A. Personnel: There is hereby created a Fire Department, which shall consist of a Fire Chief and such other personnel as may be provided for by the Mayor and City Council. (1961 Code § 3-2-1)
B. Volunteer: This Chapter shall not be construed as establishing a paid Fire Department, but rather a formal recognition by the City of the organized and established Volunteer Fire Company of the City, which has served this City faithfully and well for many, many years. (1961 Code § 3-2-4)