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)