(A) Membership of the Department shall consist of such persons as may be appointed by the Chief and approved by the Council, and shall be persons residing within the city or in a reasonable proximity to the city. The determination of whether candidates for appointment are capable of performing their duties shall be made by the Chief after a medical and physical examination has been made in a manner prescribed by the Chief and approved by the City Council.
(B) New members of the Department shall be appointed by the Chief and shall be on probation for one year after their appointment. Upon completion of their probation period, new members must be approved by the majority of the other members of the Fire Department, the Chief and the City Council.
(Prior Code, § 13-207)