§ 1-1. Fire Chief in general command.

The Chief of the Fire Department:

(1) shall have command at fires over all other officers and all other persons who may be present at fires; and

(2) shall take all proper measures:

(i) for the extinguishment of fires; and

(ii) for the protection of property, preservation of order, and observance of the laws of the State, ordinances of the City, and regulations respecting fires.