CHAPTER 2
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

SECTION:

6-2-1: Composition; Meetings; Bylaws

6-2-2: Chief And Assistant Chief

6-2-3: Application For Membership; Removals; List Of Members

6-2-4: Control Of Equipment

6-2-5: Command Of Department And Property

6-2-6: Powers Of Arrest

6-2-7: Report Of Property To Council

6-2-8: Compensation; Report Service Of Members

6-2-9: Authority To Order Destruction Of Structures

6-2-10: Right Of Property Owner

6-2-11: Inspection; Condemnation Of Buildings

6-2-12: Disability Fund For Disabled Firefighters

6-2-1: COMPOSITION; MEETINGS; BYLAWS:

   A.   Composition: The volunteer fire department of the city shall consist of one chief of the volunteer fire department and one assistant chief of the volunteer fire department and at least ten (10) volunteer firefighters in addition to the said officers.

   B.   Meetings And Bylaws: The department shall hold a business meeting at least once in each month and may adopt such bylaws regulating the time of such meetings, the appointment of other officers subordinate to such named officers, set forth their duties, and such other matters not inconsistent with the ordinances of the city as the department shall require; and the bylaws may provide for the infliction of fines for nonattendance at meetings or fires or infringement of discipline, which fines shall be paid into the treasury of the department. The bylaws shall, before becoming effective, be submitted to the city council and approved by the council. (Ord. 2.24; amd. 2006 Code)

6-2-2: CHIEF AND ASSISTANT CHIEF:

The mayor shall nominate and, by and with the advice and consent of the council, shall appoint the chief and assistant chief of the fire department, each to hold office from the first Monday of May following the date of appointment and until his successor shall have been appointed and qualified. Each may be removed for cause by the mayor with the approval of the council, after hearing, if demanded by the officer upon notice of removal. (Ord. 2.24)

6-2-3: APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP; REMOVALS; LIST OF MEMBERS:

Applicants for membership in the department shall be submitted to the council for its approval before application shall be favorably acted upon by the fire department, and the city clerk- treasurer shall keep a correct list of all officers and members of the department. Any firefighter may be removed in the same manner as an officer thereof. Upon request of the mayor or council, the chief or assistant chief of the department shall furnish the council with a correct list of all officers and members of the department. (Ord. 2.24)