Duties of department.
Charleston, W. Va., City Code § 54-42
in effectSec. 54-42. - Duties of department.
It shall be the duty of the fire department, headed by the fire chief, to:
(1) Combat fires and explosions within the city;
(2) Inspect and abate fire and explosion hazards;
(3) Take measures within its capabilities to prevent the occurrence of fires and explosions;
(4) Investigate suspected incidents of arson and explosives offenses, malicious burning, obstructing a fire marshal, or failing to obey lawful orders, and take appropriate actions to assist in the prosecution of such offenses;
(5) Maintain records of fires, explosions and related matters;
(6) Provide emergency medical services; and
(7) Discharge such other duties as may be imposed upon it by this Code and other ordinances and by state law.
(Ord. No. 6228, § 12-28, 5-6-1996; Bill No. 7871, 5-18-2020)
Source: City of Charleston, West Virginia, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wv/charleston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH54FIPRPR_ARTIIFIDE_DIV1GE_S54-42DUDEFetched: 11/7/2026