36.01 ORGANIZATION.

The department consists of the Fire Chief and such other officers and personnel as may be authorized by the Council.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[4])

36.02 DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENTS.

1.   Fire Chief. The City Manager shall appoint the Fire Chief pursuant to Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, and subject to approval of the Council.

2.   Full-time Firefighters. All full-time firefighters shall be appointed by the Fire Chief pursuant to Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa.

3.   Part-Time/Paid-Per-Call Firefighters. All part-time/paid-per-call firefighters shall be appointed by the Fire Chief subject to City Manager approval.

36.03 TRAINING.

All members of the department shall meet the minimum training standards established by the State Fire Marshal and attend and actively participate in regular or special training drills or programs as directed by the Fire Chief.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[4])

36.04 COMPENSATION.

Members of the department shall be designated by rank and receive such compensation as shall be determined by the City compensation plan.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[4])

36.05 ACCIDENTAL INJURY INSURANCE.

The Council shall contract to insure the City against liability for worker’s compensation and against statutory liability for the costs of hospitalization, nursing, and medical attention for firefighters injured in the performance of their duties as firefighters whether within or outside the corporate limits of the City. All firefighters shall be covered by the contract.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 85.2, 85.61 and Sec. 410.18)