The bylaws of the department shall include the following:
A. All volunteer fire department members are required, when notified, to respond to alarms of fire and other emergencies.
B. A member is required to be present at all regular meetings, called meetings and schools presented for the benefit of the firefighters.
C. At least one regular business meeting of the members shall be held each month.
D. Any member having two (2) unexcused absences in succession or three (3) unexcused absences in a period of three (3) months will be dropped from the fire department rolls.
E. Any member leaving the city for an extended period of time is required to notify the chief.
F. Any member refusing to attend training classes provided for members of the department will be dropped.
G. Any member of the fire department may be dropped from the rolls for the following offenses:
1. Conduct unbecoming a firefighter;
2. Any act of insubordination;
3. Neglect of duty;
4. Any violation of rules and regulations governing the fire department;
5. Conviction of a felony; or
6. By majority vote of the members of the company and approval of the city council. (1985 Code § 13-207)
H. Volunteer firefighters called to respond to an emergency will be paid in such amounts as set from time to time by the city council for upkeep of uniforms and safety equipment and cost of using personal vehicles to go to emergency scenes and monthly meetings. (Ord. 1993-02, 6-1-1993; amd. 2003 Code)