(a) It is the determination of Council that the health, safety and welfare of all citizens require:
(1) That the present locations of fire companies and the present assignment of fire fighting equipment established by the Division of Fire, and for which Council allocated general funds in the budget and authorized capital improvement funds by legislation, shall be maintained.
(2) That the existing assignment structure consisting of the following, in addition to the Arson Squad, and other bureaus presently in existence, be kept in service at all times:
A. Thirty-five (35) engine companies with a minimum of four (4) men on regular duty per engine company per twenty-four (24) hour day;
B. Eighteen (18) hook and ladder units with a minimum of five (5) men on regular duty per hook and ladder company per twenty-four (24) hour day;
C. The Fire Alarm Office with a minimum of seven (7) men on regular duty per twenty- four (24) hour day;
D. Four (4) rescue squads with a minimum of five (5) men on regular duty per rescue squad per twenty-four (24) hour day.
(b) The Director of Public Safety shall issue or cause to be issued such rules, regulations or orders as may be necessary to implement the determination of Council.
(Ord. No. 273-76. Passed 2-23-76, eff. 2-24-76)