Maine Revised Statutes Title 30-A. Municipalities and Counties § 3153. Fire chiefs

A. Direct and control all municipal and volunteer firefighters in the performance of firefighting operations within the municipality except as provided in Titles 12 and 25;

B. Provide a training program for firefighters within the municipality in cooperation with appropriate governmental agencies;

C. Provide for the maintenance of all fire equipment owned by the municipality and buildings used by the municipal fire department;

D. Prepare and submit annually to the chief administrative official of the municipality a budget relating to fire protection activities; and

E. Suppress disorder and tumult at the scene of a fire and generally direct all operations to prevent further destruction and damage.

A. Unless otherwise provided by charter or ordinance, employ all municipal firefighters, appoint a deputy and other officers in a municipal fire department and remove them for cause after notice and hearing;

B. With the approval of the municipal officers, adopt administrative regulations relating to municipal fire protection, consistent with this chapter and municipal ordinances;

C. Obtain assistance from persons at the scene of a fire to extinguish the fire and protect persons and property from injury; and

D. Pull down and demolish structures and appurtenances if the fire chief judges it necessary to prevent the spread of fire.