§ 11-156. Fire reports.

(a)

Generally. Every fire shall be reported using the current operational procedures to the Fire/EMS Department by the senior fire officer in whose service area such fire has occurred. The report shall be in such form as shall be prescribed by the Fire Chief or authorized representative and shall contain a statement of facts relating to the origin, cause, and circumstance of such fire, factors contributing to the spread of fire, injury to persons and extent of such injuries, response personnel, and such other information as may be required. Reports shall be submitted in accordance with the schedule prescribed by the Fire Chief or authorized representative.

(b)

Suspicious circumstances. The fire official in charge of the scene of a fire emergency of incendiary or suspicious nature, of undetermined cause, or where loss of life or injury occurs, shall immediately report such circumstances to the Office of the Fire Marshal.

(CB-107-1979; CB-80-2006; CB-47-2010)