(a) Application.
(1) Any member of the Fire Department may present a prospective applicant's name to the Chief.
(2) All applications shall be in writing on a form furnished by the Department.
(3) The fire officers under the chairmanship of the Chief shall constitute an investigating committee.
(4) After completion of the investigation the Chief may present the name of the applicant to the Department membership at its next meeting for its recommendation.
(b) Appointment.
(1) All applicants must pass a State required physical exam.
(2) All appointments shall be probationary.
(3) Appointments shall be made by the Mayor with the approval of Council.
(4) Before being removed from probation each appointee shall:
A. Take and pass the "Basic Course in Firemanship".
B. Respond to alarms to the best of his ability.
C. Demonstrate his ability, both physically and mentally, to be a good firefighter.
D. Attend the meetings of the Department and may be permitted to speak but shall not vote or be permitted to hold office.
(Ord. 11-85. Passed 3-5-85.)