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)

36.06 LIABILITY INSURANCE.

The Council shall contract to insure against liability of the City or members of the department for injuries, death or property damage arising out of and resulting from the performance of departmental duties within or outside the corporate limits of the City.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 670.2 & 517A.1)

36.07 CALLS TO CONTRACTED TOWNSHIPS AND MUNICIPALITIES.

The department shall answer calls to fires and other emergencies to provide fire service to those townships and municipalities with which the City has contracted for service.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.4 [2 & 3])

36.08 MUTUAL AID.

Subject to approval by resolution of the Council, the department may enter into 28E mutual aid agreements with other legally constituted fire departments. Copies of any such agreements shall be filed with the Clerk.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.4 [2 & 3])

36.09 AUTHORITY TO CITE VIOLATIONS.

Fire officials acting under the authority of Chapter 10A, Subchapter V, Part 2 of the Code of Iowa, may issue citations in accordance with Chapter 805 of the Code of Iowa, for violations of Chapter 10A, Subchapter V, Part 2 of the Code of Iowa or a violation of a local fire safety code.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 100.41)

(Ord. 2186 - Nov. 24 Supp.)

36.10 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE.

The department is authorized to provide emergency medical or rescue services, and the accidental injury and liability insurance provided for herein shall include such operation.