Sec. 21-14. Assumption of command by County government.

The County Executive or a designee may assume operational and administrative command of any facility or apparatus of a local fire and rescue department that provides fire, rescue, or emergency medical services under Section 21-5 if the Executive finds that the local department is unable or refuses to provide fire, rescue, or emergency medical services in accordance with this Chapter. Except during a public emergency, the Executive must give the local department a reasonable opportunity to respond before assuming command. This assumption of command may continue until the County Council by resolution, after consulting the Fire Chief and Commission, directs otherwise.