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March 19, 2018 (Regular Meeting) Page 3482 by an accountant certified by the state. This audit, including a financial statement for the previous fiscal year and an auditor's opinion. shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal's Office by December 31 of each year for previous fiscal year. (14) The fire chief shall be responsible for filing all reports required by local, state and federal agencies. (15) Each department involved with the medical first responders program shall provide basic life support to sick and injured persons and shall work under the guidelines set forth by the first responder ordinance. - (16) Each department shall provide a means of notifying members of a fire call. (Ord. of 12-2-85, S 5; Ord. of 4-3-86, 5 5; Ord. of 4-7-86, S 5) (17) Departmental operational policies will be in accordance with all local, state and federal standards. Policies adopted by 2/3 majority of the Cabarrus rvice Board (CCFSB). t -t.. and approved by the Cabarrus County Fire Marshal's Office will be considered county -wide policy and will be followed by all contracted fire departments. Failure to follow policies by departments will be considered deficiencies under Section 34-29 of this ordinance. (18) The Fire Marshal will maintain a current manual on all approved policies, and provide a copy to all contracted fire services. The Fire Marshal is responsible for updating each department issued manual. The copy maintained on file in the Fire Marshal's office will be considered the official manual. (19) Approved policies will be reviewed annually by the Fire Marshal, changes or deletions will be brought before the Gabafsus Geunty FiE_eaR's . CFSB. The Fire Marshal can change or delete policies based upon changes in state or federal requirements without approval of the -CFSB.-GSD. All agencies will be notified at least 60 days prior to any effective changes. Sec. 34-31. Duties of Fire Marshal. The duties of the Cabarrus County Fire Marshal are: (1) Act as a liaison between the fire departments and the County Manager and the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners and shall keep them informed on matters involving fire departments, fire districts, and tax districts. (2) Aid in planning, organizing and developing new departments, facilities and districts. (3) Be an advisor to the County Manager and the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners concerning insurance ratings of fire districts. (4) Assist in developing a comprehensive training program for all county fire departments. (5) Advise fire departments on equipment purchases, maintenance, and repair. (6) Make yearly inspections of all departments to see that they conform to minimum standards on insurance services offices, class 9 rating and the requirements of the county fire ordinance. (7) Make fire prevention inspections of schools, as required by G.S. Ch. 115; day care facilities, as authorized by G.S. Ch. 110; inspections required by the department of social services. (8) Administer the county fire prevention code and make inspections relevant to enforcement of the code. (9) Make investigations, along with other officials, of fires, as required by G.S. 58-79-1. (10) Assist fire departments in developing fire prevention and pre -fire planning programs within their respective districts. (11) Assist school authorities, businesses, and other citizens in developing fire prevention and life safety education programs for their respective facilities.