§ 3-2-1 — ORGANIZATION
Mesa City Code (Supp. No. 22: codified through Ordinance No. 5996, adopted March 9, 2026) · Mesa City Code § 3-2-1
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3-2-1: - ORGANIZATION
The Mesa Fire and Medical Department is hereby established, and the office of Chief of the Fire Department is hereby created. The Department shall consist of the Chief and other service positions now existing, or which in the future may be added or changed by the City Manager, Council action or personnel rules and regulations. The Mesa Fire and Medical Department shall serve the community through firefighting, fire prevention, medical response, community outreach, transportation, special teams (including aircraft rescue, firefighting, technical rescue, hazardous materials, and wildland), and in areas to assist in safeguarding against loss of life and property. The Department shall also educate and provide services to the public to create a safer community. The Chief shall have immediate charge of the Department. In the absence of the Fire Chief from duty, a command officer, designated by the Fire Chief, shall have the same authority and responsibility as the Chief.
(Ord. No. 5766, § 1, 2-13-23)