The following rules shall govern all members within the Hardin volunteer fire department and shall be known as the constitution and bylaws of the department: (Ord. 2004-02, 4-6-2004)
A. Any person of good character and standing over the age of twenty one (21) and under fifty (50) years, and who shall have passed the necessary physical examination, shall be eligible for membership in the department. (Ord. 2006-05, 11-7-2006)
B. Any member entering military service shall be considered on indefinite leave for the duration of his/her enlistment or conscription and for three (3) months thereafter.
C. The active membership of the department shall not exceed twenty five (25) members per engine in addition to the chief.
D. Any member shall have the privilege of presenting the name or names of candidates for election and when on the report of the examination committee, if favorable, he/she shall be balloted for, and if not more than two (2) black balls appear against him/her, he/she shall be elected. (Ord. 2004-02, 4-6-2004)