135.01 CLASSIFICATIONS AND COMPLEMENTS.
   The total complement of the Fire Department shall be up to a maximum of eighty (80) sworn firefighters and shall be classified as follows: one (1) Fire Chief; one (1) Assistant Fire Chief, up to three (3) Battalion Chiefs; up to twelve (12) Captains, and up to sixty-three (63) firefighters; up to three (3) permanent firefighters shall be appointed by the Fire Chief as inspectors in the Fire Prevention Bureau. In addition to the authorized complement up to an additional six (6) firefighters can be hired to fill vacancies created by: upcoming retirements, military leave, and/or extended sick leave. In addition to the authorized complement of promoted ranks of Assistant Chief, Battalion Chief, or Captain, additional promotions above the authorized complement may be conducted to fill vacancies created by: upcoming retirements, military leave, and/or extended sick leave. The total complement shall not exceed eighty-six (86) at any point in time. (Ord. 2019-018. Passed 4-2-19.)