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(b) The chief of the fire department shall prepare instructions and forms for <br />use in making the reports required by this section. <br />Sec. 12-9. Record of fires. <br />(a) The chief of the fire department will ensure a record is prepared and <br />maintained for all incidents in which the department responds. <br />(b) Such records will include all pertinent facts and information related to <br />each incident. <br />(c) Upon completion of an official request, and as authorized by the bureau <br />of fire prevention, such records may be provided to the public. <br />Sec. 12-10. Investigation of fires; procedure when fire is of suspicious origin. <br />(a) All fires occurring within the City will be investigated, at some level, so <br />as to determine cause and origin. <br />(b) Such investigation will begin immediately upon the occurrence of such a <br />fire, by the deputy chief or officer in charge. Those fires deemed to be of a <br />suspicious nature or where a definite cause of origin is unclear, will prompt the <br />notification of the fire marshal or a member of the bureau of fire prevention. <br />(c) The fire marshal or designee will proceed to the incident scene and <br />immediately take charge of the investigation and any physical evidence, request <br />assistance from any other agency necessary, investigate cause and origin, and <br />pursue ultimate prosecution of the case. <br />Sec. 12-11. Inspections for fire prevention purposes. <br />The chief of the fire department will ensure the inspectors of the bureau of <br />fire prevention, upon an official complaint or as deemed necessary, shall inspect <br />all buildings and premises within the City of Paris and, as provided by the city <br />council, those within its extra territorial jurisdiction. <br />Sec. 12-12. Reward for arrest and conviction of an arsonist. <br />(a) The City hereby offers a reward up to, but not exceeding five thousand <br />dollars ($5,000.00) to any person supplying information or evidence which results <br />in the arrest and conviction of any person ultimately found guilty of committing <br />the offense of arson within the corporate limits of the City. This reward is a <br />standing offer and shall be paid out of the general fund of the City. <br />(b) The City will maintain sufficient budget funding to satisfy such a <br />reward. Funds will be identified by a specified budget line item within the fire <br />department budget. <br />4 <br />si <br />