There is hereby organized a fire department of the city to deliver the services appropriate to prevent and/or minimize the loss of life and property threatened by the hazards of fires, medical and rescue emergencies, hazardous materials incidents and disaster situations in our community.
The officers and employees of the fire department shall consist of a chief of the fire department, an assistant chief of the fire department and such officers and members as shall be authorized by the mayor and council.
The chief and the assistant chief of the fire department shall be appointed by the mayor, with the advice and consent of the council. All other officers and employees of the department and the call men shall be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council upon the recommendation of the chief of the fire department. (Ord. 1189, 12-21-2004)