The number of members in the Fire Department and the method of filling vacancies on the list shall be set forth in bylaws created by the City Fire Department and duly presented to and approved by the Mayor and City Council. The members shall be considered to be employees of the city for the purpose of providing them with workers' compensation and other benefits. Each member shall be entitled to a term life insurance policy in the amount of at least $5,000 for death from any cause to age 65 and the policy shall, at the option of the individual firefighter, be convertible to a permanent from of life insurance at age 65; provided, that the firefighters covered are actively and faithfully performing the duties of their position. The Fire Department shall consist of so many members as may be decided by the City Council, provided all members shall be confirmed and approved by the City Council. The members may organize themselves in any way they may decide, subject to the review of the City Council. The Fire Chief shall keep a record of all meetings and shall make a report to the City Council, upon request, of all meetings and activities of the Fire Department. The City Council may, for services rendered, compensate or reward any member or members of the Fire Department in an amount set by resolution. All members of the Fire Department shall be subject to the rules and regulations, and shall perform the duties, as may be prescribed or required of them by the Fire Chief, Mayor, City Administrator or the City Council.
(Neb. RS 33-139.01, 35-101 through 35-103, and 35-108) (1973 Code, § 3-302) (Ord. 397, passed 2-7-1974; Ord. 607, passed 2-8-1990; Ord. 800, passed 9-10-2009)