. 35.08 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. 35.09 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. 35.10 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) 35.11 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 & 517A.1) 35.12 CALLS OUTSIDE CITY. The department shall answer calls to fires and other emergencies outside the City limits as contracted for by the City; and in addition, the department may answer calls for assistance from members of the Johnson County Mutual Aid Association if the Fire Chief determines that answering such calls will not disable or prevent the fire department from protecting the City and Clear Creek Township and Union Township of Johnson County. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.4[2&3]) 35.13 MUTUAL AND AUTOMATIC AID. Subject to approval by resolution of the Council, the department may enter into mutual aid and automatic aid agreements with other legally constituted municipalities, including fire departments, emergency medical service departments, or law enforcement agencies. Copies of any such agreements shall be filed with the Clerk and the Iowa secretary of state, or as otherwise required by law. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.4[2 & 3])