The Fire Chief shall be head of the Fire Department and as such shall have the custody and control of all of the fire stations and fire fighting apparatuses, and all firemen and employees of the Fire Department shall be under his direction and control; shall make reports to the Mayor and City Council at intervals with recommendations. He shall see that theaters and other buildings used for public assembly are safeguarded against fire so as to prevent loss of life and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by ordinance.