A. Appointment: The mayor shall nominate and, by and with the consent of the city council, appoint the chief of the fire department, the assistant chief of the fire department and all paid and part paid firemen.
B. Probationary Term: Such appointments shall first be made for a probationary term of one year.
C. Term: Thereafter, the mayor may nominate and, with the consent of the city council, appoint such chief and assistant chief of the fire department and firemen, who shall hold their appointment during good behavior and while they have the physical ability to perform their duties. (1983 Code § 2.24.002)