Firefighters shall be able-bodied and not less than 18 years of age. They shall maintain a probationary membership status for no less than a 12-month period and shall not be accepted as a regular firefighter until they have satisfactorily completed all required training. Each candidate, before becoming a firefighter, must satisfy certain minimum requirement qualifications specified by the Department with approval of the Council, and must pass a satisfactory mental and physical examination. Firefighters shall reside within an adequate response time from the fire hall, assuming travel by motor vehicle in accordance with the speed limit and traffic laws.
(Ord. 202, passed - -; Ord. 202, passed 1-29-1997)