(A) There is a Fire Department of the town, the head of which is the Chief of the Fire Department.
(B) The Fire Department of the town is a volunteer department which has in its service not less than six, nor more than 25, volunteer firefighters. For the purpose of this subchapter, a VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER is considered as one who is enrolled as a member of the Fire Department and who serves in the capacity without receiving a regular salary.
(C) Membership of the Department shall consist of such persons as may be appointed by the Chief and approved by the Board. 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 Town Board.
(Prior Code, § 5-1-1)